Our beautiful daughter. Happy 13th Birthday, Honey Chicken.
Showing posts with label DELTA MAE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DELTA MAE. Show all posts
TWELVE YEAR OLD, DELTA MAE
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Our beautiful Delta Mae is 12!
Twelve years of loving you, Sweet Girl! When I was talking to my mother recently, I was telling her about how I would put you to sleep as an infant with a rain machine playing in the background. Fast forward to today, and Honey Chicken, you are a water lover. I don't know if the two are related (probably not) but it's neat to think about.
But yes, you and water. It's a love story. You joined the city swim team last summer and you're just about to round out your second season as an Athens Gator. As I'm writing this, you're just a week away from the State Championship! Since we may forget later, I'll mention it here - you advanced two times during the summer swim season, going from Dolphins to Stingrays and then Stingrays to Sharks. We're so proud of your hard work. You never miss practice and never really complain about having to go. It's been such a joy cheering you on.
And you're still a brilliant, bright light at school. All As for your sixth grade year. And we can't forget the books... you've read ALL OF THE BOOKS. I think you're count form this summer is close to 40.
We love you big time!
ELEVEN YEAR OLD DELTA MAE
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The most beautiful Honey Chicken you ever did see is ELEVEN! 🍯 🐥💛
This has got to be your busiest summer yet. You and I keep the roads hot, chauffeuring you to swim practices, swim meets, volleyball games, and an occasional gym class. You’ve dabbled in so many different extracurriculars over the years, searching for your “thing”. Well Dear, we think swimming might just be it for you. Being a member of the Athens Gators Swim Team has brought you so much joy the past few months and we love watching you complete!
You’re the best student. I got a message from one of your teachers this past year. She said, “She is such a blessing to have in the classroom- I know I can always count on her for anything I need and ask for (and even if I don't ask for it). She can read me like a book and just knows when I need a little extra assistance like passing out some papers this morning, extra cleaning, etc.” Another teacher told you that you were his, “faith in humanity.”
You’re still the biggest book lover I’ve ever known. It’s remarkable how quickly you devour the pages and move right along to the next one.
You’ve got some spunk, Little Lady. On one of the last days of school, something didn’t go your way and you said, “Awe, fiddlesticks!” Some punk kid made fun of you for saying fiddlesticks, and you barked back with, “You’re annoying and I don’t like you.” You were so proud of yourself when I picked you up from school that day - and honestly, we were too. You’re learning to stand up for yourself.
We recently filled out a survey for your pediatrician before we go to your next well visit. It asked if you felt hopeless. We filled in the bubble next to the word never just after you said, “Heck, no! My future is bright!” And your future is so very bright, Chick! You have a brilliant mind. You have a generous and loving heart. God has great plans for you.
Off to middle school you go!
I love you. I’m proud of you. I’m thankful you’re mine. 🩷
LAST DAY OF 8TH + 5TH GRADE
Thursday, May 25, 2023
And just like that, another school year has come to a close. Wyatt was exempt from finals and got an early start to summer break. On his last day of being a middle schooler, he was awarded an All As certificate at the awards ceremony. Over at the Intermediate School, they don’t give letter grades and therefore, there are no award ceremonies to attend. But brilliant Delta Mae was allowed to lead the “Reading Olympics” parade through school since she completed the most books forms for her grade.
On to the pictures.
TEN YEAR OLD DELTA MAE
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
She’s a single lady no more, y’all! Our sweet Honey Chicken has stepped off into double digit life. Happy 10th Birthday, Delta Mae!
She’s a bookworm, through and through. She was encouraged to read the first Harry Potter book during her fourth grade year by her friend, Temperance. She read the first book in 24 hours and swiftly knocked the rest of the series out that week. Her ELA teacher made many other recommendations throughout the school year, too; although the only two she can remember at the moment are Where the Red Fern Grows and Bridge to Terabithia (the sad one stick with you). Most recently, she finished reading Divergent. Her appetite for reading thick, non-fiction books is a strong one.
Delta Mae’s a published author! She joined the gifted program at school this past school year and their class project was to write and illustrate a book to have published. Delta Mae’s book is titled, Layla Smith, The Little Witch, an influence of the Harry Potter series, no doubt. She’s a wonderful writer and illustrator.
Aside from reading, our 🍯 🐥 still loves crafts and all things art. And she loves to play in make-up - I think she has 3 caboodles now (ten-year old me would be so jealous).
She’s bright, in every sense of the word.
We love you, Delta Mae! Sharing your first decade of life with you has been such a blessing to us. God’s got some big plans for you, Little Lady!
EVERYDAY I’M HUFFLIN’ PARTY
Sunday, June 19, 2022
This past Saturday, we hosted Delta Mae’s 10th birthday party with a visit to The Broken Brush Studio for an art party, then some time swimming in the pool, then back home for a sleepover where we decorated the house in Delta Mae’s favorite Hogwarts House, Hufflepuff. Three of her sweet gal-pals joined in on the fun, and the Little Ladies had a great time celebrating with our 🍯 🐥.
The small details.
Ballon garland and Hufflepuff banner from Amazon.
Harry Potter quote print from Amazon.
Cake from Whole Foods. Topper and candles from Target.
Bouquet from Kroger. 💛
The big fun!
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