Mr. Big Stuff has wheels, y'all! Happy 16th, Wyatt!
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Showing posts with label WYATT. Show all posts
FIFTEEN YEAR OLD WYATT
Friday, August 2, 2024
Happy 15th to our first born! Time to get this boy behind the wheel. Love you, Big Stuff!
FOURTEEN YEAR OLD, WYATT
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Happy 14th Birthday, Wyatt!
Goodness Bud, you make life so fun! So quick-witted, you keep us laughing all the time. It's an absolute joy to have you around. You are seven days away from starting your Freshman year of high school, which is so exciting for me. You couldn't care less. I guess I'm most excited because you'll finally get to go to school dances! And with all of the moves that you bust around the house, I bet you're really going to enjoy yourself at those.
You and your guitar have been inseparable for nearly two years now. Currently, your favorite band is Led Zeppelin, but you enjoy a wide range of rock music and have a small appetite for any other genres. You performed at your school's talent show in March of this year, playing the guitar and singing House of the Rising Sun. You didn't get the outcome that we had expected, but your friends didn't let your self esteem take a hit, telling you that you "got robbed". And you did. Here's the link to your performance.
Once I quit working, you asked if we could sign you up for voice lessons, so you've been polishing up your pipes since May. Come the end of August, they are having a showcase and you will be playing and singing the same song. I can't wait to hear it!
Over the past year, you've grown taller than your Dad, and every other male in the family, except for Papa J. You have a well visit scheduled for later this week and we'll get an official height measurement there. We're thinking it'll be really close to 6'2". And you've been working out at the gym with your Dad for months now, putting in the work and getting tough. You're up to 172 pounds! Still Mr. Big Stuff!
You gave football a try this past school year but opted out of playing for the ninth grade team. You've decided to focus your efforts on Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field - but really just field events. You started the year off running hurdles, but transitioned to shot put at the final event of the season, and ended up qualifying for state! You're wanting to compete in shot put, discus, and javelin next year, and we'll be there rooting' for you the whole way!
Time for some pics!
We thank the Good Lord for giving you to us! I cannot wait to see what your future holds, but we know it'll be bright! Love you, Rooster!
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.
WYATT’S GUITARING || THE HATTIESBURG HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Having successfully played for tips three times over the summer of 2022, Wyatt’s confidence had grown and he was excited to get the opportunity to be the opening act at the inaugural Hattiesburg Hot Air Balloon Festival. With some much of our family living in Hattiesburg and the surrounding areas, we were happy that Wyatt got the chance to play for them and see him live on stage.
A huge thank you to our family and friends that came out to support Wyatt! ❤️
THIRTEEN YEAR OLD WYATT
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Teenager…
and soon to be footballer.
We’ve described Wyatt as many things over his thirteen years and now, there are a few more to add to the list. While calling him a teenager seems strange, so does calling him a football player. It came as a surprise to us earlier this year when he said he wanted to give football a try this fall, rather than stay on the cross-country team. But we offered our full support, and this kid man-child worked-out six days a week this past summer, and he gobbled up all the food and protein shakes he could get in him. The payoff was twenty pounds gained and a shot at playing tight-end and defensive end for the 8th grade football team.
Musician is another way to describe him. Pretty sure this one will stick with him the rest of his life. He picked up the skill not even a year ago and continues to improve and impress us and everyone else who sees and hears him play and sing. This year, it only seemed right to bring his guitar and amp to the birthday photo shoot.
Things you like: The Office, saying “that’s what she said”, listening to Dad’s books on tape 😉, your guitar and your girlfriend. Happy 13th Birthday, Wyatt! We love you, Mr. Big Stuff.
And finally, the yearly photo under the Athens Middle School sign.
LIVING THAT MUSICIAN LIFE
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Folks, he did it!
We took Wyatt and all of his gear to Bridge Street in Huntsville today, and he played and sang his heart out for two hours. The nerves were definitely there starting off but they eased off after a bit and he pulled off a great first performance.
His confidence is building and he has already said that he is ready to do it again (encouraged by family, friends and tips, no doubt)! And we’re happy to support him along the way.
Thank you to the families that swung by and said hi today! Means the world to us.
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