WYATT’S GUITARING || THE HATTIESBURG HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

Sunday, August 14, 2022

WYATT’S GUITARING || THE HATTIESBURG HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

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

THIRTEEN YEAR OLD WYATT
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.

TEN YEAR OLD DELTA MAE

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

TEN YEAR OLD DELTA MAE

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

EVERYDAY I’M HUFFLIN’ PARTY
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!














We love celebrating you, Delta Mae! Happy (Early) birthday, Sweet Girl! 💛