Two More!!

"Snowy Tree"

"Sweet Dreams"

After winning ribbons for 4 of my photos at our Heritage Festival, I was able to enter my first state competition. My girlfriend Kara and I entered and had a great time at the competition. I won two more ribbons!!! They were both honorable mentions and for my first go round at the state level, I am super proud of myself!!! Maybe I can tackle some Alaska competitions and see what happens next!

Cover Man!

Ok I know another post about Grandpa, but this is so cool! He made the cover of "Florida Sportsman".

You know Parker is super proud! Just wanted to share!

Grandpa's Buddy

It is no secret that my son ADORES his Grandpa and I am sure the feeling is mutual for Grandpa. Parker constantly asks us if we can got to grandpa's house to go fishing on the dock. We only live 13 hours away with an 800 mile drive! Of course he doesn't understand that concept and usually says, "lets go fast to Grandpa's". Hard to say no to that logic! Any chance we get to spend with family we do and this weekend was no exception. Of course Parker got to fish with his buddy and he was satisfied... until the long trip back home!

5 months Old!

Our little miss is 5 Months old! She is growing so fast and such a sweetie. 

She has started trying baby cereal and is trying to sit up on her own.

The time flies by so fast so I have to try to catch every moment 

in pictures and capture her ever changing face and expressions.

Beautiful girl!!!

Selbie's 5 Month Portrait

"A walk with Grandpa"

I like to walk with Grandpa

He takes his time you see

His steps are little just like mine

He stops and waits for me.

He lets me ask him questions

He lets me hold his hand

He makes me feel ten feet tall

And I think that he is grand.

He says there is no one like me

And gold is what o]I'm worth

When I get to walk with Grandpa

I'm the luckiest kid in the world.

~Patsy Gaut

Best Buddies!

My son absolutely ADORES his Grandpa and I am certain that the feeling is more than mutual. Parker constantly asks us if we can go fishing with Grandpa on his dock. We have to remind him that grandpa lives too far away... 800 miles and a 13 hour drive to be exact. Of course he doesn't care or understand this concept and always says... "We can go fast to Grandpa's". How can you argue with that logic? Well we got to spend a few days at our favorite cabin and Parker once again got to go fishing with his best buddy! So he was satisfied... until we got in the car to go home~

Finally!!!

My Big, Little brother Jeff finally finished Nursing School!

I hope he knows how very proud I am of him.

It took several years of hard work and dedication

and he totally deserves it!

He is going to be an excellent nurse!

Sweet Memories

My father passed away 6 years ago and whenever we get the chance to go to Mississippi, we try to visit his grave. I often think of him and I especially do on special occasions. When I got married, when my children were born, when they were dedicated, Christmas and other holidays are always bittersweet because I wish he were alive to witness theses special times. I know he watches over me and is proud of me and my family. I will always teach my children about their "Papaw in Heaven".

This was Shelbie's first visit to his grave. We will always 

cherish the sweet memories of our papaw!