I’ve been holding on to this picture since John’s sweet sixteen. I knew I’d eventually share it when the time was right. This is my counter full of cards from John’s teenage friends on his last birthday. And, 10 months later, it still nearly brings me to tears to look at it. You see, I… Read More
Orchestra concerts are back at the middle school and we couldn’t be happier about that! Sixth grade was a slow start – they were virtual for much of the first semester and didn’t get to play like usual. But now, at the end of seventh grade, they sound AMAZING and it was like they didn’t… Read More
Summer is in full swing and, in addition to my own two hungry teens, I’ve had the pleasure of watching a revolving door of friends for the past week. I couldn’t be happier. I look at John and friends and think…. this is going to be one of the best summers of your life. You… Read More
One of John’s besties celebrated his sweet sixteen last month. His mom is a dear friend and is deep in her fight against cancer. Along with two moms that I typically organize volunteer projects with, we rallied to organize a surprise sweet sixteen birthday Fiesta!! This was such a pleasure to plan and a joy… Read More
A bright new year full of possibilities and adventure is on the horizon, and I love taking time at the end of each year to look back on what YOU loved about Dixie Delights in 2021. What a ride! Top Posts of 2021 My Home Tour The Saga of the Spider (thankfully we have a great… Read More
We celebrated our newly minted teenager ON his birthday with a Par-Tee at Top Golf! It was one of the easiest parties I’ve thrown and everyone – kids and adults – had a blast. We had two bays for the kids and a third bay for the adults (also John and his bestie). I set… Read More
Every single day for the last thirteen years this child has brought immeasurable joy and love to our lives. He’s funny, quirky, smart, honest, sensitive, laid back and independent. He has a witty, dry sense of humor that is beyond his years. He’s excelling in school and hasn’t been happier learning in years. He had… Read More