The Duhon Family

Friday, September 4, 2015

Aunt Sarah got MARRIED!!

Aunt (Dr.) Sarah Queck!!:) Sarah got married two weekends ago and what a lovely affair it was! We just love David and couldn't be happier for them. Below are some shots from the rehearsal dinner and wedding. More to come when I can get a hold of them!!:)

Sweet brother and sister

Thank GOODNESS we had Ms. Tawana help us all weekend. Mommy would have had a nervous breakdown otherwise. We love Ms. Tawana!!

I LOVE MY LITTLE, SWEET FAMILY!

The sweet man did great!! (for the hour he was at the reception;) BUT he did go all wedding ceremony plus reception briefly.

USM Bid Day 2015!!

I am now loving the tradition of taking Ceci to Bid Day at Southern Miss, right in our hometown, which fortunately for me is the university I graduated from where I was a Kappa Delta. I remember those days like yesterday and oh how I miss it!! I was such a nerd in school (hee hee, I loved to study and be super involved in every organization on campus (and be an officer in those clubs ;)). I had many friends in all sororities by joining so many orgs, and it paid off with lifelong friends today, not just Kappa Deltas. My hope is that Ceci has a similar experience, as well as my boys. College is an amazing, one-of-a-kind experience and I hope they are ALL IN! Since I am writing this for my kiddos, I wanted to include my involvement, so they knew what Mommy did... once. And I promise I was cool, although they will NEVER believe that.;);) This was my resume right out of college (ignore the copy and paste formatting issues).:) Daddy's will be posted soon too.

Education

University of Mississippi, Masters of Accountancy

To be conferred, August 2005

University of Southern Mississippi, Bachelor of Science in Business

Administration , August 2004

- Honors College

- Magna Cum Laude, 3.7 GPA

- Accounting Major

University of Southern Mississippi Study Abroad Program

- Kings College, London, England, Summer 2003

Experience

Congressional Internship with Representative Gene Taylor

- Summer 2003 in Washington, D.C.

Southern Miss Provost Office Assistant

- August 2001 – August 2004

Honors and Awards

Homecoming Queen 2003

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Hall of Fame

- Awarded to only ten graduating students at USM for superb performance in academics, extracurricular activities, campus leadership, and community service

Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities

Kappa Delta Vicki French Memorial Award 2000

- Awarded by active members as model new member

Kappa Delta Outstanding Freshman Member Award 2001

Kappa Delta Ruth Hill Hall Memorial Award 2002

- Highest Big Sister/Little Sister GPA for the year

President’s List

- Five Semesters

Dean’s List

- Three Semesters

Business Advisory Council Scholar

Alfred Breeland Scholar

Participant in first annual Next Generation Democratic Summit,

- Washington, D.C

Campus and Community Involvement

Kappa Delta Sorority, Beta Sigma Chapter

- Philanthropy Chair

- Pledge Class Secretary

- Sisterhood Enrichment Team Leader

- Leadership Excellence Chairman

- Slate Committee

Gamma Rho Chi Recruitment Counselor

- Disaffiliated from sorority to mentor 30 potential new members during recruitment

Panhellenic Executive Council

Vice President of Philanthropy

Student Government Association

Legislative Affairs Committee

Research and Development Committee Chairman

Freshman Associates

Senator for College of Business and Economic Development

Southern Style Orientation Team

Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society

Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity

Business Student Advisory Council

- Undergraduate Accounting Representative

Order of Omega Greek Honorary

The Legacy

- Southern Miss Student Alumni Association.

Freshman Orientation Director

- 2002 & 2003

Leadership Scholarship Interview Team

- 2002, 2003, & 2004

Eagle Connection Student Recruiter

Golden Key International Honour Society

Lambda Sigma Sophomore Academic and Leadership Society

- Secretary

- Junior Advisor

- Care Package Team Leader

Junior Panhellenic Board

Golden Girls Football Hostesses

- Homecoming Committee Chairman

Greek Seekers

Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society

Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society

American Scholars National Honor Society

Gamma Beta Phi Society

All American Scholar Collegiate

Gulf Coast Debutante Society Member

Volunteer Experience

Shamrock Prevent Child Abuse America Event

Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Sports Challenge

American Heart Association

- Team Captain for Annual Heart Walks

Girl Scouts of the USA

DREAM

Hattiesburg Boys and Girls Club

Academic Tutor for Athletic Enhancement Program

Special Olympics Facilitator

One of my best friends, Leslie Waters, was a KD at Delta State, so she came along with her daughter (and Ceci's bestie) Lucy Kate... and of course our Kappa Delta honoree Vera. (She WILL be a KD one day. Certain).

My best friend Caroline drove up from Ocean Springs to see her cousin go Tri Delt. How sweet to see her if only for a moment!

These girls had way too much fun!!:)

Mesmerized by the big girls!

Thursday, August 20, 2015

YPO... Our First Family Trip! The Cloister at Sea Island, GA

We attended a fun event recently in Sea Island, GA for work for Jonathan... well semi-work. Jonathan has become a member of an amazing organization called YPO. I actually googled it and found the below, so the kiddos could read on this in the future to see what their super Daddy does...;)

The Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) is a global network of young chief executives with approximately 22,000 members in more than 125 countries. YPO aims to provide members with increased opportunities for success in the global marketplace by assisting them to form partnerships with other members all over the world.

Members of YPO are peers who share in common the achievement of success at an early age (before 45); a commitment to learning as a lifelong adventure; and a desire to connect authentically in an environment of trust and confidentiality. At the age of 50, members transition to YPO’s graduate group, WPO (World Presidents’ Organization). WPO is a global community within YPO of current and former chief executives dedicated to enriching each member’s lifelong journey of leadership, growth and significance through education and idea exchange. YPO was founded in 1950 near New York City by manufacturer Ray Hickok, who was 27 years old when he became the head of his family’s 300-employee company. The first meeting was held at the Waldorf Astoria and was attended by General Robert Johnson (Johnson & Johnson). Hickok and a small group of young presidents in the area began meeting regularly to share and learn from each other. This founding principle of education and idea exchange among peers still guides the organization today

The event in Sea Island was a family event, age requirement of 3 yrs old, so our sweet Ceci was able to join us. What a fun event! There were theme nights (Great Gatsy, camo, etc) among so many other activities and amazing, top of the line speakers from across the world. We look forward to many other YPO trips!

Monday, August 17, 2015

Lots of love, Lots of crazy!

These precious babies are growing up way.too.fast. The saying definitely holds true "the days are long but the years are short." As I type this and am way behind on posts, I realized that tomorrow is their first day of pre-K3 and pre-K4!! I can't believe next year Ceci will be in kindergarten! I really never thought that day would come. From her 3 lb, 5 oz arrival to a thriving little girl who is eager to learn and love, she never ceases to amaze me with her gentle words and sweet demeanor. I love her so. Les is my rascal. I couldn't love that little boy more if my life depended on it. He is absolutely precious. He loves to share thoughts about his day and LOVES LOVES LOVES to play with Daddy. Seriously, the second Daddy walks through the door, it's "come pay wit me Daddy. Pway wit me!! It is so sweet. And Jonathan of course obliges.

There are several memorable funnies or quotes to share and as the busyness gets in the way, I have struggled to capture them all but here are a few...

Joseph, our sweet #3, loves to smile, coo, talk... and spit up and pull hair. I knew I was in for it one day when I heard Ceci screaming bloody murder (I was trying to use the bathroom with lightening speed), and the revelation showed that Joseph pulled her hair and wouldn't let go. Terrorized now by not only Les but the baby boy, I can see I'm in for a treat with these sibling fights.

Les was eating chocolate pudding this week and decided to smear it all over his face then run around the house and say "hey, I eatin' dirt."

Both these sweeties love to show us things... whether it be drawings, colorings, toys, etc., they always preface the big "show and tell" with "I have something amazing to show you. Close your eyes!" I mean, seriously, how much cuter can that be?! Of course you have to close your eyes!

When we put Les down, his favorite new conversation starter is "let's talk about it...", which is normally followed by me asking "what do you want to talk about?" and his response is "my party!!" His birthday party is this weekend and he (we) could not be more excited about it. The theme is "Never Stop Exploring!!!" More pics to come...! Details are a surprise!

This is different... Joseph LOVES DAD. It's nuts. When the other two were babies of course they loved Dad but there wasn't an all out passion like baby J has for Dad. He seriously LIGHTS UP when Dad walks in the room... When he comes near J, J will twist and turn to be able to see Daddy.. and then the biggest smile EVER hits his face. It is truly the sweetest thing.

When the kiddos started school last year! Pre-K2 and Pre-K3!

Les being my silly man

Yep, mosquitoes. We hate them. Our man has a localized mosquito allergy. Poor baby. I hope he grows out of that like his Dad! Our kiddos have inherited a few allergy related issues from Dad!