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Tell us about your family.
Casey, Amber, Colton (10), Gabriella (4)
Colton loves all things Mississippi State, playing baseball, and
deer and turkey hunting. Gabriella loves princesses, tumbling,
swimming, and pretending to be a Mississippi State cheerleader.
Our hobbies are carting our children around to their hobbies!
But on the off chance we have a free weekend we enjoy sitting
by the pool and traveling.
How did you meet, and how long have
you have been married?
We met in the gym and have been married for 11 years now.
What brings you the greatest joy
as a parent?
Watching them do the things they love! No matter if it’s baseball
or hunting for Colton or dancing and meeting Elsa for Gabriella.
That moment of pure happiness on their face is something that
can’t be replaced.
What are some of your favorite things
about Madison County?
We have some great restaurants here in Madison County!
It’s awesome to eat at these places that are locally owned.
The schools in Madison County are top notch. And the community
is great at coming together to support each other.
What personal accomplishments
make you proud during your time
living in Madison County?
We have been active in raising money and awareness for
Make-A-Wish Mississippi since 2015. We started with a goal of
granting one wish a year and we worked our way up to granting
six wishes in one year. Covid put a stop to our Wine and Wish
event that was scheduled for fall of 2020 but we hope to get
back to helping others very soon.
FAVORITE TAILGATE RECIPE
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
• 1 lb. hot sausage, uncooked
• 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
• 1¼ cups Bisquick
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Mix all ingredients until well
combined. (I use a mixer with dough hook attachment)
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a rimmed
baking sheet. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until brown.
What makes you love your college
team?
Honestly my wife - she’s a diehard Mississippi State fan! She
truly bleeds maroon and it’s hard not to love something that she
loves so much. But if you’ve ever been inside Davis Wade and
hear those cowbells ringing or at the Dude for SEC baseball –
there’s really nowhere like it!
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