Monkeys and Piglets and Wolves, Oh My!
It's typical, I guess, for kids to want whatever their siblings have. I shouldn't have expected anything else. After I wrote The...
Someday I'll be grateful. But not today.
It started way back in my teenage years. It followed me everywhere. Youth camp, for instance, was always a somewhat annoying time for me....
The Adventurous Life of Monk and His Boy.
It's kind of exciting to see a book with your name on it. To flip through crisp, new pages, knowing those words were once just ramblings...
Guys, I did a thing...
If you read the post I wrote a few months ago, you may remember that I mentioned wanting to chase a dream. Well, this is my year! This is...
Saying "Goodbye" and 3 Ingredient Cookies.
On February 22, 2017, My Papa Vann went to be with Jesus. On February 14th, 2018, my Grandma Vann joined him in Heaven. When I told the...
Celebrating Our Decade
He had a Groupon deal for a burger joint in town. I love burgers. Bacon cheeseburgers are my favorite food. He asked if that was ok. He...
Ten Years of Real Life
Ten years ago, today, in a small(ish) outdoor ceremony in Burns, Tennessee, I said “I do” to the handsome soldier I adored. I had been...
A Story Begins.
When my sister comes to town, she almost always brings books. I don't know how she does it, but she has a gift for finding incredible...
Dealing with picky eaters: my favorite mom tips.
Do you have picky eaters? Here's my favorite mom tip: When it comes to PB&J, I have one kid who likes a lot of PB with just a hint of...
Independent 2-Year-Old
I remember when Rachel was two. I dressed her. I cut up food for her. I made her bed. I didn't really start encouraging her to do things...