The last month of 2021 has drawn to a close. I'm sad about that. 2021 was a good year in many aspects and I'm thankful for all that God has done through it. I am, however, also looking forward to the New Year. I have a list of goals a mile long! (Maybe I'll do … Continue reading Random Life Update: December 2021
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A De-Energized Writer, Halloween Protests, Guinea Pigs and Ketchup: Realities of Life After a Move
The day started like any other day this past month. That meant one thing: chaos. This is particularly hard for a schedule-loving writer who is in the middle of a three week writing competition. I had been doing great. The first two weeks of the competition were a breeze. I finished novella and short story … Continue reading A De-Energized Writer, Halloween Protests, Guinea Pigs and Ketchup: Realities of Life After a Move
Our Utah Vacation
Hello everyone! I hope that you had a lovely Labor Day and a lovely weekend. 🙂 Today I'm going to be sharing about our trip to Utah! As I said in my last post, last month, we were considering a move to Utah. We decided to take a trip to Utah to scout out houses … Continue reading Our Utah Vacation
Random Life Update: June
Where did June go? Man, you guys, this month just flew by. I blinked and the calendar had switched from June to July. It doesn't really feel like summer. It's hot, but it's also been insanely rainy. Some days it feels more like fall! In fact, I'm listening to Christmas music as I write this, … Continue reading Random Life Update: June
Five Gross Stories From My Life (plus other random stories)
Who doesn't love to read about gross and embarrassing stories? Here are a few from me own lil life! 😉 The First: Inky Mouth I would rather not reveal how old I was when this story took place, but it is enough to say that I should have known better. We kids were sitting in … Continue reading Five Gross Stories From My Life (plus other random stories)
AOAWFF: A Wild Month (3 of 3)
That night, after Nate and Bernie were snoring loudly, the Wild children crept towards the door of the house. Mark winced as each step cause the floorboard to creak and groan. He was relieved when they stepped out into the warm night air. Emily took a deep breath. They were finally going home. They still … Continue reading AOAWFF: A Wild Month (3 of 3)
AOAWFF: A Wild Month (2 of 3)
“Uncle, you said that your favorite meal was BBQ chicken, so I made you some! I mean, the sauce kind of ran out before they were all covered, so I used mustard instead....” Bernie took a bite of one. “They’re still raw!” “I didn’t want to burn them!” “Hey, Nate, let me carry that milk … Continue reading AOAWFF: A Wild Month (2 of 3)
AOAWFF: A Wild Month (1 of 3)
More adventures of the Wildy Fun Family! 😉 Emily’s mouth dropped open in shock. “Mom...” “What she’s trying to say, Mom, is....AWESOME! THIS IS THE GREATEST NEWS EVER!” Mark bounced on the couch cushions. Kris nodded her head enthusiastically. “That wasn’t my words, Mark.” Emily sniffed. “Do you guys really have to leave? For a … Continue reading AOAWFF: A Wild Month (1 of 3)
Spring/Passover Photo Dump
Hey guys! It's been a while since I did one of these posts, so here I am. XD (It's also been a while since I loaded all of the pictures from my camera onto the computer....I think I have like over three hundred? *bites nails*) Anyway, it has been BEAUTIFUL here! Spring is a lovely … Continue reading Spring/Passover Photo Dump
Toilet Paper Famine
Mom’s face was filled with concern as she stared at our nearly empty bathroom closet. She sighed and turned to me. “Vision, it’s almost gone.” Fear thumped loudly in my ears as I processed the sheer weight of her words. I shook my head in disbelief. “Mom, it can’t be...not now...not so soon.” Mom nodded. … Continue reading Toilet Paper Famine
Stay Sane and Un-Bored While Quarantined
With the coronavirus going around, it’s likely that you are self-quarantined to your home (or will be soon). That can be reeeeally boring. So what can you do while you’re pining away under the reign of Boredom? Here are forty two ideas! 🙂 Listen to Audios This is one of my favorite things to do. … Continue reading Stay Sane and Un-Bored While Quarantined
Interview With T.J.S.
Hello everyone! Today I have a very special guest on my blog! He has kindly agreed to come all of the way from an idea in my mind to my paper, to be interviewed. *trumpets and drums* Please welcome, Mr. Tyler Swanson! Tell me a bit about you and your life, Tyler. I am currently … Continue reading Interview With T.J.S.
Random Life Update: February Edition
Hello hello hello, O My People. What’s up? Just to forewarn you, I’m going to be extremely crazy and weird in this post. For three reasons. #1: I was up extremely late last night and got up way earlier than I wanted to this morning. I am extremely brain fogged at the moment. It literally … Continue reading Random Life Update: February Edition
Henry’s Fast
Tuesday (Henry) With brisk steps I made my way up the two rickety stairs and onto the rather wobbly podium. I cleared my throat and grab hold of the rounded piece of wood that we pretended was a microphone. “Can I have your attention, people?” Since my voice wasn’t very loud, it took a couple … Continue reading Henry’s Fast
Visits, Flights and Photos
Hello, people! I’m alive, I promise. 😉 Wow, it’s been over two weeks since I posted anything at all! *gasps of shock* It feels great to be back, though! 🙂 😊 👍🏻 WHAT HAVE I BEEN DOING IN MY ABSENCE? Uh, not a ton, actually. XD For the first part of January, I basically just … Continue reading Visits, Flights and Photos
Traveling Tips For Kids
Normally, we travel a lot for the holidays. We drive to Iowa and spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins! It is always the best! Over the years, I've come to enjoy the long drives but when I was younger, I just thought they were boring. 😛 (I'm guessing that there are … Continue reading Traveling Tips For Kids
Daughter of the Light 