We scooted off to a little holiday weekend cookout with friends last night and had technically “signed up” only for dessert, but when I realized I had a wheel of brie in the fridge that needed to be used, I decided to throw together a quick appetizer too. Step one, naturally, was heading over to… Read More
Every year I leave CeeCee’s recital thinking surely she cannot possibly get any better. And then, impossibly, she does. I sat there this year absolutely mesmerized watching her on stage. Her technique, poise, artistry and confidence brought tears to my eyes more than once. She is still one of the tiniest dancers up there, yet… Read More
And just like that, John has wrapped up his sophomore year at Auburn University. It is hard to put into words how grateful we are that he gets to attend a university that has been such a perfect fit for him. Honestly, we knew it from the very first tour. There was just something about… Read More
Twenty-four years ago today, I walked down this beautiful aisle to exchange I Dos with Honey. It truly feels like it’s gone by in a blink. Back in 2002, I had absolutely no idea what May would eventually look like with children. 😂 I don’t think we’ve had a “normal” anniversary in years. We’ve celebrated… Read More
You might remember that my sweet friend L gave me the The VeryVera Cookbook for my birthday. Well, much to my surprise, that was only half the gift. She had also preordered me a signed copy of The VeryVera Cookbook: Generations and delivered it last week. It is such a beautiful cookbook and I truly… Read More
The guy we call Honey and Dad is celebrating his birthday today! I know I say it often, but he truly is the most patient, kind, laid-back and level-headed man I’ve ever known. He takes such good care of our little family, and we all know without a doubt that there is nothing he wouldn’t… Read More
Some nights just deserve a permanent spot on the blog. We truly thought Whit’s last “last” concert had already come and gone, but in typical teenage boy fashion, he surprised us with one more. And what a finale it turned out to be. Watch Video Whit had the incredible honor of learning from and performing… Read More