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Iceland, Before Everything Changed
Six months pregnant. One quiet trip. The last time it was just us. We didn’t go to Iceland to escape our life.We went to sit inside it. In late 2021, I was six months pregnant with our first child together. Trey was approaching one year sober. We had just celebrated...
Traveling With 8 Kids: What We’ve Learned (and What We Forgot)
Discover the joys and challenges of traveling with a big family, and learn from our experiences on the road.Yes, we really travel with eight kids. And no, we don’t have a personal assistant, a nanny, or an unlimited budget. Just snacks, systems, love, and a whole lot...
Building Healthy Sibling Relationships in Our Blended Family
Our journey to creating a harmoniously blended family has been filled with love, laughter, and a few challenges. One of the most beautiful aspects of blending our families has been witnessing the growth of our children's sibling relationships. With eight kids...
From First Flight to Year Five: Our Love Affair with Denver
Join us on our journey through Denver, the city that marked both our first flight as a couple and our final trip in year five of marriage. From breathtaking landscapes to unforgettable sports experiences, discover why Colorado holds a special place in our hearts. Read more about our 2020 and 2024 adventures!
Our Blended Family Traditions
These are just a few of the traditions that make our blended family holidays so special. Each holiday season brings our family together with unique traditions that make the most of our diverse backgrounds. Not surprisingly, we all enjoy different times of the year. In...
5 Years in a Blended Family: From Cloud 9 to Real Life
Coming Down Off the Cloud: Adjusting After the Honeymoon Phase in Marriage
In our experience, the initial excitement of marriage – especially in a blended family – can be short-lived once real-life challenges surface. Similar to a business startup, we realized that early excitement must be supported by long-term planning and resilience. With past traumas, financial hurdles, and the pandemic adding pressure, it’s a phase that could break many relationships. But through commitment and consistent effort, we’ve found ways to rebuild and grow.
The Beautiful Complexity of Blended Families: Understanding Dynamics and Embracing Opportunities
. Blended families, much like ours, are unique constellations formed not just by marriage but by the coming together of diverse individuals, each with their own stories and backgrounds.
Balancing Entrepreneurship With Family Life
5 Tips Balancing Entrepreneurship With Family Life – As entrepreneurs we bring our kids to work sometimes… the blended family life journey of balancing work and family life, especially as entrepreneurs, is a marathon, not a sprint.
Can Blended Families Work?
Can Blended Families Work ?Blended families, which are families formed when two people with children from previous relationships come together and form a new family unit, can be incredibly rewarding, but also present unique challenges. It's not uncommon for blended...
Beyond the Sands: Uncovering Hidden Gems
Our latest family adventure took us to Miami. Despite the chorus of “beach, beach, beach” from the kids, we were determined to explore beyond the sand and discover this hidden gem.