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Family travel adventures

  • A Flock, a Storm, and a Step Closer to Home

    Our first sheep have arrived! Dale and Ernie came bouncing into our lives just yesterday, delivered by the kindest family from Tiny Cow Farm in Etta, Mississippi. Their kindness and attentiveness made all the difference, making sure we had everything we needed to welcome the little lambs home. As they unloaded them into their pen,…

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  • Firsts, Frustrations, and Front-Porch Friendships

    Now that we’re here, really here, we’re beginning to experience all the “firsts” that come with a new home, a new town, and a completely new way of life. Our first visit with new friends happened sooner than expected. Just days after we arrived, one of our neighbors stopped by to check in—and shared stories…

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  • Unpacking Life, One Box (and Grocery Cart) at a Time

    We’re here. Those words feel surreal as I type them. After months of planning, praying, packing, and pushing ourselves to the limit—we’ve made it to our new home in Mississippi. The movers unloaded the last box on Friday, and after they pulled out of the driveway, we looked at each other, exhausted but giddy. We…

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Away we go!

Family travel stories

Join us as we explore new places across the country, sharing our adventures, unexpected surprises, and the lessons learned along the way during our cross-country move from California to Mississippi.

Join Our Family Travel Adventures

Follow along as we explore new places, share travel tips, and create memories from coast to coast.