Family travel adventures
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When the Chili Doesn’t Get Chosen: A Hard Week of Settling In
Read more: When the Chili Doesn’t Get Chosen: A Hard Week of Settling InFor all the blessings we’ve experienced since moving to Mississippi—the baptisms, the peace, the beauty of the land, the stillness of morning coffee, and the joyful noises of our new piglet, Amelia—there are also moments that bring us to our knees with quiet questions: Did we really do the right thing? This week, those questions…
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Firsts, Faith, and Family: A Thanksgiving to Remember
Read more: Firsts, Faith, and Family: A Thanksgiving to RememberThis year marked our first Thanksgiving in Mississippi, away from our extended family in California. Leading up to it, I wasn’t quite sure how it would feel. The past few years I had hosted the big family gathering—planning every little detail, designing festive tablescapes, and organizing fun programs with group games, solo competitions, and of…
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A Piglet Named Amelia, a Peaceful Farm Day, and the Joy in Simple Things
Read more: A Piglet Named Amelia, a Peaceful Farm Day, and the Joy in Simple ThingsWe have a new addition to the family—one with tiny hooves and a surprisingly big personality. Her name is Amelia, a 7-week-old baby mini piglet (she was actually born on my birthday!), and she has completely captured all of our hearts – even the dogs – they gaze at her adoringly and follow her around…
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.
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Coming Home to Dixie 