Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess

We would love to hear from you!!! As Angie continues reading a new book about signs...it's helping both of us “FEEL" Hallie's presence more than ever 🙌 So we thought we would share some of the different signs that Hallie has been giving us  recently.  If you are missing a loved one maybe this will give you some ideas to feel closer to them!  Angie shares at the end of the episode a...

We would love to hear from you!!! From Aric: It's been brought to my attention by Angie and my boss that I'm holding on too tight...You know when you hold an egg too tight you break it?  Or squeeze a baby bird too tight you hurt it? That's what is happening with me right now. My insides are SUPER off and it's causing extreme anxiousness and I'm holding on too tight in ever...

We would love to hear from you!!! Ever wonder how people navigate life when going through extreme tragedy? Ever wonder how they could possibly be standing, much less breathing? There’s one answer and we will share it on this episode. Join us as we chat with Katelyn Love. She has  gone thru severe loss and tragedy just a couple of months ago.  Her energy will no doubt make you smile.  🙏🏻 We hope...

We would love to hear from you!!! Ever heard of a  "God Wink"? We share what that means and one that we experienced this week! Any parents out there ready for their precious children to head back to school?  We are!!! Mainly because our kids are not using their brains (no names mentioned) and have left us scratching our heads 🤷‍♀️ many times this summer. We share a few stories on this e...

We would love to hear from you!!! New stories are being written for many Crew Members including Phoenix (Hallie's bucket list foal). It was time to move Phoenix to her new home and of course we experienced all the feels. First excitement because she's weaned from her mom and all ours!  But heavy because I know Hal would have been so pumped and I would have watched from the sidelines if s...

We would love to hear from you!!! It feels like the Devil has been coming at us a LOT lately... We both believe that happens when the Devil knows you are close to breaking thru and shining Jesus's light brighter into this dark world! In this episode we talk about how we use Jesus, friends and our Faith to "Fight Our Battles"... Thanks for listening, Love, Aric & Angie Website: w...

We would love to hear from you!!! So many times we think this must be some horrible dream. Please be a dream that we wake up from!!! 🥺 Then there are times we dream of Hallie and we DON'T want to wake up from it. Sommer was starting to worry that Hallie was maybe mad at her because so many other people had dreams with Hallie in them.  Eight months into this nightmare, she was still waiting....

We would love to hear from you!!! First, we apologize for we did not drop an episode last week. We had big plans to record one on vacation but the big guy upstairs had other plans. Speaking of vacation, it was NOT a vacation. We had a very hard week. In this week's episode, we share the MANY different events that occurred and how we HAD TO CLING to our faith or we wouldn't have made it t...

We would love to hear from you!!! You might remember about a year ago our friend and licensed therapist Lynn Roush joined us for a two-part series on blending families... Since that time Lynn and her colleagues have started their own Podcast called "With You in the Weeds"... A few weeks ago Lynn invited Angie to partake in a series about Narcissists and they did an episode about Relation...

We would love to hear from you!!! In the last week, Angie took the twins on one of Hallie's "Bucket List" trips to see their cousin's in New York... But coming home was a complete mess!!! However...due to the perspective we've gained losing Hallie it wasn't hard for Angie to realize "I've Had Worse Days"... In this episode, we explain how the grief jour...

We would love to hear from you!!! Warning: If you are looking for a pick-me-up, this episode is not for you. Some days we can fight the fight and other days the grief is so heavy to carry.  THIS CAN'T BE FIXED. As much as we try, there is no solution, Our home has been in a state of INCREDIBLE SADNESS (more than normal) for the last several weeks. It's been rough for all of us. We decide...

We would love to hear from you!!! NO ONE likes to budget!!! Sometimes it feels like complete B.S.  However, in order to achieve one of our family goals, we've had to tighten the purse strings and change the way we live.  No Starbucks or eating out! GASP! We are learning it's actually a way to bring the family closer together! Tune into this episode to hear what Hallie's House is all...

We would love to hear from you!!! “Be the things you loved most about the person that is gone.” In this episode we share how we are TRYING to LIVE for Hallie. When we live FOR her it feels like we are closer to her and honoring her! And it might actually ease up the heavy weight of GRIEF. Thank you for listening, Aric & Angie Website: www.blendedblessedalwaysamess.com Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@h...

We would love to hear from you!!! The last few months have been extremely difficult. In this episode, we wanted to pull back the curtain and be really vulnerable about our struggles and how we've been fighting forward to claw our way out of this hole. From little battles to big ones, we cover it all. Thank you so much for being here for the journey. We appreciate this community we have built...

We would love to hear from you!!! This podcast began to help build a community for blended families.  While our focus has shifted greatly trying to navigate this grief journey, we still want to help families trying to blend. In this episode,  JC and Rolanda share what their 20 year blending experience has been like and dive into the difference between "Facts and Feelings". It totally res...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, we were blessed to sit down with professional barrel racer, Kendra Dickson. God is in this story! Somehow we crossed paths and I have no doubt Hallie was enjoying the conversation we had!  Kendra shares her journey to create an app called Stall High. The app enables her to virtually share her horse knowledge with her love of Jesus! Kendra turns br...

We would love to hear from you!!! Happy Mother's Day to ALL the beautiful and strong Mamas listening! Being a mom is such an amazing gift. At the same time, it's one of the hardest journeys.  In this episode, we share all the highs and lows. If this Mother's Day is a tough season for you, you are not alone. We are finding the moments of joy, but sitting in the suck knowing we will n...

We would love to hear from you!!! You don't want to miss this episode! We sit down with Jen Loganbill, owner of Jen's Get Fit Group, to talk about how to become the strongest person in the room, both physically and mentally. We share how physical fitness has helped us walk through this grief journey and Jen has been a big part of that. From counting macros to meal prepping and overall mi...

We would love to hear from you!!! Do you sometimes struggle with knowing what to say or how to show up for people that are grieving? In this episode, we walk through simple ways to let people know that you care.  It's easier than you think! We also share how the community rallied to honor Hallie in a big way! You don't want to miss this episode! If you like listening to our podcast, plea...

We would love to hear from you!!! Do you know that one friend that has high energy, a positive mindset, is physically fit, AND has such a zest for life?  Ever wonder how they do it? We sit down and talk to Angie's friend, Shay Gillespie to learn more about her faith, family, and fitness journey.  Shay shares how her Dodge Lancer taught some life lessons at an early age. You don't want to...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, the other half of API Project Fitness, Jerrell Jackson stops by to talk about growing up in the toughest part of Houston, Texas. Going on to become the first person in his family to attend college and play high-level college football! He talks about "turning the light switch on no matter how you feel" and "growing out of concrete&qu...

We would love to hear from you!!! On this episode, we talk about our 2-year wedding anniversary which we call the "CrewVersary", green relationship flags, and wounded oysters! We laugh and cry. As always sharing the raw emotions of life. Painful beauty. Happy Easter to you and your Families! Take the pics and videos and hug your kids longer than they are comfortable with!    Love, Love,...

We would love to hear from you!!! Tune into this episode as we tried to dive into our spring break trip with the Crew many times but kept getting sidetracked on what was really top of mind. Raw and real emotions kept coming out whether we liked it or not. Quick shout out to Lexi and Grandma Alice! Their birthdays are today!!! We are ALWAYS A MESS.   Thanks for listening! Love, Aric & Angie P.S...

We would love to hear from you!!! Shortly after we lost Hallie, we wanted to reach young kids to educate them on relationship red flags and gun safety. Where do all the young kids hang out?  Tiktok.  Angie created several videos like the Honor walk, Relationship Red Flags, and Gun Safety. They blew up. The kids kept saying...Mom/Ang you're going viral!!! They might be jealous of her following...

We would love to hear from you!!! Exciting News this Week!  A beautiful, perfect foal was born. Hallie's dream came true. The Crew, Hallie’s family and especially Hallie's Aunt Jessi and Uncle Matt are making it happen! On this episode we discuss how finding purpose can help work through the pain even in the worst of times.  Let's saddle up. We ride at dawn! Thanks for listening! Qu...