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In today's episode we are talking about all things health. We start off with our minor aches and pains from childhood and lead into our more major health events that have happened in the last few years. Some of it is kind of comical on how it all played out but in the end we're both grateful that we have our health and our new habits to keep us in routines that will help us in the future....

We were asked the question - "What are things you are doing with your family to keep FAITH a priority?" It's been a journey and it is always changing with the ages of our kids. Today we're going to talk about our faith journey as a couple and the things we've incorporated in our home and life to keep our faith a priority. We've learned that it is less about the list of th...

Today we're going to spend some time catching up on what's been going on the last few weeks as well as dive into a conversation on teenagers! We met when we were about fifteen years old and started our relationship shortly after that. Maybe this is why we feel that we can still relate to teenagers and their issues. Being a teenager can be messy and confusing and we remember it well. In thi...

Go back and listen to Part 1! Here's Part 2 of Marriage Conflicts! If you are struggling in your marriage, please find a space where you can get help. Reach out to use - we love chatting about marriage!

On this two part episode we are talking about some of the top marriage conflicts. We'll walk through what we think about these things as well as give some examples of how we've experienced these in our own marriage. Part 1 - Household Chores + Responsibilities - Interests + Hobbies (Principle of Sharing "A Severe Mercy") - Harmful Behaviors - Parenting Part 2- Communication - Finances - Extended F...

In this episode, we are going through The Marriage Journal. This is a journal that couples should do every week in order to stay connected. We walk through the questions and how we would answer and discuss normally. themarriagejournal.com

In this episode, we dive into what life was like during our big remodel several years ago. The more we talk about it, the crazier it sounds. Also, we're big dreamers over here so we always have something up our sleeve for what's next.

First SOLO episode! I am an excellent record keeper and I love diving into old family albums, ancestry, and anything from the post. Today I am talking about my process for record keeping and how I keep track of ALL the things for my kids and family. Here's a peak at the resources I will be talking about. Promptly Journal I've replaced 'baby books' with these journals. These journal...

Just a few updates as we head back to school! Any of you have any back to school traditions? Let's bring on the season of change!

Today we're looking at some of the most common debates in family, marriage, parenting and just daily living. Do you side with us or do you have your own views. Be ready because some of these things will seriously make you laugh out loud.

While we're visiting Dalton's college roommate and good friend, we decided to sit down and reminisce about college days, living together, working together, and some shenanigans these two got into together.

We have not been on a road trip in a LONG time! Lately when we're in the car, or just have a spare minute, we've been playing some comical word games. The FRDi show guys have had some fun quizzes, word games, and puzzles so we've started playing some too. Also on this episode we take a trip down memory lane and talk about our favorite road trips and vacations as kids and as a couple wi...

Today we're talking about what happens when you change your mind and then change it back. After six years of teaching, Kristen left that role to do other things but then headed back into the classroom two years later. Listen to the story and be encouraged that it's okay to not really know what you want and it's okay to change your mind.

We've made it to YEAR 10! We're going to walk through the last ten years with one of our favorite resources - Memories of Us : An Anniversary Journal. Find it at beating50percent.com

We are continuing our adoption story in this episode and getting to the big finale of Adoption Day!

We're diving right in to chatting about our story with ADOPTION! It's something we've been asked a lot of questions about so come along with us as we relive that time in our lives that was incredibly crazy, wild, and LOUD!