A little over a year ago, I had this crazy idea to start a blog that highlights what life is like for those of us who choose to have big families. It started as a way for me to chronicle some of the crazier moments I have faced as a dad of five kids (five… Continue reading Thirty-Eight: The First Anniversary Special
Tag: Family Travel
Thirty-Five: My Heart (and Belly) Full: Solo-Dadding the BBQ Fest Unknown
A Texas dad tests his own advice—don’t let fear stop family adventures—by taking his four oldest kids solo to the Texas Monthly BBQ Fest in Lockhart. What follows is a smoky, joyful day of ribs, brisket jam, free Coke, and kid quotes (“Daddy, stop eating my pork rinds!”), proving that even in crowds and chaos, the memories (and leftovers) are worth it. *My heart is as full as my belly.*
Thirty-Two: Embracing the Chaos: Why Fear Shouldn’t Stop You from Taking Family Adventures
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to take in the FIA World Endurance Championship Lone Star Le Mans race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. I’ve been a racing fan since I was a kid, cheering on Kyle Petty in the #44 Hot Wheels NASCAR, and had previously only ever attended one race in… Continue reading Thirty-Two: Embracing the Chaos: Why Fear Shouldn’t Stop You from Taking Family Adventures