Think Duggar’s meet Wild. Dan and I have 11 amazing children, and we live our lives to the extreme. What may not be so obvious to the casual observer is that we have extraordinary faith and do not spend one minute of our day worrying about what will come, instead we live each moment like it is our last, because, let’s face it … none of us are getting out of here alive. In fact, Jesus states, “I came so that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10
I take that verse literally. I’ve found that being outside, taking risks and partaking in my blessings helps us to truly relish all that we have. What is even less obvious to those who don’t know us personally is we are an extreme adrenaline charged family. Each of us needs a daily adrenaline rush, a quick jolt of fear or excitement acompanied by accomplishment is the best feeling in the world . We whitewater kayak, we whitewater raft, we riverboard, snowboard, camp, hike, climb, cave, dirt bike, surf, mountain bike and so much more. Every day is an adventure in our home and its high time we represent!
Dan and I have never been conformists. Neither of us has ever bought into the common steps of adulthood. We got married and had children before we owned anything or had any money. And we never conformed to society’s way of thinking either, much to our family’s dismay. We are rebels by nature. We do things our own way. Sometimes it takes us longer to get to our destination, but the journey is so much better. We sure don’t live like the average American, working 9-5, spending weekends fixing their home, landscaping their yards, “spring cleaning” weekend after weekend … instead we seek to represent our extraordinary God through happiness and faith. We spend our days building memories to share with our kids that will stay with them and frame them for their entire lives. After all, that’s what life is about … leaving behind a legacy. I don’t want a work-a-holic son who misses out on family life only to find himself unemployed at the age of 45 due to bad economic circumstances. I want children who work hard in order to play hard, in order to live out their dreams. If there is one thing my kids take from their upbringing, besides the Catholic Faith, of course, it would be to follow their heart. To forgo monetary gains to achieve their dreams.
I just read your “About Us” section above. I agree with you on so many facets of this wonderful adventure called life, that was provided to us by our amazing Creator. Send me a shout on Facebook, if you’d like to hook up there. You know me from my YouTube channels, OutdoorsmanByDesign & Passion4TheOutdoors. I’m Matt Brenizer on Facebook, & I have a page on Facebook I just started called OutdoorsmanByDesign. I’m using Dreamweaver8 to create my website. May God continue to bless your family through His riches in Christ Jesus, as He has my family.
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Will you adopt me? I really wish my parents were 1/2 as cool as you. We have a big-ish family, 7 kids and all my mom thinks about is cleaning and outward appearance.
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I just read your “About Us” section above. I agree with you on so many facets of this wonderful adventure called life, that was provided to us by our amazing Creator. Send me a shout on Facebook, if you’d like to hook up there. You know me from my YouTube channels, OutdoorsmanByDesign & Passion4TheOutdoors. I’m Matt Brenizer on Facebook, & I have a page on Facebook I just started called OutdoorsmanByDesign. I’m using Dreamweaver8 to create my website. May God continue to bless your family through His riches in Christ Jesus, as He has my family.
Hey Matt … thanks for stopping by!! Life is def what we make it — glad we could hook up on facebook!! =0
Love your family style, will be watching you all
you are a bunch of brave souls. God Bless your family!
Thank you so much, what a wonderful comment. God’s Peace be with you and your family!!
I’m extremely inspired together with your writing skills as neatly as with the format on your weblog. Is this a paid subject matter or did you customize it yourself? Anyway stay up the excellent quality writing, it is rare to see a great blog like this one these days..
whoah this family is great, I’ve loved reading your posts. Keep up the good work!
Coolest family on the web!
What a fantastic family. You are truly blessed.
Whoa, 11 kids? One of the biggest families in the country? I’ve heard of the Duggars, where are the Kellogg’s? They should be on TV!
Someday I want a family just like yours.
Love this family!
Will you adopt me? I really wish my parents were 1/2 as cool as you. We have a big-ish family, 7 kids and all my mom thinks about is cleaning and outward appearance.
i love u all
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