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Our Blended Mix

An Interracial, Blended Family’s Journey

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THE BLENDED MIX LIFE

We are an interracial couple who got a second chance at love and happiness. And, there’s more. Five more, in fact. When we got married, we became a blended family with five kids! This is our journey.

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A Goal Without a Plan Is Just Wishful Thinking: Our Vision Weekend Process
A Goal Without a Plan Is Just Wishful Thinking: Our Vision Weekend Process
To the Stepmom Who Is Carrying More Than Her Share
To the Stepmom Who Is Carrying More Than Her Share
To the Mom Whose Kid(s) Now Has a New Stepmom
To the Mom Whose Kid(s) Now Has a New Stepmom
An Important Reminder for Parents in Blended Families During the Holidays
An Important Reminder for Parents in Blended Families During the Holidays
What would happen if you just went for it?
What would happen if you just went for it?
Why We Never Miss a Marriage Counseling Session
Why We Never Miss a Marriage Counseling Session
Aurora’s Venezuelan Gangs and Pet-Eating Immigrants? Our Children Are Watching.
Aurora’s Venezuelan Gangs and Pet-Eating Immigrants? Our Children Are Watching.
Surviving the Roller Coaster: Tips for Kids with a Toxic Parent
Surviving the Roller Coaster: Tips for Kids with a Toxic Parent
ChatGPT Tips for Communicating in High-Conflict Situations
ChatGPT Tips for Communicating in High-Conflict Situations
Five Ways to Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day!
Five Ways to Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day!
 

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No matter where you’re headed, Wisdom is always the best guide for your journey. Here are some of our favorite books — full of practical wisdom!

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We started out worlds apart.

One was born Amish, in upstate New York. The other one was born in Grenada, in the Caribbean.

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“Above all, put on love, which binds us together in perfect unity.”

Colossians 3:14

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And that’s a wrap! Day two of celebrating the twins’ birthday involved painting together, a fun birthday dinner, opening presents, and a trip to the park to play with their new toys. We’re so grateful for all of the special memori
TWINS: Double the fun 🤩
Huge thank you to Miss Peggy for putting together a fun balloon bouquet for our twins’ birthday dinner tonight! You are the BEST! On the way out of the store, the doorman asked me who’s birthday it is and I said Twins! Now that is some
Happy 7th Birthday Elias and Evika! Evika asked for waffles and icecream for breakfast and we said YES! They’re both wearing their favorite clothes to school with their favorite snacks in their lunchboxes. Evika has been planning to wear he
1.5 hour of bowling + Pizza and nachos and soda + UNLIMITED ARCADE GAMES + UNLIMITED LASER TAG = BEST 7TH BIRTHDAY PARTY EVERRRRRRR (Also, we’re still here... suiting up for the 8th game of laser tag. Pray for the kids, the parents are going
Elias and Evika are fraternal twins and they will turn seven on Monday. We’re so excited to celebrate them and the amazing gift they are to our Blended Mix. We bless God for the day these two were born!
Happy Friday! Emma and Buddy are giving us all the good vibes. ✌🏼
THE HOMEWORK STRUGGLE IS REAL!
Perspective is everything. 👌🏻 Usually our perspective comes more from our inner health than the circumstances we’re in. Take time to nurture yourself today and pray about the challenges that you’re facing. You’ll begin to see yo
Cheering on our son Ethan today during his Taekwondo testing. We’re so proud of you @ethankendallbelfon!