2024 has been a year of growth, gratitude, and transformation at The Essex Ranch. From breaking ground on our dream home to reconnecting with nature and watching our family thrive, this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Join us as we reflect on the milestones and look ahead to 2025.

Bringing the Vision to Life at The Essex Ranch: From glass corridors that frame the outdoors to a greenhouse surrounded by a cutting garden, we’re creating spaces that connect elegance, nature, and purpose. Join us as the dream takes shape.

The Essex Ranch is coming to life one intentional detail at a time. Our kitchen is shaping up to be a bold yet timeless space, featuring the breathtaking Blue Jade Onyx backsplash and the Lacanche Cluny 1800 Classic range in Armor. But the ranch is more than just design updates—it’s a place where we’re learning to slow down, embrace the beauty of nature, and reflect on the journey that brought us here. Join us as we share the latest updates and a special moment that reminded us why we chose this life.

That weekend left me with a deep sense of gratitude—not just for the beauty of Essex Ranch, but for life itself. It’s funny how storms can feel overwhelming when you’re in the middle of them. But when they pass, they often leave behind something beautiful—a rainbow, a sunset, or even the realization that you’re stronger than you thought.

Explore the latest chapter of The Essex Ranch, where progress meets nature and tradition. Each step of progress is a reminder of the countless hours of planning, the hopes tied to the land, and the dreams that first sparked the creation of Essex Ranch. This post dives into our construction milestones, heartfelt moments, and the vision of our future home, as beautifully brought to life by Terra Landscape’s 3D renderings. Join us as we share stories of family, nature, and the legacy we’re building.

As the sun sets over Essex Ranch, the silhouette of our new home takes shape, framing the wide-open Texas sky through a picture window that’s quickly becoming a favorite feature. Standing there, watching the sunset from our future dining room, we can feel our vision coming to life—one sunset, one wall, and one memory at a time.

As I look around and see the house taking shape and the beauty of the land unfolding in new ways, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Not just for the progress we’re making, but for the memories that are being built right alongside these walls. Each moment, from Austin and Alex’s upcoming wedding to the joyful chaos of planning Hannah and Tanner’s, feels like a step toward the future we’re creating here—a future filled with laughter, family dinners, and the quiet moments under the stars that make this place feel like home.

As the foundation for Essex Ranch settles into the earth, I’m reminded of the strength and care it takes to build something lasting. Much like the concrete poured beneath our future home, the foundation of our blended family has been shaped by patience, love, and resilience. In this blog, we reflect on our journey—how Shon and I met, the challenges we’ve overcome, and the milestones we’ve celebrated together. Just as this foundation supports Essex Ranch, the bonds we’ve built will stand strong for generations to come.

Trading in my stilettos for snake boots has been a transformative experience, filled with challenges and unexpected beauty. Each sunrise at Essex Ranch is a reminder of the new life we’re building from the ground up. From navigating construction to embracing the rhythms of rural living, this journey is about more than just a change of scenery—it’s about rediscovering ourselves in a whole new way. Join us as we chronicle our adventures, share our stories, and learn what it truly means to call this ranch home.

Join us as we embark on our journey from city living to country life, building our dream ranch one step at a time. Discover updates, family adventures, and the heart behind The Essex Ranch.