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.

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.