Meet The Family

We are a family of five plus a large dog currently preparing for long-term family travel. We plan to spend at least a year traveling around the U.S.A. and Canada in a travel trailer. Our goal departure date is September 14, 2020. We are blogging about our preparations and travels in hopes of inspiring other families that are considering doing the same. We would love to have you along for our crazy adventure! Welcome to the family!

Crystal – AKA Mom

ENTJ, Ravenclaw, Blogger, Registered Nurse, Curious, Adventurous, Minimalist

Originally from Indiana

Loves travel, photography, hiking, sunshine, beaches, reading, food, animals (especially puppies), helping people, babies, and spending time with friends and family

She has a serious, lifelong case of wanderlust that has resulted in a ridiculously long bucket-list consisting mainly of locations.

 

Daddy/Daughter Sock hop Dressed as a Greaser & Pink Lady

Michael – AKA Dad

INTP, All Around Nice Guy, General Contractor, Adventurous

Originally from California

Loves travel, the ocean, aquariums, fishing, old trucks, hiking, being busy, Mexican food, beaches, working with his hands

Obsesses over things until he knows everything about it

He is the nice guy that will stop to change a tire on the side of the road for a stranger or cut an old lady’s grass for her.

 

 

Ivy – The Oldest – 18 years old

INTP, Slytherin, Artist, Highschool Senior, Sarcastic, Shortie

Loves art, animals, food, nature

Often found drawing, binge-watching her newest obsession, playing animal crossing, & spoiling our beloved dog, Jack

 

You can find her work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.artistocat/

 

 

Isabella – The Middle Child – 9 years old

Hufflepuff, Friendly, Curious, Sensitive

Loves Harry Potter, board games, learning, dragons, reading, school, the beach, spending time with family and friends, and parks

One of those people that can read while riding in the car

 

 

 

Octavia – The Baby – 3 years old

Toddler, Energetic

Loves cuddles, Mexican food, avocados, dancing, slides, baby dolls, cows, books, apples, and dried fruit

Often found with food on her face

Falls asleep in the weirdest places

 

 

 

 

Jack – Family Dog

All Around Good Boy

Loves snuggling, going bye-bye, kids, and walks

Often found napping

 

 

We can be reached at beentherewithkids@gmail.com