Family & Home

Our home is a peaceful three-bedroom, two-bath house in a quiet rural neighborhood in Bridgeport, Texas, tucked away on a cul-de-sac. It’s a calm and cozy place filled with laughter, love, and the occasional paw print from our two Labs, Charlie and Millie. One of our favorite things about our home is the large fenced backyard- Alycia loves starting her mornings there with coffee on her egg swing, while Josh enjoys grilling or smoking meat in the garage with music playing and dogs at his feet. Our church is just a short walk away across the field next to our cul-de-sac, and we’re close to parks, a community pool, and the public library. We also spend time at our family farm in Chico, where we ride four-wheelers, fish, enjoy campfires, and care for the cows.

Our community is close-knit and supportive, and we’re actively involved in our church and church events. Relationships mean a lot to us- while some of our closest loved ones have passed on, we are very connected with extended family. Alycia’s mom and stepdad live in East Texas, where they keep a horse and a donkey and are thrilled about becoming grandparents again. We visit them often and enjoy spending weekends together. Alycia also has several half and step-siblings, along with nieces and nephews. Josh has strong bonds with his aunts, uncles, cousins, and their children. Family time is important to us- we take a yearly camping trip with Josh’s cousin, usually to the Guadalupe River, and our holidays are full of traditions. Halloween is spent trick-or-treating with Josh’s family, Thanksgiving is at Alycia’s parents’ house, and Christmas includes Alycia’s homemade lasagna on Christmas Eve and a breakfast charcuterie board on Christmas morning at home. Easter brings a big family meal and a multi-age egg hunt at Josh’s cousin’s home. Our lives are grounded in connection, tradition, and a lot of love.