The Jules Show

When our girls were little, an older parent told me that when their kids turned 13, they celebrated by taking a trip with just that child and the parents.

This year, our youngest turned 13, and David and I took our last “13th birthday trip.” 🥹

Honestly, it’s never really been about the trip itself. It’s about the conversations that happen when you finally get uninterrupted time with just them.

“What are you most excited about as a teenager?”
“What makes you nervous?”

And then comes the question that always makes us take a deep breath before asking…
“What are we getting right as parents, and what are we getting wrong?” 🫣

That question can be humbling, eye-opening, and incredibly insightful coming from a 13-year-old.

These moments are so special, and I’m thankful we’ve made this tradition part of our family.

Such a sweet morning talking about God’s big, never-ending love for us — and what it looks like to love others the way He loves us.

Also… based on the number of “DO IT AGAIN!” requests, I may have made a tactical error by showing them that I can make a horn sound with my mouth. 🥴📯

Aren’t these kiddos just the cutest? 🥹

Spent the morning at Landmark Academy for Chapel Day, then had the sweetest time loving on the incredible staff with coffee and treats. ☕️🍩

A special shout-out to Zayley, who helped me plant flowers 🌸 and reminded all of us what it looks like to wait on the Lord with patience and trust.

👉 Slide to hear their precious voices lifting praise to our Lord — it’ll melt your heart.