Christmas didn’t go as planned… 🎄✈️🤒

In this episode, we’re recapping a very real and chaotic Christmas trip. From traveling with kids and unexpected illnesses, to last-minute flight changes, family decisions, and finding joy in the middle of stress, it was certainly a packed Christmas! What started as a holiday visit quickly turned into a series of tough calls, canceled plans, and meaningful moments we didn’t expect.

We’re sharing the behind-the-scenes of:
• Traveling with kids during the holidays
• Getting sick while out of state
• Deciding whether to stay or fly home
• Navigating flexible flights and travel changes
• Spending time with family, cousins, and celebrating birthdays
• Christmas morning together and reflections afterward

This episode is honest, relatable, and a reminder that sometimes the most memorable moments happen when plans fall apart.

✨ If you’ve ever dealt with holiday travel stress, family logistics, or unexpected illness on a trip—this one’s for you.

👇 Let us know in the comments:
Have you ever had a trip completely change at the last minute?

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00:00:00 - Podcast Introduction & Christmas Recap

00:01:24 - Challenges of Traveling with Kids

00:02:49 - Arriving in Arkansas and Facing Illness

00:04:00 - Moving to a VRBO

00:04:53 - Jeremy Gets Sick

00:05:57 - The Disaster Strikes

00:08:56 - The Dilemma of Staying or Leaving

00:15:39 - Deciding to Fly Back Home

00:16:10 - Booking Flexible Flights

00:18:18 - Debating on Changing the Flight

00:21:34 - Deciding to Stay and Visit Joy and Austin

00:25:50 - Enjoying Time with Cousins

00:29:22 - Jinger's Birthday Celebration

00:31:00 - James's Birthday Surprise for Jinger

00:32:14 - Visiting Locomotion

00:35:06 - Jinger's Birthday Celebration

00:35:26 - Gift Exchange at the Duggar's

00:36:38 - Christmas Morning at the Duggar's

00:46:13 - Jinger Gets Sick

00:46:44 - Changing Flight Plans

00:46:51 - Returning Home and Dealing with Illness

00:47:24 - Extending the Trip

00:48:58 - Jeremy Takes Care of the Kids

00:50:13 - Taking Care of Finn

00:51:05 - Reflecting on the Trip and Future Plans

00:51:54 - Closing Remarks

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