FamAbLE

December 10, 2025

So, we are getting close to hitting 8,000 subscribers. In the grand scheme of YouTube, we are still a very tiny channel. We’ve been making these travel videos for five years now, and honestly, sometimes it feels like I’m just uploading videos into the void. Well, that changed this week. We were vacationing in Cancun…
Read more: The “Wait, Are You a YouTuber?” Moment: We Finally Met a Viewer in the Wild
October 18, 2025

What you see in this image is a clapper board. Most of you have probably seen these in movies over the years, but maybe you didn’t know exactly what they’re used for. Well, a clapper board is mostly for the editor. It identifies the scene and the clapping sound, created when the board snaps shut,…
Read more: Why This Little Plastic Clapper Board Meant More Than Any View Count
September 17, 2025

We just wrapped up a video series, and honestly, it brings up a lot of mixed emotions. On one hand, there’s a huge sense of relief. Finishing a series takes me a while, and getting it done feels like lifting a massive weight off my shoulders. But at the same time, it’s a little bittersweet.As…
Read more: Wrapping Up One Chapter, Starting Another
August 6, 2025

Five years ago, I hit “upload” for the very first time. I had no idea what this channel would be about; I just knew I wanted to create something like a show that included our family. I was obsessed with the idea of YouTube and just enjoyed the process of putting footage together. Back then,…
Read more: 5 Years on YouTube: The Famable Journey
July 19, 2025

Vacationing with kids is basically a crap shoot. You never know how it’s going to go. You’re uprooting everyone from your stable chaos at home and jumping right into an unstable chaos somewhere else. Going into a family vacation with realistic expectations is crucial. The number one thing we try to remember is that everyone…
Read more: Vacationing with Kids: It’s Not Always Easy, But It’s Always Worth It
June 9, 2025

How do we really prepare for a cruise? You might imagine some elaborate, weeks-long process, but honestly, it often feels like a last-minute scramble around here! With so much going on before a trip, packing sometimes ends up being one of the last things on our minds – a far cry from our early travel…
Read more: Behind the Scenes: Our Real Cruise Prep
May 11, 2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there, especially to my amazing wife, Brandy. For all the years I’ve known her, she has been the greatest mother I know. I’ve never been a big fan of getting cards for these holidays, so I figured I’d do something more meaningful this year and write…
Read more: Celebrating the Heart of Our Family: Mother’s Day & Finding My Voice
May 2, 2025

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from both my career and my personal life, it’s this: life is a journey. A journey that’s meant to be cherished. As a proud nurse and nurse educator, I’ve dedicated my professional life to caring for others, teaching future nurses, and being a support in some of life’s most…
Read more: Traveling Through Life: A Nurse, Educator, and Family Adventurer
April 26, 2025

Our second cruise ever was aboard the Carnival Valor, a truly memorable experience made even more special as it was our oldest daughter Cora’s very first cruise. We surprised her with this Carnival adventure for Christmas, a trip just for the three of us. Our youngest, Aidric, stayed back home with his grandma while Brandy,…
Read more: Carnival Valor: The Cruise That Changed Everything
April 21, 2025

Ah, springtime in Ohio! As the days get longer and a warmth returns to the air, there’s a feeling of rebirth all around. It’s one of my favorite times of year, bringing with it a surge of energy and a readiness to embrace new adventures. This feeling of optimism, and sense of life coming back…
Read more: No Regrets: Making Memories in the Sun (and with Family) This Summer!