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It’s been 5 years since we got the crazy idea we were going to spend our summers in MN. 😅 Each year, we’ve taken on huge projects to restore our lake property after 25+ years of water damage from high lake levels – all while working and living in an RV with no washer, dryer […]

How We’ve Transformed My Childhood Lake Property Into One Our Kids Can Enjoy Too!

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We shot a documentary this summer of my brother with Down syndrome, Jesse, with the filmmakers of Made With Love! They flew all the way up to Minnesota to film and enjoy “Jesse’s Super Fun Day”! We did all of Jesse’s favorite things: drinking hot cocoa, dancing, ladder ball, boat rides, pizza and ice cream, […]

Watch Our Documentary Story: My Brother With Down Syndrome

My brother Jesse

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This week we’re celebrating 2 months with our sweet little Liam Brooks! As I reflect on all these past 8 weeks have held, I feel exhaustion, relief, gratitude, sadness, love, and joy. While love and joy far surpass the exhaustion or sadness, I can’t help but acknowledge the traumatic experience we had bringing our son […]

Celebrating 2 Months With Our Boy!

Stephanie Jacobs_Lisa Lefevre Photography_Newborn Photos

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Meet my brother, Jesse! He was born with Down syndrome when I was just 2 years old, and he has been the absolute best gift our family could have ever received. In this episode, I’m interviewing Jesse and you’ll simply get to know him, understand the love and innocence his perspective brings to those around […]

Meet My Brother, Jesse | The Gift of Down Syndrome

The Lovelight Stories Podcast-Meet my brother, Jesse

Lovelight Stories Podcast

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