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Our biggest news this week is being part of the launch of the new and beautiful Wayfare magazine. You can view the magazine here, and you can read more about how this masterpiece was created on Anne’s amazing Paris and design based blog here. If you are traveling with small children, be sure to check…
Wayfare magazine recently interviewed us about adventure, parenting, and why we made the move to Burundi. The people over at the brand spankin’ new Wayfare magazine are incredible. When they decided to include us in their first issue, and when I saw it for the first time, I did a full on singing and clapping happy dance. That’s…
Anne @ Pret, thank you sooo much… and I am now officially in love with your blog 
Lauren, I will shout you out anytime. Wayfare team= pure awesome.
Amy, yup… it sure is. Megan, all the best in your journeys!
I know I shouldn’t play favorites, but Kristy, I still thing your images are INCREDIBLE, as is your story and your family. Keep sharing it with the rest of us
Anne
Wayfare, art director
Lovely.
Kristy! Thank you so much for the awesome shout-out! It was such a treat pore through your images and capture the story. You have a beautiful family and wonderful heart—I look forward to keeping up with all your adventures to come.
A beautiful article that brings out your personality well. Great job Kristy and Ben!
P.S. Love the travel tips post below. We’re headed to Sierra Leone soon, so all your suggestions are appreciated!
Wayfare is waaaaaayyyy amazing, i’m hooked! Your wholeheartedness shines in this article. Love it (all).
Ziplocs in action. It is a gargantuan task to get our family out the door, to the airport, past security, onto the plane, into a seat that is actually ours, and through the flights (there are ALWAYS more than one). Over the years I’ve tried IT ALL on long flights, and here’s what works for…
Ryan and I went to FL last week. We kept exclaiming about how easy and fast everything was…without the kids. Of course the next time I go on a trip we will have three little ones…I can’t even imagine how we will handle that one:)
Great post!
One tip that might be helpful if a kid has difficulty sleeping during long travels is Melatonin spray which you can by at Whole Foods or order online. It is a natural supplement. One of our kids is extra active and sometimes takes several hours to fall asleep, even at home. Just a half squirt of Melatonin spray helps him relax and sleep within 10-15 minutes. Its good for grown-ups too, just takes a higher dosage.
Thanks Kerry, and I know… I totally love Amsterdam (and their baby room!).
Suuuper grreat tips, Kristy! And that free baby sleep room in Amsterdam? WOW!
Today I was talking to some friends about joy. Specifically about what gives us joy. Film and family were the two things that immediately popped into my head. Not just filmey film, but plain old digital too. Yes, I LOVE photographing other things… but I feel so much joy photographing my boys’ journeys into grown-up-hood…
I was just reflecting on how fast the munchkins grow. Us girls were exclaiming about how big the preggy belly is getting. It is so different this time with the perspective of two “big girls”, how can I slow time down to enjoy my baby snuggles!?
Wow! As one little little would say.
Thank you for the pictures, so we can keep up with their journey. Thank you for the words, so I can be reminded to treasure the people and rapidly changing, wonderful things in my world.
I guess this is instant film not Polaroid film when you really think about it… I’m such a newbie I’m sure the film wardens of the world will forgive me 
And Krystal, THANK YOU.
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I hate to admit it… (because it might be just a little bit cheesy) but I saw myself in these pitiful jute coffee sacks. What is it about life here… that keeps me so totally raw all of the time? As if THAT NEEDLE is passing through me EVERY DAY. Do you know what the…
My daughter has just been on an overland through Africa trip for 8 months and she passed through Burundi. She was very interested in all the coffee plantations throughout East Africa as I have a coffee roasting business and buy all my coffee from East Africa. She sent me the link to your web site and suggested that I might enjoy it. What a treat! I have loved looking through everything and salute your spirit of adventure. As a Christian, I can relate to The Carlsom Mantra 100%. Keep up the fantastic work!
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Maggie haze - I always love the sweet smiles on everyone’s faces. I can’t help but think of the number of Americans going through their daily lives with a complete frown not recognizing everything we have in our lives. Here are people with very little smiling and laughing and praising god. Wonderful. Thanks Kristy!