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Reflecting on a Remarkable Year: Blessings, Milestones, and Family Adventures in 2025
2025 was a year filled with unforgettable moments and meaningful milestones for our family. From welcoming a new member to making life-changing decisions, this year brought a mix of joy, growth, and challenges that shaped us in profound ways. Looking back, it’s clear how many blessings we experienced, and how each event contributed to the story of our family’s journey. Welcoming Kennedy: Our Greatest Blessing The most beautiful blessing of 2025 was the birth of our daughter,
McKinley Squire
Jan 24 min read
How to Navigate Your Move to Missouri: Personal Insights and Practical Tips
Moving to a new state can feel overwhelming, especially when you have a family and a lot of belongings to manage. My husband Travis and I recently moved to Missouri, and the process taught us a lot about planning, teamwork, and staying flexible. I want to share our experience and practical tips to help you navigate your own move smoothly, without getting bogged down in emotional stress or complicated logistics. Our moving truck and trailer packed and ready to go Planning the
McKinley Squire
Dec 29, 20253 min read
The Question We Keep Answering: Why Missouri?
As most of you know, we officially made the big move to Missouri! For months, and even years, as we made preparations, we were constantly met with the same questions from close friends, family, and even strangers: "Why Missouri? Are you going for work? Do you have family there? You must be crazy Chiefs fans!" The answer to all of those questions is a simple "No." So naturally, the question is asked again, with greater confusion: "So why Missouri??" We want to finally answer t
McKinley Squire
Dec 15, 20253 min read
Running To Christ: Finding Peace in a Missouri Christmas
Hello friends, family, and welcome to Memories in Missouri . I’ve wanted to write this post for a long time, but as you know, life has been a whirlwind. If you're reading this, you know our big news: we are officially moving from Utah to Missouri right before Christmas! This move is a massive change, and to be truly honest, it's wrapped up in a complicated mix of emotions—emotions I want to share here, because I believe honesty is the first step toward hope. The Weight of Lea
McKinley Squire
Dec 13, 20252 min read
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