Welcome to our little tribe! Right now, we're a family of three with one on the way, just doing life with animals, adventures, and Jesus at the center of it all.
Jamie is the founder of Buckaroo Chew, the lead graphic designer at our home church, an artist, author, helps other startup businesses, works on fix and flips, and is a passionate horsewoman who loves teaching others how to ride and connect with these amazing animals. Ryan works hard at his job in software and is a programming genius. Together we get the privilege to parent our daughters.
Hazel Ivy: our absolute miracle girl. After seven years of infertility, our pastor prayed over us and prophesied we'd be holding a baby the following year. Three months later, Jamie found out she was pregnant and surprised Ryan on their 7th anniversary. Hazel Ivy came into the world at home, in a peaceful water birth, right as the words "I am a child of God" played during worship. And she truly is—joyful, strong, and already horse- and dog-obsessed, just like us.
Updated to add: Juniper Quinn: another miracle baby and another quiet home birth that went great. She was a big baby 3lbs heavier than Hazel so a bit slower recovery. She came out during the song "Here Comes The Glory Of The Lord" and she already is opinionated just like the rest of her family.
We’re working toward building our dream homestead with room to roam in Oregon. For now, we’re loving life in a cozy home in a small town where we aim to give our kids a natural, adventure-filled childhood—rooted in wonder. Whether it’s horses before walking, mountain hikes, or sandy play days, our daughter and future kids are growing up with dirt under their nails and stars in their eyes.
We have two horses—Watson, a chestnut mustang, and Zafira, a golden palomino quarter horse—as well as our husky-wolf Arrow, who’s always ready for the next adventure even in his old age.
We’re beyond grateful to God for every blessing—past, present, and still to come. Our business is family-run and faith-driven. Everything we create is rooted in love, quality, and our deepest values. We’re so glad you’re here.