Hey — we’re Juan and Jen.

If we’re being honest, we never thought we’d end up here — sharing our story with the world. But here we are. Not because we have it all figured out, but because we’ve learned how to keep showing up even when everything feels upside down.

We were teen parents. We’ve walked through separation and nearly lost our marriage. We’ve started from nothing, lost it all and started over again. We’ve raised 3 beautiful kids who are now stepping into adulthood, and along the way, we adopted a daughter with Down syndrome and autism who’s changed our world — and also wrecked us in the best and hardest ways.

We’ve had moments we didn’t think we’d come back from. But God had other plans.

Raising Peanut isn’t about a perfect family. It’s about fighting for what matters — even when it’s messy. Especially when it’s messy.

This is our place to share the wins, the breakdowns, the lessons, and the laughs — in case you're out there wondering if you’re the only one just trying to hold it together.

You’re not alone.

Real Life. Real Stories.

We’re not experts, influencers, or trying to go viral. We're just a family showing up — even when it's messy — and sharing what we’re learning along the way.

Sometimes it’s about parenting. Sometimes marriage. Sometimes faith. Always real.

Here’s what’s been on our hearts lately: