Val and I share an unexpected experience after being invited to an elementary school assembly where 300 students gathered for a presentation about Down syndrome led by a fourth grader named Hailey. What followed were thoughtful questions, funny moments, and a firsthand look at how deeply kids connected with our family, our mission, and the idea of adventure without limits.

Val and I sit down and talk about something we don’t always say out loud, what it actually looks like to raise Ren. We share stories from the early days to where we are now, the things that were harder than we expected, the things that took time, and the moments that shaped how we parent. It’s just an honest look at our life, the parts that don’t always get shared, and everything that comes with it.

Val and I sit down with our friend and neighbor Jen, a firefighter and mom whose daughters have become fast friends with our kids. What started as kids running back and forth between houses turned into something bigger. We talk about what it’s like for another family to step into our world, how naturally their kids have connected with Ren, and a school project that says more about what we’re doing than we ever could.

I sit down with Hannah, Hailey, and Roake and just let them talk. No plan, no script, just kids sharing what it’s actually like to know Ren. What stood out wasn’t what they said about Down syndrome, it was how little they thought about it. To them, he’s not a diagnosis, he’s just Ren.

On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, we’re back and living a whole new chapter in Canada, on the boat, and beginning Salomé’s refit. After three years of preparation, it finally feels real.

Along the way, Ren finds new freedoms (with one unforgettable runaway story), Freya becomes the pied piper of neighborhood kids, and Roake takes the helm with quiet confidence that surprises even us. Together, we discover the joy of waking up every day to something new. It’s chaotic, funny, and full of those “we made it” moments, a reminder that life isn’t tomorrow, it’s happening right now.

On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, I’m flying solo to share some big updates. We’ve officially left Oregon and arrived in British Columbia, marking the beginning of our long-awaited refit on Salome. Val is back in Oregon, wrapping up the house and her job, while Roake, Freyja, and I start settling into the new rhythm of a sleepy little town by the sea.

I share what it's like to pare down our life into 20 bins, the joy of seeing the kids thrive, and the incredible support from Lou and Judy. Plus, I give you a behind-the-scenes look at our visit from Battle Born Batteries, including a film crew capturing the heart of Ren’s story and the expedition.

On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, we sit down with someone who has been part of this journey from the very beginning—Val’s mom. From living with her when we moved from San Diego to the role she’s played in shaping our family, she has been a constant source of support and love. We talk about the adventure ahead, what it means to take on something this big as a family, and how she feels watching us prepare to sail around the world. There’s laughter, a few tears, and plenty of honest conversation about family, dreams, and the waves that carry us forward.