Chip and Joanna Gaines, famous for their rise to fame on HGTV, have moved beyond the early parenting challenges of having two children under two. Now, they are embracing a new chapter in their lives as parents to a diverse age group. Their family includes Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie, and the youngest member of the clan, 5-year-old Crew. With children ranging from 5 to 18 years old, Chip and Joanna are experiencing both the joys and complexities that come with raising kids at such different stages of life.
In a recent conversation with Today, Joanna shared her excitement about this phase where her relationship with her older children is evolving into something more akin to friendship. The eldest child has already embarked on college life—a milestone that underscores the significant 13-year gap between siblings in their household. This shift marks a transition from traditional parenting roles toward forming deeper connections based on mutual respect and camaraderie.
The couple is relishing this rapid evolution from caring for infants to engaging with young adults who now share more common ground with them than ever before. Joanna reflected on how quickly time passes as children grow up and emphasized how important it is to savor every moment—especially those spent with Crew—their youngest son who serves as both a source of joy and a poignant reminder of life’s fleeting nature.
Despite their children’s exposure to fame through appearances on “Fixer Upper,” Chip and Joanna make concerted efforts to maintain normalcy in their family life. They recognize the contrast between everyday routines at home and moments when public recognition disrupts that normalcy—like when fans spot them during shopping trips at Target where Magnolia Home products line the shelves.
While Chip and Joanna have played an instrumental role in transforming Waco into an entertainment hotspot brimming with lifestyle attractions, they are now contemplating ventures beyond Texas’ borders. Over time they’ve built an impressive retail empire; launched their own TV network; started publishing a magazine; even opened up a hotel—but now they’re looking ahead towards new opportunities outside Waco’s familiar landscape.
Chip & Joanna Gaines: Expanding Their Empire Beyond Waco
Reflecting back on one particularly ambitious project—the renovation of Shriners lodge—Joanna recalls its sheer scale: spanning over 50 thousand square feet! This massive undertaking began back in 2019 when little Crew was just one year old—and coincided perfectly (or imperfectly) alongside sending off Drake—their oldest—to college last August! With humor typical for these seasoned renovators turned media moguls—they admit projects like these tend not only test patience but also add some gray hairs along way!
True testament dedication sharing transformative work world-wide audience comes November eighth premiere Fixer Upper: The Hotel—a six-part series chronicling journey converting historic Shriners lodge into stunning hotel property airing exclusively across Magnolia Network Discovery+ streaming platform Max (formerly HBO Max).
Having been integral part launching Max earlier year May—it’s clear partnership Warner Bros Discovery remains strong cornerstone expanding media footprint further still recently announcing exclusive development slate focused creating wholesome family-friendly content solidifying place within competitive streaming industry landscape today!
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