Sophia Michaels
Chip and Joanna Gaines are renowned for their home renovation skills. Beyond their successful Magnolia empire, their top priority is parenting their five children: Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie Kay, and Crew. The couple values family above all else, even before their HGTV fame. They involve their kids in their projects and journeys, creating a strong family bond.
The Gaines kids not only assist their parents in renovation projects but also enjoy the luxuries resulting from their hard work. Their lifestyle off-camera is even more lavish than what is portrayed on HGTV, which has led to some questioning Joanna Gaines’ standing with HGTV fans.
Expansive Play Area
Not everyone has the opportunity to grow up in a historic farmhouse on 40 acres of beautiful land — but for the Gaines children, that’s just part of everyday life. While Chip and Joanna have specific rules for their kids, they allow them a lot of freedom on their property. Even a simple game like hide and seek is elevated when played in cornfields. Joanna nostalgically shared a post on Instagram in May 2017, “Nothing like a good game of hide-and-go-seek in the corn fields, #texasforever.”
The fun for the Gaines family extends beyond the cornfields. In 2016, Chip built a playground for the kids using hay bales. Joanna posted on Instagram a photo of the kids enjoying the farm-style jungle gym, saying, “Chip created a farm style jungle gym for the kids #hayninjawarrior.” The children were clearly full of joy and rolling in happiness at their father’s playful creation!
The Gaines kids have their very own gardens
The Gaines family has more dogs than children, with six dogs alongside goats, pigs, horses, cows, chickens, turkeys, bunnies, and a guinea pig on their property. Chip and Joanna believe this menagerie of animals teaches their children about responsibility and hard work.
The couple emphasizes how tending to their pets instills their kids with values as they navigate the challenges and joys of farm life. Even the youngest, Crew, is seen helping out, such as when Joanna shared a heartwarming moment of him caring for the family’s goats. It’s all about learning and growing together!
The Gaines kids know how to travel
# Family Travel Adventures
While the Gaines kiddos lead a very charmed home life complete with hay bale jungle gyms, farm to table eating, and more family pets than one can imagine, they like to get away from time to time. When they do, they do it BIG. In 2019, the family opted to spend their spring break in Tulum. As evidenced by an Instagram post by Joanna, the family enjoyed some much needed rest and relaxation.
Then, in April 2023, the family jetted all the way to South Korea. “For years, my mother has talked about taking her three daughters
## Visiting Seoul, Korea and Mexico with the Gaines Family
Joanna Gaines shared on Instagram about her long-awaited dream trip to Seoul, Korea with 24 family members. The trip was a special experience as they explored the place where Joanna’s mom grew up. This journey was a dream come true for the Gaines family.
In July of the same year, the Gaines family headed to Mexico for another adventure. Joanna posted a video on Instagram showing the family enjoying swimming and snorkeling in a private pool overlooking the ocean. It was a magical experience for the Gaines family.
## The Gaines Kids’ Fun Celebrations
The Gaines kids sure know how to party. Joanna hosted a dinosaur and kite party to celebrate Crew’s sixth birthday. The party featured a “Dino fossil dig and kite” theme, complete with homemade cakes, hand-wrapped gifts, and dig kits with safari hats and magnifying glasses. It was a festive celebration with every detail thoughtfully planned by Joanna.
In May 2024, Joanna shared glimpses of how they celebrated their middle son Duke’s 16th birthday. She posted a candid Instagram reel showing the family decorating their home with large balloons and Chip taking Duke to get his driver’s license. It was a heartwarming moment captured by Joanna for everyone to enjoy.
