Ashley is from a blended family. Both of her parents are remarried to her step-parents and she has two step-brothers who are 15 years younger than her. Both boys (now men), Billy and DJ, recently joined the US Army to serve their country. DJ, who is also adopted, is engaged and the family is ready to add a new sister/daughter after the wedding.
Carl is an only child who remains extremely close to his parents. Carl's family is close knit since it was just the three of them for so long. However, when Carl and Ashley married (and even before), the family immediately considered her a daughter. As soon as Carl's parents learned about plans to adopt a child, they started planning their move from Tennessee to Michigan to be a part of their grandchild's life.
There is no shortage of love on either side of this family. The best part is, everyone in the family gets along! There are no in-laws, just extra kids and double the moms and dads.