Chip Gaines had the perfect way to spend quality time with his kids and make memories that last a lifetime. Each of the kids had a say in their road trip travels — and Joanna Gaines even got a fun surprise when they arrived back home!
‘Fun Dad’ Chip Gaines Takes Special Road Trip & Surprises Joanna
On June 29, Joanna took to Instagram to give a glimpse at the road trip adventure Chip got up to with their kids.
“Chip asked the kids to go on a road trip with him for Father’s day. Each kid got to pick where they wanted to go and Crew chose Oklahoma first bc he wanted to see a tornado and red dirt,” Joanna wrote in the caption.
She continued, “Then on to New Mexico ➡️ Utah ➡️ Arizona ➡️ and then back in Texas to Marfa where they decided to surprise mom and get another puppy. We named her Marfa 🩵.”
Joanna added, “Chip, you’re such a fun dad. They’ll never forget this trip! (Video by Ella taken w/ her digital camera😍).”
Ella captured the fun of their trip, with highlights including the landscapes, swimming, and lake fun. The video ended with their arrival home and a gift for Joanna — their sweet new puppy.
Chip & Joanna’s Fans Loved This Special Adventure
Fans flooded the comments section to praise the former HGTV star for being such a great dad, with one writing, “This is the best thing ever. ❤️”
“I love this and I think it’s important for families to do things like this even when everyone gets older — memories that will last a lifetime,” another fan wrote.
One person noted, “I bet they had a wonderful time, and since the kids got to choose where they went, it’s going to make that a standout memory for them when they look back on their childhood.❤️ I love the wholesome way y’all are raising your babies!”
Others shared their love for family road trips. “As a child of parents who took us on road trips all over the country, I know they’ll carry the love for road trips into their adulthood,” one person noted. “I’m 37 now and any chance I get I’ll drive before I’ll fly somewhere. ❤️”
Another fan commented, “What a wonderful and memorable road trip as the kids get older! We only take road trips. Neither of us like to fly! And there’s so much to see in this amazing country, why go anywhere else??? And welcome Marfa! 🐾”
