I have to say, I love the way you two look at each other!! I would really enjoy watching your house hunting adventures. Maybe you could also show us Michigan, I’ve never been there. Show us the different touristy spots and the shops or restaurants that become your favorite places. Show us the parks that your kids grow to love.
Moved back to Michigan to be near our families 9 years ago. Sometimes we want to be back in a city, but prioritizing community for our kids has been so right for us. Welcome back!
Huge life change is always difficult, but knowing right out the gate that you made the right decision is priceless. I've lived in MI my whole life. You and your kids are going to have sooooo many new and fun memories to make. Also, Would LOVE to see your house hunting adventures. Welcome Home!
Welcome to the Mitten! I’m a born and bred Michigander and it’s truly my favorite place in the world. Happy to have you two and your family here! I’d love to see what you think is different or better in Michigan vs California when you’ve settled in and been here for a bit! Go Blue! 💙
You all have really made a difference in the community of allies. I know my thoughts are different because of you. The two of you give me so much hope for my daughter’s future in that she can find someone who truly loves her.
100% love this. I’ve been following Allison since her “thirst trap” TT days!! Your family will always be a part of my life and I’m forever cheering you on and wish you the very best every single day. ❤
My partner and I left LA almost 4 years ago (after 12 years) and moved to Chicago. We've been wanting so badly to move back, but this really helps put things into perspective.
The Midwest will hopefully welcome you! We’re mostly pretty nice here! Congrats on the big move. Love you guys and for a weird reason, I’m excited you’re here even though it’s not like I’ll be running into you! Haha. Best of luck here!! ❤
Followed you since finding one of your donor conceived kiddo videos. I have donor conceived kiddos as an SMC. Then you and I were diagnosed with cancer within a month of each other. Love watching your videos. I’m up in Ontario. Looking forward to seeing your next steps.
For those thinking living in LA is about budgeting and that people can afford and there’s no crisis: her title was Senior Counsel at Colombia Pictures. Imagine the effort, the time, the experience that it took to take a job like that. And still CANT AFFORD LOS ANGELES.
Love you guys and so proud of you for making such a big change when you realized it was the right thing for your family. We did the same 12 years ago and it’s tough but has worked out for the better even if we still miss our old city.
Good luck! It sounds like you made a really difficult but hard decision. We made smaller decision years ago thinking we would stay in Philadelphia until we were old and gray, but the kids needed something different. Having our kids happy has made us happier and its good all around.
Welcome back to Michigan! I am a southeast Michigander. I have never lived anywhere else. I am excited to see your house hunting adventures! You both are incredible people, and I was lucky to stumble across your profiles on tiktok. I have been a follower since. I wish the best for you and your family during your new beginning here.
Congratulations on your bravery! The hard decisions we make for family will strengthen the family. Your family is a great example of communication being the cornerstone of relationships. ❤
I adore you two- what a wonderful and strong relationship you have together! I have missed you~ lost touch of course when you got the breast cancer diagnosis. But I felt like I "knew you" after meeting and spending time together at the AEP at WDW. What a TOUGH decision! But it shows how strong you both are, and how great you communicate! Will you still be able to Disney content Allison? Yes, I'd love to see the process and journey to your new dream home! BEST WISHES!
So many things! Welcome home and back to the mitten!! Thanks for making it a little more blue! And I hope you go get some cider and donuts from Parshallville and Spicers, Stat! And finally, I have a cardio and pulmonary kiddo that goes to Mott. They are literally the best. Seriously, welcome back!
Omg this just showed up on my explore, WELCOME TO MICHIGAN! Sending the warmest welcomes from here in Detroit! 🩷 You guys get to claim the Lions now too, this might just be the year we get to the Super Bowl! (…we say that every year, hehe) Wishing you all the best on your move here :)
Congratulations! I can't wait to see what this next chapter holds for you. I completely understand the comment about wasted time commuting. Corporate wants us in 3 days a week after being fully remote since 2020. I agreed to two, but when that is hard with an hour commute minimum each way, and for no benefit considering half my team is remote and we aren't client facing.
I absolutely LOVE Michigan. I’m over in Ontario and was just there a few weeks back. Forgot how much I love it there until we were back…already planning our next trip
Welcome back to the Midwest! I would not last a day anywhere else. Our oldest is special needs and I can’t imagine what our life would be like in a bigger community.
I love this for you two! You give me hope that I and I only can get myself out of my hole. That I can still have dreams and my dreams CAN change and it's okay. 🥰
Yay for new exciting adventures!! Excited for you guys!! Just remember Michigan is beautiful in the summer which makes up for the long winters lol which you know!!
So happy for you guys. I too was with GEICO for 25+ years and they raised mine when I added my daughter for ONE car to 600$ a month I am in AZ so I feel you! I wish you guys the best!
I'm in Los Angeles and work in entertainment for the past 30 years. Single parent now with a 12 and 15 year old and it's really, really hard out here. The entertainment industry is not well. It's pretty scary. I'm originally from Indiana and love Michigan, it's a beautiful state (minus the mosquitoes). Good luck!
Congratulations! we made some similar big changes when my kids were that age. its hard at first but you will not regret it! im sure your mom loves having you back as well.
Congratulations you guys! Sounds like you made the right decision. I’m in California and I totally get what you mean about cost of living. It’s insane! I’ve left once before and came back due to family being here but I can’t retire here. So happy for you guys. It will be an adjustment, but a positive one. Would love to see house hunting! So fun.
I’m so excited for this next chapter!! Certain things in my province are very expensive including insurance, but I only pay 150 Canadian a month for my RAV4 and I thought that was high!! House insurance has doubled too.
I just went through something very similar! I moved from a huge city back to my coastal hometown. I just realized that it was time for a change. It was so hard to decide on, but I have so much peace about it. I’m so excited for your new journeys in Michigan!
I am so happy for your family! I am raising my kids in the same town as one of my sisters and the bond they’re able to have with their cousin is so wonderful to see. ❤ I’d be very interested in seeing your house hunting experience!
Ugh that's the worst commute! We've been in LA for 22 years, my husband works in music so we've felt very stuck here. I have been dying to leave for the last 8 years. This gives me hope!
The way you look to each other when you are talking about the hard stuff makes my heart happy. Your love feels like it adds just a bit more joy and stability to the world for all of us. Sending all the good thoughts from two cold states to the west!
You both are the best parents for pivoting your dreams and plans on a dime for what is best for those kids. Bravo 👏🏼 I’m along for the whole ride! House hunting, unpacking, whatever your willing to share
Congratulations on the move!!! Congrats on everything actually 😊💪🏼🫶🏼. I can’t wait to see what’s next!!! Excited to see all the new adventures!!! Definitely curious how it is living in Michigan 😊
Omg, same!! I received our new insurance bill and it was also going up $250! I canceled asap and looked for another now We pay $165 for both our vehicles. But the person explained to me it was because of a new California law that went into effect. We live in Monterey County, and rent has gone up for us to $2,800 it has become too expensive for us to live now. My Husband is diabetic and has Neuropathy so it has become too difficult. That is why we are excited to Move to Mexico soon to my husband's hometown and to finish our home there. Which only needs a few more cosmetic things done. 🙏🙏 Wishing y'all the best.
It’s so funny because I was like wait I’m not subscribed? Not from this channel. I knew this was happening but I’m honestly so happy for everyone but mostly your parents because unfettered access to grandchildren is a dream! Love to all!
We started in Ventura CA, moved to the PNW and ended up in PA. Cost of living makes a difference. Salary means nothing when the cost of living is outrageous. So many well wishes to you both!!! 🎉
I love Michigan! I would adore seeing your house hunting adventures and the neighborhoods you are liking! Especially as someone who is LgBTQ, seeing it with your lens would be stellar! I have enjoyed following your journey for the last couple of years and light up anytime you two share those moments. Thank you for being a positive example in our community. 💕
I moved back to Michigan three years ago and am back near family. I love being back in the mitten so many adventures available,and the seasons are fun. Best of luck to your family.
I have to say, I love the way you two look at each other!! I would really enjoy watching your house hunting adventures. Maybe you could also show us Michigan, I’ve never been there. Show us the different touristy spots and the shops or restaurants that become your favorite places. Show us the parks that your kids grow to love.
Yes please, do take us along house hunting! Congrats and best of luck on your new endeavors!
Moved back to Michigan to be near our families 9 years ago. Sometimes we want to be back in a city, but prioritizing community for our kids has been so right for us. Welcome back!
I left Michigan in 2015 and I would love to move back someday. I miss it so much. So excited to see your journey :)
Huge life change is always difficult, but knowing right out the gate that you made the right decision is priceless. I've lived in MI my whole life. You and your kids are going to have sooooo many new and fun memories to make. Also, Would LOVE to see your house hunting adventures. Welcome Home!
Welcome to the Mitten! I’m a born and bred Michigander and it’s truly my favorite place in the world. Happy to have you two and your family here! I’d love to see what you think is different or better in Michigan vs California when you’ve settled in and been here for a bit! Go Blue! 💙
You all have really made a difference in the community of allies. I know my thoughts are different because of you. The two of you give me so much hope for my daughter’s future in that she can find someone who truly loves her.
100% love this. I’ve been following Allison since her “thirst trap” TT days!! Your family will always be a part of my life and I’m forever cheering you on and wish you the very best every single day. ❤
My partner and I left LA almost 4 years ago (after 12 years) and moved to Chicago. We've been wanting so badly to move back, but this really helps put things into perspective.
The Midwest will hopefully welcome you! We’re mostly pretty nice here! Congrats on the big move. Love you guys and for a weird reason, I’m excited you’re here even though it’s not like I’ll be running into you! Haha. Best of luck here!! ❤
Followed you since finding one of your donor conceived kiddo videos. I have donor conceived kiddos as an SMC. Then you and I were diagnosed with cancer within a month of each other. Love watching your videos. I’m up in Ontario. Looking forward to seeing your next steps.
Two awesome moms taking care of their family!
For those thinking living in LA is about budgeting and that people can afford and there’s no crisis: her title was Senior Counsel at Colombia Pictures. Imagine the effort, the time, the experience that it took to take a job like that. And still CANT AFFORD LOS ANGELES.
Hi friends, just seeing this. ❤Glad you’re loving Michigan. ❤Winter will test you, but the people are so warm. ❤❤Congrats love this for you all. ❤
Love you guys and so proud of you for making such a big change when you realized it was the right thing for your family. We did the same 12 years ago and it’s tough but has worked out for the better even if we still miss our old city.
Oooh House Hunters Allison & Leanne would be so rad!
Good luck! It sounds like you made a really difficult but hard decision. We made smaller decision years ago thinking we would stay in Philadelphia until we were old and gray, but the kids needed something different. Having our kids happy has made us happier and its good all around.
We’re moving to Michigan next month. Cost of living in Denver is too wild to enjoy life. Thank you for normalizing this for even DINKS.
I love that the Ru / Maren story is one of their first memories of their new school!!!
Me too! It made it that much more significant ❤
So excited for this new chapter for you guys! Selfishly, I hope this also means we’ll see you guys in Orlando more! 😂
Welcome back to Michigan! I am a southeast Michigander. I have never lived anywhere else. I am excited to see your house hunting adventures! You both are incredible people, and I was lucky to stumble across your profiles on tiktok. I have been a follower since. I wish the best for you and your family during your new beginning here.
Congratulations on your bravery! The hard decisions we make for family will strengthen the family.
Your family is a great example of communication being the cornerstone of relationships. ❤
I adore you two- what a wonderful and strong relationship you have together! I have missed you~ lost touch of course when you got the breast cancer diagnosis. But I felt like I "knew you" after meeting and spending time together at the AEP at WDW. What a TOUGH decision! But it shows how strong you both are, and how great you communicate! Will you still be able to Disney content Allison? Yes, I'd love to see the process and journey to your new dream home! BEST WISHES!
So many things! Welcome home and back to the mitten!! Thanks for making it a little more blue! And I hope you go get some cider and donuts from Parshallville and Spicers, Stat! And finally, I have a cardio and pulmonary kiddo that goes to Mott. They are literally the best. Seriously, welcome back!
Omg this just showed up on my explore, WELCOME TO MICHIGAN! Sending the warmest welcomes from here in Detroit! 🩷 You guys get to claim the Lions now too, this might just be the year we get to the Super Bowl! (…we say that every year, hehe)
Wishing you all the best on your move here :)
I’m so happy for you! You’re great parents. Michigan is a wonderful place!
Congratulations! I can't wait to see what this next chapter holds for you. I completely understand the comment about wasted time commuting. Corporate wants us in 3 days a week after being fully remote since 2020. I agreed to two, but when that is hard with an hour commute minimum each way, and for no benefit considering half my team is remote and we aren't client facing.
Stunned, yet soooo very excited for you ALL!!! I can’t wait to see all your new adventures!!! Take care and all the best!!! 😊
I absolutely LOVE Michigan. I’m over in Ontario and was just there a few weeks back. Forgot how much I love it there until we were back…already planning our next trip
Welcome back to the Midwest! I would not last a day anywhere else. Our oldest is special needs and I can’t imagine what our life would be like in a bigger community.
Long time TikTok follower. What drew me to follow y’all is your relationship. ♥️
I love this for you two! You give me hope that I and I only can get myself out of my hole. That I can still have dreams and my dreams CAN change and it's okay. 🥰
Yay for new exciting adventures!! Excited for you guys!! Just remember Michigan is beautiful in the summer which makes up for the long winters lol which you know!!
Congratulations on your new chapter! I’m excited to see what you both do in the future! Love and hugs! ❤🌈❤
Congrats on your move! Michigan is a fantastic place to live. I used to live in Waterford. So many lakes!
Welcome back to UA-cam! Now you travel for Disney. I'd love to see your house adventures. Glad you are all well. ❤
We moved back to Michigan from Fullerton 3 years ago! Welcome back!
Yes yes yes! I would love to see your house hunting journey! Good luck to both of you! I really do wish the best for you 2 and your family!
So happy for you guys. I too was with GEICO for 25+ years and they raised mine when I added my daughter for ONE car to 600$ a month I am in AZ so I feel you! I wish you guys the best!
Yep. We have to be so careful with our kids care/schooling. I hope this works out wonderfully for your family!!❤❤❤❤
I'm in Los Angeles and work in entertainment for the past 30 years. Single parent now with a 12 and 15 year old and it's really, really hard out here. The entertainment industry is not well. It's pretty scary. I'm originally from Indiana and love Michigan, it's a beautiful state (minus the mosquitoes). Good luck!
You two are some of the most amazing humans ever. Please continue sharing your stories and may you both be blessed in your new journey 🙏🏽🫶🏽🦋
Congratulations! we made some similar big changes when my kids were that age. its hard at first but you will not regret it! im sure your mom loves having you back as well.
Good vibes to you all.❤
Hope you are adjusting ok and that all is well after the move.
Good luck to you all on this adventure!
Midwest is the BEST! So underrated! Sending love from Minnesota!
Congratulations you guys! Sounds like you made the right decision. I’m in California and I totally get what you mean about cost of living. It’s insane! I’ve left once before and came back due to family being here but I can’t retire here. So happy for you guys. It will be an adjustment, but a positive one. Would love to see house hunting! So fun.
Welcome to MI! Happy to have you here 🥰
So happy for you! Live where you are being fed. Thats why I moved from los angeles, it stopped feeding me and started starving me.
Welcome to Michigan!!! It's such a beautiful state!! 😍
I’m so excited for this next chapter!! Certain things in my province are very expensive including insurance, but I only pay 150 Canadian a month for my RAV4 and I thought that was high!! House insurance has doubled too.
Best of luck ❤
I just went through something very similar! I moved from a huge city back to my coastal hometown. I just realized that it was time for a change. It was so hard to decide on, but I have so much peace about it. I’m so excited for your new journeys in Michigan!
I am so happy for your family! I am raising my kids in the same town as one of my sisters and the bond they’re able to have with their cousin is so wonderful to see. ❤ I’d be very interested in seeing your house hunting experience!
Ugh that's the worst commute! We've been in LA for 22 years, my husband works in music so we've felt very stuck here. I have been dying to leave for the last 8 years. This gives me hope!
The way you look to each other when you are talking about the hard stuff makes my heart happy. Your love feels like it adds just a bit more joy and stability to the world for all of us. Sending all the good thoughts from two cold states to the west!
Welcome back Michiganders. From your friend in detroit 🎉
You both are the best parents for pivoting your dreams and plans on a dime for what is best for those kids. Bravo 👏🏼 I’m along for the whole ride! House hunting, unpacking, whatever your willing to share
We’re in the middle of moving to be closer to family too! Scary but I really feel being close to everyone will be worth it.
Welcome back to the mitten! Moved here from FL a few years ago. The flight from Dtw to mco is easy! Lots of Disney adults up here
Happy to have you in Michigan!!
You guys are couple goals whether gay or straight. I wish my husband and I had this level of connection! Congratulations on your move!
I want to see chickens!🐓
Farm Life.♥️ Congratulations!
Congratulations on the move!!! Congrats on everything actually 😊💪🏼🫶🏼. I can’t wait to see what’s next!!! Excited to see all the new adventures!!! Definitely curious how it is living in Michigan 😊
Welcome to Michigan! We love living in Michigan.
Welcome back to MI!!
Wishing you you very best, hope the move is everything you need it to be! And yes please 🙏 to the house hunting videos
My wife and I moved to OC from Ann Arbor and you guys moved to MI… haha happy for you guys! 😊
Welcome back!!! ✋🏻💙
Living in LA, would love to move to Michigan. There is a very high quality of life there.
Hope everything works out!! You are very brave and doing the right thing 🫶🏻
Omg, same!! I received our new insurance bill and it was also going up $250! I canceled asap and looked for another now We pay $165 for both our vehicles. But the person explained to me it was because of a new California law that went into effect. We live in Monterey County, and rent has gone up for us to $2,800 it has become too expensive for us to live now. My Husband is diabetic and has Neuropathy so it has become too difficult. That is why we are excited to Move to Mexico soon to my husband's hometown and to finish our home there. Which only needs a few more cosmetic things done. 🙏🙏 Wishing y'all the best.
It’s so funny because I was like wait I’m not subscribed? Not from this channel. I knew this was happening but I’m honestly so happy for everyone but mostly your parents because unfettered access to grandchildren is a dream! Love to all!
Love you and miss you!!
@@AllisonMertzman well same same same !!!!!!
Would love to see your house hunting adventures! Happy for your family for this next chapter ❤
Welcome to back to Michigan!
I just love you two!! I am so happy for you guys!
Welcome back to the Mitten! 💙
My family lives in Michigan! Welcome! Enjoy being a Michigander!!!
being near family while raising kids is life changing...you did what was best for your family
Welcome back to the mitten!!
I would love for you guys to take us out tours of your top houses! I understand you need privacy, but house hunting is fun!!!
Congratulations on your move. Here’s to more family time, good times and more Hey Babe! Yes for house hunting videos.
Congratulations! Would love to see your house hunting adventures.
I would love to see your house-hunting adventures! 💙💙
Welcome to Michigan! ❤
💙✋🏼💛
So happy for you and Leanne! ❤
So happy for y’all! Yay for new memories ❤❤ 20:12
Welcome to the Mitten! I hope I get to meet you guys someday
Best of luck to your family on this new adventure!
Thank you so much!
We started in Ventura CA, moved to the PNW and ended up in PA. Cost of living makes a difference. Salary means nothing when the cost of living is outrageous. So many well wishes to you both!!! 🎉
Thank you ❤
Change isn’t easy in the short term, but long term it’s amazing ❤️ ps go Bucks 😉
We 💯 want to see the house hunting!
Now I may be able to see you in real life! Welcome back!
I love Michigan! I would adore seeing your house hunting adventures and the neighborhoods you are liking! Especially as someone who is LgBTQ, seeing it with your lens would be stellar! I have enjoyed following your journey for the last couple of years and light up anytime you two share those moments. Thank you for being a positive example in our community. 💕
I moved back to Michigan three years ago and am back near family. I love being back in the mitten so many adventures available,and the seasons are fun. Best of luck to your family.
So very happy for y’all❤❤❤❤
Congrats. As you know it’s a great state.
Good for you! We’d to make a change but it’s soooo hard to do. Would love house hunting (and pretty fall colors) content.
With all that y’all have been through, you sure wound up rock solid, together. Love y’all and wish you all the best!
Welcome Home! 💙💛
We moved from CA to MI last year and our car insurance is higher here in MI than it was in CA.
But I will say overall MI is much more affordable.