Drew and Jonathan Are Looking Back at Their Early Ranch Life With Mom and Dad
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Drew and Jonathan sat down with their parents, Jim and Joanne, to page through their family scrapbook and relive the memories of early life on their ranch in the Rockies. They talk everything from their first time riding a horse (they were younger than a year old on Mom’s hip!), to their mischief and silly teenage pranks, the family traditions that shaped them, and how growing up on their ranch gave them invaluable life lessons that they’ll never forget.
It’s not just about memories on the ranch, but also the ways the West shaped Drew and Jonathan. They talk through the Cowboy Code (you’ll see what we mean when you watch the video) and the importance of hard work that comes with ranch life. And in their new show, Chasing the West, the Bros are helping other families make the move out to the countryside with dreams of living out their rancher dreams, too.
Drew and Jonathan owe much of their hardworking nature to growing up in the Canadian Rockies. But what happened on that ranch is the real story—between caring for animals, learning what it means to keep up an acreage, having to put effort into everything you do to take care of your home and your family… The Bros learned a lot. Here are some of the moments that made them who they are today.
Mischief and Milestones
Twin-Tricking
Classic twin stuff right here! “Do you remember how many times we used to try and trick you by swapping outfits?” Drew asks.
“And as teenagers, you tried to trick each other with dating,” Joanne says. “And the thing was, you were doing it with another set of twins!” Silly, mischievous moments like these were abundant throughout their entire upbringing—and even now, the Bros are still trying to prank each other whenever they get the chance. What else are siblings for?
Traditions and Values
Homemade Halloween Costumes
Drew and Jonathan have always loved the holidays, both Christmas and Halloween! Growing up, they’d make their own DIY Halloween costumes—everything from spooky characters to silly duos to funny Halloween costumes—and even still, they’ve come up with some incredible costumes in their adult life, too.
Christmas Caroling Through the Years
Alongside cozy fall-season festivities, the Bros, JD, Joanne, and Jim also loved to go Christmas caroling together. “We still go caroling on Christmas Eve,” Jim says.
“My favorite time of year, though, is when we would start playing the Bing Crosby Christmas album,” Jonathan says. “And that was officially Christmas.” Nowadays, Drew and Jonathan celebrate the season in full color at their own homes to embrace the holiday spirit Property Brothers-style (you have to take a peek at Jonathan and Zooey’s whimsical Christmas decorations and Drew and Linda’s festive holiday home if you haven’t yet!).
Pivotal Moments
Horses and Karate
“When I think back to our childhood, the two big things that stand out to me were the horses and karate,” Drew says. “Because that took up a lot of our time.” Joanne even took karate lessons, too!
The Bros’ First Business
“You guys have a fantastic work ethic to this day,” Joanne says, “and it all started with this business: JAM Enterprises.” That is, John Andrew Mom Enterprises—the crafty coat hanger business Drew, Jonathan, and Joanne started when the Bros were just kids.
The Cowboy Code
As kids, one of the most important things Drew and Jonathan learned from their father was the Code of the West, also known as the Cowboy Code. It’s a set of mantras and reminders of what it means to be a cowboy, and the way you conduct yourself proudly and earnestly as one. “Live each day with courage”; “Always finish what you start”; and “When you make a promise, keep it” are just a few of these rules that made Drew and Jonathan who they are today.
“I think that’s the allure for city people who want to live that ranch lifestyle, or the farm lifestyle,” Jonathan says, “They want to get out of the city where you just have some breathing room… And the cowboy code, there’s something beautiful about it.”
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Bree Pulver
Bree is the Senior Digital Editor at DrewandJonathan.com. In the past, she’s worked for publications focused on home improvement and sustainable living. Bree’s Pinterest board is filled with cozy textures; vintage patterns; sculptural furniture; and moody, warm-toned colors. She has a degree concentrated in the intersection of writing and architecture, which influences her passion for exploring creative solutions to unusual home layouts and stylish renter-friendly decor. She’s a self-proclaimed pro at finding the best antique furniture in the most unlikely of places (but her cat Blue can certainly back these claims).
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