Hey there, friends! Let’s talk about something truly heartwarming. James Van Der Beek, the ever-charming star of Dawson’s Creek, decided to celebrate Christmas this year by taking his entire family on an epic RV trip. Picture this: James, his beautiful wife Kimberly, and their five adorable kids—Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, and little Gwendolyn—loading up their RV and hitting the road for an unforgettable holiday adventure. James didn’t just keep it to himself; he shared the magic with his followers through a series of delightful Instagram posts.
A Christmas to Remember
On December 26, James posted a collage of photos from their trip, captioning it with a festive message: “May your days be merry and bright 🎅🏻 #merrychristmas.” In these photos, you can see the entire Van Der Beek clan having the time of their lives. There’s James, dressed in full-on Christmas pajamas, fueling up the RV. Kimberly and the kids are also in matching festive sleepwear, making the whole scene look like something out of a holiday movie. The family is seen traveling around California, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
The Joy of Simple Moments
One of the most endearing photos James shared shows him standing behind one of his daughters, enjoying a serene lakeside view. The caption is pure James: “Why post the pic of you having to change her pants because she fell, when there’s a pic of you looking like a super good dad right before it happened?” His humor and love for his family shine through in every word.
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Kimberly's Perspective
Kimberly, the backbone of this family, also documented their trip on Instagram. She kicked things off with a post saying, “Day one of our RV Christmas trip!” alongside a picture of their kids. “Merry Christmas from some park in CA,” she added, capturing the essence of their unique celebration. On day two, Kimberly got candid about her personal struggles following a miscarriage earlier in the year. In her caption, she expressed how the trip was helping her heal: “Last week I could barely get out of bed. Today, grounding on the river bedrock, watching the kids play, having @vanderjames family visit our campsite, getting a nap in the back of our RV with Gwen, fed the soul so hard. Got the bliss I asked for.”
Healing Through Connection
This trip wasn’t just about celebrating Christmas; it was also about healing. Just over a month ago, James revealed on Dancing With the Stars that Kimberly had suffered a miscarriage during her sixth pregnancy. After sharing this deeply personal news, James expressed his gratitude for the love and support from their fans. “Thankful for all of you. I’ll admit, I paused for a moment, wondering if it was healthy to be thankful for one’s Instagram following, but it’s the quality of people on here I’m grateful for, not so much the quantity,” he wrote. “I’d never been so open (especially with tragedy) as I’ve been these last few weeks, and you responded with love and support and prayers and shared your own stories, and we felt the energy… and it helped. So thank you.”
Strength in Each Other
James’ dance partner, Emma Slater, spoke to Closer Weekly about how Kimberly has been a source of strength for James during this tough time. “Honestly, his strength is Kimberly, his wife,” Emma shared. “She’s the most inspirational, high-spirited person I know—she was not having it, him staying at home. She was making sure [he came here], pushing him out the door.”
James and Kimberly are truly a remarkable team, and their RV trip is a testament to their resilience and love for each other and their family.
