Welcome to the digital home of the Sayos. Ten strong, navigating life together through homeschooling, building, creating, and daily grace.
Founded in 2006, our family has grown into a bustling, vibrant household of ten. From workshops and cameras to schoolbooks and backyard chicken coops, our days are never quiet and never dull.
Whether we’re tackling home renovation projects, exploring the outdoors, or sharing a meal around a crowded table, we cherish the chaos, the quiet moments, and the journey we share together every single day.
"Building a legacy of love, faith, and hard work."
The parents at the helm and eight incredible siblings carving out their own unique paths.
Photographer, woodworker, digital consultant, and stay-at-home dad keeping the engines running. Whether behind a camera lens, laser engraving custom timber, or orchestrating home projects, he loves building things that bring people together.
The anchor, guide, and steady heart of the Sayo household. Nancy oversees homeschooling and daily family rhythm with unmatched grace, patience, and devotion, ensuring everyone is loved, nourished, and inspired.
The Gear Head
Natural-born leader and resident mechanic. Spencer has an innate grasp of how things work, always found deep in tools, engines, and troubleshooting mechanical wonders.
The Bookworm & Strategist
Calm, calculating, and perpetually immersed in literature. Evarista brings a quiet wisdom and thoughtful perspective to every situation, anchoring family discussions with poise.
Creative Genius & Wit
A brilliant creative mind paired with razor-sharp wit. Hazel effortlessly dreams up artistic projects and keeps everyone laughing with sharp observations and clever humor.
The Caretaker
Always eager to help and deeply attentive to the needs of others. Heiko embodies a servant’s heart, stepping in as an essential caretaker and reliable teammate around the home.
Master Builder
Hands-on and endlessly inventive. Grant loves constructing structures, solving spatial puzzles, and turning raw materials into functional, sturdy masterpieces.
Untamed Spirit
Full of boundless energy and curiosity. Known affectionately as Gani, he carries an adventurous, free spirit that keeps every day exciting and unpredictable.
Princess in Training
Poised, imaginative, and full of grace. Maggie brings warmth, theatrical flair, and royal charm to every family game and story hour.
Everything to Us
Simply put, Josephine is Josephine. She is the bright, irreplaceable spark of the household—quite literally everything to our family.
From morning chores to evening creative projects, here is a glimpse into what keeps us busy.
Curriculum planning, shared reading, and collaborative learning fill our days. Education here is a family adventure tailored to curiosity and character.
From woodworking and laser engraving to vehicle maintenance and coop building, our workshops are always active with hands-on creations.
Raising a flock of chickens, tending gardens, exploring hiking trails, and enjoying music projects keep us grounded in nature and community.
As the seasons shift, our daily homeschool schedule adjusts to accommodate new grades, outdoor projects, and fresh curiosity from the younger crew members.
Darwin and the kids have been busy upgrading workspace tools, testing out fresh timber markers, and streamlining custom wood projects with the xTool S1.
Taking care of our flock has been a wonderful group effort. Here is how we managed summer heat protection and daily maintenance for the chickens.
Have a question about our projects, homeschooling, or just want to say hello? We’d love to hear from you.