Why Did Sister Wives Family Move to Flagstaff? Christine Brown Says…

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Christine Brown is weighing in on a longtime theory about her family’s move to Arizona.

Seven years following Kody Brown’s move from Las Vegas to Flagstaff, Arizona with his wives Christine, Meri, Janelle, Robyn, and many of their children, it was Christine who offered insights into the reasons behind this relocation.

A little over a month since our move in 2018, it was discovered that Dayton, the son of Robyn and Kody, had been accepted into the university in Flagstaff. This revelation enraged me. Was it the reason we moved, so Robyn could be nearer to her son while I found myself increasingly distant from mine?

Even though Christine, who has children Asypen (aged 30), Mykelti (29), Paedon (27), Gwendlyn (23), Ysabel (22), and Truely (15) together with Kody, initially disagreed with the idea of moving, she eventually agreed to it.

She shared that she felt incredibly upset, but she didn’t want to separate the children from their friends and schools. As a family, she wanted to work together, so despite thinking it was absurd, she decided to approach the situation with an open mind. So, why in the world would they move their family again?

According to Christine, who ended her multi-spousal union with Kody in 2021, she envisioned that this change might foster a more harmonious relationship between them both.

She wrote, “I believed Kody might come to understand what he had left behind,” hinting at their lengthy relationship with Robyn. “Perhaps after so many years, the luster of their bond may have faded enough for him to recall his other family ties once more.

Initially, Kody intended to construct a multi-family estate on a 14-acre property known as Coyote Pass, which would accommodate himself, Christine, Robyn, Meri, Janelle, and their combined 18 children. Regrettably, the family never proceeded with the development of this land, and it was eventually sold during the first part of this year.

After the relocation, the Brown family’s dynamics have undergone a significant shift. Following his split with Christine, Kody’s unions with Meri and Janelle dissolved, making him married exclusively to Robyn and residing in Flagstaff. On the other hand, Christine got married to David Woolley in 2023 and now lives in Utah.

In her memoir, Christine expressed regret about opportunities missed or outcomes that could have been different, reflecting on the challenging times portrayed in the movie.

In the book, she confessed that we had appeared on television because we believed our family was unique and I desired for us to regain that distinctiveness. To me, it seemed attainable with Coyote Pass.

Keep reading for a full look at the expansive Brown family…

Logan, born on May 21, 1994, is the firstborn son of Kody and Janelle Brown, making him the eldest among Kody’s eighteen offspring.

Upon completing his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Nevada in 2020, he tied the knot with Michelle Petty two years thereafter.

Aspyn is the oldest child of Kody and Christine Brown. She was born on March 14, 1995.

Besides being a graduate from the University of Nevada, Aspyn got married to Mitch Thompson back in 2018. In April 2025, she joyously revealed her pregnancy news.

Born on July 29, 1995, Leon is the only child of Kody and Meri Brown.

In 2020, Leon came out as transgender, sharing that they were previously “socialized as a girl.”

Growing up, I was quite young and, unfortunately, found myself in a heavily gendered and restrictive environment. Now, I’m excited to reveal my true self to the world, a self that embraces genderqueer, trans, and assertive identities without any apologies.” (Leon, also known as Leo, shared this on Instagram)

Leon married Audrey Kiss in 2020 at a Colorado courthouse wedding.

The second of Kody and Christine’s children, Mykelti was born on June 9, 1996.

In the year 2016, she tied the knot with Antonio “Tony” Padron. This special moment was captured on the reality TV show, “Sister Wives.” The happy couple are proud parents to a daughter named Avalon, as well as twin boys named Archer and Ace.

Janelle gave birth to Madison—her second child with Kody—on Nov. 3, 1995.

Following her graduation from Utah State University, Madison got married to Caleb Brush in the year 2016. Together, they have three children named Axel, Evangalynn, and Josephine.

Janelle and Kody welcomed Hunter—their third child together—on Feb. 9, 1997.

In 2020, Hunter completed his studies at the United States Air Force Academy. Later, he pursued a nursing degree at Johns Hopkins University.

Christine gave birth to her and Kody’s third child together on Aug. 7, 1998.

On October 31, 1998, Garrison was the third-born child of Kody and Janelle. Sadly, he took his own life on March 5, 2024 at the age of 25.

In the past, Dayton was Robyn Brown’s child from her previous marriage to Preston Jessop. Later, in the year 2015, he joined the Brown family by adoption, making him Kody’s oldest child from his fourth wife, Robyn Brown. This union took place spiritually five years prior to the adoption.

As a lifestyle enthusiast looking back, I find myself reflecting on a significant life change that occurred in 2014 – the legal divorce from my first spouse, Meri, which paved the way for me to wed Robyn and legally adopt Dayton as my very own son.

Nicknamed Gabe, the fifth child of Kody and Janelle was born on Oct. 11, 2001. 

Kody and Christine welcomed their fourth child on Oct. 15, 2001.

Gwendlyn tied the knot with Beatriz Queiroz in 2023.

Aurora, being the second-born, joined the family through legal adoption in 2015, following Kody’s marriage to her mother, Robyn, the previous year.

Kody and Christine welcomed their fifth child together on June 13, 2003.

Her struggles with scoliosis have been documented on Sister Wives.

In their marriage, Preston became Robyn’s husband, and Breanna was their third-born child together. Later on, when Robyn wed Kody, both Breanna and her elder siblings went through a legal process to become officially part of Kody’s family.

Kody and Janelle became parents of their youngest baby in December 2004. They were once again together for Savannah’s high school graduation in the year 2023.

Born on April 13, 2010, Truely is the youngest child of Kody and Christine.

Kody and Robyn welcomed their second youngest son on Oct. 27, 2011.

Ariella was born on January 10th, 2016, making her the youngest daughter of Kody and Robyn. Furthermore, she is the youngest among the 18 children in the entire Brown family.

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2025-09-03 23:47