I'm 61 with 16 grandkids. Instead of downsizing, we bought a bigger vacation home to finally make family trips work.

I'm 61 with 16 grandkids. Instead of downsizing, we bought a bigger vacation home to finally make family trips work.

Doug Beachy (center) and his large family.Courtesy of Doug BeachyDoug Beachy's family used to rent vacation homes just to get everyone together in one place.It was costly and difficult to plan, so in 2022, he bought a vacation home for the whole family.The family now gathers more often, enjoying amenities and quality time together.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 61-year-old Doug Beachy, a Cincinnati-based business owner who…