
The Shemwells came together as a blended family after both Erica and Spencer's spouses died, leaving 11 children between them. Courtesy TLC
The Shemwells came together as a blended family after both Erica and Spencer's spouses died, leaving 11 children between them. Courtesy TLC
Making a blended family work: how losing their spouses brought this US couple and their 11 children together
Spencer and Erica Shemwell, stars of a new TLC series, say communication is key when creating a new family unit