A Week of Summer Projects | Sauna, Flowers, & Garden OH MY!

We are happy to be home for a few days to tackle some summer projects. Mark starts a wood fire sauna build, we plant flowers, and potatoes. Follow along througout the Alaska summer to see the projects come together!
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[@dianaturley475]

I love how all the boys help out without complaining and there grateful for what they have. You must love the fact that your parents are there all the time helping out with the kids & projects

[@karenboden587]

I am really enjoying these Alaska lifestyle videos! My husband is newly retired and he’s enjoying them too. Thank you for being such wonderful parents and people, and for sharing your stories with us.

[@TaviaShadowstar11]

Bennett is such an interesting person. In the same days he’s learning to drive a Bob cat and also making beautiful cakes. Such a diverse person.

[@AlaskaBoys]

We love him. He’s a great young man.

[@doloreslee9330]

I love watching your family working together helping each other to get things done. Your boys are learning valuable skills. I love how Mark works with them and teaches them the value of hard work then you eat an awesome dinner prepared and or caught by all the members of your family.❤

[@lauraquigley6403]

Love your families values of hard work & play & Church. Love that the boy’s are given wings to fly w/ values of self sufficiency! Of course Violent is the sweetest 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@brilliantbutblue]

Lauren, l just wanted to let you know we ❤ you and appreciate all your videos.

[@karlaruter3221]

We really do.

[@jessicasoriano3560]

Raising strong, capable young men and a sweet little baby that will undoubtedly turn into a strong capable woman.

[@kaydublin5164]

You guys are raising such incredible young men.👏🏻😊

[@annamaria8755]

Your boys have had great examples in parents and grandparents you can tell. Their work ethic is amazing. Little Miss Violet just gets cuter by the day.

[@jacquelinecasey1361]

It’s wonderful to see the life skills you are teaching your children. They will be such self sufficient and enterprising men. The best gift you can impart on them.

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

How wonderful to have all your boys help out and enjoy family time.

[@janbaste7607]

What a credit to you and Mark your boys are!! Working together as a family, cooking, gardening, building, etc. I am looking forward to seeing how your Sauna progresses. You always have such good content! Take care all! x

[@CountessKek]

Seeing Mark so proud to show you the joists for his project is so endearing.😊 Great job Everett on being a junior gardner!!❤

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Hunter is so tall! He is a young man. The boys working as a team in the family is so great. Thanks for taking us along on your family activities!! God bless!

[@karlaruter3221]

So nice to see a big family all working together and making happy memories 😊.

[@1Staggs]

I've always loved how your family works together on projects, and you got so much done !! An outdoor sauna would be amazing, looking forward to seeing the end results !! Miss Violet has such a cute little face, she is too cute !! Your dad is such an active and hard working man and so skillfull. He is an amazing dad and grandfather and seems like a real sweetheart overall !! ❤

[@traceyhue-sang5229]

Love how you always do things as a family. You are growing some amazing young men. A sauna in the back yard sounds devine

[@maryannosentoski4545]

Does my heart ❤ good to see Violet growing and developing her personality. You guys have a good family 😊

[@jayleigh_bee]

Cracks me up hearing Mark call the floor joists “Joyces”! You’re such great parents raising such awesome young men!

[@AlaskaBoys]

That’s what happens when an accountant tries to build something. 😂

[@trudyyurina5473]

You all have been really busy. Grandpa is an asset and hard worker. I can't wait to see those zinnias.

[@sallydunbar1683]

What a blessing to have your wonderful Mom & Dad with you! Keep making memories with them! You have an amazing family!

[@patbowers8065]

hunter is marks mini me.he is learning so much and seems so confident in what he does.

[@sarahmanning525]

Lauren, I feel for you being so tired and not so energetic to do stuff with having a baby to care for. All the aspects from keeping up with good nutrition, producing milk, getting enough rest, having alone time and taking care of yourself can go by the wayside because its all about being a mom and tending to your family. I'm seeing that you have lots of helpers when things need to get done or lend a hand for taking care of Violet. Thanks for all you do and you are appreciated. Keep those videos coming when you find time because they're so fun to watch. I am looking forward to seeing how the raspberry plants, flowers from seed, potted flowers, potatoes all grow this summer. It's going to be fun watching the sauna being constructed, a great project for your boys and dad to accomplish this year.

[@jeansalsbury5098]

Love watching your family working together!

[@kittykatsu6140]

Watch you guys weekly with my husband, you really remind me of my mum Lauren and it’s nice to watch and have that while my mum is all the way in the uk and I’m in Australia!! Many blessings for you the boys and baby Violet 🫶🏻

[@rhondaalbritton1487]

I love the fact that Hunter is an outside helper! And Bennett is more of your helper inside all of y'all get chores done fast!

[@staceypiper3319]

This Alaska Life is hard work but so worth it. The boys are growing like weeds and Violet is so alert and sweet. Lucky kids

[@nancycarter5101]

Such a good dad teaching the boys skills….

[@MariaSoares-yd2hf]

I think it’s great how you both are teaching your children to help with all the chores. You are building strong independent young men. God bless you and your amazing family!❤️

[@user-ru9wp4vs5m]

Lots of fun projects going on at the Hamm household this summer, sauna sounds really nice. It’s great how everyone pitches in and helps around the house. The boys will know how to do lots of things when they are grown. Lauren your Dad is so smart, he seems to know how to do everything as well as Mark. You must be exhausted, you certainly have your hands full. Love to all.

[@jessicak4913]

I love that ur family really does things the old ways ur kids no how to work they know how to live off the land and I think ur doing great things for them good job Mama and daddy ❤❤❤❤

[@jamiehubbard2825]

🌹Loved this so much, seeing you all out and about, working together. Thank you. You guys don't have to worry about working out, you do it just by doing your day- to -day activities. I know what you were doing is hard work but, it looked like it would be fun and satisfying. Sending love and hugs your way. Take care friends! 🤗 💜 🤟🌺🌼🌷🏵

[@cherylturgeon6237]

Violet is getting so big! She’s so adorable! Love you and your family 💓

[@valeriecarrigan4604]

Happy Sunday great video Laura . Baby Violet is so adorable. Have a great week . 💖💕

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you! You too!

[@MargaretMckenna-jc1ee]

It really good to see all the family helping in getting the jobs done love from England ❤ x

[@bettyruth9142]

Y’all have been working so hard!! All the flowers look beautiful!! Sauna sounds like fun !! The boys have really helped out !! And your father is so helpful. Sure your mother just loves taking care of Violet !! Sweet sweet sweet family !! 😀😀

[@amykuepfer1633]

Hello Lauren, my husband and I went on an Alaskan cruise from June 15-22 ( thanks to your cruise vlogs 😊) and we had the most beautiful weather! Alaska is by far the most magnificent place I've ever been ❤

[@brilliantbutblue]

Thanks for letting us know that you had a fantastic cruise. Very jealous 😊

[@Sunnydays80543]

You have such a wonderful family. Everyone pitches in with cooking, take care of baby, etc.

[@pattaylor8955]

So thankful you have grandpa and grandma to help with Violet. You are so lucky to have them and Marks parents. Enjoyed the video. I would definitely hate the mosquitoes for sure. Love to you and your family ❤

[@user-hd1gj3pz2b]

I enjoyed this video immensely, it was so calm and relaxing, everyone pitches in and gets the work done, your families values is what brings me back every week, thank you for sharing your family with us❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChumStun]

When you held up the Zynia packets, I halfway expected you to throw a handful over your shoulder, say “let’s see what happens” and exit the garden😂 Beautiful family and great video as always.

[@beckscroft18]

Wow, you guys have been busy! I love this family so so much. I hope you've had a great day at Church today also. Love as always, Becks (England U.k) xx ❤ xx

[@eloniahibbert1248]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤watching you all doing the various projects and making memories with your family. Your boys will be well rounded as adults. Kudus to you and Mark for that grandma and grandpa are so sweet and Miss Violet is growing so fast God bless you all and keep safe. ❤❤❤❤from Jamaica

[@bjmount8459]

Lauren, I was rooting for as you were contemplating planting the Zinnias! So glad you did!!! I. admire your determination and ability to press on :). You are an amazingly strong woman and wonderful mother.

[@sandrabiegel5517]

The boys have grown into young men good helpers.

[@catherinealleyne9717]

Catherine from Trinidad.I love watching you all.Ms Luna,especially Mark and the boys.

[@katieboyle3921]

Thank you for sharing all the Alaska early summer projects. You are doing great, Lauren.

[@bojointexas4977]

Wow. Your dad standing in front of that bobcat that Bennett was learning to drive scared me to death! Your boys are such a blessing., learning great life skills!

[@sarahschlosser1203]

What a wonderful life the boys have. So great to see kids helping around the house

[@diannedutton6127]

Just do what you can, and don't fret.❤ Precious Violet, sweet boys❤

[@suewalters9822]

Great teamwork everyone!!!

[@vedaanderson7009]

Yeppers 👍

[@annettewalter2273]

Voilet is growing beautifully. So many exciting things happening. Zinnias are gorgeous flowers, I love the, and they are great for picking.

[@ruthjohnson6369]

Love to watch your beautiful family work and play together. If more used your family as a model we would have a much better world.

[@charlenegrady8781]

Love watching you all working together. Thank you for sharing. 🇺🇸❤️🌸

[@cynthiagilbert]

Can’t wait to see how it all grows 🎉🎉🎉

[@AllThingsClarice]

Evening from the Dordogne Lauren 👋 your sauna sounds fabulous. It’s been strange weather everywhere around the globe. Here in France it has been shockingly wet and being a gardener it’s been driving me round the bend. A definite cooler year thus far (and wet) Hello beautiful violet. Love how you are rearing those handsome boys with all the skills needed as they grow up. You are a wonderful family you really are. Take care and God Bless you all 🫶😻💐😘

[@vickiwoelfel5689]

Such awesome boys. Train your children up in the way they should go. Hard work , but the reward is great.❤

[@shelliecummins5972]

Little gardener.. he knows so much..

[@hollistafford9242]

What a wonderful video it was awesome to see all the hard work that your family puts into all what you do wow it's amazing love the video absolutely loved it and seeing baby Violet was awesome too

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much!

[@sandraward116]

..all right guys..I see the scene of Ann Margaret from grumpy old men falling out of her sauna into the snow ..😅😅😅...just stay away from the 'tea stuff'....😂😂😂..

[@wendystuthers8706]

How energetic you all are. You deserve to get your sauna.❤❤😊

[@lupieramon2356]

Such a BEAUTIFUL FAMILY all working together ♥️

[@annemariewalker6334]

Violet is soooooo cute!! She's getting so big. 😊

[@janetfaircloth208]

Wonderful family life. Temperature has been in high 90’s & 100*+ this past week in NC & many other areas. Lot of inside things for this 73 year old granny. Always love to see all the family including Luna.

[@janetlow4826]

My gosh those bugs are huge!

[@susanalberts776]

Good morning to you all love your videos 💖 besafe and GOD Bless 🌹❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@carolpeterson8947]

Enjoyed watching you & your family start your summer projects❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🌈🌈

[@gingerdunn6590]

Can't wait to see all the beautiful flowers 🌻🌹🌺🥀🌷🪻🌸 Prayers and Love ❣️ From Oklahoma

[@patjones5723]

Love the way the whole family helps out on projects 😊 WTG parents....impressive 😊 BTW.....Ty for letting us love on Ms Violet 🥰

[@lindathomson3274]

Flowers look so pretty Lauren….. Sauna should be awesome for winter time in Alaska…can’t wait to see it finished….Bless❤

[@maybeebuzzy2265]

Fun video! This started my day with a smiling heart. Thanks.

[@maybell296]

What a beautiful family love how you all work together xx👏🙏😘

[@carolak.9249]

👋👋👋👋👋 from Germany, thank you for your wonderful Vlogs.

[@cathykillion6544]

A lot of work done by the generations. ❤

[@belindaalderson9341]

He forgot the gloved hand was for digging . He is so special

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I know! So funny 😆

[@2grammie]

Hi From maine i saw you have Johnny Selected seeds i live just 5 minutes away from the warehouse i love your Videos! and Violet is so adorable love how the Boys and Everyone works together!

[@lizregan1949]

So nice to see you on a beautiful Sunday morning.

[@lindamartin7580]

The hard work and team effort will pay off, huh! Violet is so sweet. Boys are definitely prepared for survival in this world! Good job Mark and Lauren!❤️🤍💙🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🙏🏻

[@NANAx7929]

You guys are doing a fabulous job and you work so hard bless you all

[@patspencer7079]

Next year violet will be walking and “helping you “!

[@joancoffey6566]

Your boys are amazing. Dad is too! Your garden is going to be awesome. The flowers are my favorite. Tfs

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks so much!

[@connieosburn6886]

Everett did a great job helping with flowers . I would trade you for cooler air for a few days . You could have heat 98 with heat index feeling like 110 . Its been too hot here . Plus so much rain off and on in Kentucky.

[@paulatenney6494]

Rosemary is a good hurb & it got puple flowers on it😎 volet is so cute too.

[@Mumof524]

Great family work looks amazing hello all and miss Luna 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓❤

[@patspencer7079]

Oh violet can hold up with hip holding. Wish the deck was enclosed for Luna to outside for some air but safe. Also then the family can be safe from mosquitoes!

[@wendymckay8844]

Have a wonderful summer of outdoor adventures.

[@vedaanderson7009]

S0 Excited for you & Ur family & Ur projects 🎉😂❤ Fantabulous 💗 Baby Girl Violet is growing so fast & Such a Darling Lil Girl 🎉❤ Hug's & Love 2*Ur Family Always V 🥰

[@sallymarkay3210]

Gotta hand it to you......tired as you are being a new mom, you push through to do the planting you want. Maybe not with gusto, but you did it all!! Kudos!

[@user-ch5hb7li8n]

Beautiful family!! Violet don't grow up too fast 😊

[@platemanFYI]

How fun to be getting a Sauna! They used to be on most farms where I live. (A Finnish custom brought to the States).

[@TinaCarter-ox2zt]

Looks lovely, would make me so happy too! Great job on addition🩷 good for you all

[@bronwyntaylor7377]

Well done now next year remind yourself to buy new inserts for the deck hangers. We pick them up here easy to find and pretty cheap. Not telling you just something to think about.

[@theresadavis4885]

Busy Busy Busy!!!!!! It’s fun to watch your progression!!!!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks!

[@carolmasters1305]

Hi Lauren and Mark and family. I am in such awe how you all work hard, play hard and pray at home and church. You are such a beautiful family. Love and hugs to all including Miss Luna, from Carol and son Gary Liam 🎉❤ from Northwich Cheshire England 🎉

[@belindaalderson9341]

Best skills your boys are learning

[@anacalzada50]

Great video just love your family,sending Blessings

[@cathyjones3403]

Love how well you teach the children to work and they’re such good helpers

[@mandywhitton]

Love to you all

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks Mandy!

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good afternoon Lauren and Mark and family and thank you for sharing your beautiful day and Miss Violet is getting so big she is adorable ❤

[@veronicalillianmoses9571]

I only seen violet laugh once. She getting so big. Boys are to funny. ❤