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[@lorettacarroll5874]

Evan and Lauren have so many of the same facial expressions. Especially around the eyes. Your kids are just incredible. Love your family.

[@annpittaro6551]

This video popped up in my feed tonight. I just love it. Such a sweet family! Videos great then and now!!!

[@erinb.5103]

Incredible Evan. We shall miss him while he is away. May God do his work through him. You are truly blessed Amy.

[@debraedmunds9777]

Hi Amy, for some reason even though you are always busy there is such a calmness there that comforts me. Your motivation inspires me . Your children really are a credit to you, they are so well behaved and they help you too. As for the popcorn, I am certainly going to try it , it looks delicious.

[@SilviaHonores]

Evan’s shyness is so cute 😊 He transmits peace, just looking at him. Thank you for the long video! It was wonderful to enjoy it while having breakfast 😊 Blessings to you and your family.

[@Cutelittlecountrygirl]

gosh can i just say your family are my saving grace, i feel apart of something just watching thank you so encouraging especially seeing the nice little keep sakes referring to the lord! its just super sweet and nice : )

[@amymaryon]

I thank you for the kind words and watching.

[@nycgreeneyes6242]

You just motivated me to go for a walk right now, thank you. God bless you

[@riograndelily8344]

Amy, it just fantastic.

[@bowenfamilyfarm9776]

Amy you are amazing! Your such an inspiration to me. I started reading you blogs many tears ago. Love your sweet family.

[@helend4822]

I love how inspirational you are I'm in aww every time I watch ur videos and it motivates me to do better thank you

[@amymaryon]

I appreciate your kind words thank you

[@lindaparrish808]

Hi Amy thanks for your suggestion to me about how know when the Lord is speaking to me. Yesterday (Sunday here) I was just having a hard time getting motivated to go to church, and i kept hearing a little voice (not literally) saying you need to get up and go to church. I kept ignoring it cuz, I’ll admit it) I was feeling lazy, but I remembered what you said, and I got up and went to church, so glad I did, fellowship and blessed learning.

[@amymaryon]

Makes me smile...He knows what we need:)

[@jenniferg1045]

Love your encouragement on a healthy mind and body.

[@TressasSouthernHomeCooking]

Thank you for sharing your day with us. It was so nice of Evan to let us see him off for the Summer. He is so kind spirited and handsome. I know he will truly be a blessing to the children at camp. Amy, I know you have to be so proud of your children they are all amazing! But so are you. I hope you are having a great week. I love all those beautiful trees you have on the mountain. The view is just amazing!--------------------Tressa Daigle

[@deborahbloem1325]

Enjoyed your video again with my 85 year old mother! Reminded her of her younger days and running a household. Hope Evan is gonna have a wonderful time being on a camp! The popcorn looked delicious and so does the watermelonicecream! Thanks voor sharing again!

[@amymaryon]

I appreciate this and hello to your mother!!!

[@deborahbloem1325]

@@amymaryon Thank you! Just told my mother and she is saying Hello back to you! And she said that she admires you for taking care of all those children and a very busy household. When my mother was young, they were with eleven children (but unfortunately 3 passed away at ages of I believe 2 and 3 years old), but I think your video's remind her of her own happy childhood with a warm and loving family. This was the second time we watched together, but I will watch it more often together with her. It makes her happy (she and I miss my father so much). I look forward to every new video you make. Thank you again.

[@stephsteph5755]

Your son is very handsome and looks just like you Amy!

[@jillb526]

Hope Evan has a great summer!

[@lenasisney5869]

I love that you tie your health back to your Faith!! That has been the biggest help for me when losing weight. I've put it on hold for a little bit during this pregnancy, but still trying to watch the foods I eat for nourishment, and not getting my joy from food only. Loving your videos and as my husband and I start growing our family I know they will be a wealth of knowledge.

[@amymaryon]

Thank u for your kind words ❤️

[@wendybedsole795]

Amy, I was noticing a couple days ago that you are looking more trim all over! I have been having to play catch up on your vlogs so I hadn't seen you everyday and that's how I noticed. You're doing a great job and you are such an inspiration especially for me.

[@amymaryon]

I appreciate that I have lost 4 lbs:). It's a start

[@laurielyon1892]

So precious about Evan and his obvious love for the Lord. Without a doubt that gives a parent so much joy watching them let the Lord use them! My son was a youth pastor at a church last year but had to leave because he didn’t agree with what was going on there. He preached every Wednesday, taught Sunday school to the teenagers and sometimes would preach on Sunday. Thankful he has found another church that is great and he has started working with the teenagers there. Waiting to see what the Lord has in store for him here. I had never heard that son New Wine. I see why you cried. Has great words!

[@lizg5574]

Watermelon skin, with a little of the fruity flesh left is great to put out for birds to snack and get liquid in the heat. We put it on bamboo poles or the branch ends of trees, so they are away from our cats. Yes, it means going and removing them after a couple days, but it gives them a boost in hot weather! I also used to give a piece of frozen watermelon (the pink only) to my previous dog, to chew up when it was hot. He could safely eat the flesh, but also benefitted from the cooling properties.

[@amymaryon]

With 7 cats...we have zero birds lol. My brother had given us a bird feeder and we put it up and for 2 years not a single bird seed gone. I hear them but they stay away:) Yes maxine likes watermelon too.

[@arch1752]

Thank you for sharing your day today. Never noticed until today how much Evan looks like you. Loving Jayden’s hair xxx

[@ryanwhitley8570]

"If you don't feel like it, I don't care. Just do it!" Lolololol...thanks Amy, good motivation. Seriously, really is. I appreciate the encouragement and reminders to just start somewhere, somehow. One month in, and I'm feeling better. My diet still has a long way to go, but it's a process. One step at a time, and exercising was the easiest place for me to start. Rare fast food, compared to every day. Rare sugary drinks. Still working on the sweets cravings. But again, thank you for the encouragement to make changes.

[@clownmaskvids]

Thank you, Amy for this wonderful video. You are a great motivator. I pray that Evan will have a wonderful summer at camp (lots of sunny days) 🙂

[@treece3698]

Of girl I so love you! Thank you! I have a cheat day! Your doing amazing! ❤️💞❤️

[@elizabethsheppard5191]

Thanks for the reminder about keeping our health a priority! I needed to hear that today 👍

[@dawnavankralingen9372]

Evan is such a handsome and sweet young man. You must be so proud.

[@amymaryon]

I thank the Lord for him:)

[@moongardendesign9589]

I hope Evan has a great summer❤️ You said Collin loves cars, and he does, but lots of people who love cars still don’t help others in trouble. He is a kind young man with his heart in the right place ❤️You truly have an amazing family, Amy❤️ Love from Sweden

[@amymaryon]

He does have a serving heart:) THank you

[@NotAmused2001]

Sorbet is generally fruit with sugar syrup but some people use chocolate also. It's also called Italian ices but you will love it.

[@bettytraylor2064]

Hi Amy I don't do any exercise as of yet just haven't got get but I drink water with lemon in it everyday I didn't try to lose I just plain water but when I went to the Dr. I had lost a whole 6lbs now I'm really drinking the water with lemon in it.

[@amymaryon]

Good for you. It's when u start seeing those few pounds come off .it is motivating to want to lose more . You will get there

[@trishhackett7787]

The Make a Mix cookbook is a favorite for our large family. The chocolate chip cookie recipe is great. Makes a lot of cookies with only one bag of chips. We never store any like the recipe says. The buttermilk pancakes are good too!!! Great cookbook!!!

[@janetgray719]

My son worked for two summers at Camp Toccoa in north Georgia. He absolutely loved it. He went there with some of his high school friends to be camp counselors. I hope Evan enjoys it as much as he did. It is said to let them go but he is a very responsible young man. It does pull at your Mommas heartstrings.

[@angieburns6241]

I wish I was physically able to walk. I am a faint/fall risk. I can’t even shop by myself now but, I’m pushing myself to do more until the dizzy feeling hits. You’re a great inspiration so thanks for that!

[@amymaryon]

Praying God's gives you the grace to Walk more today then yesterday 🙏

[@angieburns6241]

@@amymaryon Thank you. One day at a time.

[@anniex4637]

Have an amazing time Evan 👐

[@funshine311]

I'm hispanic and we eat raspas, (pronounced rah-spas) which is shaved ice, and that watermelon sorbet would probably taste even better with a little sweetened condensed milk over it. We pour that over shaved ice and it just kicks it up a notch and tastes amazing.

[@jillvanhorn1167]

Thank you for the wonderful motivation on healthy eating and exercising❤

[@maryhodges1673]

Have fun Evan! 🙏❤️🌻

[@terikleespie9218]

Evan definitely LOVES his Momma, you can see it in his eyes🙂

[@amymaryon]

He is a sweet boy

[@deidrahead8612]

Hello Amy. I'm so sorry that the lake was closed. I know that everyone was looking forward to having a great time. I really enjoyed watching your video and the food looked delicious. You guys did a great job so keep up the good work...........love and blessings

[@amymaryon]

I appreciate the kind words. We did go the next day...as you will see tomorrow:) enjoy your day.

[@morganforrest7551]

Great Job Jensen and Maddie on your new chores. Have a blast Evan!

[@thearboristswife8274]

I liked your illustration on small changes and it’s like a ship. I heard a similar one at my church once where they talked about how those huge ships have very small rudders\motor and those small rudders can turn those massive ships where they need to go. Small changes can lead us to where we want to be. 🚢

[@stephanieenglish3045]

Aww well hopefully it will go by quickly and he will be back home but I'm sure he will.have a blast

[@crazygamerchickcrazy-g-c7569]

Our little family loves sweet popcorn and i make sorbet like apple 🍏 it's made the same way as you made your watermelon sorbet you just need to peel the apples and add a little sugar to help sweeten it....

[@lynnross4317]

Hi Amy, I hope you and your family had a wonderful Memorial Day. Evan is such a sweet young man. He is going to have a great time at camp. With the ice cream maker, maybe you could try to make sherbert. I think the kids may like it because it has a milk base to it. Thanks for sharing your wonderful family time with us here on KZbin.

[@gaillaviolette6115]

Always a pleasure to watch your beautiful family...you are always so motivated...you motivate me so much...wishing Evan a wonderful time at camp...God Bless you and your family from Ontario Canada.

[@amyhowell4000]

I know i have made a mango sorbet at one stage. Buy frozen and thaw and blend then put it in that way and see how you go xxx

[@deborahrichardson1695]

I'm going to make that popcorn this week to put in my daughter's school lunch and take some to work...Have a great week...

[@evem4876]

Amy I was just going to ask u where Evan was ? I've always said he look's so much like u! He dsnt talk as fast as u do thank goodness Lol 😊 . He has such a sweet shyness about him , my grandson is shy also , good luck Evan have a great time best wishes to u ... Tfs 😊

[@amymaryon]

He is a sweet boy 💙

[@rociomelgoza4006]

Hope u had a awsome time Evan 😊

[@tanyajenkins919]

Thanks for sharing your day with us. It's not hot here we still have snow in our forecast. Been a rainy slushy cold weekend for us in Colorado lol. Want to garden but afraid to set anything out for fear of frost. Lol odd year in Oklahoma bad weather tornadoes and flooding praying for all n those areas. Have a great afternoon see u on the vlog soon.

[@jackiekell1174]

Your talking about weight lose. Try the Paleo diet. I was 578 a year ago now im 260

[@RobynnNinjah]

Congratulations on your hard work and payoff !! ❤❤ I hope your journey continues and that you keep knocking out goals, no matter what they are 😇😇😇

[@gaynellray548]

Feel better soon sweet Amy...Love you and your family!!

[@janetburgess9106]

What is your motivation to keep positive when life gets you down? I need some positive advice, thanks.

[@amymaryon]

I put Jesus first:)

[@ds14763]

it takes 21 days to break a habit! that helps with weight loss....

[@teresawilliams662]

Thank you for taking us through your day. I know you will miss Evan

[@MeBeingAble]

Ice cream machines arent meant to freeze. Get them to whip freeze/sorbet/snow cone then put in the freezer👌🏽

[@karenselogic7742]

You can put Un popped popcorn back in the microwave and pop some more of it . I do all the time. The freezer pops you could put another tray of them on top of the other one if you have room for it in your freezer. They freeze just the same. Save you space and you can make more of them at once.

[@mmec.3554]

I borrowed the Instant Loss cookbook from the library. There are lettuce wraps with turkey and bacon. The ingredients aren’t that special, but the honey mustard dressing is delicious!

[@amymaryon]

Thank u

[@DarleneW2009]

Fun Fact .. All that watermelon rind ... Could make pickles or preserves out of it !! 😊😊😊

[@Aimeemaher2000]

Morning all!

[@sueatkinson5964]

evan is one handsome young man and i hope he enjoys the summer camp and stay safe x

[@annmariemitchell4147]

I’ve told my kids and friends that if you make one meal well you have the ability to make 3, like lasagne if you use diced chicken with the veg and sauce or lentils, chickpeas and veg you have 3 meals under your belt x

[@donnajakubos4249]

Thanks I needed to hear that!

[@RhondaReally]

Wow! Evan really, really looks like you! Also, my favorite summer drink is water with a squirt of lemon and a squirt of liquid stevia. All natural and very refreshing, zero calories.

[@chelle5025]

Amy, you can root a kindle so you can use Google apps. Look it up on the internet (Google it, LOL).

[@maryreynolds5310]

Beautiful Amy, so beautiful. Your a good mama! You have done very well xoxo

[@BodineAtkins]

Evan is a sweet soul...gosh even we will miss seeing him 😍 my 3 kids are still dependent on me so I have a few years before they fly the nest lol

[@marybanspach4056]

we use watermelon and cantaloupe (not together) with milk and ice cream for shakes, also look up Mexican drinks with watermelon (basically sugar and water)

[@lynnmiller2206]

Love your videos! When you can't get out to exercise, you might try having a dance-a-thon with the kids. Put on some music that makes you want to move and just have some fun. 😀

[@JW-es5un]

You can make popsicles out of your watermelon mixture.. All kinds of fresh fruit can be used to make sorbets& popsicles.. Mixing fresh fruits are great too.. Just try a tiny batch of mixing fruits some combos do not taste good together.. GOD BLESS

[@amymaryon]

Yes excited to try more thank you

[@Nan-NawfromFL]

You work so hard to bless your children they have to see the Lord in you.

[@amymaryon]

Thank you for your kind words ❤️

[@carolynhostetler8641]

What a cool kid! He looks like his mama.

[@pennysantana7809]

Sorbets are awsome, my kids love it and its refreshing for hot weather you can freeze like ice cream or as pops. I pray Evan has an awsome time and is safe. My daughter Olivia goes away for camp as well thru church and always say how much fun they had. 💖🙏

[@amymaryon]

Excited for your daughter. It will be a good summer:)

[@jillvanhorn1167]

Also wanted to mention that if you don't use a mushy watermelon most stores will let you either exchange it or get your money back with out having to take the bad watermelon back to the store. Just your receipt. I've done this at Walmart, Safeway, and Fred Meyers.

[@amymaryon]

I appreciate that thank you

[@loriannryder6274]

As far as the weight loss and just like anything in life "own it" 😊 It can be something positive or a negative slip.. Power is in owning it. You learn and grow. 😊 Food for thought... Mistakes are Just unplanned blessings. Keep up the awesome work you do as a mom and youtuber. Have a blessed day

[@homesweetshepherdhome4540]

Have a great camp! Evan is very handsome!

[@RemixMC3]

Thank you Amy! -Jazmin

[@ljke]

I have one of those microwave popcorn bowls too but I thought it made the popcorn taste kind of weird. Maybe I need to give it another try.

[@donnaallison7462]

Evan &Lauren looks just like you Amy.

[@Lidiasfamilylife]

You’ve motivated me to get moving! Great video!

[@georgiaedwards5937]

Good lookin young man. So sweet.

[@camilleciampa7410]

God bless you Evan in Jesus name! Have a wonderful time!

[@terrisannbrooks2724]

Beautiful family Amy

[@Bunefoo401]

Thank you, again, for taking us along on your ride of life. Evan seems like such a mellow fellow ... very low key. I’m so happy to see such noble values in a young man. Jadyn’s hair looks awesome ... nice and bouncy ponytail. Hope you guys get a break and are able to get to the lake to cool off soon. 🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♂️

[@sharonhughes2377]

Does it take longer for the sweet potatoes to cook through? What is the seasoning you put on yours before mixing up? You look as though you already have a good color coming on.....I am like snow white....I can pink or red up real fast though!!! LOL Enjoy your family so much!

[@amymaryon]

Hee hee. I use my hidden valley salad mix ..because I got a big box of it

[@traceywatson2092]

I hope Maxine loves her Nyla Bone. Just a tip...our dog’s gums bled when she initially started chewing. They toughened up and no longer bleed. So don’t worry if you see a tiny bit of blood in the early days. She’ll be fine!

[@amymaryon]

She isn't a fan right now lol. Maybe in time

[@karenmasterson4403]

Love that you go to the park to walk for exercise & model that behavior for you kids. In hot weather a cooling cloth around my neck works incredible, could work for you too. They are inexpensive & can be purchased everywhere & online.

[@lifequeenstownbritttv2164]

I work in the morning an walk in afternoon. I drink water every day

[@KitchenLivinwithShay]

Praying for Evan to have a wonderful summer! Also Amy, please remember to never move your pressure cooker while under pressure. Even the slightest movement can cause it to explode my sister. ❤

[@kpowe65]

I think the sorbet looked yummy. We have a small ice cream maker and my daughter makes Oreo ice cream often.:)

[@alifeblessed2218]

Love your videos! Lots of great ideas. You talk so fast at times, I have to rewind and listen again... lol! Have a great holiday.

[@ryanwhitley8570]

And I'm the crazy one that speeds it up. Only to prevent me being on my phone even longer than I should be, because I watch so many channels that I like to keep up on lol

[@terrisannbrooks2724]

!ust green trees I love it

[@jellybean271977]

Looked like a fun day to me

[@michellemybelle62260]

I love your videos and your family. I wish I was your kids live in grandma! You made me cry twice today and I don't know why. Once you were talking about God and once about God and Evan ! On another note. Since you like chocolate in popcorn you need to try chocolate covered raisins in your popcorn. With or without butter but definitely some sort of salty seasoning. My mother made this for us every time we had popcorn and I got my kids hooked on it.You are incredible and I love to watch you cook. Love you all !

[@amymaryon]

Yo are sweet! They would love another grandma!! I will definitely try that..I love them:) Thanks for watching and positive comments.

[@kathycunningham6677]

Is Ruby an outside dog? Where do you keep him from weather elements? Just curious Love every bit of your vlogs. Keeps me entertained esp when you create meals n treats like the watermelon sorbet. Everything looks yummy. Thanks for sharing. Also, love your talks; very inspirational.

[@amymaryon]

Yes...she hunts the property:)

[@Peggyanns]

Good Morning from Vermont!

[@kathyfloydflashy1]

I love watermelon and that looks so good!

[@juliecalene8281]

those rectangular pans are known as hotel pans in the biz. I'll have to try that popcorn desserts, sounds yummy.

[@riograndelily8344]

Water melon drink. Put water melon and sugar to taste in blender strain and serve over ice. Popsicle too

[@patriciawhite1041]

Enjoyed the video how did u make the chicken it looked so good and your son that went to camp I can see that Jesus is in he's heart and all your children that's a blessing to have I have only one and he's got the Lord in he's I'm so blessed

[@Dt_zhara]

Hi Amy, hope u having a great day..... U are a super woman.... Just busy whole day with a smile on ur face.....food looked delicious... Your kids are so adorable and sweet..... Love ur vlogs.... Always keep smiling❤❤👍👍

[@brendaconley4979]

Good Morning!!