ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS| WILL WE HAVE MORE BABIES?| HOMESCHOOL| VLOGMAS DAY 10

[@misstracey301]

I adore you guys so don’t feel like I’m scolding you but PLEASE don’t get a dog if you have to keep it outside. Dogs are social animals and should be viewed as family to live and interact with the family inside the home. It’s just not right to keep them isolated.

[@earthstar7534]

I was adopted. My birth mother was an addict. I have an older and younger sibling that are biological to my parents. They were ALWAYS open about my adoption and phrased me as a gift given in an unconventional way. I am not the same race as the rest of my family, but it affects nothing. I had a happy home and after I decided to look into my birth mother as an adult I feel I can say with confidence they saved me from a lifetime of abuse, upheaval and tragedy. I love my parents. My mom gave me a box when I had my first child with a note she wrote me the day they called and said they had a baby for them and the box was engraved "you may not have grown under my heart, but you grew in it.". Its an item I cherish because the contents of the note really put me at ease with having my own children since that is one thing I struggled with having been adopted. For some reason I felt like I wasn't allowed to have my own kids and had to adopt and spent my entire pregnancy very conflicted until my mom put me at ease with something she wrote 28 years prior. I appreciate that you even consider it even if its not your path.

[@cocccinelleee]

This is beautiful and made my day ❤️

[@amandanewtown4390]

Honestly I could see you guys adopting you guys have such a great family dynamic and have the biggest hearts.

[@lsnider59]

Amanda Newtown they would make great foster parents too

[@lyndarebustillo9114]

You two are so cute together and you cracked me up when you said the reason you wore a headbands and caps because you are lazy. You are anything, but lazy. You have three kids, are a great wife and mom, homeschool all your babies, help run businesses, do Awana at church, post on Instagram and do your vlog on You Tube. Yes you are so lazy... It made me tired just thinking about all that you do on a daily basis 😂. I will be praying for you both about the child/children. There are a lot of kids who would be so lucky to have you as parents if you decided to adopt 😘

[@beckylg8176]

I will pray for your family.. I wish I could get pregnant Its so challenging, I want it more then anything in this world. Please pray for me....

[@privatesuzie4071]

So many babies already here NEED YOUR LOVELY FAMILY

[@rachelwhitehead6977]

I am an adopted child....my heart swelled with joy wen i heard that could be in the plans.....will be praying God shows you what is best for yalls family!!! Hugs and prayers!!!! Yall are the best!!!❤

[@cathyford6385]

No dog should be an outside dog in Alaska!!!!! Love you guys!!!!!!!!

[@tenorsaxgirl1]

I just stopped dead in my tracks in the middle of my house work to watch this video. I absolutely love this time of year because I get to see you guys everyday and you all are genuinely one of the purest and most beautiful families I've ever seen and I enjoy watching your Vlogs so much.

[@estherwright8531]

get a hypoallergenic pup!! and i think adopting would be perfect for y’all ❤️

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

rachel greenwood my neighbor has one

[@lovemuffin1963]

The Obamas had one.

[@bonniewooters6796]

This was a joy to watch. You are everything I love about a family vlog to follow. Your deep faith, love of family and your dedication to making a better life by hard work!! As far as the personal questions go ........... whatever Gods plan is then so be it!! You always give best advice and thought into every vlog and I’m so VERY happy to follow you!! Truly love the vlogmas season tho know it’s a lot of hard work. So thank you!!!!!!!

[@inspirenoelle]

I liked hearing you talk about how much you love living in a small town! I was born and raised in the huge city of St. Pete, FL, but we just moved last year to a small township outside of Pittsburgh that my Dad is originally from and we absolutely love it!! There’s just something special about small town living 💕

[@inspirenoelle]

Also, if you love dogs and want one that is hypoallergenic, I’ve heard Portuguese Water Dogs are great!!

[@christinemcconnell3753]

We told our kids that Christmas was about Christ. Santa was about a magic of giving and sharing. It is a time of year for family and thinking about the lives of others in the world around us. It is a time of joy and fellowship.

[@XamanthaRose]

A dog should be part of your family. Keeping them outside all the time is like keeping one of your kids outside. It's just cruel.

[@joycefortunato827]

Jessica you have gone through so much and you had three beautiful Children, I can’t imagine what you went through with you pregnancies being a person who could never conceive because of a hypothyroid condition. God works in mysterious ways, I am sure he has wonderful things coming your way whether it be by natural birth or adoption, any Child would be so lucky to have two wonderful parents like you! As Carrie Underwood sings “Jesus take the wheel”! He will always steer you in the right direction. Thank you for this Q & A, I really enjoyed it! 💕

[@rachelmullet1284]

Our kids don't believe in Santa either they know we bought the gifts and that Jesus was born and we celebrate his birth. I completely understand your decision on not sending them to public school. We were thinking about homeschooling but chose private Christian school for this season in our lives. It could change as private school is very expensive then we would probably homeschool if it ever came to that. Are there any private Christian school's close to you?

[@darrenf2084]

I am an adopted child of different ethnicity. I believe with my whole heart that you would be perfect parents to adopt. May God guide you to the right decision. 😊

[@lilliankate887]

My favourite family on here with an almost 30 minute Q&A?! I'm so excited to watch! 💕💕

[@krissy461]

My aunt is horribly allergic to animals and they got a hypoallergenic dog and she’s totally fine.

[@rnrgrl]

This was so much fun! I know that Jessica trimmed it down but I could have watched forever. It's so great getting to know you. Thank you for being so open and honest with us. You should totally do a meet up. I'm in Washington State so in my mind I think I'm close by but there's a loooootttt of land between us. But if I were closer I'd totally participate in a meet up. You both are so warm and caring. How lucky for people to meet you.

[@thatweirdgirl8083]

For the pet question. Get a hypoallergenic dog. There are quite a few breeds. The best ones and the most common ones in Alaska are labradoodles and goldendoodles. 100% hypoallergenic.

[@kpenn12]

I often watch your videos over breakfast. They rarely fail to put a smile on my face for the day! My Christmas wish is that someone figures out how to bottle up that Garrett cuteness so that we can all have it forever!

[@mummybear6427]

How do you guys keep going? You put so much thought and effort into these Vlogmas pieces!! Thank you, very honest and sincere answers. Thoroughly enjoyed it 😀🍷⛄ Take care xx

[@itsamerrylife9128]

You guys could do a t shirt campaign with shirts that say, “I’m a happy peoples”

[@cherimartin2060]

Well in Kansas you can get several seasons in the same week sometimes. LOL

[@TLHowie]

You are all so special, thank you so so much for sharing your lives. Wishing you all a joyous Christmas xx

[@joannlaneking8725]

Get a poodle or golden doodle completely hypo allergenic bert! I have 2 and i love them

[@maryannboyd3462]

Loved this Q&A... I myself homeschooled my 2 kids until 11th grade then for their senior year they joined an adult graduation school at a church (their step-mom was secretary/manager of it).. I now homeschool other kids because people started asking me.. so now it's my small business doing that. each year I have at least one student but have had up to 10 students at one time. Each year I say it's my last year... and each year I get a new students who I know is God sent.. and a joy to see them go from hating school (public) to loving learning.... to me it's more about them learning and feeling like they CAN learn. I have had 2 students graduate with me. and this year have 1 getting ready to graduate!!! seeing videos where others homeschool is always exciting to me!!!!

[@dwhite1282]

We lived Alaska from 2003 to 2011 when I was stationed at Ft Wainwright and moved back to Texas to be closer to family but miss Alaska dearly. A meet up would be awesome! I would definitely fly up for that

[@catloverKD]

If you didn't have your dream home there, you could totally live in Ohio. We get all 4 seasons and have every living environment from city and suburbs to tiny towns and lots of farms with plenty of room for any outdoor animals. And a lot of museums and things for homeschool field trips.

[@jenniferpressley8951]

I loved this video!!! I pray god gives you the answers your looking for as far as the baby situation. Your family is truly blessed and Thank you for being so honest with us 💕

[@fredhall4564]

LOVED THE KIDS ANSWERS ABOUT WHAT THEY LOVED ABOUT THE NEW HOUSE

[@dgmills5351]

That Q & A was very good, I love watching your vlogs and your kids growing up! I also like the location of your new home...close to town but NOT right next to town, plenty of space to do what you like to do!!

[@brandi4560]

yay chickens!! I just placed my order for a late april delivery of 5 babies :) Cant wait and doing the daily tasks and maintenance is also great for the kiddos

[@melodymathewson8353]

I’d give just about anything to live in Alaska. It’s so gorgeous and I HATE HATE HATE summer! If I could never have to experience another summer of 110-115 I’d be SOO happy!! And I love the bitter cold. But my husband is a baby in the cold, lol. So Yep...I’m a little jealous of you guys ;). 😍

[@lisaelliott3864]

Thank you for your honesty about the difficulties of being pregnant. Prayers for your family. Ya'll have a sweet spirit! Fun!

[@carolynw.6444]

Great advice on the home building. My husband & I are planning on building our retirement home someday. Probably in 4-5 years from now. We've been doing tons of research in the mean time until we find that proverbial perfect parcel of land & where we'd we want that to be. When Bert was talking about his driveway & that it'll be his driveway in 5 years I heard you say Jessica, "Maybe". Did Bert hear you saying that? Is your Mom going to get a pair of matching Christmas jammies this year? That would be so cute!

[@gracefullyrose]

Chickens are TOTALLY pets! My daughter loves raising them and she has specific ones that follow her everywhere. I love watching your videos. I'm in NC but my son is stationed in Fairbanks so I like being able to relate to the area some.

[@natessa122]

Moved out of Alaska and I miss it so much!! That's why I'll love watching you guys.

[@jerryanderson9728]

you could try being foster parents, our kids did that and ended up adopting one, but you will fall in love with each one and it hurts when they are adopted out of your home. some will keep in contact with you and that is rewarding also

[@CourageousJoy]

I love this video. I will pray with you for clear direction. For your next phase. We got chickens this spring and are loving them.

[@johnkim8957]

In that case if you want more children, there are SO MANY homeless children, I’m sure anyone of them would love to be adopted by your loving family

[@Set-Apart-By-Grace]

Awwww.....that was fun! Thank you and MERRY CHRISTMAS!! (BTW....Fireplace looks awesome!)

[@donnathierjung6266]

Great video and just a joy watching your family. I will be praying for you all. I also will be praying that God will bless you with another child , if that is his will for you guys. Can’t wait till the next video,really have enjoyed your vlogging everyday it’s been great and very uplifting to me personally. May God continue to Bless your family.

[@linak7155]

Love your home! This is the 3rd video and I'm hooked! Investing in your children's lives is the best way to go! We home schooled until the 8th grade and it was The best decision for our son. 🌺

[@miaressum4575]

The story I like about Santa is that he is just a symbol of giving and that moms and dads do his job to bring these special gifts to children in the memory of the gifts that were given to Jesus when he was born.

[@rebecca.m6068]

Absolutely LOVE your family. Your so real. So entertaining. So goofy. I get excited when I get notifications of new videos! Lots of prayers for you and your next step in your wonderful lives. If the Lord chooses adoption for your family... What a blessed lucky child they will be to join your amazing family. Same if you have another of your own! Merry Christmas and lots of love from Colorado:)

[@belindahoneycutt8814]

That's my favorite time of Christmas also, Bert. The do nothing time. Just eat and watch movies.😇

[@alaskapinanay]

I was born in the Philippines and now living in Anchorage Alaska since 2009, no plans on moving. I just started vlogging too! Thanks for answering these questions -so informative! God bless your family! 💕

[@kathymclain2632]

I love how the Lord uses you all for his glory!

[@bjmehl2009]

I hear you on hyperemesis. I was extremely sick also with my 3 and on Zofran. The day before my daughter was born I was still throwing up. It’s awful!!!! I wonder if redheads are more prone to it?

[@asilaali1373]

Yes guys holidays in pjs and eating and watching movies is the best !!!!!

[@stephaniesobetski2489]

You All Are Awesome And Your Kids Too I Hope You All Are Excited For Christmas I Really Love Christmas

[@jenniferlynn7575]

Adopt!!! So many children need good homes like yours.

[@Mama4d8]

It's pretty obvious, don't have anymore biological kids! I was adopted so the best was taken, lol, but there's tons of others out there. And,so true about knowing what you want when you build. I had a house built and had a list of stuff I would have changed after living there for a while.

[@dianekimball6905]

Check out crazy middles if you have not yet

[@beadyarngal83]

I really enjoyed watching this. It would have been cool to meet you guys but I think that would be difficult since I live in Wisconsin and you are in Alaska. :) All of you are wonderful people and I love watching you guys! I can see adoption happening, you all would give a whole lot of love to this child!

[@christinanichols5657]

I can tell u what Alaska has that has people coming back YOU GUYS sweet and caring people i have never been but close friends and family have and they said everyone is nice and caring no one they met was unhappy so i would say u guys!!!!! Love ya all

[@fayevdm9521]

I think you should do more Q&A's! It was fun to learn more about you. When will the rest of your family be back in Alaska, Jessica? How much of an age spread is between you and your siblings? I always like seeing Emily in videos. I don't remember seeing much of your brothers in your vlogs. I came upon your channel a few weeks ago. Your kids are so adorable. I love to hear Audrey laugh, so cute!!!

[@chichisavage2464]

Thank you for the quick Q & A. You are all amazing 🤗

[@Fireweed59]

Wonderful 😁 I love watching you guys, it brings a smile to my day. God Bless.

[@Nikkirumm]

Loved the Q&A! I’m excited that you want chickens! I see a future vlog in the chick barn at AK Feed.

[@Elizabeth-df7bf]

Glad to see lil' man feeling better! You guys are so much fun!! God bless!

[@jrudewick]

You have such a lovely family. Thanks for answering so many questions and letting us get to know you better. I think you should really think about a meetup. I feel you would be amazed at how many would show up. I would not be there... I live in Pennsylvania... but my son and his wife live in Fairbanks and I do visit them from time to time. I was supposed to be there this Christmas, but my daughter-in-law became ill in September and she has been in a hospital in Seattle since. So, I will be in Seattle with them for the holiday. But I will be back and I hope to run into you. Blessing on your family and Merry Christmas.

[@joziecarpenter9639]

You have such a sweet family! Prayers for guidance in your lives.

[@cathyford6385]

Adoption sounds great for you guys! You have three wonderful children, so that's such a blessing and maybe you feel complete!

[@cassidywest5406]

I am from Colorado as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have always wanted to come down and see Alaska, it seems so beautiful! I love your channel😀😀

[@HelloMandaJo]

Oh my goodness! I don’t wish HG on the worst person in the world! My best friend has it and she couldn’t even drink water for the entire 9 months. She was on Zofran with both kids on the highest dosage and she said it was barely any relief 😭 She has two kids and I am amazed by her everyday that she went through that. It’s like your body is completely rejecting the baby yet the baby is fine. So to any woman that has HG and has children, you are absolutely amazing!!

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Loved all the q&a's!!! Sorry you get so sick during pregnancy that could definitely be a deal breaker!!! Tyfs God bless you

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Glad Garrett seems to be feeling better 😁

[@roxiguinn9992]

Prayers for you both during this next phase.

[@carolynspeer2993]

Ok... I’m obsessed with you guys!!! Y’all are sooo sweet

[@blbunger311]

Hypoallergenic pups. Poodle, Lhasa apso, and in general poodle mixes won’t shed or irritate Bert’s allergies! & ask your docs about promethazine, it has been greatly helpful to me as I have a gastrointestinal disorder that makes me very nauseas. I live in AZ but I WISH I lived in Alaska!!! It’s so beautiful and people are so down to earth. Living in a big city has its perks of convenience but I would LOVE to raise my future family in a smaller town environment. Love you guys🤗

[@theannemarie1995]

I think I was put on Zofran during my pregnancy. (I just don’t remember the name but it was dissolvable and was for cancer patients) I threw up for 30 weeks straight, I was so miserable!

[@jennifertenjum9657]

Your family is so awesome and have such a great family and support i could see you adopting. I know God will bring you the answer.

[@ashleywarner8343]

I just started watching you guys about a week ago and I love you guys!

[@disneydiva1674]

I love this family. You guys ROCK. Such an awesome couple!!!

[@glendaruff125]

I love your decorating style. I love the beams and the country style.

[@terry-c6f]

Thank you so much. Very beautiful honest couple. By the way I always tell my daughters that your hair is stunning and that you must curl it with huge rollers. I love the hair band though. Always stay the beautiful family you are. I love your home. We also built and I agree there is alot that I would change now. But I still love decorating it and coming home to my place away from all the hustle and bustle outside. If I could choose again I would love to stay in a small town. God Bless your family and looking forward to your next video.

[@adventureismymiddlename3736]

I love your family. I enjoy watching your videos! You guys inspire me!

[@TheLifeofaHomemaker]

Another HG mama here, I had 5 kids in 6 years! It's definitely a huge huge challenge to have more children.

[@Leanyscookiejar]

Love you guys and your values that you teach your children...they are so wonderful and sweet and smart!!

[@pam164]

You have 3 children that is a blessing. If that was me i hate being sick so one baby would have been it for me! i have 2 children in 30s now but i was lucky i was never sick with either of them.

[@doubleactiondiz8327]

im new to your channel! you guys have a very sweet and loving family! Im from Ohio and I want to come to Alaska so bad! We have only had 2 inches of snow this year and I love snow!!! Winter is my fav. Anyways, Im glad you are healthy and the cancer is gone!!! Keep sharing and I will keep watching!!!

[@hkoepfle]

I just found your blog and I am loving it. I also love that you say Skosh, because I say that! Haha. You're house is beautiful and you seem like a wonderful family. Hello from Michigan.

[@BrilliantLove2]

I agree with your opinion on homeschooling and surrounding the children with good influences, that’s my reasoning behind wanting to homeschool as well 😊💜. I haven’t decided what do either the Santa deal, lol 😊. Thank you for sharing your life with us, I’ll be sending a card as soon as I get my order. 💜

[@alisonhedgecox3763]

Wow ! You are very honest and open with your answers.

[@stephaniepias7170]

I understand on pregnancy. My 1st ended in miscarriage. My daughter was labor starting at 4 months and my son i had post partum depression my whole pregnancy and he was born a month early. Both of the kids are health and no problems thank goodness

[@elyseallison4802]

Can you adopt children? Or get a hypoallergenic dog for in the house?

[@skihouse5757]

I also love to wear ball caps in the summer to cover my too lazy to fix hair. Live in NC so not much opportunity to wear ear warmers 😀. You all would be perfect adoptive parents, save a child that has no home.

[@dawnryan]

Please, please don’t keep a dog outside. It’s cruel. Even if they are outdoor types. Also try a hypoallergenic pup. You should be fine.

[@Cemommster]

Dawn Ryan there are dogs that thrive on it.

[@PaleobarbiedoesKeto]

I had two outdoor dogs when I lived in Anchorage. We had a heated dog house

[@NPHypnosis]

Sled dogs with double coats don't do that well inside, but great outside.

[@mommabear4543]

Poodles are the best breed for people with allergies !

[@andith]

Very cruel to keep a dog outside even in warmer weather!

[@courtneyw6378]

What about getting a Hypoallergenic dog?

[@janicekrol8320]

I could see you guys adopting before having another baby. It just seems like the right path for you now ❤️ My husband is allergic to cats (not really bad though) so we got a Ragdoll cat. They do t have an undercoat to hold in dander. He's 100% ok with her 👍🏻

[@kristypatton1737]

You all are such a joy!! Much Love ;)

[@jamiescott5461]

Just my opinion on the dog.....it’s too cold in the winters for a family pet. I lived in western ma and we got down to 0 and the horses needed coats etc. merry Christmas

[@erinowens]

I understand the hesitancy from HG. I suffered from that my second pregnancy so horribly. The other six have been better, with a miscarriage twice and four that I was quite sick with but not HG.

[@DailyWonderment]

We just LOVE your family and videos!

[@joycebecerra9020]

How can you have an outside animal even chickens when the winters are so cold?

[@lsnider59]

Love how you thought the use of the house for future. Also, no outside dog-hair will still cause allergy so take your hubby as a running buddy :)

[@RileysReality]

You guys are such a joy to watch!!!

[@sherrywynveen516]

We have four seasons here in Ottawa Canada! You have to visit someday. I think your family would love it!

[@backdraft03bfd]

I love getting to know you guys. Your family is beautiful! I think it is really cool that we have so much in common right down to being a red head. My daddy lives in Aurora, Colorado. I was born in Denver, Colorado at Denver General Hospital. I loved visiting Alaska but don't think living there year around is for me.