BACK HOME AND NESTING : Adventuring Family of 11

[@Paulina-fv5dh]

It's funny how you Americans say things like "it's only 1 and a half hour aways, that's so close". I live in Europe, and if i went one hour in one direction, i would be in the Czech Republic, if i went one our in the other direction, i would be in Germany and if i went one hour and a half in the other direction, i would be in Slovakia (I live in Austria)

[@kellybeez674]

Paulina Wurm america is huge!

[@Paulina-fv5dh]

@@kellybeez674 yeah i know but it's still weird to me because people in America have a really different view on distances.

[@erica166]

A few of my siblings live 3 hours away (one way) in the same state, CA. I drive up there for day trips all the time Lol. When I was in Europe for a while everything was so close!

[@siobhanh.1336]

😝

[@cherib6309]

@Paulina Wurm My brother had a friend come visit from Portugal. He asked us to come pick him up from the Washington D.C. airport. We were excited he was coming, but we are from Topeka, KS. Washington D.C. is about 1100 miles away from us! For reference, this is about the same distance as the distance from Vienna, Austria to Barcelona, Spain! The situation was certainly awkward. But no worries... we drove 17.5 hours to Washington D.C. and got him from the airport! lol!

[@paulalusk5586]

You really have a decorating eye Megan. Also, you really articulated marriage and life in a very accurate manner. A lot of people don't ever learn that. What a fun time for your family at the falls. Beautiful area. x

[@MariaM-yn9tl]

🥰💕Welcome back home glad to hear your safe at home. I’m sure everyone missed you. I love the bookcase what a great find & the rainbow 🌈 was so perfect for their room. They will always remember helping paint their shelf. You’re an amazing mother. I’m a mother of 4 & all college grads now but I remember those days when they were little & I missed that so much. My funniest memory was a terrible rainy day when we couldn’t go outside to play I found a fun activity. I had plastic storage containers filled with lentil beans because I didn’t have sand. I put a large blanket on the floor & let them play with scoopers pouring the lentils in & out of containers. It kept them busy for hours. Not so messy as sand I thought I was so clever. When they were all done I took the blanket outside to shake off all the lentils onto my new sod. A few weeks later my husband called me outside to see the horror of some alien looking growth sprouting up through the new sod. I realized it was the lentils had all sprouted!! 😂😂😂😂Megan I thought you would get a kick out of that. Try it Eve & Jude may enjoy it. Let me know if you try it. 🥰💕🧶🧵👍👍

[@KnorppandSouth11]

Oh my goodness! Hilarious!

[@katiek1856]

I think the concern everyone was having with the trampoline is that it’s sitting on concrete. Same reason why swing-sets are placed in grass and not concrete.

[@madslynn9433]

Katie K my anxiety was at an all time high during that trampoline clip

[@SD-br9kb]

Yeah i found her answer to be very arrogant. I know its annoying when someone tries to lecture how you should parent but if people see something and comment on something that can be MORE safe..why not ? She basically said she does not care if they get hurt thats the risk she is willing to take ? Before there were no nettings it was just trampolines and the reason they started to make them was because of all the accidents. Its on concrete at least have it on grass and maybe under the ground if your not getting a netting. I dont know man. I would think parents would want to have things more safe for their kids. Not everyone it looks like. 🤷‍♀️

[@Dpbantam]

This was such a sweet video. Made me smile when you allowed the little ones to paint. You are so patient Meagan. Also love seeing you all enjoying the water fall. Thanks for sharing !

[@loro9385]

Great painting kiddos. When my son was two i gave him the paint brush with a container of water. He was in heaven. It's important to teach them work skills.

[@chenewhittington]

Jude and his little mouth while painting and Eve's attention to detail while he's painting is so cute! Great job with the bookcase!

[@bouscayrolrodriguezemma4282]

I loved how the book shelf turned out!! You have an amazing family that always help each other! :)

[@TheHouseofR]

That's how our family lives our life as well. Flexible and changing a lot. Loving it! It's nice to know others are out there when we hear it from our family how crazy we are. - Melissa and fam

[@nicolepapole]

The bookshelf turned out awesome! I love doing projects like that! It feels so good to take something and make it your own.

[@Rebecca-ld9mu]

I'm happy you put in that little part about renting/buying. I was about to buy a house. I signed a contract. I said a little prayer that if this was not the place I'm meant to be, there will be something that allows me to get out of it. And there was. I was not upset (but oh-so-stressed through the whole process) and I think buying is something I may still wait to do. If I were in my forever area it would be a different story. I feel like spreading my wings a bit and seeing what else is out there in the future (this is already the fourth state I've lived in in the past 7 years). It's nice to know that there are others out there in the same sort of situation. It may not be conventional, but it is amazing!

[@boniacuna8573]

Hello Megan the bookshelf turned out amazing. You are a super mom making wonderful and exciting spaces for your children. You and Mike are such amazing parent always having big and small adventures to make special memories with your children that they will always remember. Thank you for sharing them with us and allowing us to be a part of your family. As always lots of blessings and love to you all.

[@SuperSunshinesue]

Neat fun water slide...and in your own backyard. So pretty. Squeals of delight...painting a glorious rainbow. How beautiful is life.

[@GuerinGrad09]

I think trampolines are awesome. The only concern I would have is that its on the concrete. Not sure if thats worse than grass or not.

[@louisedavis2128]

I wonder if there is a similar argument for kids being more aware of their safety if they don't think it's going to be a safe landing? A lot of parks used to have their play equipment on concrete, I don't know if changing that has made a difference either way? I can see the arguments from both sides.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

My only concern about trampolines is head & spine injuries from jumping on it. And the other potential injuries from bouncing off of it.

[@sharonbee3974]

I don't know how you guys do it all! With all the kids and all the activities you do, plus the home improvement projects!! I'm exhausted just watching you! lol

[@zohmingmawii5067]

Same!

[@xeniadelsol]

Me too! So much energy and creativity and productivity. It would be great to get more insight into how they get all of that done.

[@chenewhittington]

And I also love the way you and Mike show your kiddos how to enjoy the little things in life 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Kuddos to you!

[@madslynn9433]

I’ve been watching you guys on and off since 2016. Everytime I come back to your channel you’re up to a new adventure and I hope my life can be that way one day soon! For some reason I get emotional watching your videos because your story is just incredible. Adopting all of your children and giving them a life they never could have had without you is beautiful. I love your family! Xo PS- that book shelf is PERFECT. Way to go Megan!

[@liz2880]

Great transformation on the bookshelves!

[@EllipFlx]

You all look so free!! A feeling that most of us are looking for

[@Ashlee1985]

The fact you have to explain your reasonings for owning a trampoline completely baffles me. I grew up with a trampoline. I wish I had one for my daughter when she gets older. I have so many fun memories with my cousins and trampolines!

[@bobbi543]

Wow... that is so awesome.. I love your projects you get into... you are creative and awesome.. All your jobs come out super cool.. God bless you guys.. Love you and the family.. Praying for you all.

[@jeanettescott2018]

Hi guys, are you thawed out and cosy again. Glad to see your kids again. Lovely new bookcase Meghan. Isn’t she talented? Travelling as much fun as it is, is disorientating. Its good how things turned out for you. Rejection is Gods protection. The kids need such a lot of attention and encouragement. They are all water babes. Bespoke bedroom decor. Imagine what it would cost to buy. A lot more! Xxxx🖤🖤🖤

[@purplezee2825]

I love your cute little family! I know it's not so little but everytime I watch your videos I notice you guys seem very close knit and cozy. I have 3 siblings and to be honest most of the time I feel like we live in different universes.. it's nice to have that closeness. love you guys! keep up the good work! awesome content!

[@gthornton3]

Eve and Jude did a great job thx for sharing.

[@britaneelilly8147]

I need that bookshelf in my life! NEED!

[@KKnits]

The bookshelf is awesome! What a great find and fix up. That waterfall looks so fun! How I would love to play there too. Very pretty out there!

[@PrepperDino]

I watched a video where they dug up the ground and sank a trampoline into the ground. Kids had a blast!

[@sallyrigg8538]

I loved it when Jude turned the camera sideways and there was the lovely rainbow shot with the colours horizontal! Totally not meant but super effective

[@Alicia-kf9lq]

Love the bookcase. Fun with the kids is a joy to watch!!

[@lisamwood3]

I am so so so so happy for you Elijah!!!!!! Couldn’t be a more idyllic place for you as far as your photography and traveling interest go but just imagine the culture being affected by your dynamic and loving personality and service to God!!! I will continue to pray for you and your family and thank you for all that you do!!! 🙏🏼💙🙏🏼

[@annagilleland2754]

I was a Girl Scout in NC and went to Camp Ginger Cascades. The highlight was always sliding down the rock into the pool at the botton!! Great after the huge hikes every day just to get back to out tents, the mess hall, etc.

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Megan the bookcase turned out beautifully, and the day at the waterfall was awesome to watch!

[@andreabennerakaandi9256]

My son broke his arm on our trampoline. It didn’t have a net. He just fell just the right way and snapped it in half! To each their own!!

[@EllipFlx]

Wow I love that design you did on the wall N the shelf.. it's so inspiring to see you taking something old and redoing it!

[@robinmccune3438]

Did you check out the campground at Stone Mountain? Great campground when you want a relaxing weekend or if you’re into hiking the mountain. We try to go there at least a couple of times a year.

[@dariawilson5942]

I love this bookshelf!!! The room is looking so cute! Good job Mommy!!

[@mlm7598]

Loved this, so fun and what is it about getting back home that is so wonderful? EVERTHING!!!!! :) Love to travel and experience this beautiful world but as they say "there's no place like home"! Love watching your family and all the adventures. It brings back memories of our living in NC. Loved it! Thank you for sharing your journey! Nothing like watching a wonderful all American family live life day to day! Blessings to you and your beautiful family!

[@judycoulter4556]

that book shelf is awesome. i would have loved that when my kids were little we had tons of books.

[@plantbasedlargefamily8724]

Man, you nailed it. the constant assessment of needs. SO HARD!!!

[@karengann9615]

Every family is so different. You can get ideas from other families but you can't follow another family's path. God has a path for each of us and each family and every one is different.

[@leroybrown7757]

🖌️🎨 rainbow EVERYTHING 🎨🖌️ ...as always beautiful family vlog thanx ☮️&🌱's

[@purplewombat1923]

Love the rainbow bookcase! I love rainbow colours too! Know why? Coz I can never make up my mind which colour to choose hahaha! Love the rock water slide. Such a great place to take the kids!

[@SHIRLEYZAPORZON]

Wow, love the bookshelf ! Good job, but glad you had your helpers there also.

[@tinamarie9047]

Fun days! The book shelf turned out super cute!

[@cricketphx]

I love hiking stone mountain! Love seeing my home on your videos lol.

[@BeverlyBaxley]

I so enjoyed the adventure on the waterfall. Everyone has there own big smile.

[@staceykellett7147]

Love the bright colors

[@michellebarham326]

Love, love, LOVE the bookshelf!! Great job to you and the kids! 👍👍

[@this70sgirlrocks]

Sliding rocking NC has a really cool rock slide. It’s easier to slide down and wider.

[@hardkormysteria]

I am obsessed with rainbows. I recently found your channel and loved how you decorated your travel trailer. Already put a rainbow tassel banner on my wishlist for when we buy one. 😆

[@loraharris2937]

I love you guys and the great things you get to d with the kids

[@sixgunsue8]

So then the next day Eve is wearing the same shorts my daughter has....we love rainbows too. We often look for rainbows ...whenever there is rain....we love that song.

[@driskell938]

Y’all make my heart sing. Thank you.❤️🎶

[@brenpollard4714]

That was really funny your family going down. I'm glad you showed your family having fun.

[@lisafox5442]

Love that shelving now is coloured!

[@sheilablackburn183]

What a lovely lovely video, you have such a super family xx

[@paulafields3711]

Mom leads the way-- more fearless children. How cool is that! And love the rainbow room. ❤️

[@liz2880]

Paula Fields yup, I was raised super cautiously (I’m the oldest) and now I see how that limits me 😬😬😬😬

[@sixgunsue8]

So rad! And your daughter has my shirt on, the navy with rainbow stripes!

[@tinchina85]

What a wonderful FUN adventure for the kids! After a long day at work, watching this made it much better! :)

[@marilynreichenbach9220]

So loved Asher sliding down the rock, cool place!

[@peterbeadman9010]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. P. S. Happy 4 July for tomorrow. (I'm in the UK) x

[@KnorppandSouth11]

Thank you!

[@auntytutu]

Looks cute and fun too. I was thinking they could finger paint to whole back side. Then you'd have to hose them down. That sounds fun too on a summer day.

[@pollypocket2282]

I think your design and DIY videos are my new favorites! I just love your aesthetic! You are 😉 amazing!!!

[@susanr791]

Beautiful bookcase!

[@katrinamt8808]

Love the bookshelf!

[@lauriegarant1574]

Great job on the bookshelf!

[@lauriegarant1574]

Watching you guys really makes my heart smile!

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

Loved the 🌈 shelf!!

[@reneemarino1216]

Magen please give us your daily meals that you are eating to keep off the weight. I am 60 and have tried ever diet there is and still I’m over weight at 5’7” 250 and also have high blood pressure.... I just want to feel healthy enough to go camping and canoeing with my husband now that we are retired. I see how much more energy you have now that you are healthier. I have been watching you guys since you sold your house and lived in the RV...it is something my husband and I love to do. Love your family ❤️

[@KnorppandSouth11]

I did the Optavia program and it taught me how to eat for the long term! You should check it out!

[@katem8063]

Love the bookcase!

[@adelaideahr7317]

You are so creative. Your kids are lucky. ❤︎❤︎

[@WonderfullyEveryday]

Nauvoo?! My son was there too! It was his first Youth Conference. We're currently in AL. He doubts that he saw ya'll...

[@KnorppandSouth11]

No, it was in South Carolina but Nauvoo sounds fun!

[@PNWShanaLee]

We visited North Carolina about 15yrs ago and my friend had a river on the property- she said she didn’t swim in it because they had to watch out for snakes, water moccasins or a coral snake, is that not the case for all water there? I’m super chicken to swim in unfamiliar waters! I remember her river water looking somewhat red and murky so I wouldn’t go in that anyway! P.S. LOVED the Iceland videos, filled with so much grace!

[@blou080299]

I have grown up going to my lake house in Brevard North Carolina near Asheville and often visiting the sliding rock near by

[@ellyshiller4900]

I remember renting and we were not allowed any nail holes on the wall. Heaven help us if we painted anything

[@plmetcalf1]

You did have enough colors without mixing. You just forgot to get one out you showed at the beginning of the video. The light pink color - I think it's the color you used in your camper on the bedroom cabinets(??). So you were right, you just forgot to get that color out. Love watching you guys videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@mshockey73]

The bookshelves look amazing!! Great project!!

[@jenn-lee9905]

Love the Shelf! So cute! I grew up in NC. So fun to see it in your videos. :)

[@lynnc4872]

Hello. I was wondering if anyone knows if the children from China still speak the language from there. If so which children do. Are they still fluent and are they taking classes to retain it? It's wonderful to speak more than one language. Thank you for answering anyone🤗

[@missyellownote]

Only Daniel is still fluent in his native language. I believe Esther can understand a lot but Eve and Jude only know English. The parent’s priority was to make the adoption transition easier by focusing on English. In the future, if the children want to learn or re-learn, they’ll support them.

[@lynnc4872]

@@missyellownote thank you

[@111-i2x2u]

@@missyellownote But it is a pity nowadays when kids only learn one language. Swiss kids learn Swiss German, German, French and English by sge 10 - 12.

[@erica166]

My little sister was adopted from China when she was 9. She is non-verbal but grew up listening to Mandarin. We learned a little and bought a lot of CD's to keep in in her life ,but she cried every time she heard it. Very sad for the first year or so. Now we speak some to her and she likes it.

[@lynnc4872]

@@erica166 that is sad but bittersweet!

[@jcannont7372]

I’ve been to that slide thing. It’s sooooo fun but it was super cold 🥶

[@monique10j]

Reminds me of this: Epic Waterfall Slip and Slide, Rere Rockslide - Living a Kiwi Life - Ep. 22 Stoked for Saturday

[@azaniaprilywilaksana4771]

Megan, you're really inspiring me about this! Thanks Megan

[@JOESTV74501]

Is you land lord kool with you painting the walls and drilling holes in the walls for the book shelves in the living room ?

[@KnorppandSouth11]

We paid in advance for the entire house to be painted after we moved out.

[@sky02148]

Eve is so cute i love eve how happy she is always. Hats off you to and Mike, Meagan. Nancy

[@cecectconnecticut344]

Love the big kitchen island.

[@bbraskey8521]

Loved this post!!!! Too fun & cute!

[@theresadupuis8475]

HI. HOME SWEET HOME BUT NO TIME TO REST. .GOD BLESS EVERYONE 💖

[@jadegray1169]

yay i’m in north carolina, ive been to sliding rock at crowders mountain

[@tammy4him42]

Eve just steals my heart! 🥰

[@caroloftexas2966]

I love your artistic skills!

[@jrm2716]

Another adventure! Megan, where did you say you get your modest bathing suits? I couldn't find anything listed on your blog. Tfs.

[@KnorppandSouth11]

Thanks! www.janelabay.com

[@jrm2716]

@@KnorppandSouth11 thanks so much!

[@jrm2716]

@Truth Seeker yes, I couldnt find it

[@elizevanniekerk9944]

Love your children 💕💕🙏🏼

[@tanal3817]

I’m only 14 minutes in and haven’t seen the end result but I hope you let them put some rainbow handprints on the side. 😊😊

[@tonibrunson7017]

In reply to cute Jude's "hi Toni" "Hi Jude!" But I love that bookcase.

[@mollymcgoldrick7084]

Love y’all. I live in Davidson I’m sure I’ll se you guys around even though I’m so scared to say hi

[@angelicarios6654]

Hi, I'm currently binge watching you guys, your family is so amazing. Have you consider coming to Puerto Rico?

[@KnorppandSouth11]

Yes! We would love to!

[@angelahewitt13]

I so love your honesty Megan! You do things how you see them fit. And everyone can do as they see fit. No drama. Love it and you are always funny!

[@bettylou3709]

It isn't the trampoline it is that its on concrete that worries us.

[@ckalnicki]

Great vid!

[@Catlady003]

Love the bookshelf ❤️❤️ Eve and Jude are such great helpers!! ❤️❤️❤️ I love the rainbow rain drop wall too! The rock water slide looked fun!! 🦋🦋🦋

[@aunttonton7302]

Both of you guys have thick hair! I love it! I luuuuvvvv your hair style Megan! You rock girl!! 😊