DIGGING THE FOUNDATION BY HAND // Building Our Own Home

[@chloe2965]

You are good people to prioritize hiring local instead of machinery. Can’t wait to meet the new hires and watch this journey!

[@ChangingAperture]

Rodrigo is such a character!! “Mornin’ neighbor!”

[@johntatum1951]

Howdy Rodman, hang in there while Freddie is in Germany....:)

[@patriciafuchs5970]

I am so proud of you guys, putting the community needs over convenience. Your home will be a community effort and be renowned for years. Way to go!

[@lorimontcalm9086]

Lola helping dig the hole: priceless. Excellent work everyone! Kudos to hiring local manual labor. Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@billieaschmeller5524]

😂Lola helping dig at "Lola's Farm"....PRICELESS!!!!

[@SteampunkSteve]

Rodrigo's "Nope Not Today" shirt gave me a chuckle.😂 You two are great for giving jobs to locals instead of renting equipment

[@kelliemault8239]

I love that your are giving jobs to the locals!!! Another reason your family is the BEST!!!

[@Dad-ol1sf]

When you are older, and Sadie is grown you can look back on all you have accomplished and how you have loved and remember those that were part of your life’s tapestry. What a gift.

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

It's awesome that your home will help support the local community. We should all try to buy local.

[@cathymichaels3784]

You guys are just salt-of-the-earth! Helping your fellow neighbor by giving jobs to sustain them is incredible! Love you guys! Be careful and take care of you!!!

[@bobtransvaal144]

If you think these people are Salt Of The Earth, you have no idea of the meaning.

[@mariefils3857]

Sady is the sweetest little girl ever. She’s blessed with two great parents like you.💕

[@johntatum1951]

Thanks Jordan and Kayleigh for giving the locals work to help build your beautiful home. To have Lola break ground with that first footer is so symbolic of why this is called Lola's Farm....and Sadie also broke ground with that first footer...very cool!

[@leighanncronin6905]

That was so heartwarming to see Lola and Sadie helping...and that baby goat is loving that hole!❤

[@hollystarks1810]

Breaking 1st ground on the HOME you’ve designed and now will build yourselves is truly something to celebrate! So excited to get to tag a long on this new adventure with you… I admire that you always find ways to involve, problem solve and care enough to embrace others. Love the way you love.. ❤😊

[@tinahardy9361]

Love the way you love. That's perfect.

[@bonni-suehuntley9637]

I’m very sad I won’t be able to see your house be built. I’m dying in a few days but your channel has given me life in watching your young family build their dream home. I live in Canada and have accessed the MAID program to legally end my disease and all the pain and suffering. Thanks for sharing this experience with me as I start my journey afterlife.

[@tomlippincott]

I'm glad this program is available to you, but I'm so sorry you needed it. Wishing you and your family peace.

[@Tiamariawouldntwanttobeya]

Give your life to Jesus before you pass, I promise you, you won’t regret it ❤ I pray you may have peace upon your passing. God bless

[@Jim-b4t]

The longest journey starts with one step. You are on your way. Bravo!

[@joycejones2979]

Jordan, God bless you for us am “manpower” instead of machines! You are allowing financial advancement to some folks who are in need of honest work. I’m sure they appreciate the opportunity to help you and their own families. You and Kalie’s home is going to be a masterpiece!💕

[@stacybroussard3097]

Thank you Jordan and Kaylee for hiring the local men, I think that is Amazing and you are helping families put food on the table and giving back to your community. I really appreciate that. I am so excited for this dream of yours to come to fruition... Thank God for friends that help us out when we are in need... Rodrigo, Enrique and Eberto you All are so hardworking and I love your positive attitudes through this strenuous labor ❤ I loved watching Sadie shoot her little bow and Arrow, she did an amazing job 🥰 I really appreciate your parenting Jordan and Kaylee, you two are doing such an amazing job raising Sadie. You should be proud, she is exceptional and delightful 🙂🥰 Well Done you two... And what a Blessing that Teddy is getting better everyday, it makes my heart SO HAPPY ❤ Love and Blessings to you All and I couldn't be happier for you🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@MeredithCoram-ry5og]

I cried so happy for Teddy. Awesome your starting house so excited to watch the journey. Lola digging with Sadie. Gold! Then the goat comes in, only on nomadic movement

[@soniarodriguez2072]

❤❤

[@leighanncronin6905]

Something tells me you're gonna be pumping a LOT of water out of those holes. So exciting to watch this from the beginning! What a journey ❤

[@bobtransvaal144]

Dry season is right around the corner

[@michaelamaestas4950]

I am so excited for all of you, Go go go go ~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dannybrennan6953]

Just a tip, if you mark 1’, 2’, 3’ (or whatever measurements you’ll commonly need while digging) just mark the shovel from tip of the spade to wherever on the handle and you’ll save your tape measures from getting ruined in inclement weather. Love yall

[@shannone1830]

I can’t stop thinking about the fact that you’ll have all these wonderful videos to look back on and see the exact moments of you building a life and home. It just makes my heart happy. I can imagine Sadie showing her children and them smiling and knowing how it was all built on love. Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[@shac9131]

Oh, talking about the R pictures of her to promote the channel??

[@juliocoffre2641]

Like Rodrigo' shirt. "You want to build a house" Nope not today. 😂

[@ROBINstrawBERRYwine]

Exactly 👍 loved it ❤ 🤩

[@barrywhitlock141]

so good to start the footers. that is going to be a lot of digging but as it is being done by hand it will feel so good to remember,

[@sandramckenzie653]

Happy Days ahead. Be careful an don’t overdo it. You have a long road to go. Don’t wear yourself out.just to save a week or two. So happy for you all.

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

Soooo happy Teddy is feeling better. The Creator was good to him and your family. Will keep good vibes coming your way.

[@johntatum1951]

The report on Teddy was very positive...good news for all of us to hear.

[@soniarodriguez2072]

Props to you guys. It took my husband and I 3 days to dig out a banana circle. Sadie will never forget these memories. I'm so glad you get to record these special moments that she can look back on.

[@libertyoakoasis]

Let's gooooooo!!!!! ❤❤❤ ... I watched my family home be built when I was just a few years older than Sadie and I learned so much and it meant so much. So happy for you guys!

[@shelligonzalez6759]

I agree, giving your neighbors work! They work hard and always are appreciative. Smiling no matter what!!

[@aimilee1676]

I am so genuinely happy for you. Awesome how you are calling in the community to help and limit machine use. This just warms my heart. I can't wait to see this project finished.

[@francinel.1606]

What an amazing group of people and the warmth of their hearts. Thank you Wish I could express what watching your videos add to my day. xox the story that is happening around me it's hard to believe. I'm having trouble processing it all of it, seriously I just left my husband in a rehab center after being in the ICU since Thanksgiving Day a week ago. He has congestive heart failure. My cousin calls me on Tuesday her husband dropped dead . . . on the bathroom floor no less. Seriously I can't make this up what ever happened at least he still had his pants UP. I'm here terrified that I'm going to lose my husband, and her husband dies while she takes a nap. Tomorrow is trash pickup; I threw away a whole not even picked out turkey. Perfection and table ready the whole thing untouched and all the other parts that make up a thanksgiving dinner for seven. I'm so blessed he is alive, and he's good. His heart is bad, very bad only a 10-15 %. To whomever is reading this, I'm sorry but I needed to type this out and unload, process and digest it somehow it happened here. My husband's name is Barry our 40th anniversary is on March 9,2025 I really want him here then and for as long as his body will allow. I am old fashioned in the way I care for him, and what shocks me is how fast a little congestion took off in 36 hours. life is fast text or call the ones you love and be there for them.

[@stevemichael8458]

You guys are now honorary Brits - you have learned to switch between Imperial and Metric measurements in the same sentence. Now you can dig a hole 1.2m x 1.2m x 3ft deep. :))) You deal with rain pretty well too!

[@ef5842]

It's so nice to see you keeping your plans and once again starting your biggest house yet. I hope you would consider an extra upstairs room and downstairs room for all that space. My cousins grew up in one of those ranch style homes. It wasn't until they added a third bedroom, as well that extra bump out room, that they had room for everything. So glad your Teddy made it through.

[@monamonroe7569]

You 2 are the BEST couple, working together building your future home ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Idaho280]

Such a classic!. Having your dog digging in the first hole. You and your neighbors are having fun breaking ground on your new home. Got some of your holiday coffee. Have to drink some while watching your videos building.

[@sky02148]

I'm so proud of you guys. But who am I to say that? You didn't know me from a hole in the wall. But I've been there since the beginning I still have the letters you used to mail out for patreons, from the beginning, I can remember making a message of how proud I was you two took a leap of faith and lived your lives to the fullest, and I was so proud I have children your ages and wished they would have done the same. Who knows. I know it takes creativity and you guys havme it and passion I love to watch it every week. Thanks for sharing, love yah Nancy

[@angiereinecke9608]

That wind turbine was gettin' it!!! So awesome to hear about Teddy ❤ The build begins 🙌🏼

[@nadinemcgregor1354]

I hope you have more then a hammer on this build lol that was funny watching you and Trent build at your other property love watching you all can’t wait to watch this chapter in your life

[@marshalltille7770]

Good coffee makes up for the lack of tools. Or a cold adult beverage. 👍🍺🍕🥃

[@the_mum]

The team work, the camaraderie was absolutely joyful. Loved when you told Lola to dig and she dug...so blinkin' cute. I'm remembering back to the day you got her. Good on you, spreading the work around. Onwards and upwards!

[@the_mum]

So happy to see the puppy feeling better.

[@Murphster57]

Bigger the better guys.so pleased your dog is ok ❤❤

[@promomm]

Ach! I love that you are finally getting to begin building your home! We are too, much smaller since we're at the opposite end of family life as you two, our kids are grown and on their own. We've been full-time rv-ing for the last 14 years and finally decided we need a place to land but still travel much less frequently. It's wonderful watching you all!

[@taliasya2273]

🥰

[@BrianandAor]

Hey family. This is going to be epic. This series of your house build is going to be like none other. So excited for you guys for everyone on that property and the animals. We love you we support you, let's go!!

[@davidbromilow961]

You guys are the best. An example to all. When the going gets tough, get kaleigh and Jordan.

[@lindacooper4893]

Although it’s raining and windy and nuddy it is so nice to see all of you laughing and having fun. You guys are awesome. ❤❤❤

[@TobinOsusky]

Wooohooo y'all got me motivated. 2025 is going to be a GREAT year of progress for every small farm on the planet.

[@jafleetwood9714]

It's so AWESOME that you support jobs (people) versus equipment to make the job easier.

[@maryhart637]

Woot Woot!!🙌🌈🤞👏 I hope you can remember this excitement when you are a year into the process!!🤞🤞🤞❤️❤️❤️

[@BethFarley-m8e]

I love how you are supporting the local people with providing employment. ❤

[@ClaudiaOwens-vy4in]

Congratulations from Nova Scotia on your groundbreaking!!!! The rainbow was a sign that everything will go well for you 3! OMG the size of your footers, and 32 of them! It's so generous of you to hire the help and support the local folks. LOVE the weather there (despite the excess rain) and find it energizing!

[@tomsaxton970]

We did the same here in Ecuador. We employed 10 to sometimes 17 workers for 10 months. They did use a backhoe for the cisterna and septic tank. But all cement, etc done by hand. They had 17 workers one Saturday mixing and pouring the entire 90ft long slab. I always felt we provided employment for all these folks, helping them to feed their families.

[@leibmenter2331]

You guys walk the walk. Your community is lucky to have you.

[@johnhamlin7055]

You guys are the best. Just make sure to enjoy the journey! And call in Trent & Allie for back up!!! 💜

[@tara0redwine]

I gotta say Bravo for helping the community with jobs… I love those guys! Such hard workers! And funny too!

[@sharonmansfield3053]

Good for you for providing jobs to the locals, that just brings tears to my eyes in joy. You are a wonderful person for doing this for the community. ❤️🥰 I’m very excited you have started on your dream home and it is going to be absolutely gorgeous! I loved watching Lola dig for the first footer, that was so perfect! Dig away amigos! 👍

[@juliajardim7679]

Can't wait to see how you ace this project!

[@mothermedicinemusic]

Thank you for giving locals employment. What a great way to give back to your community!!! Breaking ground and forward Ho!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@PMill351]

Can’t wait to watch this journey! The fact that you guys are thoughtful enough to incorporate the local community makes me never want to buy coffee anywhere else! Much love to you guys ❤

[@sophialewis5642]

I just love you guys for your kind, thoughtful and inclusive outlook. We need more like you in this world right now! You guys are number one channel on KZbin!❤

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Wowza, let the build begin! SO glad to see and hear how well Teddy is doing 🙏. L😅L in the little goat 🐐 jumping in and out of the footer hole, so cute! 💚

[@irishgrandma]

Your home looks so warm and cozy, and the tree is beautiful. Your little community is so special. ❤️ 💙 💜

[@lauramagnuson4129]

Just when I think you guys can’t get any more amazing you chose hiring locals over the machine (can’t remember 😂!) You are the best on KZbin. The best. I absolutely love you all. I’ve watched you for years and it’s been time well spent. Can’t wait to watch all your dreams come true.

[@lunaluz57]

Love the community vibes❤❤❤❤

[@rebeccagillig1931]

You guys work soooo hard but what a wonderful life you have !!! It will be worth it all. Your house will be beautiful and you will appreciate it so much more than buying a house already done. Sadie is a lucky little girl to have you for parents!!!!

[@patriciasporer3045]

I am so beyond words, happy for you all. I cried with joy. I have watched you all for so long, I feel I am watching my children take major steps in their life. I am praying for you all constantly for blessing and so proud you are employing locals, too.

[@angielindsey7390]

Omg!! Continued prayers for Teddy!! That good news made me cry.. keep meds for future just in case. Sadie just keeps getting more adorable. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@greencontact]

Respect for having people not machines for help. Everyone wins.

[@wolfiekarati]

Wow, this is such an inspiring journey! Digging the foundation by hand shows real dedication and hard work. It's amazing to see the effort and love going into building your own home. Can't wait to see the final result.

[@seascape185]

Woohoo!,,❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@seascape185]

Keep an eye on your dogs and stop letting them follow hikers or go on your neighbors land if you can. Someone did that on purpose it s horrific!

[@seascape185]

Sadie is at a perfect fun age ! My granddaughter is turning 13 and I watched her the first several years of her life. If I could go back to that time I would. Now I see her once a year for a couple hours. I’m dying slowly but they don’t really get that so they’re busy!

[@gilbertmercado462]

Love you and all the native guys that you are giving work to. It just proves that Lola's Farm is a place of good work and good relations with everyone, Sadie was too cute learning archery. The fun was evident in the digging it may take a while but when it is finished it will be awesome. Until the next one be safe and prosper.

[@duchesslisa9099]

I’m so excited for y’all. It’s pretty cool you get to say, “We built our home, workshop, spa, and a sunroom with our (sometimes) bare hands!” I’m especially excited to hear Sadie’s commentary on the build. 😂😂 It’s good to see Teddy. ❤ Woot for continued good health. Y’all take care, these silly colds are jerks. We got the whammy this week. Good news is we should be healthy on Christmas. ❤ ✌🏻🙏🏻🫶🏻👍🏻🤘🏻🍀

[@larryatkins4512]

she happy this day has come for you guys and the memories that Sadie will have from this cannot be measure on a scale WOW !!

[@josephturek6664]

Mother Earth, through your footers, welcomes you and your future home. Beautiful place to be. Can't wait to view your progress. Wish I was able to be there to help.

[@celinaquiros9381]

Oh my goodness! Your desire to help your fellow man rather than taking the easier way is better than sunshine! LOVE this!!!!!!!

[@9141129]

I absolutely love that you are providing work for some of the locals. You guys are amazing!

[@TxNWmn]

🎉🎉🎉CONGRATULATIONS!!!🎉🎉🎉 The groundbreaking day finally arrived!! So, looking forward to this build, the old/new friends... this is EXCITING!!❤️☕️

[@amandachambers8593]

I'm moving out of a 24 ft travel trailer and into a 16X16 building. The building has concrete floor and electricity. I'm so excited and appreciate your story so much while I plan my newest version of tiny living. I'm gaining alot of space and so excited!!! Thank you❤

[@tammymurphy2707]

I’m very proud of you guys for creating local jobs!💖

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Stoked for this build! 🎉

[@kristilucia3491]

I'm excited for your family! Building a home is one of the most satisfying and fulfilling AND hardest things we humans can do ❤

[@nancyspence2965]

Happy for your knew house build! Great to see how you are helping the local community! ❤

[@ethelruane3713]

❤So lovely brining your community together not only to help ye but to help them also!!Great team work..lovely family ❤❤❤

[@theresalowe1231]

You know... I just love u guys. Always uplifting and so conscious of others needs. U guys are just such a blessing

[@danielorzech4563]

Thank you for taking us along on your remarkable journey. 🙂

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

Wow, just wow I feel so bad for you with the weather, but I’m also very very glad for you to start on your house!! God‘s blessings, 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏 try and stay dry, and be safe!! Thank goodness for your help!!

[@anneyday3493]

So glad Teddy is better! Rodrigo is hilarious! Good luck with the build. 😊

[@mindiecate9524]

So frickin EXCITING to see you break ground!! I just love you guy's. Your family you've built over these years is beautiful. I can't wait to watch every step of the dream house!! Keep spreading that Aloha 🌺

[@kristinatk7553]

SOOO happy & excited to watch this journey w you all and your dreams come true (long time fan/viewer/regular coffee customer) ~Kristina

[@bpass6972]

Jordan you don’t need to lose any weight. I’m looking forward to the progress on the new home, it’s going to look amazing!!!!

[@Sfyre]

This has been one of my favorite videos of yours! Watching everyone's interactions and the amazing camaraderie between everyone! 😍

[@silviaberk5139]

Soo happy for you guys! Excited to follow your progress. My husband and I have (and continue) to do large projects together. So just a suggestion, If I were you guys, with that many footers to dig, now that you have 2 done, while the team is digging the next two I would start the regar and concrete on the first 2. And continue that way all the way to the other end. That way, by the time you finish the last two concrete posts, your first 2 will have dried and cured enough that you can start attaching the metal beams. At any rate, lots of options and mythology to entertain. And lots of work. You guys are awesome. Much love ❤️

[@evewright1102]

What a great early Xmas present to hear Sweet Teddy is almost over his ordeal and doing well. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE, stay safe and healthy. Cheers from Australia ❤

[@beverlyt.5526]

Sadie And Lola Digging Was So Cute 💕!!! The Under House Garage Is Going To Be Amazing!!! Praise God 🙌 Your Doggy Is ALL Better ❤!!! I'm So Excited For My Tea Holiday Package To Arrive, Love That It's So Easy To Track ☕👍!!! I Drink Tea All Day Long Like Some Drink Coffee. You Two Are Incredible 💙💜!!! Western Upstate NY Here Jordan DON'T HURT YOUR BACK For Goodness Sakes 🙏❤️!!! We Know Your Love Kaylee Is Tiny But Please Be Smart!!!!

[@cheddar2848]

So happy that Teddy is getting better still praying for him such a good dog he is. You guys are too funny kisses to Sadie.😘🤗

[@ModelARickLasCruces]

I watched this whole video with a smile on my face. Love what you're doing!

[@frameworkart3985]

Been watching since the first few days on the van ❤❤❤ You go guys, gets some! Can't wait till your future home is finished, like your little home.

[@kellyh8347]

What a journey this has been-all these years leading up to THIS! Great job!!

[@Jendarhan64]

Love it. Love it. Love ALL of it! Good job everyone! We love you too! OMg.

[@TrishSmith-fi8ze]

Save meds for other animal emergencies ❤....so happy for you guys!!! Get well❤️‍🩹

[@jerrybarrett6376]

Great family and building a home for the long run. Building great family character and helping the locals

[@mowilson5588]

Your Rodrigo assessment…..I’m cracking up! 😂😂 the hat of a 60 year old at the Grand Canyon…..pretty spot on, says me from Sedona Arizona. 😂 I almost made it to your bag of coffee at Airport Mesa, but just missed it. lol. Love you all and I am excited the next adventure, building your dream home. It’s wonderful that you’re helping out your local friends in the process. That makes it extra special as it’ll be built w love, not machines. 😉

[@Erinlogan-t4j]

You guys are so comical!😅😅 Love the ground breaking for your new home. You guys got this! I love love love watching you be a bunch of goofy baboons. LoL I love you all❤❤😊😊😊

[@dianasamericanlife]

Love seeing the four corners goiing in 🎉 Congrats im a follower since you began .,🙏🤟 Sady wants to dig . Love