Family of 12 ❤️ What We Eat in a Week + Baby 11 Check Up - (Healthy) Meals for a Large Family 🥑

[@SongSparrow-wf2is]

Enoch so precious practicing his violin 🌷

[@janflan7783]

I admire Noah’s gentle character. The world needs more individuals who listen twice as much as they speak; observers whose strength is their quiet command. Noah, you are awesome!

[@londazh]

I love how Elijah always helps with the chores which we generally don't like to do, his effort is extra appreciatable to me

[@robbynburris3780]

Enoch is coming along so well with his violin, what a little sweetie 🥰

[@karolrust2300]

Elijah did an amazing job on his Spiderman drawing 👏 God has blessed your family with such talented and loving children ❤ My mouth waters every time Naomi bakes and Marc cooks 😊 I'm happy to hear baby girl is doing well 🩷

[@Kimberley_Black_White_TV]

I love when you feature your two eldest sons! They have such a wonderful sense of humor! xo

[@oliviachen5419]

Anna and Chloe are such good daughters. God bless them. All the kids are amazing.

[@e.cahill9594]

I am so amazed you are 44 years young! So youthful looking!❤️❤️❤️

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Aw Thank You❤️☺️

[@MichaelaGronemann]

There are actually more vitamines in the frozen vegetable, because the fresh take a long time before the get to the supermarket!There are no vitamines left!!

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

MO’s favorite word, “yea”. Lol

[@TheHappyCaravan]

😅❤️

[@andreareichenbach8637]

Naomi is such an impressive young lady. And Chloe is coming up right behind her ❤ what a joy it must be to have a houseful of amazing kiddos ❤ happy late birthday Amber 🎉 many blessings 🥳

[@ragingrah3789]

Wow! Elijah is a talented musician and artist!

[@jenniferwooley673]

I have a tip for Naomi when you whip whipped cream put your bowl in the freezer for a while and put a towel over the mixer while it’s whipping. I love that all of your kids are all so into cooking and doing things in the kitchen. That is going to benefit them so much in their future. Try taste of home recipes. They come from home cooks that are tried and true.Love watching your families videos.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! I will tell her!

[@lorisullivan327]

I love it… Yaay for baby being on track and ok, what a cool variety of meals, and thanks for letting us see Elijah’s practice and skateboard art - awesome!!! GBU you all!

[@dolivier]

I love how you’re children love to cook and help out. Your raising them to be thoughtful people and thinking of others. I am a Nanny and that’s what I always teach my kids. There love for music 🎶 warms my heart. It’s always good to have something to go to. God and music 🎼 are the best choices. Hugs and love , Diane from Rhode Island. And Moe is the cutest baby ! That voice on him and Melody are to sweet.

[@naturalsimpleliving]

Aw, good morning! What a wonderful vlog thank you for sharing. I hope you all feel better soon. I am glad you and the baby are doing well; I will keep you both in my prayers. After giving birth 11 times, I still get nervous at the end of pregnancy. It's incredible how much food we go through as big families, haha! Sending love from Wisconsin🫶

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! 🥰 Yes I am always nervous too! Definitely praying🙏❤️

[@ncpdelrosario2122]

Naomi's food is ❤. Anna and Chloe can learn a lot from her 🥰 Mo and Melody super cute as always 😄 Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend Fam! ❤

[@ParkorPlays]

“I’m only growing sideways” was so funny 😂

[@melissawingfield8666]

I'm so glad your check-up went well and the baby is healthy! You look great for 44, and for being 35 weeks along! Looking forward to meeting the new little one in a few weeks ❤🙏

[@jeannietonkin5912]

Josiah was so sweet and attentive to Mo! 💙

[@jeanniesaltwaterla8718]

Yay another video!! You look incredible for having soon you be 11 children!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏🥰

[@Timbergal]

Mo never takes his eyes off of the icing

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Haha yes!😅

[@gabrielleholloway9609]

Naomi is the jack of all trades. Love her

[@mayra9834]

The salmon meal looks so good, they all do really but that one was my fav looking one. And Naomi’s donuts of course 😊

[@melissagrimes4871]

Glad to see Melody was feeling better ❤

[@johnensminger7675]

Great job on the donuts!!😊 Thanks for sharing your life and your ideas with us!!😊❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@roselyncalica9322]

Hi mommy Amber 🌷 Always loving your Salmon meal with Orzo & beets, yum💯 Love how Naomi bakes delish treats for the family 💯 31:31 always looking forward at Enoch's musical lessons/practice, so glad to watched him play, he's good playing the violin for his age 👋👋👋...go Enoch, I'll be your #1 fan when the musical world discovers your talent ‼️ Be blessed de la Motte family 😇🙏

[@leighscott1877]

Very impressive violin practice young man. I used to play the flute. Loved it !!

[@rebeccaharper7859]

I love your family.They are amazing.Always enjoy your videos.Take care and stay safe.

[@debraridpath5674]

Never had much luck with a pork roast. However, my sister taught me to make a pot roasted by putting it into n the crockpot with a fan of campells French onion soup. Turns out great every time.

[@debraridpath5674]

I love how good Josiah is to Mo! He is an amazing big brother!

[@Noah4evaa]

Mo looks just like his dad, then I see the mom in so many of the other kiddos, but Mo definitely dad Jr.😊

[@MarthaGarrett]

Thoroughly enjoyed. Thankyou

[@MichaelaGronemann]

The founder from chicken alfredo was Alfredo di Leilo and he came from Rome/Italy where his mother had a restaurant❤❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Wow that’s so cool!🙌🏼Such good food from that region.

[@lindashively2530]

You are so very blessed… it looks like your husband and children do most of the cooking and baking in your family. 💕

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! Recently especially but I love to cook too.

[@HopeReanna]

I’m always inspired by your meals 💕 I love that you mentioned you’re still pouring into your marriage. I’ve been married 2 years and have 2 kids and really admire you and Mark together so long and with almost 11 kids!

[@Judi-lm2fj]

Love Melodys candy organization.

[@debrastevens5541]

Hallelujah that you checkup went well and all is well.❤️

[@alexachenbach821]

She did a really good job baking😊

[@peggysuegiggles9383]

after i had my kids i was freezing also has to do with body temp. love your meal plans. thanks for sharing.

[@annpachini2155]

I remember after having my third baby I got the shakes. I was in recovery and the nurse (happened to be a male) said he was going to secure the straps on the gurney because he was afraid I was going shake off the table. The shakes were uncontrollable. He said it was my body reacting to having the baby. It was like I was going into shock. I don’t know the medical terminology but just remember my body literally almost coming off the gurney I was shaking so bad. I think I had 5 heated blankets on top of me.

[@aMarylife]

I get lots of meal ideas from you guys!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@jillwalls9330]

My son was sick this week too. The doctor said there is a virus going around that has croup like symptoms. Feel better Melody.

[@jessicatounkara8753]

The food looks great.

[@darilanglois8860]

Hello from Montreal! Love love your beautiful video! Always watching you from Montreal! Thank you! Merci!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Merci!❤️🙏🥰

[@tangodaze]

Rococco is sounding fantastic!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@johnensminger7675]

I'm a pumpkin lover!❤😊

[@Nana2KCASBO]

The dinner with salmon is absolutely STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS. So much nutrition, healthy and the plate was colorful is beautiful. I so appreciate the variety and super nutrient choices y’all provide for you blessed family. I admit I struggle with coming up with choices of meals but have found your channel such a huge help in a variety of meals. Thank you so so so much for helping me🥰 Overjoyed the pregnancy is continuing to be healthy~my prayers shall continue. I’ll attempt to make the donuts for a church gathering here today. I adore and love each and everyone of you. Weird I know bc we’ve never met yet I feel like family with every video as you create them to include EVERYONE no matter whom they are. Thank you for being such a wholesome, caring, thoughtful, genuine family whom I adore…all the way from Utah. God bless each and everyone of you with health, wealth and love. ~Nana~❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Aw Thank You so much!

[@Nana2KCASBO]

@@TheHappyCaravan oh my goodness what in the world are you still doing up young lady? Momma needs to be sleeping!! 😴

[@TheHappyCaravan]

@Nana2KCASBO 😅❤️yes!

[@Nana2KCASBO]

@@TheHappyCaravan sweet dreams~I pray you’ll get some GOOD sleep tonight. That tomorrow will be great weather for church and beautiful memories will be made. Thank you for being such a wonderful woman, Momma, wife and person. Much love from Utah

[@claudiarodgers7893]

It’s amazing Marc can work amid the hustle and bustle!!

[@CodeDeb]

😂😂😂 Josiah is hilarious! *I’m off the Salsa Authentica, onto Taco Sauce (from the regular grocery store)

[@LYDIADELLOSA]

I’ve noticed Josiah takes HUGE portions of food and is usually one of the first to eat. Do you ever run out of food before everyone is served?

I noticed that too 🤣🤣🤣

[@dinahquillen9380]

Me too. 😮

[@alexandralawson1728]

He’s a grown man practically 😅

[@alexandralawson1728]

@jamesblevins9059 exactly

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We almost always have enough and if I misjudge I make more next time. Plus we always have bread and other things to round out the meal. The little kids would just eat bread if I let them!😅

[@laruetoombs678]

Place a wooden spoon across the pan of water to keep it from boiling over.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Wow I never tried that!

[@kates1118]

Hello Amber, another great week of meals and you look amazing ❤ all the best again with the last few weeks with pregnancy. Exciting times for you all and Christmas is so close also 🎄 take care 🥰🇦🇺

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you!❤️❤️🙏

[@CodeDeb]

allrecipes is basic. I agree. I find some great chefs and recipes on You Tube. I like a video where I can follow along to a visual tutorial, especially the first few times I make it Also Ina Garten books, Food Network has some great recipes w videos embedded on their page (i.e. not hosted on You Tube) And I have some great recipe books from the 80s that my mother gave me 🥰

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! Ina Garten books are amazing ❤️

[@denniemiller2177]

Very nice of elijah

[@robynfedalen1777]

That baby is too cute! Happy Birthday ❤️✌🏻🎶

[@PerilousRainbow]

Seeing Josiah carry Mo like that makes me miss when my sister was that size. She could be such a sweetheart and then a demon child. She turns 17 in a few days and I’m having a harder time with that than my turning 30 in 4 months.

[@GeorgiaPeach87]

Less then a month until your new bundle of joy!! 👶🏼💞

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We are all so excited around here! ❤️

[@e.cahill9594]

Everything looks delicious! Where is the recipe for the doughnuts from?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

I’m not sure! She mixed up a few recipes but I’ll ask where the donut one is from.

[@amandalong2153]

My family loves Alfredo! I made it equal parts butter heavy cream and fresh Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste. It’s delicious! My kids won’t eat the jarred sauce! They say it’s gross! We eat it probably twice a month and sometimes I make it for lunch. We also homeschool.

[@michellewilliamson1074]

I always find it strange when I watch shows in America using pumpkin so much in Desserts in Australia it is only really used as a vegetable and in savoury dishes I can't imagine having pumpkin mousse ,I know you make pumpkin pies but I haven't seen pumpkin doughnuts before 😊

The meals looked delicious this week especially the salmon meal . Why do you eat with paper plates? To save time from washing up ?

[@sherikubishta7326]

I think with so many people with different hours it's a way to help keep the dishes done up! But they use regular alot too..

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Definitely saves on dishes!

[@SorgieWrites]

Happy Late Birthday Celebration! 🎉❤And thanks for sharing you and your wonderful family 😊

[@denniemiller2177]

I remember you got very nice gifts from everyone

[@alexachenbach821]

Glad every think turned out for yoy.😊

[@De-kn2be]

December bdays are awesome(speaking of your baby being born dec 6)❤ mine is Dec 3 God bless you and your family

[@catherinebennet]

Do you peel your beets? The seasoning sounds delicious. I’ve roasted mine and they turned out soo dry. I’m hoping for another recipe that I can do without boiling them first. 😩

[@TheHappyCaravan]

I roast them wrapped in tinfoil and then peel them afterwards. It really helps keep the moisture in!

[@catherinebennet]

@@TheHappyCaravanthank you. I’ll try that.

[@mariewood9239]

Poor melody her eyes tells all feel better sweetie!

[@betheurich7790]

We called it Lupper, Lunch and supper☺️☺️

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Haha that’s a good one!

[@gretaz1502]

The combo of lunch and dinner is linner. Not ler. Or could be lupper. Lunch and supper.

[@sollandernorman-rv7dd]

Happy Birthday mom

[@claudiarodgers7893]

I remember those days of my kids sifting through their Halloween stash!

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

Have Elijah run a small stream of cold water while chopping up the onions next time,( makes a big difference).

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Good to know!

[@caroldenisefrans9445]

Say 'Hello' to Mark!🎉🎉

[@denniemiller2177]

Thank godbaby was okay

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

If Melody gets any cuter; I won’t be able to stand it; she is a doll!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️❤️

[@SadieGrace]

Happy late Birthday Amber🎂 Looks like your girls are baking up some very yummy treats❤ Those donuts look terrific. Chloe is making our daughter Rachel's favorite with the carrots. Blessings 🙌 to all of you🙏❤️

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏🙏

[@JessicaCarnahan-o5q]

Fresh or frozen veggies and al dente over canned for optimal nutrients. Mama quit apologizing, your filling bellies and your kids are healthy so anybody that has a negative comment needs to🤐

PS Would you buy shredded cheese to make food prep easier ?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! We definitely buy shredded mozzarella. It really helps!

[@donnaherron3643]

Lime juice and salt. Let it sit 20-30 minutes. Makes it delicious. Really. Oh, lol, for pico de gallo

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I bet lime juice is really good in that!

[@JUSTCOZgroves]

I don’t know if this is ok to ask- I’m just curious- how much do you guys spend a month on the subway? I have never taken one so I don’t know how that goes per ride or a monthly pass or what. Lol

[@TheHappyCaravan]

It’s usually around 500 depending on how often we go out.

[@JUSTCOZgroves]

That is not bad at all. That’s like a car payment. Definitely doable for a family of 11!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

@@JUSTCOZgroves Yes! Thankfully the little ones are free which helps!

[@Saras_place]

Great meals ! We make chicken broccoli and rice but i add cauliflower rice and tiny mushroom and asparagus and broccoli its all good❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

That’s a great idea!

[@lindawilson8434]

Wow your apt looks huge? How large is it?

[@johnensminger7675]

Can i get the donut recipe!? And filling and icing?😊

[@TheHappyCaravan]

I’ll have to ask Naomi!

[@kristinm7388]

Happy happy birthday mom ! Do u guys have a monthly subway pass?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

No we just use phones but it’s supposed to be free after the 7th trip of the week. Not sure if it actually is though.

[@cherylduncan5158]

Happy belated birthday! My birthday was on October 28th🎃you look so young! Your skin is flawless!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@suzanneewing268]

Elijah is a cool kid

[@williampaganucci1084]

I don't think I could watch any other family eat. Also looking at all your delicious food is making it difficult for me to go on a diet. Also, you need to get the 10 1/16 inch Dixie paper plates on sale at Costco. Glad all went well at the doctor. 🎹 👍

[@denniemiller2177]

I like lasagna to I put a layer of meat thena layer of noodles then cheese and repeat that 3 times

[@gillianarmstrong955]

It’s lovely to hear violin practice going on in the background, and the cello at the end. They both have a lovely sound. Great to see the kids helping with the meal prep.

[@alexachenbach821]

I think it's so nice your kids Like to Bake.and cook.😊

[@keeperofsecrets88]

Not filming in the hospital could be from when Joan Rivers died. Medical staff filmed & took pictures of her either as she was dying or right after so the hospitals are probably trying to be extra careful about privacy & respect since then. Still kind of weird that you, the patient can't film though.

[@16cents561-aka-Cindi-Rice]

I love mixing ramono and parm ❤ yum

[@denniemiller2177]

Looks good

[@janicewhite8076]

One of the older kids or Mark should have accompanied you to your appt. That's a lot for a mama on her own so far along.

[@Karen-k1q]

Moses is such a great eater ….

[@robbynburris3780]

Naomi really looks so much like you Amber 💗

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️🙏

[@millababyyyyy92]

Hey its supposed to be ricotta cheese right not cottage ?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! My mom’s recipe is an Americanized version so it calls for cottage cheese but Naomi really wants me to substitute ricotta (which is the traditional cheese for lasagna). She’s a foodie 🥰

[@angelaame6148]

Ricotta is so much better.....

[@marjoleinvanlieshout9429]

And ricotta isn't a traditional ingredient in lasagna. I make a bechamel with a meat sauce and layer that between the sheets of pasta while adding a bit of Parmigiano or mozzarella.

[@lyndaabrahamson3244]

​@@TheHappyCaravanThat's how my grandma always made it too. I didn't know about using ricotta until I was in my 30's. I prefer the cottage cheese.

[@AliceLafleur-dl3rg]

Happy Veterans Day I found a song that your children could practice too It's Raining In The Deep By Adele

[@TheHappyCaravan]

That would be pretty!

[@denniemiller2177]

What is all the ingredients for crockpot.chicken and broccoli meal

[@TheHappyCaravan]

It has chicken stock, cheese, chicken, and broccoli.

[@jojoply]

I hate eating off paper plates. I know that would be a great deal of plates to wash. Washing them could fall to kiddos.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes, definitely not my favorite either! My goal is to wean ourselves from using them!