MOVING TO FLORIDA!! - Moving Our Family From Wisconsin to Florida

[@melissalee333]

The snow for your exit out was perfect. I had tears in my eyes as you counted the miles left to Florida. That sign Florida Welcomes You is the best sign ever. So happy you are safe and getting settled in. Let the new adventures begin.

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you Melissa! It’s a great feeling crossing that state line!

[@SymphoniasStories]

I agree about the welcome sign. It felt so good when we drove down last month to cross into Florida. Felt very different from crossing into any other state. Hated having to return to Maryland.

[@melissalee333]

@@SymphoniasStories I’m in Delaware. Originally from Baltimore.

[@flirtaciawright9562]

I'm moving my me and my three boys from Fond DU lac to Orlando. I can't afford a truck. We just putting everything in my little Audi and getting the heck out of this state. I'm scared, never drove that far by myself and with children. I don't know what the heck I'm doing but I'm doing it. 🤣I'm glad you all made it safely!

[@christinefigueroa2529]

Not going to lie, when you moved back to Wisconsin it took the wind out of our sails little, since we were finally making the move for our selves after watching you guys for months. So we were so happy to hear that you decided to move back. Glad you all got down safe, and kudos to Lindsay for braving such a long journey with 5 of the 6 kids🙌🏻 Just going around the corner with my 5 makes me want to tear out my hair lol

[@kwalsh1968]

It's like you put my exact thoughts here as your own. Moved down here in July. I'm so happy they've moved back!!

[@tamelabolton8064]

Agreed I was a bit deflated when they left and we were moving down with 6 kids from Ohio. I'm happy they moved back down we love their videos.

[@juanjmoran6951]

Me too

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you so much Tamela!

[@FloridaWithFive]

Our family had missed FL pretty much since the time we got back to WI! Thank you so much for your kind words, and yes, Lindsey is a superstar!!

[@GenieNicoleTV]

Yayyyy!!! Woohoo! Welcome home and back to Florida!! This was our first Thanksgiving here and it was spent on the beach and in BEAUTIFUL weather! It's SO WORTH IT to get back down here:-))

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you!

[@duckburgduckworth512]

Thanks for being so authentic. Props to Lindsey for driving safely with 5 young children, who are the most precious treasures.

[@fanniewilks549]

Welcome back! You guys are gonna love Clermont! It’s so pretty and has such great proximity to all the fun stuff!

[@1997slowry]

I'm so happy to hear you made it safely. Can't wait for the lives.

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you Stacy!

[@backyard1015]

Wow!!! Watching you move as it's snowing in Green Bay! Enjoy THE SUNSHINE STATE!!!

[@lhyork1608]

I remember seeing the Florida sign! I was soooo happy…the sunshine , no snow, no cold ….. ..it was a dream ! We were fortunate to find a house …with all the price wars and lack of inventory! We found a beautiful house built in 2006 …that needed upgrades. InMay it will be a year…we have spent the whole time upgrading..painting..furnishing our new home… we have been busy nonstop and now it’s almost done…we love it here …welcome to Florida ! It was our first Xmas with no snow ⛄️!

[@ishepard2]

10:49 - This is always my experience driving through Atlanta.

[@kimberlyzickefoose3994]

So happy you all made it safely💜 no need to be sorry for not filming in the evenings for us. This was a family move and it was important to focus on you all not filming. I do have to say I love hearing your music intro again. My son and I visited Florida this summer to see if we'd like to move there and we fell in love 💜. We are going to try in the next couple of yrs. Your videos help us keep focused. Thanks for the wonderful videos

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you Kimberly! We are going to enjoy making videos again as well!

[@tammymarch3225]

WE love that drive and the smokies is amazing to drive thru. Always our go to when driving to Florida

[@Oldplace-xc7pb]

Congratulations. Everybody is moving here. Getting overcrowded

[@ariesapparel5944]

Welcome back so glad you made it Back to Florida. We are in SWFL and love it.

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you! Glad that you are enjoying it!

[@samestep8879]

Welcome back to Florida! As a palm tree enthusiast, you can see Windmill palm trees at a lot of hotels, especially brand name ones starting in north Georgia and maybe even a few around Chatanooga Tennessee. You would have to get off the highway to see them, but keep your eyes open for them when stopping for gas and food. For Palmetto trees, the same thing applies, but you can actually see them at hotels around the northern Atlanta area and south.

[@martinhimself]

Chattanooga that's also my favorite part of drive (Schaumburg, IL -> FL). The slope is crazy got to be careful. Going south right there, there is a rest area with a nice view on a waterfront & mountains.

[@FloridaFlipFlops]

Glad you made it safely. Welcome to Florida! Great video

[@adrianetta72]

Wow...so great to see that you guys are back!

[@lhyork1608]

We moved to Cape Coral Florida in May of 2021… I am sick so my adult son and daughter took turns driving my SUV filled with stuff and my 3 little dogs and me from upstate NY to Florida ….while my husband was in his Jeep…and his passenger was my son or daughter (whoever wasn’t driving me lol) …note ..my son is moving at the end of this month just outside of Nashville Tenn with his wife and 2 young boys …. We sent our furniture etc down ahead of us to Florida in a POD. My son is using a few uhauls to make his move …. Love watching your journey… we love Florida…and wish that we had moved here like you are doing…with your family being young. My husband was worried that we would miss the kids too. Much moving so far away from them …I assured him that they would visit and swim in our pool home…. They both helped us move , first time in a decade that I had them all to myself without their spouses! We had an awesome week together…I was In HEAVEN having the 4 of us together again… since we moved my son and his family have visited 3 x and they are now moving to be only 12 hrs from us …my daughter and her husband (they got married in February on a beach here it was beautiful! ) …they came here in October and will be leaving to go back to NY soon…..so we have spent an amazing amount of time with them since we moved ! I wonder if you plan to stay in Florida ?

[@Alexapier]

Welcome back!! I moved 2 years ago to Fl.. a few months after your first move. Glad you guys are back. Man ..y’all made moving look easy

[@FloridaWithFive]

Lol!! We’ve done it enough, we should be pros, right?

[@raisingwildflowers]

Yay! I am so happy you guys are back in FL 😁 I give Lindsay HUGE props for making that drive with the kids, especially with a newborn. I know that wasn’t easy. I literally can’t even imagine 😂

[@FloridaWithFive]

It was a challenge to say the least! Lindsey definitely was a rockstar!!

[@asherhouseman6838]

Now we are neighbors. We just did Minnesota to Florida with two, south Orlando on the Kissimmee border. It's great. We've been to Disney Springs about five times already.

[@JLei1987]

Hey I’m in Minnesota and been super interested to make the Florida move plunge since visiting a few years ago. It’s hard cuz I have a good paying job now. What was your reason for the move and how did you decide “alright we are doing this”? Just curious.

[@asherhouseman6838]

@@JLei1987 pleased to meet you. We moved because our six year old son has autism and it is healthier for him to be able to play outside all winter long instead of being stuck indoors in the cold weather. It has worked out well for us for that reason. There are some differences with Florida I don't like. The driving here in Orlando is way crazier than Minnesota and even worse than Los Angeles where I lived for three years. There is more crime here also so one has to always be on one's guard going downtown and it's not so easy asking a random person for a favor because there is more carefulness with strangers. Other than that, this place is great.

[@FloridaWithFive]

Isn’t it great to be able to do that?!

[@JeremyGower]

Congrats on the move back. I found your videos about this time last year and they helped us out some with our move from Illinois to Horizon West in February. We absolutely love it here and so glad we made the leap. Enjoy Clermont - great area!

[@BIGTIM357]

Omg this video just popped up... Congratulations!!!! Glad you made it safe!!!

[@ShannonHarper]

Fun part! Unloading the truck. “Yeah 😐” that cracked me up lol

[@FloridaWithFive]

😂😂😂

[@johnlanier3616]

Happy for all of you.

[@margor2962]

I was thinking about you, guys, and decided to check your calendar page! And OMG!!! You are driving to Florida!!! You am so-so-so happy for you!!!!! I would love to be in your shoes driving that u-haul one day!!! And for now... we will just visit my mom-in-law during Winter break. And it’s also soooooo exciting for us!!!! I bet there are so many questions for you from everyone!!! Can’t wait for your new Florida videos and hope the little one is doing great!!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@margor2962]

Not calendar, you tube page😂

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you so much! We are excited to be back!

[@EMPATHYINART360]

Enjoyed the vid. I'm moving to st augustine this weekend. So nervous but super excited

[@shayl1951]

I glad you all made it to Florida safely my blessings are with you and your family🌹👏❤

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you!

[@titobunay]

Welcome back to Florida guys you are a very special family

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you!!

[@nycas2192]

@@FloridaWithFive hey if you renting that home looks new. If you bought it then its a good thing also!

[@nkrumabyrd]

So Happy for you guys. Keep living your best life. GOD bless you and your family.

[@kwalsh1968]

So happy you're back and the trip was pretty good!

[@VinCode17]

Really cool to hear you guys are back in Florida. We made down to Port Saint Lucie FL in August and we love it.

[@FloridaWithFive]

Glad to hear that!

[@titanosaurusltd632]

5:34, the bridge there is only an hour from where I live in Illinois.

[@adamoutdoorbushcraft8164]

So glad you guys made it down there I'm so jealous of you guys can't wait to be back myself. I'm probably 5 to 10 years away from that LOL

[@camperspecial9807]

Welcome home!!! We probably moving from Jacksonville to Pinellas in August. Can't wait to have some yuenglings soon!!!

[@shayleigh11]

They are so cool

[@MikePietronRealtor]

Welcome back! Made the move from North Dakota (Doncha Know?) to Sarasota! No regrets

[@sessionstv6680]

Inspirational

[@sarahsousan2121]

Welcome back!!! So happy that you made it back safely!

[@georgegeez8708]

Wow guys. Congratulations on making it back to Florida. The family and I are moving in the spring. Had to push back the move a few more months. Not looking forward to packing a 26 footer and pulling a car. That's going to be fun. But looking forward to being in the sunshine. Glad you guys made it safe. 👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you! Packing/unpacking is a nightmare, but totally worth it!

[@JoshRussell]

I just realized you lived less than ten minutes away from me in Wisconsin! I live just off CE in Kaukauna! I’ve been watching you for months and have my own channel as well as starting to plan our move.

[@cheryllancaster7268]

Glad you guys made it safe and kudos to Lindsey for that long drive with the kids. Fantastic video, very informative. Well done. 🌞🌞🌞

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you! Lindsey is a superstar!

[@LifeInVeniceFlorida]

Chattanooga is our favorite part to drive though too! Easily the highlight of each trip.

[@SoyElegidaPorDiosEnSuCatolica]

How does it feel now departing from your family for the second time? You don't have no idea how bad I want to move to Florida. I went there to visit my niece in Orlando and I fell in love, so much things to do there and it feels like paradise. When you moved back; I was so upset because I said there goes my realtor, but now I can finally hit you up, so you can help me find my dream home. Yes; may God bless your family and keep you safe.

[@FloridaWithFive]

It was hard breaking the news to family again, but they were supportive for the most part…thank you for all of your kind words!

[@SoyElegidaPorDiosEnSuCatolica]

@@FloridaWithFive this time is not going to be so hard for you to be away; you was used to it for 2 years, now is going to be more easier for all of you, but remember, I do plan to move to Florida soon and need to rent at first then go house hunting.

[@amandar5139]

So happy to see you got there safe! Kids look like they are so happy

[@caseyjc5]

The video I’ve been waiting for!!!!

[@FloridaWithFive]

Us too!

[@juanjmoran6951]

Awesome guys Welcome back I am now in Orlando from Nj But my family still back due to family issues. Looking forward on your new videos

[@kimhunt5836]

We did the same! Vacationed in July, moved exactly a month later. Fit everything we owned in a 26 footer!

[@annciesla1003]

Glad you made it safe

[@TheSindy24]

Welcome back ! I enjoyed watching this video.

[@thesoftlifeadventurer]

Sorry I haven't been keeping up but why did you go back to Wisconsim in the first place, and why the move back again?

[@matthewmajestic1013]

I love seeing sabal palms as I travel south on I95, usually two first place I see a palm is in extreme southern North Carolina near the north-south Carolina boarder. The sabal palm is the state tree or South Carolina and Florida, I’ll be moving back myself to Florida from Virginia in December before Christmas and I can’t wait!, glad you guys made it safely 🙏🏾

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you so much! I guess you see it palm trees much further north going that route then the route we take from Wisconsin. Safe travels to you my friend!

[@matthewmajestic1013]

@@FloridaWithFive you’re welcome!, and you can even see some palms in the VA beach area mostly on the ocean front. They are usually sabal or windmill palms; both which are hardy. As you get into South Carolina on I 95 you’ll see them more as you go farther south or if your right on the coastline of the southeastern states they’re dotted all about from South Carolina low country and Georgia’s lowlands and barrier islands but they’re all throughout Florida.

[@96capricelt1tan]

Glad the magic is back .

[@nancywamack3791]

I’m so happy you guys made it to Florida safely. I was a little sad when you all moved back to Wisconsin. Best of luck and I’ll be looking forward to some new Florida videos.

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you Nancy!

[@yolandarivera5504]

Welcome back and congrats😇🙏🏻

[@ambercarroll0215]

We are Michigan Yoopers. We've been watching you and how brave your family is to just go. We want to as well but the community we've lived in forever has a secure feeling. I don't know how to take the jump. Mostly concerned about Schools and safety.

[@LifeInVeniceFlorida]

We just left Wisconsin a week ago from a trip home for Christmas and got hit with a snowstorm in Illinois. We didn't mind saying goodbye to that haha. Glad you got out of the snow safely!

[@jenneliz2020x]

Yep I have gone to the Atlanta Airport I know that traffic! Palm trees are my favorite!

[@relocatingtodisney9044]

Welcome to Clermont! You can avoid 27 by using Lakeshore or Citrus Tower Blvd.

[@EricEvolving]

Nice video, welcome back!!!!

[@skimber79esf]

Well well well... look who made an appearance! Hope you're doing well. Look forward to more videos from you too.

[@FloridaWithFive]

My MAN! Thanks!

[@heather6911]

We are moving to Florida this yea and I cannot wait. So ready for our next adventure. Gonna be a long drive we are in Nevada

[@FloridaWithFive]

Very long drive! Plan stops along the way and try to enjoy it and make it an experience!

[@shaedenise407]

When we moved to Florida we ran into absolute standstill traffic in Chattanooga for an hour and a half, zero movement. Isn’t the drive through Georgia the worse lol it’s soooo long.

[@sasharadjenovic4230]

A few weeks ago I went back to Cleveland to get more of my things.....stuck in downtown Atlanta for hours due to all the construction, total nightmare!! It was pretty much bumper to bumper traffic my whole way there and back.

[@shaedenise407]

@@sasharadjenovic4230 yes Atlanta traffic is crazy. There was traffic at like 3 am which was so wild to me! They have been doing construction for years lol

[@kelvinshiang4791]

I’m so happy and glad you guys are back!

[@staceyesteves2661]

The sign and flowers were the sweetest

[@FloridaWithFive]

We couldn’t agree with you more!

[@mikecrocop1]

About a year ago made a similar trip from Missouri to Miami FL. Not a trip I'll ever want to take again on the way back I'll say that much

[@blessed3962]

That shaking 🤣🤣🤣thanks for the laugh ha ha

[@Declan_Payan]

Congrats on your move back home to Florida!!

[@mrkells85]

Congrats! My father recently moved to Lakeland and absolutely loves it!

[@LifeInVeniceFlorida]

We always plan our trips around Atalanta. We try to get though late at night.

[@sandidge3]

What part of Clermont? We are in Minneola near Hancock and the Turnpike.

[@NoBSEateries]

Congrats on the move! -S

[@p3rf3ctchaos]

Welcome Back!!!!!!!

[@Rebecca_Renae]

Welcome back!!!! Your house looks beautiful! Glad you were able to find something. I’m in Sarasota and I am staying put in my current unit for now since the rental costs have gone up like crazy. So excited for all of your upcoming videos and adventures! 🏝

[@jenniferc4688]

Welcome back! Cleremont is beautiful. What made you decide on this location instead of Davenport? I would love if you can do a video about how you found a house to rent. I know many are worried about scams. So happy you guys came back to FL 😊

[@quelquun2018]

That welcome sign was so cute!!!

[@1223steffen]

smart florida is one of the best states in the country.

[@tracienotstacie7577]

So glad you guys made it safely! 💖💖💖

[@Faithful26]

Awesome 😎

[@darrenblack1299]

Welcome to Clermont! We live pretty close to that planet fitness.

[@djserer]

Congrats guys. We moved from Connecticut to Weston FL in August. Loving it so far.

[@Florasotan]

Welcome home to my fellow Floridian’s!!! So excited for your family and can’t wait to watch all your newest adventures here! Also not sure if Brody edited this video like you had mentioned before, if so he did an awesome job!! 👍👍

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you! And yes, Brody edited this one!

[@heigh-hojourneys4946]

I think we will be living in the same neighborhood. Our house is being built there now while we rent in winter garden

[@FloridaWithFive]

You should send us a message on FB what neighborhood you’re building in 😊

[@heigh-hojourneys4946]

@@FloridaWithFive sent you a Facebook IM 😊

[@melgomez7812]

It was 3.51 in Maine yesterday

[@toxicfreechick22]

Watching this makes me want to move. I say it every yr and I'm still up north currently freezing. lol

[@Em-ml6ds]

So happy you guys are back!! My husband and I just got back from a trip to Florida to check out some areas..again 😜 My husband would move to FL tomorrow (he is from there) but I'm 50/50. Similar to you guys in Wisconsin, all my family is here in KY. How did you finally decide to take the leap and move?

[@lhyork1608]

I know you aren’t asking me …but I just wanted you to know we both had reservations about moving ..we had lived in NY for 60 plus years …I don’t k ow where you live now ….but we have only one regret… that we didn’t move sooner (and we love our new Governor DeSantis , he is amazing ) so glad to be living in Florida ! !

[@Em-ml6ds]

@@lhyork1608 Thanks for the response! We live in KY right now. Just so tired of the cold/Winters. I'm glad to hear you guys love it! Do you miss having seasons? One negative thing I've heard is FL is getting too overpopulated? Have you all experienced this?

[@lhyork1608]

@@Em-ml6ds We come from upstate NY …the land of little sunshine and winters that can last half the year …NOOOOO we do not miss the seasons! We live in Paradise ! Southwest Florida gulf side …yesterday it was in the 80’s and sunny but it didn’t feel hot…the coastal breezes were amazing and I don’t live on the water ! I didn’t want to deal with the critters near the water , especially having small dogs ….we live in North Cape Coral ….feels very rural but still close to store (Publix like 3 mins away ) but sooooo peaceful where we live …exactly what we wanted …Cape Coral has 4 quadrants NE, NW, SW, SE… Sw and SE are busy …. We are in NE and NW is quiet too…so it depends on where you go to in Florida …like Miami…I would never live there …. Too many ppl and more crime … Florida is HUGE -so something for everybody…I’m used to think I would like a place like The Villages ..in central Florida …but it’s too much like an HOA which I am not a fan of ….. I absolutely LOVE where I live-- we have retires but a lot of younger families too,…and we are next store to Fort Meyers …and NE Cape is very close to Fort Meyers. We are less than 2 miles to the free bridge over to Fort Meyers …. (Between Fort Meyers and The Cape you want for nothing ! ) … I did a lot of research before we moved …. And I am so happy where we landed …. As for “being too hot” in summer season.. we have a pool, the ocean -…. And Air conditioning everywhere lol so no problem at all…. if you love sunshine and hate to freeze… this is it … I only have one regret, that we didn’t move here sooner ☺️

[@michelewerder4855]

Yayy another video!❤

[@ryanmoriarty8662]

Welcome home!

[@loganwelch5791]

Makes me wanna move to Florida! Lol

[@cjone2000]

Welcome back! What a drive - you guys put us to shame with your schedule. We took 7 weeks with one kid 🤣 So glad you had help unloading that truck. Enjoy your new home! 💗 Are the kids going to a new school?

[@LoveMoxie36]

Super excited to see you moved back to Florida. That beetle is a kissing beetle and be very careful as the can carry Chagas’ disease.

[@FloridaWithFive]

Thank you! We definitely don’t let him touch anything that we don’t know what it is!

[@2legit437]

Florida welcomes back your whole "Family with Five +1"! Did you trade off your Ford transit van for the Suburban?

[@minimala2253]

My dream to move to Florida ❤

[@freedomgardener1854]

We are in WA state. My BIL just closed on a house in Orlando.. i want to move to Florida soooo badly

[@skimber79esf]

Yay! Thanks for allowing us to live vicariously through you guys. Awesome job. Looking forward to the next chapter.

[@JustinOtterholt]

Welcome back to the sunshine state! Many of the roads that you took in the video were roads that I used to get to Florida from Minnesota back in September. It sure was great scenery. I actually didn't see my first palm tree until just after that welcome to Florida sign, I stopped at the first rest stop there. Anyhoo, glad to have you guys back, look forward to the coming videos 😎 PS: what's that song that you use in the intro of your videos? I really like it and havent been able to find it with that particular singer.

[@FloridaWithFive]

You can’t beat the scenery you get driving through the Smokey Mountains! If you look off to the side in southern GA, there are many hotels that have palm trees outside of them…you can’t find that song or singer because I wrote the intro and sang it! Lol

[@helenneal8900]

How many miles did you travel and how much did the uhaul cost. I will be moving from Ohio it's 1200 miles from Davenport fl

[@melgomez7812]

Had a feeling that would happen

[@JNTravels]

Looking to spend our Winters (we live in NH) in Florida. Would love any advice you can give us.🐸

[@realandrewcinque22]

What part of Wisconsin are you by the way good luckto you and welcome back to Florida LOL. I have family from Florida moms side is from trinity and dads side is in west palm beach im from commack long island and my familys looking to move to Odessa in the near future. Also let me know how much it costed you to transfer your license from there to Florida and other payment changes like for home and DMV stuff so i am aware thanks