Hair Bows & Halloween ║ Hang Out with This Homeschool Mom of 9 │ Week 6

In this video, we had a short school week. On the first day, we spent the day sorting through, organizing and putting away clothes since Tom and I had been clothes shopping the night before. It was also Tom's birthday that day. On the last day, it was Halloween. Thomas did regular school work that day, but the rest of us just went to the library and then spent the day doing Halloween activities. During the rest of the week, we did lots of school work, made banana bread and homemade noodles, tissue flowers, hair bows and clay pots. (Apparently I forgot to get a picture of Justus' pot once he was done with it.) Sophia had fun playing with my old Dressy Bessy doll and Claudia played with Dapper Dan. Thomas helped make tortillas and the rest of the food for Taco Tuesday. On Saturday, Tom and Asher mowed and trimmed weeds at the Presbyterian Church while the rest of us checked out our local secondhand store. (It's only open a few hours on Saturday mornings.) We found a yellow plate to go with the set we already have so now Eden has the correct plate color. She was quite happy about that! My Uncle Kevin was here during this week visiting Grandma Fern. I hadn't seen him since my mom died 8 1/2 years ago. He lives in Canada and it was so nice to see him.
We homeschool using ACE curriculum.
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Our family's birthdays:
Thomas - Jan. 5
Sophia - Jan. 19
Eden - Feb. 24
Hannah - May 2
Judah - May 26
Solomon - June 15
Andrea - June 22
Claudia - Aug. 4
Justus - Sep. 21
Tom - Oct. 25
Asher - Dec. 15
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[@grateful1929]

A beautiful soul who graced this earth.❤️

[@tonya6458]

Sophia, I like how you were so patient while you were trying to button the dolls dress strap.👍🏼

[@pjl2963]

Another 58 minutes spent with the Mills Family...best part of my week

[@ChihuahuaMama54]

I can watch your videos over and over and always see something new.🥰♥️

[@Jessbensarah]

Claudia, "Can I dry the clouds?" so cute.;)

[@mom2emsopmax]

I just love watching your family. I am recently separated from my husband of 15 years and while we are separated we are sharing the kids. He has them one week, then I have them the next. The weeks they are with him I don’t hardly know what to do with myself. When one of your vlogs posts, I get so excited because they always make me smile and I know it will help pass the time!!! THANK YOU for putting warmth in my heart when I am a bit down and missing my kiddos!

[@noramcnabb1361]

mom2emsopmax maybe you should look into a different schedule sun-wed morning. Wed afternoon-Saturday maybe split a few days were for the child sake or happiness have the two there

[@ShamrockOrdnance]

Wait...she can sew her own skirts AND make beautiful hair bows?! Way too much talent for such a young girl, good job Eden!!! You are fabulous!

[@camillek5793]

Thomas looks so much like you, Andrea. Certain facial expressions he makes and even some of the ways you say things, he does, too! I know you say he’s reminds you of his Dad, but man do I see you in him!

[@alexc9523]

For Edens bows you can get a long piece of ribbon and pin it on the wall and she can clip all of them on to it. Plus it can be a decor item since they are so pretty!! I did that for mine when I was a cheerleader and I loved “shopping”for them when I needed one!

[@cuquiboo2]

🙋🏻‍♀️Hi Andrea...Thank you for sharing your wonderful family moments. I know that you put a lot of hard work putting out the videos and i appreciate it! Thanks again!!😊👏

[@hearsthewater]

As always a wonderful treat to get to see you and your lovely family. I was super impressed with Sophia's problem solving skills when she was trying to conquer Dressy Bessy's button. She kept trying and then eventually asked you for help, but in a way that sounded so very adult! You have done a great job teaching her how to think for herself!

[@judykelly5358]

It has been lovely 'catching up' with your family, thank you ! xx

[@jesscatley4383]

Its lovely to see the bear!! Hope you're all good, looking forward to sitting down with you all for an hour!

[@bethenyauker4727]

So happy and excited to see this pop up!!!! Yay!

[@9207dl]

Oh dear God what were you thinking taking this mommy to heaven? I love you Lord, and I know Your Ways are not ours, but please help me understand why? Please bless Tom and these babies real good and help them every minute of every day to live out this life as you would want them to. Give Tom and these babies ten fold what they lost. In Jesus Name, I pray.

[@randomvideos_658]

amen

[@jdawg1515]

Great video as always! You guys should eventually make some merch!

[@anitatucker8812]

Hannah is looking more and more like Claudia every day. I noticed too some of the girls favor grandma. 😊

[@kristydee4998]

Eden is really growing up into a beautiful young lady! All your children are wonderful ❤️

[@loretta8719]

Looks like baby Hannah is going to be mobile soon . Cute bows eden 😀

[@elizabethvallely4044]

WOW Your brother lives in B.C. I live in Rosedale B.C.outside of Chiswick I.m sure your brother will know of it! My son lives 40 minutes from your brother just outside of Duncan, we we go to visit my son we go to Nanaimo on the ferry WOW its a small wold after all 😊 enjoy the video the kids are always awesome great family you are turely Blesssed! Hannah is a very happy little girl, great job on the hair bows Eden they are very pretty! Thank you for sharing! Hugs Liz x

[@alhurstchiomemc]

I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate the post card you sent me. It was sweet and unexpected. I am Amanda from CA. Hope it see the pobox video soon.

[@susanmontgomery1104]

You can spray your bows with a little bit of unscented hairspray and let them dry to stiffen and shape them

[@jcbmama5016]

Eden sure does look like JoJo😉 with her pretty bows and fancy vest. I love Sophia's leopard and pink coat! If it came in my size I'd wear it too!

[@jamierossi2573]

Hiya Tom, I clicked onto this to get some pointers from Andrea on JoJo hairbows. I sure did. Zip ties! lol ! I had watched Edens celebration with the bow making holders made. Brilliant. . I loved every bit of it. My niece Ramona loves those bows as well. Walmart carries a colorful variety in high top JoJo Siwa shoes. They sell for 16.88. Maybe Eden might be interested in saving up.

[@vickihill4777]

My hair is very slippery also and I have better luck putting it into a low ponytail first and then braiding it. It helps to keep it from sliding out so quickly. Just an idea

[@joec783]

Thank you so much for your video.Look for Hannah's stocking,in mail soon.💖💞😗😙

[@ronnybunny3787]

Your kids are just amazing!! Solomon is getting to be so responsible knowing toys would distract him!! Edens bows are so beautiful!! I think they are better then JoJos because she made them!! =)

[@charlololol]

Loved the bows, has Eden considered making a bow holder? I’ve seen some cool ones that are a small wooden shape with a length of ribbon hanging down from it that you can clip the bows to, it hangs straight onto the wall, should make for a fun craft!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I've been tumbling some ideas around in my head for when we get to the end stages of re-doing the girls' room. That's certainly one to consider!

[@mommabear8673]

I had bow holders for my girls. I had heads cut out of wood and painted faces on the wood and put yarn on them as the hair in loops to look like curls to match the color of the girls hair. I then hung the hair bows on the yarn. They was so cute. I’m sure as crafty as you are you will come up with something.

[@sharontorres7778]

Love seeing your videos. I wait for them everyday. Hannah is getting so big already. Too cute

[@jillygirl2024]

Sophia and Claudia are cute doing their songs together, and she ( Claudia ) likes that backpack ! Hannah is growing like a weed , and seems to constantly smile. What a good boy, Asher tidying up. Claudia's blue dress is pretty a she would look so cute with her hair in braids

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Claudia's hair is so thick and silky I can't seem to figure out how to do a braid with it. So far all of them I've done just slip out within an hour or so. I keep thinking maybe when it gets longer it'll work better, but we shall see.

[@tammysarrazin7078]

i love that hannah is more vocal as a baby where claudia wasnt cant wait for hannah to get bigger to see her personality to come out

[@jcbmama5016]

Andrea Mills try putting a little bit of hair gel in Claudia's hair while it's wet and braid it while it's still tacky. Once it's braided take a bit more gel in your hands and slide it down the outside of the braid! Hope this helps !

[@jillygirl2024]

I love the material you used for Sophia's blouse with the Purple Bow. You find the cutest patterns and materials for their clothes. And the how's you & Eden made are adorable ! along the clay bowl looked like fun

[@myshellerhodes6511]

What curriculum are you using with your kiddos?

[@livilou6165]

My heart breaks for Eden she is at the age where she really needs her Mom!😢

[@jebsmith323]

Thomas is a fine young man.

[@000fruitloop]

Loved this video! I was wondering if you could maybe explain in a video at some point, the tablet and phone situation with the kiddos? Are there restrictions? Monitoring apps/searches? Do mom and dad get to have their passwords? Does each child get to have a smart phone at a certain age? Just thought could be helpful for other mamas out here.

[@ashleybentley3795]

I have wondered this as well

[@noramcnabb1361]

All of the technology has been explained over at Tom Mills and on certain birthdays

[@noramcnabb1361]

Laura Junk they also talk about it in the video about there privilege system

[@kyieshamiller8666]

Waiting on clothing haul video 😧💙

[@WLeo-kz5yy]

I believe she already posted it, it was their last shopping trip video.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I wanted to finish up my sewing projects so I could put them in the haul video, but if I don't hustle I'm going to have to do it without those.

[@kyieshamiller8666]

Andrea Mills. Take your time we'll be here.

[@coronel4]

So I have to know did you buy your book back? Lol. I know weird question.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

No. :)

[@jaclynritter]

Love your videos, being greedy and want more ☺️

[@brendafranco1046]

Thomas those tortillas look so good.Could you please share recipe.Andrea I have never seen anyone with the kind of patience you have your a great mom.

[@laelgatewood3899]

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[@mommaxela1675]

This is probably a dumb question but I'm generally just curious.. are the kids up with the times. Like do they listen/ watch stuff of this time. I love how yall just seem too be more vintage times. Very interesting.

[@volition51]

So was Kevin Grandma Fern's "baby" - her youngest? If you have an Uncle Steve and an Aunt Mona, does that mean Grandma Fern had 4 children? I have a feeling there were at least a few more 😊, she truly has had such an interesting life!! The Daddy Cam caught some beautiful Wyoming pictures!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Yes, Kevin was Grandma's surprise at the age of 40. She has 6 children. My uncle, Randy, is the oldest. He's the one that brought Grandma to the pancake breakfast. Mona is next and then my mom. Steve came after my mom, followed by my uncle, Ken. (A bit of trivia is that Ken was named Wayne Kenneth, but when he was two months old my grandparents decided they weren't happy with that name so they had it changed to Kenneth Wayne.) Kevin was born when Ken was 11, I think.

[@homemadehome19]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful family love watching ware did you get the doll from would love to see your recipes thanks so much you inspire me I also have a channel would love for you to check it out many blessings

[@danilove5235]

Phia looks the most like Tom out of all the children :-)

[@dragonflyneb]

What is the video you play on the letter sounds and where can I get it? Thank You Andrea

[@coloradogirl5390]

Accelerated Christian Education www.aceministries.com/curriculum grade kindergarten.

[@zellakehoe8498]

Love watching your videos. They bring me joy.

[@TomMillsFamily]

I made the video, so its not for sale unfortunately :)

[@homemadehome19]

Tom would you ever consider sharing my son is having trouble reading or can you recommend anything

[@lauraweber1955]

Hannah is growing so fast! Where will she go when she outgrows her bassinet? She’s almost there!!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

She's going to move into the crib in the girls' room. I'm not looking forward to having her leave my room. It makes me sad to think about...

[@lauraweber1955]

Andrea Mills yes... they grow too fast. My “babies” will be 20 and 21 in March and I can’t believe it!!!

[@kgrean8587]

Slap some dirt on it. She'll feel better. JK. Poor baby.

[@xdismalxkittenx]

ive been addicted to your videos! im a toddler teacher at a Montessori school, and a mom of 1 teen and I get enough kid interaction so seeing you in your mass of kids leaves me in awe of how seamless you make it! but I do have a question...have you ever thought of the Montessori way of teaching? how self sufficient you already teach your kids, I feel it would be perfect for your littles.

[@TheBonnieberry]

Doesn't the new baby have Grandma Fern's look ?so sweet...

[@debrasnyder3028]

Your youngin's are adorable. Wish you would show how Asher loves holding the young siblings. And they love him up.😃

[@JenniferJane78]

Is Thomas left handed?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

No, all of the kids are right-handed, though Sophia seems to have some ambidexterity.