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[@jennyksslr]

When trimming your bushes, if you put old large flat sheets down on the ground to catch the trimmings from your bushes, makes for an easy clean up.

[@sooper109]

I was just coming down here in the comments to say the same thing! Or a tarp works well also. :)

[@sunshine3914]

That’s what kids are for.

[@pstogs516]

Love that idea!!

[@kimbucha2949]

also, if you have a leaf blower, blow all the trimmings onto the lawn before you mow and it will mulch them up. no pickup required!

[@tml3982]

Good idea, but I'm sure Dawn doesn't have old sheets. lol

[@jhodieking6172]

Your husband truly adores you Dawn, it's so lovely to see. How blessed you are! ❤️

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

Dawn & anyone interested in *Pink Hydrangeas:* if your soil tends to be more acidic (as does mine in western Oregon) after you plant it just add 1 cup of Baking Soda to the top, work it in a little and then water well. I had purple Hydrangeas for a year or two, and now they're as pink as the one Dawn has, and I only *added the Baking Soda on top once per year (spring) for 3 years.* I have had them 12 years in the same spot. Thats it.

[@rocio2917]

Yes, that baking soda is VERY alkaline.

[@kkr5428]

I have been buying a large bag of cheap, very generic “wild bird seed.” 😂 (Our birds were way too impressed with what we used to buy and gorged on that stuff!!). Now we have a flip-top tote and in there, I mix the cheapo seed with a small bag of the premo stuff. The birds are still here - no complaints!

[@amma7244]

Essence of minimalism is clearing space and time for things we love like you are doing🥰❤️🇨🇦

[@emilasmith4279]

Not boring at all. I enjoyed the updates and loved the flower planting and yard clean up. Aren’t trimmers the best ever?? Happy 4th! 🇺🇸 🎆🎇

[@janbeard494]

I loved this video. Hope the hydrangea stays pink. It’s so pretty.

[@DezRaii17]

So proud of you for being on The Rachel Cruze show. You held that surprise well. 😉 Keep being transparent and true!

[@candacehari5531]

I would recommend also testing the bagged soil you used when planting as it may have a different pH to your existing soil 😁

[@deefaye7336]

Your property is looking so beautiful. It's making me miss Minnesota! As a former foster parent, being a respite caregiver is such a blessing to give the foster parent a bit of a break from time to time.

[@suestewart546]

I think we all love seeing the normal in your lives as much as the new and exciting stuff. As for the respite care, what a great way to help others and get your feet wet before you get children staying long-term. Isn't great how God gives us exactly what we need even when we don't know we need it yet!

[@jacquelynmoloney6172]

I was wondering what the child could have ate and drank that had Dawn's children so suprised. 🤷‍♀️

[@SunshineBloom777]

Just when I didn’t think you two could get any cuter and sweeter you start respite care 🤍🌷 your family is such a blessing in so many ways 🌱 I’d love to hear how you all got involved in that - that is definitely something my family would be curious about pursuing too!

[@lynnf9453]

Dawn, put a tarp down under the bushes before you trim them - catches all the trimmings & you can easily move/dispose of them.

[@LavenderDaisies]

I loved the video and the updates. It was not at all “boring” as you said it might be. We enjoy your adorable family and how hard the two of you work. I was so impressed to watch your son come out and help you pick up sticks and lay the weed Barrier. You are doing such an amazing job raising your children. You are an amazing example for the world to see. Thanks for letting your light shine.

[@meganyoung7438]

I always leave your videos with a smile!! Even your simple videos are fun. The banter between you and Tom is always funny.

[@krybastian2611]

I think the next project should be constructing a stool for Tom that allows him to film at Dawn’s height… ❤️❤️❤️(Coming from someone who is Dawn’s height) (with a husband who is Tom’s height) maybe it could be a fancy one that breaks down and can fit in the camper, too🤔

[@HannahRainbow88]

I just thought; that could be the perfect time to sit on the porch together! 💗

[@firstgodthenlife2273]

I am in the same situation.. ended up standing on a cute stool for my wedding ceremony!! (I’m not a huge heals person)

[@erinespinosa9739]

You and cass have changed my life!!! A few years ago, i watched tidying up and got on board. I very quickly found you and cass and i have gotten rid of half our stuff! On the outside things were messy, but inside EVERY closet, drawer, cupboard was jam packed with stuff and junk and garbage!!! I watch your videos every time i need inspiration to keep going. My mantra, because of you is " you cant be tidy and organized if you have too much inventory!" THANK YOU DAWN!!!

[@jenniferhart8733]

In UK if you buy a blue hydrangea it usually turns pink🌸

[@millylarz]

Omg, not me looking at hedge trimmers for 4 months telling myself no because I should just stop being lazy and keep hand clipping them🤦‍♀️. Seeing how easy that just made it for Dawn I think is the final sign I needed. 🤣

[@jillbrumbaugh8252]

Me too!!! I thought, this is my sign to buy the trimmer 😂 And good advice from others on the tarp/bed sheets for clippings. Thanks Dawn for sharing! 💜

[@lauriehapner7315]

Just beware of shoulder injuries that can come from using hedge trimmers. The weight of the machine can put a lot of stress on your rotator cuff area.

[@jillcoleman2009]

​@@lauriehapner7315 we have "smaller" electric hedge trimmers that are very lightweight. I would recommend those for folks who are weary of injuries.

[@karenshoppell5197]

Never boring Dawn!! The cheerfulness is always a joy to watch!!

[@crystalrasmussen4988]

Not even a little boring llove you and your family!

[@vlapine]

You two are always a bright spot in my day. God bless you.

[@AdventuresInOrganizi]

Respite care is such a gift. Great practice and you may decide as a family that is where you land.

[@paulhowland901gmail.3]

Hello Jenn 👋 how are you doing today?

[@Christyi]

You're thinking it might be a boring video but I've been trying to get motivated to get outside to clean up my back patio for about 2 hours now. So happy to see your video!! Not only do I love watching your family work together, It really motivated me to get outside now. 😊 I've had one of those bright pink hydrangeas for several years and the way it stays pink is I feed it miracle grow for acid loving plants. Glad you got the hedger yes it's a great workout for the arms. 😉 I love how yours is battery operated though, mine is corded. I also got into feeding the birds around your age. 😉 And bought a bird watching book so me and my kids could look up the different birds. However we did get a lot of strange plants growing underneath the bird feeder after a while. 😂 I have since switched to hummingbird feeders and absolutely love watching them.😍 Plus I think it's a lot less expensive since all I need is sugar and water to make their food. May the Lord continue to bless your family and the other kids He brings to you. 🙏

[@TheMinimalMom]

That’s really funny about strange plants growing under the feeder!! Would love to get a hummingbird feeder, too! This is just the beginning!!! 😉

[@Christyi]

@@TheMinimalMom maybe get a double shepherd's hook slightly taller than the one you have. Not sure if they would both do well next to each other or not but it might be worth a try. Yes see that don't get eaten by the birds they come plants underneath the bird feeder sometimes. 😀

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

@@TheMinimalMom Dawn, just wanted to let you know, if you didn't already, that they have hummingbird feeders that suction-cup to your windows. That way you can see them really up close! (Highly recommend the "Aspects" brand, plus they are easy to clean!) I have one on my kitchen window, as well as two of the regular hanging types out in my yard. It takes them a bit longer to get used to seeing you through the window, but they will! My husband hung a bird feeder up for me years ago and I totally got hooked! I bought a bird identification book (Stokes) and refer to it all the time. A few years ago I started writing on my calendar different bird events...for example, when we see the first of a species show up for the year; when the Bluebirds and others make their nest and where; when the eggs hatch; when the babies fledge; and yes, when tragedy strikes them too. It's amazing how they come back each year exactly, or almost exactly on the same day as the year before. I keep my calendars so I know when to put out certain foods for birds like orioles and hummingbirds, and it's also just neat to compare the years and look back and remember. It is an expensive hobby if you really get into it, but we don't have children, so we spoil the birds instead! They say sunflower seed will keep going up because Ukraine is THE major exporter of it. We are trying to grow some of our own this year. Looks like you had a Rose-breasted Grosbeak on your new feeder! The females are funny... they don't put up with any bird trying to bully them off the feeder! Lol! If you ever have bird questions, I probably have an answer, and I'm sure others can help you too! Good luck, and I hope you get as much enjoyment as I have over the years... I could watch my birds for hours. Like most things in nature, they are so peace-inducing. 😍

[@CelebrateEverything]

Your videos are never boring! I like the idea of having a spotter while trimming hedges- to give input on shaping.

[@paulhowland901gmail.3]

Hello Angela 👋 how are you doing today?

[@debbiemyer3006]

YES, to Jenny, about the old sheets laid down to catch and hold the trimmings! No need to spend more money on a blower. And it's a great way to recycle old 'useless' sheets. @Dawn: you totally rocked the hydrangea planting. 👍 You followed directions. Resisting the urge to "just in case" use the sulphur. 🙂👍 I work at a garden center as a garden advisor. It's astounding how many people compromise their plants by not following given directions. 🤪

[@paulhowland901gmail.3]

Hello Debbie 👋 how are you doing today?

[@P.Ross192]

Your husband noticed something small.... how much you were enjoying the birds and thoughtfully got you a birdfeeder and hang it up without being nagged. You are very lucky! ❤

[@shannonmcmullen3916]

So happy you are able to have this experience with taking a child in on the weekends!!! Lots of teachable moments for sure!! You guys are always so positive!!! Tom must have really strong leg muscles....lol!!! I am very short too Dawn(im 4' 6" tall) I get it!! Thanks for the tip on hydrangeas!!!!! The pink is really beautiful!!! Thats awesome Tom that you get your tank full by driving big trucks!!! :) We all have our thing! Thats hilarious Dawn!!! You are troopers!! Its been pretty dry here too in Ontario, Canada!! Your income properties will be so rewarding in so many ways!!! Always fun to hang out with you two!!!

[@planningwithnanny326]

Not boring at all! Love the just every day to day style videos! It all looks amazing.

[@bonessam9618]

Everything looks great Dawn! I have 4 different bird feeders out with different food. It's so fun watching who comes. I have the bird book for Minnesota to identify the birds. Keep an eye out for squirrels as they love to eat the bird food! You should get a hummingbird feeder. They are fun little birds. 🐦

[@megpierce979]

Not even faintly boring. You guys make my heart happy!

[@paulhowland901gmail.3]

Hello Meg 👋 how are you doing today?

[@sarapawsonherrington2595]

In my limited experience, Hydrangeas are very hardy. My friend was given one in a small pot ( 4-6 inches) when she was dying of breast cancer. She wanted me to throw it out because it had not been watered and was nearly dead. I said I would take it home and plant it and give it a chance. That was pre- Covid, and the bush (in major shade with very partial sun, is now about 2-3 feet around and beautiful! Just make sure it gets some water and don't prune it. You will really enjoy it. It may like a little fertilizer. You may also enjoy a hummingbird feeder. They are very territorial and fuss at you if you forget to fill the feeder .

[@jinglesh1398]

You two are so adorable ! Loved the video and the randomness of it all.

[@augustineschaefer5522]

I love ‘let’s see what happens’ gardens.

[@rachelleandrichard]

I love these laid back videos. Tom is a good sport squelching down beside you to fit in the lens. The bushes look cute esp given how daunting the bush trimmer is. Props to you Dawn for getting it done. The whole front porch and garden area looks lovely.

[@liliandaven5380]

its a niec age to come to when birds make you so happy=)

[@aram4516]

Love you two! Sunsets are the best so happy you get to enjoy them now! Beautiful shed too. Glad you're enjoying your summer! Good for you :)

[@Love_Anne]

I rarely comment here on KZbin, but Dawn, your videos are so good! I look forward to them every week. They are so helpful with getting my house under control and down to a level I can manage. I love the new bird feeder!! Such a great investment. The Rose-breasted Grosbeak that was feeding is so beautiful! I'm a birder myself and enjoy it so much! Admiring GOD'S beautiful creations. 😊

[@darlahkelley9800]

Lovely Pink Color

[@charlenedrake8862]

This was NOT a boring video!!! You both remind me so much of my daughter and her husband and their four children! They love working in the yard together so I can’t wait to share this video with her. I talk about you guys to our ladies at our church as well just because U2 truly are building a beautiful life together and I think it’s awesome that you share it with all of us! Hope in your disagreements off camera that you still always kiss and make up! Ou guys sure do make a Great team! I love all your tips and how you video it as you go even with the unplanned things like opening the No with us rather than filming with it already opened. I like getting your reactions like when you saw how big that machine was that trans the edges. Lol see I don’t even know the professional name of what you call it the trim hedger I don’t know lol anyways we watch you from Alabama when I can get free time. When I want to be motivated or I just can’t seem to start decluttering my house or I get discouraged or frustrated I find myself grabbing the remote pulling up one of your videos on my big screen and listening to you tell me how you did stuff lol we are definitely not minimalists but I do wish me and my kids were little all five of them at home that I would have had something like this to help guide me. I had an amazing mom that taught me lots of things that we have a tendency from the past of just hanging onto everything. We did not grow up with a lot of stuff so we were constantly having to make do with what we had and saving it for a rainy day. Because the rainy days did come when I was growing up. I know times have changed and it’s not like that now but I don’t want my kids not to know how to survive or how to make do. I feel like your videos show us all how to do that. Thanks so much … and NO I thought this video was very informative and interesting I like that you gave different updates on different things in one video! Hope you guys have a blessed day keep JESUS first always!

[@lawaincooley6788]

I love that trimmer!! Your shrubs look great!! We love you two!! Your children are blessed!!

[@sharondrew4994]

You guys are never boring. I always love watching your children in your videos. It makes you guys more down-to-earth & just likes us watching you. You bring joy & inspiration into our lives. ♥

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Hello Sharon 👋 how are you doing today?

[@shaunna6673]

Gorgeous birds! You guys are so cute together! Love watching you two together.

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Hello Shauna 👋 how are you doing today?

[@gingerdad127]

Stunning flowers ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

You property is a paradise. So peaceful and open.

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Hello Karen 👋 how are you doing today?

[@annfrederick4467]

Not boring at all! I love to see all your projects, inside and out!❤️

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Hello Ann 👋 how are you doing today?

[@jessicab6876]

I love that you are doing respite foster care! I am a social worker who does licensing and we need more families to do this! Thank you!!!

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Hello Jessica 👋 how are you doing today?

[@teamsimmo1957]

That’s a stunning view! There’s nothing like a beautiful sunrise or sunset in the country with the big skies.

[@danniellehensley9097]

Dawn I started feeding hummingbirds for the first time this year. I also never saw myself feeding wild animals but I've started really enjoying sitting on my porch watching them. Maybe we're just getting old 😆

[@TheMinimalMom]

If this is getting old, I love it!! ❤️😉👍

[@loriwhinery3210]

Love our bird feeders, attracts birds you might not see normally!

[@letitiarademakers6304]

You did everything right to keep the garden hydrangea pink! Adding metal ions and acid is what makes it turn blue, so keeping the soil alkaline is great ( if your soil is rich in metal it will turn blue eventually, but a very vibrant blue because you pink is vibrant too). I have never used anti weed cloth under mulch, since the mulch does the protection and breaks down in 2 years time. But we have very different garden techniques here in the Netherlands. our soil and weather are probably quite different 😊. The white Annabelle hydrangea in my garden also loves sun, but I think water is even more important to make yours a bit more lush. In a few years time it will triple in width and you can cut parts off to plant in other parts of the garden. Oh, just another tip: some leaf blowers also have a reverse with a collector net. I got one from the thrift store. It works like a garden vacuum cleaner! The soil falls through the netting and the leafs and other stuff can be shaken out at the compost bin. no raking needed... also great for cleaning paths with gravel.

[@cindytaylor698]

I love my bird feeders. We can watch from our windows in the family room. A pair of cardinals come every morning. It’s so sweet. ❤️❤️

[@charonpilgrim8086]

You two are just too cute!! Love the communication exchange!!

[@beccacarrillo]

That's so funny about the hydrangea. I was given a blue one and I loved it! The next year, it had turned pink. We've been working hard to get it to be blue again because pink hydrandeas are everywhere but blue ones are rare!

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Hello Becca 👋 how are you doing today?

[@trimwag77]

Not boring at all! I am so pleased you have been doing respite foster care! I know how much it means to you! x

[@trimwag77]

Oh yeah! Congratulations on being in the Rachel Cruz show!! So exciting for you both x

[@joanf2905]

Not boring at all! Feel like I’m drinking coffee with a friend this morning 😉

[@paulhowland901gmail.3]

Hello Joan 👋 how are you doing today?

[@nankarl2512]

Having the right tool for the job makes life much easier. We have a similar trimmer, chainsaw, pole saw, etc. through the Worx company that all share batteries. I even have the blower and I love it!

[@louisefoggo2511]

Definitely not boring! Love a before and after!

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Hello Louise👋 how are you doing today?

[@amywho9073]

Not a boring video at all I love these like day or week in the life kinda videos

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Hello Amy 👋 how are you doing today?

[@melaniehoffman8512]

Not boring. We love the catch up .

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Hello Melanie 👋 how are you doing today?

[@donnahong5998]

put a tarp on the ground to collect the off cuts, drag away dump tarp clean start next bush and repeat.

[@bonnieinnocentini7587]

Nice job on the house. It looks great!!! I love the foster respite care and yes so good for the kids. Finally, I am so glad you got the lots too. 😄

[@peggys430]

Maybe one of my favorite videos. I love your family.

[@paulhowland901gmail.3]

Hello Peggy 👋 how are you doing today?

[@naomiu3779]

I had just arrived in Lake Ohrid Macedonia and was in awe of the Hydrangeas that seem to be growing everywhere when I watched this video. Neat coincidence! They must have the right soil here because the plants are so full with pink blooms.

[@naomiu3779]

Wish I could add a picture for you to see.

[@Nan-59]

I did not find this video boring. Every day stuff isn’t boring to me it’s just fun to watch someone else do every day stuff!🥰🥰❤️♥️😘

[@Nan-59]

And THAT’s a run on sentence, kids!

[@pamelashearer9709]

I love these kind of videos. This is just real life. I really like your trimmers. I had a set of trimmers and accidentally cut the cord while trimming some of our bushes. Now they are really cordless trimmers! Lol. I need to buy a new set that are supposed to be cordless from the beginning! Your flowers are all so beautiful. You have a gorgeous place.

[@tgayer1]

You all are so hard working!

[@rocio2917]

Not a boring video. I'm not a regular watcher because, well, time management. That said, I knew very little of what you talked about in this video. I hear you on the game changer of the hedge trimmer. I use an electric one and as much as I don't enjoy lugging it out along with the extension cord, it IS a game changer for getting the job done. I LOVE THAT!!

[@shadegarden7375]

Not a boring video at all!!! Loved it!!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Good to see you both again and glad you are taking the summer to do what ever needs doing or whatever you please 🙂. Check on the feeding and watering needs of your hydrangea online. Lots of great gardening tutorials online for every plant! Plants need food to blossom and regular watering-set up a schedule on your phone. And now that you have seen how GREAT your new tool is, do use a tarp to catch the trimmings and carry them to your disposal site as someone else suggested. May I also say keep your tool in a safe and dry area with the battery far from where the kids might get at it. Someone might think they would be doing you both a favor by ‘helping out’ and trying to trim possibly losing fingers, toes, or limbs. 😉Your family always in my prayers!

[@mariebradek6876]

Love your videos and life updates. Something else fun to watch is hummingbirds, if you have them in your area. So easy to feed. 1 cup water 1/4 cup white sugar. Mix and put in hummingbird feeder that is red with yellow flowers. If you can put up two or more feeders it is better. Change sugar water often especially when extra hot.

[@kathleengarness1660]

Yes! Every two days is what I read.

[@sunshine3914]

Even better, get flowering plants plants that they feed off of. Then you won’t have to worry about killing hummingbirds. As a bonus the mimosas smell absolutely wonderful & mine stay full of hummingbirds, which are great for videos. My Turkish caps were taken from the wild 20 yrs ago, & are starting to get out of hand, but great for still shots. The Esperanzas don’t seem to have any smell, but they are joy practically year round, here in the south.

[@31surprises]

Not boring at all!!! Loved the video and love you guys! Enjoy all the things.

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I love this kind of videos too. It’s motivating to see awesome people at work 💪🏼🤗

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Hello Veronica 👋 how are you doing today?

[@diannamallow5195]

Dawn, I have a tall bird pole that can hold up to 8 bird feeders. Cardinals, Blue Jay's, Woodpeckers, Yellow Canaries and many more varieties. I just had back surgery Monday and I can sit and watch them from my chair. I love it. I enjoy your videos!

[@christyb3942]

These videos are so fun! I love that you got a bird feeder. I noticed a grosbeak in one of the shots! So cool! I love my bird feeders… they can be messy, but so fun to see all the different birds! I buy birdseed at Job lots or Tractor Supply.., seems to be a bit more economical. You two do such great work with all your projects! Love the hydrangea also! Love and blessings! 🙏🏻💕💕💕

[@HannahRainbow88]

Such a sweet video - exactly what I needed to unwind, thank you. Loving those sunsets and the birds 💗

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Hello Hannah 👋 how are you doing today?

[@24carrotgold8]

During winter, you can use a leaf blower to remove snow from car windshields, porches and steps.😉👍

[@julieseifert8533]

I would recommend filling the plant hole with the native soil, not potting soil. Potting soil has no nutrients, and not meant for plants in the ground. I also don’t recommend weed barrier. It prevents the decomposing mulch from feeding the soil. If you have a bad weed problem, I recommend layers of newspaper or cardboard, which will also breakdown and feed the soil. And it’s a great way to use all those Amazon boxes!

[@paulhowland901gmail.3]

Hello Julie 👋 how are you doing today?

[@crystalvazquez6596]

I think you did a great job on your bushes and house. It looks amazing 👏 🌞

[@LauraLopez-ux5tb]

Ooooh nice trimmer Dawn! Ur fancy😎😃 nice job trimming those bushes!

[@jukes243]

Yup, that's what I do. Put it in my cart, let it sit, then later if I really need/want it, I buy it. The flowers and bushes look nice. Love you guys. Thanks!

[@rebeccarayfield3870]

Not boring! I absolutely LOVED this video! Your confidence and bias for action inspires me to think "I can do that too!" Thank you for sharing your life with the world 💜

[@ktshorty4808]

Not boring. Really enjoyed it!

[@vickierabovsky9166]

Looks great …..any video is you make is always a good watch!

[@Mouserjan0222]

I run a garden service in CA you can put blue tarps around each bush as you trim to catch the clippings. Also BE VERY CAREFUL not to "tag" your leg as you're using that thing , those blades can cut through your pants in no time and give you a nasty cut.

[@cabbagecrosby1993]

You should do one of those suction cup held window bird feeders, so you could watch the birds closer. :)

[@tgayer1]

Never boring!

[@billieruthmcginnis5335]

You will love your bird feeder. Here in Virginia, our birds love the black oil sun flower seeds. We have small, medium, and large birds of all kinds enjoy it. The best places to get the seed here is Tractor Supply, Walmart, or Rural King. We get the 25 # bags and share with my mom. That size bags are the best deal. You may even get a squirrel or wood pecker that show up too! Check the amount it holds each time and find you some old nut jars or some type that hold the exact amount. We fill them from the big bags and then just have to grab one and fill it up. May be a good "chore" for the kids to fill every some many days.

[@sherrythompson9783]

Your landscaping looks great! Please learn from my husbands mistake...his Dr. at our emergency room actually told him 🤪🤣...to ALWAYS wear gloves! He almost lost a finger! He said it's too easy to accidentally reach! Stay in one piece! ❤️ Love you guys!

[@paulhowland901gmail.3]

Hello Sherry 👋 how are you doing today?

[@whatjenren]

Dawn are you doing a new routine for your face? Your skin is looking awesome! Love how the bushes turned out!

[@ramonawhisenant2045]

Nothing in boring about y'all!! Love you!!

[@debrabates6727]

You two are so enjoyable together!!

[@mafisher3563]

It was not a boring video. Love seeing ur improvement. Gets me thinking about what I could do to improve

[@ourtribbletribe]

Happy to hear about the respite care. Thanks for the update. Blessings to all.

[@alexa574]

Great video. Yes my daughter and I just used a similar trimmer of my husband's yesterday. I am so intimated by yard tools but we figured it out and WOW, it really made a quick job out of a long tedious manual job. We felt so proud of ourselves for overcoming a mental hurdle. Now I want my own tool!

[@lkhorvath4]

Love the idea of respite care

[@ruthannversaw2383]

Fun video. Enjoyed the birds, the porch decorating, the nice looking shed, the trimming, the children helping, the smiles and laughter. Hope your flowers stay pink.

[@holly5791]

I have really hard rocky soil. I don't even try using a shovel to dig a hole. I use a hoe and a gardening fork(kinda like a small pitch fork except the tines are sturdier). The gardening fork is for lifting rock out of the way. The hoe is what I actually dig with. I've been on my property for 32 years...works for me! I'm so glad that you had the right soil for your beautiful Hydrangea. 🙂🌺

[@bethheerten1132]

We have to start with a pickax!

[@YTwatcher312]

Good to hear about the respite care. Glad you are able to help.

[@mountainsandvalleys6146]

Yay God! So glad y'all have been able to start respite care. Thank you, Lord, for that answered prayer! Please continue to bring children into Dawn and Tom's lives so they can love on the kids and teach them about You. Amen