HE'S BACK FROM JAPAN 🇯🇵🛬🙌 : Traveling Full-time w/9 kids

Our teenaged homeschooled son Elijah traveled to Japan by himself for an exchange program. We all missed him dearly and were so happy to have him return! After he got home we had to start work on weighing our luggage and making sure we didn't have too much stuff to take on the plane with us.
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[@lespez5574]

I love how when Elijah was first leaving he awkwardly stood by the other students while at the airport and now that he's back he's hugging them ☺️

[@DanGalla]

Whatever is going on in the world I know I can come here for 10-15 mins and feel joy and empathise and follow your adventures!! Truly one part of the day I look forward to!

[@KnorppandSouth11]

+Dan Galla - awe, thanks! 💕

[@MT-zu8ej]

Elijah looked SO happy to see Eve ❤ y'all are raising some great kids.

[@AR-cy9sd]

When you were talking about everyone growing up and leaving. I was a bit sad, I do hope you can continue vlogging even when the kids become adults. I appreciate your videos and look forward to it. Your family and your adventures have become a part of my daily life. Keep inspiring others.

[@eknorpp]

🎶back in black!🎶

[@howlinghound4843]

uhm it says I'm black

[@reanancollett4405]

EliNation so glad to see you back in the vlogs, hope Japan was great I've been watching ur videos and seen your instagrams too!❤️

[@redcliff6669]

Welcome home Elijah

[@BoogieRaider]

EliNation Yay

[@eibhydwelley6236]

EliNation I subed to you!!

[@kathleenl4387]

Welcome Home, Elijah!! Mike, I think your right, when Elijah was in the airport I thought he had grown. Eve is so funny!! The look after she received her yen, and then her cute laugh 😂 when she was Santa Tissue!! Prayers for safe travel for your beautiful family!!

[@TheTuesday11]

Megan I know how you feel. Our daughter is starting her 4th and last year of college in the fall. It's hard letting them go, but it's awesome watching them grow, mentality, physically, emotionally and most of all spiritually! It's one of the scariest yet best feelings ever. She will ALWAYS be our baby girl, even when she is married with babies of her own!

[@KnorppandSouth11]

+TheTuesday11 - 😘

[@yvonneholsclaw1980]

bless your family, I'm new to your videos. Love it!

[@lauratilley8603]

Eve just made my day!!!!! She is such a precious gift!!!!!

[@kristenguralczyk7967]

I just love Eve's laugh! It has to be so contagious because it makes me smile instantly! Her love for life must be amazing to watch! I don't know if you could have a bad day around her! What a blessing to your family! Safe travels to you all!

[@delaneyhope367]

I realized something while watching this video today. when Elijah got off the plane you said welcome home... you don't have a "home" but home is where ever your family is and that is absolutely amazing!

[@msjinabina]

so sweet how the younger kids are just genuinely excited to see him and want hugs! there's just some special magic when family is all together after they are separated.

[@reekasayo7180]

Eve is so adorable!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@_Nat_A_]

Love the hugs. What a sweet brother to bring home a treat

[@deedeew4040]

Your son Elijah, is so special, like a angel. He is just a wonderful young man.

[@katrinamt8808]

Love the relationship between all the siblings. 💝💞

[@hearsthewater]

Know that feeling well. When my eldest daughter got home from a missions trip to Romania I wanted to jump and cry and hug her, but she just looked at me like I was nuts, so I held it in until I got home and then had a good cry. I realized that I had not had a true deep breath the whole time she was gone.

[@GemmaKate]

Eve is just the cutest little thing ever! Adore you family! So excited for your next adventure.

[@MyTableofThree]

Eve is such a joy to watch! Her silliness brightens my day lol. Hope you guys had to rest up a bit before you long flight out. God's peace be with you guys as you begin this new chapter! Can't wait to see the adventures.

[@big.fan.of.justice5754]

Oooohhh....I'm starting to get shivers down my spine for you guys! I know you're already in the air as I write this, but what a big undertaking to get 12 people - 9 of them minors overseas! WooHoo! I hope you have a safe flight, looking forward to seeing the next youtube video IN FRANCE!!!!!!

[@emmacosgrove_]

I SO felt for you Megan in the video when Elijah left ,and nearly commented on it but didn't think it would help! It's bad enough letting the kids go off to Girl Guide or Scout camp, never mind JAPAN! So glad everyone is together again :-)

[@zelleespanto5464]

Yay! I'm glad that Elijah is home now, I do really miss seeing him on ur vlogs and u could totally see in his face that he is so very happy to be home and excited to tell you guys the things that he experienced in Japan.. so much love from Canada! 💕

[@debolsen3294]

Eve always makes me giggle! She was trying to hard at the end to not look back at the camera! Her little cackle is so cute!

[@JhunMelchor]

when dad hug elijah...i'm so touch...i always did that to my son...:)

[@dylansoldersister]

I love that your expectation for Eve is that she too will grow up leave home and live her own life. Good luck flying out today, be safe!!

[@millionsparks96]

Never been so early. Welcome home Elijah! Can't wait for all your Japan vlogs :)

[@millionsparks96]

Also I just realized, 3 years ago I was at that exact same spot, having just landed in NYC about to spend a full year in the States and I was so dang nervous and terrified

[@laurieralenkotter5477]

My daughter,husband and granddaughter live in Nagoya Japan. When they come home it takes them a few days to feel better! This makes me miss them so much!

[@insertnamehere6018]

Oh my goodness I'm so excited for you to come to France. I love your videos so much and really hope you have a fantastic time in France. love from London

[@maklis97]

This really puts meaning to home is where the heart belongs! "Welcome home!" Love it!

[@pam132cross]

so by the time I get to watch this I guess you will either be on your way to europe or very close to leaving..Have a safe trip,,see you after you arrive xxxx

[@caseyrusso1877]

He's such an amazing son and big brother, your whole family is super lucky!

[@mkub5662]

So TODAY is the day!! Prayers for safe travels Knorpp Family!!

[@AGM-ts5bb]

It's so sweet the way everyone missed him! Great hugs!

[@mindyvanhorn3199]

I feel your pain, I have sent our 5 to the missionary field and college, I did adapt but the first and last were the hardest for me, hang in there!

[@louangkico8781]

One of my fave video fron you guys! I got all teary eyed with the back ground music while the 2 boys are walking and going up the elevator and when Eli came out of the airport ❤️❤️❤️ i love your family! ❤️❤️

[@lexjoy5760]

Im so happy to see the whole family back together, and I'm so happy that you are going to France soon.

[@AR-ih9lp]

You guys are awesome! My whole family watch you guys, sometimes at dinner we talk about what videos we've watched and laugh about some of the stuff the kids get up to!

[@Judymontel]

oh wow - I expect with a family like yours, you will have many happy homecomings with your children full of experiences to share. But for now - praying for a safe journey for you all on your next step - it's very exciting!!

[@adinda5221]

I'm so excited to have you guys in the same time zone as me!! Good luck with your flight today and have fun!!!!

[@reneehardiman1259]

Eve is really growing up. Such a beautiful child with big personality

[@witchyvicar]

I don't know about other moms, but my mom always tells me that she misses me and would rather have me live near them, and I'm 41! So, it seems that moms never "get used" to it completely... ETA: Can't wait to see your adventures in Europe! Blessings on your travel! :)

[@surayagriffithsdiary57]

Welcome back Elijah. Eve is so cute!!!

[@bradleycarmont2257]

Eve at 8:20 makes my heart melt, so adorable!!

[@JenBowles-VisionaryGal]

Welcome back Elijah. Cant wait to hear about your Japanese experience. I just saw your post of the suitcases and off to France. Safe travels. Im so excited for you. Thank you for allowing us to share in your experience. Its been almost a year since I have been on the Korpp journey. I cant wait to see your international life. Hugs to all

[@andreajlmoore]

As a mom of three sons, two of whom got married this summer and moved out on their own....I can certainly relate to having to let your children go. It is tough but is a healthy transition.

[@shannancromie4736]

Whew.... I made it!!! Watched all the previous vlogs! Took me a few weeks but I so wanted to catch up before you left for France!!! Now waiting on new vlogs of your new country adventures! Hugs with love xo

[@kellianne5227]

Found your amazing channel a couple weeks ago and couldn't stop watching. I just finished watching all of your videos from the beginning! Truly an inspiring family in love, career, and lifestyle. So excited to see your travels abroad. I traveled west coast to east coast by bus last summer and I'll be doing the same in the opposite direction this summer. I usually save money and then travel. You've inspired me to find a way to work on the road. Thank you for being amazing role models!

[@azblondi2730]

Welcome Home ! Man you have the BEST music EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@helenajoseph2126]

So glad Elijah is back!! I've been waiting for this vlog all weekend!! Yay!

[@stmnMcdn]

Lol. Eve is such fun. You all loving up on Elijah. Sweet family, enjoy each other and be safe in France.

[@marianad.1361]

OMG OMG you are leaving, this is so exciting!! It feels like I am coming along! Europe is awesome, I lived there for 3 years. Take full advantage og the awesome public transportation when you can, walk around and chill on the parks, explore the supermarket for different foods and just enjoy life!

[@mindicardello3842]

Just watched Esther's birthday video. She's too precious. Such a sweet child. I'm in love with her. I have an adopted daughter from china too. She's 16. We are taking her to china next year to visit. She's been home since she's 12 months so she has no memory of anything Chinese.

[@fionabrown3428]

Eve!!! Hahaha!! She had me in stitches, you can count on her to lighten the mood! :D x Well as I'm typing this it's Monday & 5:30pm here in Europe & 11:30am with you in New York, so I'm guessing depending what time your flight is that you're getting ready to fly out.. Good luck, safe journey, thinking of you & can't wait for the next update! xx

[@rachelselby5469]

Hooray, you captured the hugs this time!

[@pollynofrills]

Elijah is SUCH a good big brother YES

[@craigsrvebayontheroad4876]

Glad to see Elijah back with the family and look forward to more

[@alisonmarie297]

its just so adorable to see elijah interact with eve and jude. (:

[@Andtennille]

I hope you guys take some time to explore Scotland. It's SO beautiful and the history is amazing.

[@helensherriff2928]

Eves laugh 😂 at the end-priceless!!! I'm looking forward to going on this next chapter of your journey, will be praying that things fall into place for you all and that the luggage situation sorts itself out with the extra suitcase, hugs from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺

[@jennalefebvre397]

Aww I loved this vlog! Such a sweet sweet reunion😊

[@christianlanemiller]

Glad to see he's finally home!

[@sue22261]

The saying "you can't have it all" does not apply to you guys! You proved to the world that you can have anything you set your mind to....children, travel and happiness! I know Europe will be awesome for you❤️and the children💜

[@jill4310]

Well today's the day! Hoping it goes smoothly for you!

[@janesiskind838]

You are really getting awesome at this whole NYC transit system. Proud of you!

[@michelep1597]

I can so relate to how you were feeling with a kiddo out of the country. My 22 year old daughter moved to Japan to teach English. She loves it!! I, on the other hand, would much prefer she was not so very far away!!

[@saylorpartyof5]

Eve is my favorite Santa impersonator ever! 😀 I couldn't listen to you guys for laughing at her! Safe travels to France today!! 🇫🇷

[@hfs7274]

Great to see Big Brother back from Japan. He is looking well and it is great that you as parents gave him this wonderful chance. Megan there comes a time in life when all our baby birds have to fly from the nest. Do not worry most kids are reliable and can stand on their own two feet. Poor Mike looks utterly exhausted. All the best for the flight to Paris. Hopefully, you were able to sort out the broken van window story. Trust you are insured. Please beware if pickpockets in France - they are more than professional. Suggest you separate things. Especially money. Give some to the older kids to carry in case. God bless and be with you all. Much love from Zurich - CH.

[@emmafndz]

I'm french and I can't wait to see your videos in France and Europe and also maybe see you in real ! Love your videos and family !!

[@designerpolly]

Your videos always warm my heart. I feel your pain of packing for moving overseas, I moved to Australia with 20kgs too, but I left a storage locker full of stuff. When I got back a couple of years later I threw most of it away! Travel safely, kia kaha! (stay strong!)

[@dgaonniz4]

Monday! That means y'all left just today, so safe flights!!

[@stacygarcia6201]

I love that cacti top! So cute :) glad Elijah had a good time! So excited about the Euroup vlogs!!

[@Pinkraider]

Oh goodness. Eve had me rolling at the end. What a trip.

[@mshockey73]

You guys are probably in the air right now. Be safe and have fun. Loved today's vlog. Welcome back Elijah:)

[@groovychick26]

I'm so excited for you all! I can't wait to see your adventures in Europe!!

[@shinesvlog6029]

Have a safe flight! I may not afford to go to Europe but excited to watch your vlog to see Europe. Love your family. God Bless!

[@elisee3836]

welcome back, eli. also have fun in france, we'll miss you from the states! :(

[@hudson12616]

"It's his letter of resignation, he's moving to Japan." 😂😂 So sweet of all the kids to be excited for Elijah to be home ❤️

[@krystalrowe96]

I am SO EXCITED to see your VLOGS about traveling to and living in Europe!!!

[@SuperSunshinesue]

You are looking incredibly pretty Megan with your hair that way. What beautiful boys you have...Elijah looks so grown up and like an international jet setter already.

[@razanadarbeh5675]

I'm so excited for the France vlogs!

[@rhiannons1933]

Why am I balling right now!?!? Is it the music ? Or just knowing how happy yo are to see him either way I'm done 😂😂💜

[@campbellvideos732]

We have moved many times. If your car is not gone yet - you can put some things into it so they will be there when you get to Europe.

[@brielynn]

Poor Elijah! He probably got his time straight just in time to get on a plane to Paris. I love Megan's reaction to weighing her luggage... "Where do I put it?" Thank goodness kids clothes don't weigh a lot.

[@aurielle7766]

Andrew was on the right track. wear 5 shirts and a couple pairs of socks 3 pairs of pants

[@christinaehinger3913]

So you're going to France today! How exciting! I wonder if you've arrived yet with the time difference. Safe travels!

[@friezenfan]

have a save trip to france. i'm looking forward to see how the adventure contuines over there

[@laurieralenkotter5477]

And I love Eve! She gave me a smile.....

[@ranaefletcher2555]

One of the boys made a good point about wearing lots of extra cloths. When I travel international I always wear my heaviest items. You can always stow them in your package on the other side. You might want to explore mailing some items over. Cloths are a lot more expensive in Europe!

[@tubertue1]

Ranae Fletcher When it comes to brands, you're absolutely right. But we have a lot of stores here in Europe with basics and home brands with quite affordable prices. Nothing to worry about.

[@lndsyvghnbubert]

What a fantastic experience for Elijah! I have to say that I'm quite envious of your children 😂 But seriously...😂❤️

[@ChristinaColoradoan]

I used to live in Forest Hills, just down the road from where you were staying 🌞 So happy you all enjoyed NYC 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@robynkoch2505]

good to have you back

[@JhunMelchor]

welcome back elijah....God Bless

[@mariloh683]

10:43 either put it in your carry-on or you get rid off it---- cf. The ten-item-wardrobe, talk by Jennifer L.Scott (TED)

[@DogplayBDA]

am i the only one still missing the Knorpps in the RV? i can't wait to see your further adventures

[@MyMySharona]

Eve had us cracking up! Cant wait for your next video!!!!!

[@lipikamitra4521]

Megan:" I hv been eating all d food bcoz dey don't hv weight limit on humans" 😅 Me: U r super Smart 😊😚. U make me smile every time I see u.

[@AmbersFamilyof4]

Eve always cracks me up!

[@chickencoop4439]

That Eve is so funny and cute !

[@jenpickering]

When the kids are shocked their next place won't have aircon and as a Brit you know most houses to rent in Europe don't have it! France is beautiful, look for Supermaches for super markets and avoid shopping around lunch time and on Sundays, a lot of rural France and some city France will be closed! It's a very laid back country :) Find a boulangerie for amazing pastries. Most boulangeries seem to make the best breakfast pastry imaginable. Great for bread as well. Steak hache is essentially a burger in case any of the younger ones are being fussy. Look for local festivals and markets and visit some French churches and castles, they have some beautiful architecture! Rocamadour is a great one, it's built into the side of a mountain and the views are incredible. I could keep going! You'd never guess where I go on holiday most years!

[@walterinejones6876]

💓💓Safe travels to you all, excited for when u do next video💓💓

[@Shikachuuu]

Wow Elijah's Japanese handwriting is actually super neat!!