Massive Shipping Container Progress!

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There's been massive shipping container progress lately!!!
The walls are IN - the wood-burning stove is IN - the floors are IN!!!! Which means that Max and I can finally hang at the construction site and it's hard to put into words what an incredible feeling it is to finally be spending our days as a family again. Lou gets cozy lunch breaks and Max and I get tons of fresh air. The bedroom container is now the most epic playroom and we couldn't be more excited for the upcoming months. It feels like the shipping containers are transforming in front of my eyes and I just can't wait to share the adventures to come with you.
Any one else excited for some day in the life shipping container build edition videos?!!?
Big hugs,
Dana
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[@rebenaq4506]

This was all it was about, to be together in the same space. To allow Lou to have his wife, child and furbaby all together. What an achievement. A warm, cosy home built by daddy. The way Max looks at his dad is just so heartwarming and watching him scoot about on the floor was adorable. That hug with Dana said it all. ❤ Wishing you all love and health ❤

[@WildWeRoam]

Yes the sometimes surprisingly mobile scoots, haha! Thanks so much for this really kind comment, Rebena ❤ Wishing you a wonderful Monday!!

[@johnbronco8678]

So very impressed how Lou worked so hard to always be learning and adding skills to take care of his family. Very inspiring.

[@WildWeRoam]

Aiming to be a lifelong student :) Thanks for the kind comment, John!

[@erikawynne2857]

Lou, you're quite the renaissance man! The development of your vast skillsets to achieve the goals you set is so stinking admirable. Dana, motherhood looks great on you! And your son is so vibrant and beautiful. While I don't ever envision converting a shipping container into a home, I love the inspiration to learn about different processes, develop skills, and steward the resources given to us well. This is just lovely. I found your vlog some years ago when you were converting your van, and I'm so grateful you continue to share your journey as it ebbs and flows through the years. Godspeed!

[@WildWeRoam]

Erika, thank you so much for this beautiful comment!! It really means so much to read, that is so special you have hung out with us via our videos through the years ❤ so happy and humbled by what you wrote :) hope you are having a beautiful day and enjoying any creative projects you have going on :)

[@gollibee]

this episode felt so special to watch 😭 thank you for sharing your journey with us! all the way from the van build to now, it’s been so special to see you pour so much love into each of the homes you create.

[@julies5400]

Yes! Such a special sweet family with grit! 🎉

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you for hanging out with us all these years, Gabby!! ❤Sending you big hugs and wishing you well on whatever creative projects you have going on :)

[@marilynreichenbach9220]

Great job Lou! Lot of hard work is paying off! The look on Dana’s face says it all. What an adorable happy son you have. Thanks for sharing him with us. As always a great video.

[@bekahsbigtinylife]

Dana, I cried when you cried! So thrilled for your sweet family!

[@tralalanick9318]

Me, too.

[@itsjubilee2012]

I can’t express to the two of you how much I enjoy watching your videos. Your love is inspirational Dana when you hugged Lou and said thank you it is so heartwarming and Lou all you wanted was your family close to you. The two of you are so inspirational. It is obvious when we see Max that he is a happy loved well cared for baby. You guys are amazing parents. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Blessings to your amazing family. The container home is becoming just that your home. Great job.

[@WildWeRoam]

Jubilee, your comment is just overflowing with love, we can feel it through the screen ❤ thank you so much for taking the time to write this, it really warmed my heart a lot to read!! Thank you, and sending lots of love your way ❤

[@ElsaRhae]

Max!! He looks so much like mama!! The space is absolutely perfect!

[@WildWeRoam]

ahh thank you so much!!! can't wait for all of you to come see it :):)

[@pawlet]

Looks like Max is almost ready to walk. I remember the day my son started walking. He never practiced. He just stood up one day and started walking. 3 days later he was running. He was 13 months old. ❤❤❤

[@linseymcglocklin7193]

Is there anything Lou cannot do?? I’ve been watching your vids forever now and I am constantly blown away.

[@maneacevedo9308]

I'm a long-time viewer, since the time you guys were living in Berlin, in that cozy apartment doing your cooking videos with those out-of-the-park shots (as usual) and seeing Dana getting emotional made me emotional as well. We as viewers, only got to see the magic behind all the SACRIFICE you guys had done for little Max and your family. It's just really inspiring to me how you guys keep investing your time and energy in doing what you love! Seeing all the journeys, adventures, and growth is so amazing. Lu is a f*cking rockstart! And you Dana this is the beginning of and incredible ride for you as a Mom and a content creator ❤ thank you for sharing this journey with us. I love you guyssss🎉

[@WildWeRoam]

❤ thank you for this really beautiful comment, Mane! Honestly we cant explain how happy and humbled we are that you have been hanging out with us via our videos all these years. It really means a lot that is resonates, and inspires us in return. Thanks so much and sending all our love xx

[@afroborilafemme]

So great that Max and Dana can now spend their days on site. ❤

[@WildWeRoam]

We are so excited about it :) It feels so right ❤ Thanks for being happy with us!! Hope you are having a beautiful day ❤

[@USA1492]

Do a video please about how your design process works and the hours (and the resources) you use to plan your 🏡 projects!!!!!! ❤

[@AlejoStorni]

It's starting to look like a home instead of a metal box! Great job on the build

[@NatalieGass]

Your values emanate from both of you. Truly appreciating and being grateful for family, your home, peace, and simplicity. So beautiful to see.

[@janellehakkola-tc8cr]

What a peaceful place to nap and knit with the crackling fire and woods all around you.

[@earthangel8730]

A family milestone! ❤️ Max is a bright and beautiful boy and I appreciate the footage of him on all fours 💙 !

[@bekahsbigtinylife]

Happy Sunday! Just got my coffee and all cozied up to watch 🥰

[@Bluebluepoodle]

What a journey you two have travelled. Through each stage and project your motivation, positivity and enthusiasm has shone. I have followed your progress and am delighted to see that you have landed as three in a place that will nourish and inspire you all. Mr Wriggle is a joy and a credit to happy and loving parents. 😊

[@WildWeRoam]

Mr Wriggle haha so cute and so accurate! Thank you so much for the kind words, Raine ❤ We are so grateful you like checking in on us, too ❤ Hope you are having a most wonderful start to your week!!

[@staceycohen7395]

The overwhelming joy in your eyes and voice made me cry. Im incredibly happy for you guys and so inspired

[@jacobmcpherson3486]

Max is gonna be a great camera man! He always seems so interested in it!

[@juliemoerike320]

Max is so smart using his one arm to fly across the container 🤣🤣😍😍😭😭

[@thechristinediane]

Full journey viewer, here. So inspired! I adore the subtitled reality edits keeping it humble. It's good to show we're all doing the best that we can. Lots of love to your family!

[@sandyb34]

So excited for you guys! Dana, your face says it all and so does Lou's. Hugs and love to you both and to sweet baby Max!

[@pawlet]

18:20 best pillow ever. I'm so happy for y'all.

[@norellweiner3341]

Those scraps would make excellent building blocks for the baby.😊

[@phillipgregory6517]

Jamaica 🇯🇲 here blessings to you the journey is truly blessed and God is so true to his promise be safe and warm

[@jessiesoftpaws]

How very exciting to have the family all together. I am so looking forward to the videos of you guys moving in full time and your journey in this new space!

[@AriC114]

I just cried when Dana cried. You made it so perfekt. Can't wait to see the final home. And also, you are very inspiring to me.

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw thank you so much ❤ big hugs from all of us!

[@juanitaespiricueta3863]

What a special time for your family, may God bless y'all with every hard working desire to complete your home. Amazing job as usual Lou!

[@daladala9079]

I can just imagine the beautiful peaceful view out of window when the baby is asleep and you two drinking tea enjoying the fruit of your work.

[@WildWeRoam]

It really is something so special :) Thank you for spending time with us, Dala Dala ❤ Hope you have a beautiful peaceful moment today, too!!

[@Peachlover345]

The container looks beautiful

[@Maryam-mz7jo]

9:04 what an absolute joy omg 😭❤️

[@sarahsh8293]

I’m hoping you guys will post a Q&A podcast (like when you were pregnant) or a video all about Max and parenthood! You both have such good outlook on life and a perspective I’d love to hear! Especially since you’re almost a year into parenthood. I have a little one younger than Max and love the content ❤

[@JKMA818]

Congrats on this huge project you guy's are so very very blessed and happy. Enjoy your time with each other and have a great time with Max

[@Vickylcornell]

Cutest baby ever❤

[@Nae641]

Nice to see Dana and the baby, are you knitting? Would be fantastic to have some of your days here on youtube, I would love to see you again and what you are doing, even it is baby stuff because that has so much value and beauty, doesn’t you agree!

[@leslieannbeck905]

I‘m genuinely deeply happy for you! It was so incredibly joyful watching this episode. Thank you very much

[@WildWeRoam]

Awww Leslie thank you, that is really so kind of you to share ❤ sending big hugs!

[@bobbicatton]

Wonderful to see the inside comforts come together for you all👍😊

[@TheEmbrio]

Remember to seal gaps, perhaps with loose cork or cork rolls, in earthen plster or lime or plaster plasters ;)

[@chelseaadams995]

Wow your craftsmanship, is epic to get that perfect join! Looks amazing!!

[@LIK64]

Should use those scrap 2x4 for building blocks for Max, you guys are Awesome

[@checktheherbsbaby]

Lou is goals like he built that gate by hand!? ❤ Its just beautiful!😢 The life you guys lead is such goals and its amazing we get the opportunity to see you guys grow and see all this!🎉 Thank you for sharing your lives with us all. 😊

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you somuch, Victoria ❤ So happy you enjoy seeing these moments, and thank you for taking the time to share such kindness in your comment, it really just motivates us right back :) Hope you are having a beautiful start to your week ❤

[@checktheherbsbaby]

@@WildWeRoam I have been watching you guy's Journey since Dana tried the kon mari method of decluddering and have been hooked since then! I can not wait to see the final look of how this build turns out! And this made my whole week already! Thank you again for all the amazing work you guys are doing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolfaberpeake857]

So happy for you all ❤

[@laurenr565]

What a wonderful video. heart warming to watch such hard work love and passion you both put into your family. 🥰

[@KiraLove4512]

I teared up thinking maybe Max will learn to stand in the bedroom container using that gate around the wood burning stove! Congratulations guys, beautiful progress 💗

[@kathleneda2514]

Both of you are artistically talented and tackle each project with thought and precision. Max has a good set of parents and will grow up in a creative environment with a good set of values. Please keep up the good work and will always watch for the next video to post.

[@WildWeRoam]

❤ Thank you, Kathlene!! That really means a lot to read :) Hope you are having a really nice start to your week xx

[@amandadarby1906]

Bravo friends!!!!!! Looks stunning!!!

[@itsbittersweetest]

looks so good Lu, you analyze every thing, I am curious as to why you chose to Not put wood stove kitty cornered towards the corner and do a round pad for it to sit on. We did this to have better access to the loading and cleaning and it was simple to gate off with small children. Our thoughts were practical reasons we thought and we could sit back in the room and enjoy the ambience of the flame through the door.

[@nourishmentality1916]

Yeesssss new chapter! This is so exciting!!

[@catherinefitzpatrick8168]

So happy for you guys! Dana, your great work as a momma isn't documented to the same extent as Lou's on this channel, but the joy in Max is the proof. You're an inspiration to this new mother of a 2-month-old 😊

[@bpeg23]

This is so heartwarming and just beautiful. What an amazing space for you all to enjoy as a family and Max clearly loves it already! A great job, Lou; the floor looks incredible and it looks so peaceful, cosy and calming with you sat there knitting Dana, whilst Max had his first sleep in his new home. 🥰 xx

[@syras3513]

It looks soooo amazing!!!! The fact that Lou build the stove protection on is own is increadible! Dina, would you like to share your daily life with max and how your journey becoming a mother is? Lots of love to the four of you :D

[@caseyodem1009]

Yay! Congratulations!

[@gabrielleg.1347]

That was so sweet seeing how happy you were to all be together! I love how the bedroom is turning out!

[@sinestau]

Actually the brick looks good like that

[@Chrisvegan]

So great! Huge thumbs up 🎉

[@emmamorgan7171]

What a lovely family you are! Great progress on your home. Happy Mother's Day (here in UK) Dana. ❤

[@bohoxplorer840]

Love how well it’s all coming along❤

[@montumon]

You guys engineers, architects, designers, builders, you can do it all! You guys are amazing and you inspire me

[@montumon]

You guys are*

[@biancas2639]

SO good to see you again Dana : ) !

[@DrBrokenBone]

This touched my heart.

[@tracymartin3192]

Aww it was so lovely to see you all together on the build.

[@chelseahughes5908]

It’s coming together 😊🎉🎉🎉

[@deborahashaw6044]

Congratulations on your new space!!!! Enjoy!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@donnanewcomb8195]

It looks so good

[@pachelruli5320]

It is so beautiful to watch the evident love and happiness on all of your faces at the chance to be together. What a wonderful video of such a special moment!

[@CallMeLexis]

it's really coming together, and I'm so happy for y'all !!

[@mellameow5892]

Wow max is so big! I love the fact that you guys can finally be together.

[@fefe81507]

Congratulations everything is moving right along

[@Forresthawk33]

Such a beautiful video, thanks for sharing your journey ☮️💟

[@alissa-kyracarreon4299]

SO SWEET!!!

[@Dairy9661]

Max is so precious! How cute is he!!! 😍🎉

[@marycharlebois6627]

Whilst I have not yet finished watching the video (oh how I love long-form content on YT from my favourite creators, thank-you for this!!), I just wanted to say here in this very run-on sentence that there ought to be a word in the English language that describes the feeling one gets when they live in the wilderness and are all snuggled down in their cozy home enjoying the internal essence derived from simple living in the outdoors. Does this word exist? Am I missing it? Let me know if you’ve got a handle on this word, cuz this wilderness gal from the PNW of northern 🇨🇦 really needs this word in her vocabulary. This morning I promised myself I’d finish my housework, and I am going to this video as a 🥕 to complete the tasks at hand so I can then relax and delight in ‘the reveal’ of the bedroom shipping container. It must be so satisfying to see all your dreams, plans, and hard work finally coming to fruition. Thanks for all your great videos… they really resonate with me and I can 💯 relate to your lifestyle. The only big diff is that we are older (I’m closing in on 60 and my partner is 62)… but age is irrelevant anyways. Thanks again, and let’s hope winter is on it’s way out soon!! Ⓜary🇨🇦💕

[@4lizlemon]

That is amazing. Yall are truly living the American dream. Enjoy every moment ❤❤❤

[@jamesfirst73]

This is such a special day for your fam, would love an update on Max's foot treatment! We are rooting for that sweet little guy!

[@bohoxplorer840]

I’m so very happy you decided to share Max with us the viewers❤ He is just precious ❤❤❤❤❤

[@OneKillQuota]

Loved following you two when you were doing that van life! Then additionally when you moved onto a sailboat, which, as a fellow sailor, was obviously something I was biased towards. But now as you are building this living space, I'm so happy to see the now THREE of you, are keeping with that same adventurous attitude and creativity :) It's been one hell of a ride, and your videos have been fantastic. I continually look forward to seeing what you guys are up to! :)

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you, Anthony!! How cool that you still like our content even when we moved away from sailing, that means a lot :) Thanks for the encouragement, and we wish you all the best with your sailing adventures!! ❤

[@eMies77]

Everything looks absolutely fabulous! It's all coming along so nicely, love those floors especially, just great!🖤

[@mikeymad]

Your emotions are shared, with it getting to the point of sharing the new place together. Well done Lou. - cheers

[@sinestau]

In general it looks so goood

[@rileylawson9958]

One of my favorite videos of yours yet, and I’ve been with you since Berlin. Sending so much love, gratitude, and all the best wishes to you four ❤️

[@enoah1000]

It’s so nice to see your progress and also how happy you are together! I love that you also share the emotional moments with us. I can really feel them with you and relate so much! I’m watching your videos for a little while now and look forward to every new one. It also gets me thinking about making videos myself. Keep up the good work and congrats with you new home! Can’t wait to see how the rest will turn out. 😊

[@WildWeRoam]

That is so sweet of you to share ❤ And how cool, that means so much that we may inspire you to create your own videos!! We are so happy if our content inspires others to take on new creative projects, and videomaking certainly a big one with lots of fun things to consider!! Definitely drop us another comment if you do :) Thank you for the kind words and spending time with us here on the channel ❤

[@303snowmobile]

Nice job, but mighty small. Not for me, just watching I can feel the walls closing in. Not for the claustrophobic.

[@Juli-dn9fz]

The pinterest design looks like Isabel Paige 🤔❤️ Great other channel for all those who do not know her.

[@BE-bs8oe]

How far have you come...❤

[@susan_brehm_art]

It has been delightful to watch this process and LOVE this milestone! Remember when you were fixing up the boat? Was that a lifetime ago? I'm so happy for y'all. Thank you for sharing your journey. 😍😍😍

[@aylinvallejos1383]

Me encanta todo el proceso

[@missprettyonabudget]

Everything looks wonderful when made with love, but the most important thing is that you all are together now! This is truly the best feeling! When I saw Isabel's kitchen I was like wait I know that space haha. She is sure one brave and impressive girl to watch! Dana - what are you knitting?! Sending a big hug from our fam to yours ❤

[@garcher2]

Beautiful cover picture

[@joeysturm]

Lou!! You are so resourceful! You must feel so proud of yourself (as you should!) Dana, your positivity and patience is to be commended, it has to be so hard to be apart. I’m so excited for you both! Max is adorable, it’s heartwarming to see you all together. I’m happy to keep watching your progress! Way to go guys!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you, Joey, can feel your excitement through the comment and it is so kind :) Hope any creative projects you may be working on are going well!! xx

[@MSB780]

The only thing I don’t like about your videos is that they’re just not long enough 🤭. But, oh! the rest is INCREDIBLE❣️ finally! you get to take off your shoes to go in the house-how awesome 👏 I can’t believe how fast Lou got all that done, thus far 🤩 What a great job…. it does look amazing. I can understand why you would be tearing up, Dana. what a beautiful living space for your beautiful family 😀. Lou, all that hard work is paying off, big time! huh? And that gorgeous baby-Max! he just brightens the life of all the viewers, I’m sure, and you guys are just a bundle of joy! I certainly understand why Max is so happy. And of course Freda just blends right in, no matter what you are doing… lol. I just love you all❣️ Thank you for sharing. 😍 Seriously, this video really made my day (I’m even tearing up, but exhilarated at the same time). 💙🙏❤️

[@esra2146]

He loves the camera 🐣sweet boy!

[@mysticshining]

Aww, this was such a wonderful video. You could feel the warmth, and good feelings. Max is so funny! You guys so deserve this, you work really hard on your dreams. I love that you're sitting in an empty container and have a warm fire, and you can say we have everything we want. Felt like such a special moment!❤

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you ❤That is really so sweet of you to say!! We are so proud :) Thank you, and hope you have a beautiful start to your week!! xx

[@mysticshining]

@@WildWeRoam You too :) ❤

[@bonnieferguson1006]

The beautiful gate for Max could also double as an overhead clothes airer in the summer months or when he no longer needs the gate.

[@sdcraig]

19:55 Here's Louie!

[@vincentthart4708]

So maybe I missed it, but since you insulated the place so well; did you consider the Carbon monoxide buildup/poisoning? I have no experience with it, only heard terrifying lectures. You could by an alarm for it, just in case especially with Max around. Otherwise great inspiring build! Love your adventures! Cheers from the Netherlands

[@ethanmakai]

It looks like you're skipping insulation behind the wood burning stove. You know they make an insulation for around fireplaces that won't catch fire. You might want to consider insulting the part of the wall behind the stove. I imagine it would make heating the container more efficient.

[@brandyseago6324]

Lou the Pinterest inspiration is another KZbinr,, Isabel her cabin is amazing as well and she built it

[@Jennifer-on8ln]

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