Family of 13 ❤️ What we eat in a week + New Year's fun!

A week of meals for our family of 13. We try to eat simple, tasty, healthy, budget friendly meals. This week we got a rib roast from Costco for New Year's Day, which was a real splurge, but the kids REALLY enjoyed it! Also our church gifted us a grubhub certificate when we had our little Neta so we used it on New Year's Eve to get a special treat for the kids (Chipotle!) They really enjoyed it. I guess we didn't get to the front porch in time for the New Year's Countdown but we still said it right at 12 🥰. We heard the Times Square Fireworks to the south of us too. That celebration is a little too hard for a family of our size to attend so we just stay home and play games and drink martinelli's 🗽 Happy New Year to everyone! #largefamilylife #largefamilymeals

[@stephaniedodds5612]

I really enjoy watching your family dynamic. The household seems to flow effortlessly. Teamwork really does make the dream work! 😊

[@stephaniedodds5612]

What a beautiful cake! Made with Love by her big Sissy! ❤

[@JOHN3n16]

I’m so impressed with Naomi! She’s a wonderful nurturing big sister and fantastic cook/baker and musician and all around joyful girl ❤

[@christyhoehn8244]

Mark has great knife skills and is an all around great chef! What a blessing! ❤️

[@susansturdevant8784]

When I see Marc praying before meals, I cry every time. God is sooo good. . .

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️🙏

[@AA-xw7gm]

ur a weirdo

[@mazie3426]

Amén! 💗

[@jamiekendall7245]

Little miss Netta is the spitting image of Melody ❤

[@jamiesnyder5129]

You and your husband take such amazing care of all of your children. Great parents! 👏❤️🙏

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏🥰

[@leighscott1877]

You and your family are so precious. You all are blessed.

[@LindaPorter-ie3yw]

You have a kind husband

[@jessestewart169]

Moe is awesome.

[@SorgieWrites]

I just love you all and the way you interact with one another ❤So beautiful to see! And that Enoch is the most polite young man on the earth 🌍! Great job Marc and Amber!!!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

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[@JOHN3n16]

Little Enoch has my heart also❤ He’s so precious ❤

[@Natalie-ym8pj]

I can't get over how sweet little netta is filling out!! Love all your sweet kiddos!

[@sorij3560]

How fun if everyone around the world would stand out their front door and yell, Happy New Year! A happy encouragement to start the new year.

[@BarbaraCullum]

So refreshing to see you all toasting the new year in! Little miss Neta is growing and so gorgeous. Games look fun and watching fireworks from your home can't be beat! HAPPY NEW YEAR! ❤ to all.🤗

[@BarbaraCullum]

AMBER YOU DON'T HAVE TO EXPLAIN YOURSELF TO SILLY REMARKS ABOUT CLEANING. YOU ARE DOING AN OUTSTANDING JOB!❤

[@robynfedalen1777]

You certainly have plenty of helpers with that little newborn baby 🥰I love newborns, I’m lonesome for my little granddaughters, I was their daycare provider from birth up to 10 years old. They live in NJ as did I until this past June, now I’m in Minnesota. Moses is so sweet, I would take him home in a heartbeat 💓 love your videos. Happy New Year ❤️✌🏻

[@Trishagram]

What a beautiful family and each so talented. I love watching Naomi in the videos. Her cooking talent, musical, her beautiful red hair. Neta is a beautiful baby. All the children adore her. I love watching your family interacting with each other. What a blessing! Thank you for sharing. A belated Happy New Year❤🎉

[@TheHappyCaravan]

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[@Zarlita1]

You two seem to be sensible parents! Your kids get along with each other very nicely! What a nice family!

[@latinprincess1216]

Love that everyone cooks, especially Mark, always making great meals

[@naomihartman6623]

That was. A lot of fun I enjoyed that one. Pearl is such a beautiful elegant lady jashira is a good cook well what can u say about Naomi she is so talented at she puts her mind.to and hands she has a beautiful voices and mo well he is definitely a foodie I reckon he is going to a good chef one day will to learn and Enoch he really likes to say what he thinks of the food he good be a good food critic one day he is such a good will boy who tries anything and everything and so well mannered. Well done amber and Marc u are such good roll models for your children

[@lorimonson7643]

Such a darling family 💜

[@dolivier]

I love watching all the different meals you make and the children caring for each other. It’s so nice to see. Hugs from Diane from Rhode Island ❤😊. Love all the babies too 😊❤

[@dorotheamercadante4717]

Every cook should have a wooden soup. You’ll like it. Try it 😊

[@janadogan-qy7ci]

What a beautiful and loving family you are. I love how the children help each other and the love and kindness you give your children. It is all about love.

[@jeangarde841]

Each new video is better than the last! Thank you so much for sharing. Happy New Year 🎊

[@leslieprebyl6238]

I love how your family really seems to enjoy one another. I am always so impressed with how the kids just pitch in and do what needs to be done:) Be safe during the storm. They are forecasting a possible 5 or 6 inches of snow for us on Tuesday in Kansas City and then it turns bitter cold.

[@sandymyers1182]

Hi. I’m in Overland Park and I am not looking forward to the weather coming in!!

[@taxgirlee]

We’re in Olathe, I have 11 children and we are definitely loving this snow and hoping for more!! Love to see happy large families!!🤗❤️

[@sandymyers1182]

@@taxgirlee empty nesters and in our 70’s….so no, not looking forward to snow. My kids used to love it also, so I understand

[@JOHN3n16]

I grew up in Upstate NY so I know all about snow. Have been in a much warmer climate in Oklahoma which is so much easier on senior living ❤ You all stay safe and dress warm! And build a snowman ⛄️

[@marciasmusic3010]

Happy New Year!! Your meal looked amazing.. so nice to see everyone playing games and enjoying being together.. Mo is so adorable and baby Netta is such a sweetie! Wonderful family!! Blessings!🎶🎶🌟💖🙏🏻

[@jillwalls9330]

The historical train was really cool. I didn’t know they did something like that. Little Neta just looks so much like Melody. She’s just so precious.

[@email4maylemail4mayl35]

I love seeing the old trains! I really enjoy going to the Transit Museum in Brooklyn. It’s in an old subway station where they have a bunch of old trains that you can explore. Some of them have wicker seats and it’s so fun seeing all the old advertisements!

[@erin3587]

Neta seems like such a good baby!

[@femme7097]

Miss netta is so precious❤

[@kimcheek8027]

I love & admire how your children do not at all seem to be in competition with on another in their musical talents! Love, love, love, that!🥰❤️

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏🥰🎶

[@tinafrancis4293]

Happy new year ❤

[@disabldfirefiter]

A very blessed 2024 to your family! You have beautiful children. Pearl is lovely enough to be a model! We love your videos!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@lsbond80]

The historical train is so cool, I had never heard of that bed

[@carolinariley]

Love this family!!! 😊🎉

[@wlkbeastmode-issiap.346]

Thank you for the beautiful video. Baby is so awaken! Moe got some words melody turned 5 WOW! All kids are beautiful 😊

[@erikamoorman9197]

Aww, happy birthday Melody!! This was such a cool video. So much fun. Happy New Year 🥂

[@dorianorenda3087]

My mouth was watering just looking at all that delicious food ! Neta is so alert and aware of everything going on around her. What a beautiful little girl. She's probably thinking: How did I get so lucky to be born into this amazing family ! Happy and blessed New Year to everyone. Sending love and prayers from Colorado.

[@femme7097]

I love Naomi's outfit. Beautifull family.

[@lindamorgan7826]

Love the old trains. I got to ride them one year. The original signage is a hoot..

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! So fun!!!

[@marilouo4321]

Ah, the close up of Netta! She has beautiful eyes.

[@kate31184]

I don’t think I’d ever seen Netta’s eyes open before! She looks like Melody!

[@AliceLafleur-dl3rg]

The baby is just so adorable But you have all beautiful children God Bless y'all ❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏🥰

[@stacieadams1403]

Who else loves this family like me ❤❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

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[@primroseprairie]

Tell the kids to look up the wooden spoon method for getting the seeds out of the pomegranate… you can get them all out in under 5 mins!

[@thegoodfight426]

Love the outro music! It brings a beautiful feeling to New York City!!!!

[@theitaliancook9843]

Happy New Year! It’s so wonderful that all your children are home for NewYears and don’t separate to other parties. My family also stay together for holidays too.❤

[@MarthaGarrett]

Such a full and wonderful video. Love the recipes & family celebrations. Birthday and NYE and New Year’s Day. You guys bless my heart! Wishing you all a blessed and healthy new year. Thank you for sharing

[@audreyannelanfranchi6642]

My family used to have game nights, so much fun!

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Dad is a chef!!!😮 that really looks delicious! Very, very healthy meals!

[@stevenpaultann25]

Happy new year to you all🎉 another lovely vlog Amber, thank you. I do wish Josiah would sit down to eat, he must get indigestion 😂❤️🙏🏻

[@rrobermiller]

Thank you for showing us your sweet family you seem like the sweetest person and mom you are wonderful god new what he was doing putting you all together hope you have a wonderful new year god bless

[@thegoodfight426]

Do all French people just know how to cook or what? 😄 I love watching the French Chef, "Jean Pierre" on KZbin! He's got some outstanding recipes!!! And he is a hoot to watch!!! 💜

[@Atmviola]

If Josiah is interested, I think it’d be really cool for him to do a video about one of his history adventures!

[@pattycat923]

HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We used to go out on the front stoop and bang pots and pans for NYE

[@tabathakoontz4172]

Thank you for sharing I really enjoy all of your videos and most of all that little angel at the end is so cute and adorable 🥰🤩❤😊

[@TheHappyCaravan]

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[@christieostler]

Everything looks amazing! I need to come to your house for dinner. ❤❤❤

[@jodigales4356]

I have such a soft spot for little Mo! He's adorable!!💙🥰

[@deborahtoepfer6507]

I love how you guys always cook good dinners for the family!! All so sweet. I love Mo

[@adelineme9532]

Another wonderful episode!! All your meals look so lovely and yummy!! The interaction between all of you is just so precious. Sweet Neta is absolutely beautiful. Oh those sweet little sounds she makes are just too adorable. She is surrounded with so much love. Watching how all of you help each other with everything is so wonderful. You work as a team. You and your girls, Amber, are just the sweetest and so loving and Marc and the boys are such kind gentlemen. Such a blessing and pleasure to watch. Thank again for another great episode. ❤ Sending our love from Fredericton, NB , Canada.

[@rebeccalathrop7802]

❤❤ stay safe from the snow storm. Looks good.

[@melleen2678]

Happy new year from the uk to your beautiful family x I would love to spend Xmas/new years in New York xx

[@flamelily2975]

I have been to Mauritius as I live in South Africa. It is a beautiful island and I wish I could retire there.

[@kimcheek8027]

I love the little baby Netta squeaks! Precious!

[@ntnab3]

I so enjoy watching your videos of your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@kateking1980]

Netta is looking like Melody I think ❤ so precious x

[@MargaretKearns-r1n]

Hi amber just watching you now and mark i was it little woman christmas here all ladies are to nothing no cooking ect ect but to enjoy a meal with friends had a lovely love what cooking with mark he could start a channel for cooking ❤ mo happy out netta get big and beautiful enjoy xx

[@audreyannelanfranchi6642]

It’s Saturday in NY. The weather is cold and wet. I’m ready to try that corn chowder recipe!!!! And Mana, you were right, Neta looks just like Noah!!!! So cute ❤

[@martinevallee5089]

Beautiful family, your children are well behaved. you are very composed as parents. I love watching you. Congratulations to you and your children and Thani you for sharing those moments.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

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[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Thanks again for a wonderful family video! God bless!

[@lauramcwilliams9129]

When Netta was born I thought she looked just like Moe, but now she looks just like Melodie.

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

Happy birthday Melanie! Great cake baking/ decorating skills Naomi,( praying I’m giving credit to the right siblings, lol). Happy New Year to your sweet family! I’m not certain who the wonderful pianist is but beautiful background music! Our family loves board and/ or card games as well; I’m definitely going to look for the Costco Monopoly game!

[@karolrust2300]

What a wonderful New Year's celebration!! 🎉❤ Great food, fun, and games!!😊

[@indiannaoconnor2426]

Thanks for another great video! A great hack I learned for pomegranate is to cut the whole thing in half and to hit the back with a spoon and all of the little seeds just fall right out

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Wow we’ll have to try that!

[@debcokinis]

Happy New Year! 🎆🎈🎊 Your family is beautiful and lovely 😊

[@beckygrimes7596]

❤ "They got a little creative in the ordering department" regarding the Chipotle burrito with pintos instead of black beans. 😂😂😂

[@TheHappyCaravan]

😂❤️

[@melissabolyn3929]

You saying to Neta "New Year, New You" 😂😂😂 Happy New Year to the family!

[@jerryandshana1]

I just love your family!! Such good looking kids,& I love seeing the older ones helping the younger ones so much. Little Nedda (sp?) looks SO much like Melody!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

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[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

Thanks for sharing

[@elizabethrodriguez2788]

Aww baby NETTA is getting so big that sounds so delicious 😋 ❤❤❤love your videos GODBLESS can you please tell Marc my family sends him a hello from Massachusetts please and thank you 😊!!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes thank you! I will❤️🙏

[@reneekendal-ward4638]

Love and prayers to your beautiful family ❤ Happy New Year. Best wishes for 2024 and always ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉💝

[@jeanmcguire4262]

I love your healthy eating videos. What a nice family.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

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[@janehartman6871]

Adorable family ❤️

[@robertaborsellino3456]

Happy New Year beautiful family! Neta looks a lot like Melody😍

[@tamekadavis9051]

Good afternoon family

[@LacyMaxon-p9h]

You guys are just such a hood example of wonderful parenting and great kids loveee watching you're videos

[@TheHappyCaravan]

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[@donnagarretson3621]

Happy New Year to you all. I love watching your videos, they are full of delightful children, real life, and loads of fun. You and your husband are wonderful parents. The love you all have for God and family 💞 is inspiring. Love in Christ Jesus 🙏💝🙏 to you.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

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[@nillers531]

3:llpl 4:32

[@jamiejettwalker]

No is such a good eater! It is a testament to your parenting!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@debraridpath5674]

I love how each of your kids is very different! Josiah a historian, Naomi a baker, Pearl a seamstress, etc. on another note, I think Little Miss Netta looks a lot like Melody.

[@tangodaze]

It depends on the moment or a day…today I saw Pearl in her…

[@dianebyrum3696]

You always serve delicious food for your Family ❤❤

A great fun video overall!!! Loved the different aspects 😊

[@jamiesnyder5129]

That chowder looks so delicious 😱😋❤️👏

[@sandymyers1182]

I thought so too. I looked up the recipe and it will be on the menu soon

[@lindamcauley4728]

Awwww. Happy New year 🎉❤🎉❤

[@kimcheek8027]

Awe baby Netta is growing! She's beautiful! She reminds me of Mo. ❤

[@carlaroy1763]

Are all the soups from cook books or some of your own? I’m in the Berkshire about 3 to 4 hrs from you.Stay safe and enjoy this major storm headed our way.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Some from my mom and a number from Jamie Oliver and Barefoot Contessa

[@AlbertSnail]

I think a video about how you wash 12 beds bedding would be interesting and who takes part in helping. 12 beds must take a lot of time along with the other house duties.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

I don’t do it all at once, it’s little by little and the big kids actually wash their bedding themselves. I help of course if they need it, but they are really self sufficient. I do do the younger kids’ bedding though of course.

[@amandanicole7955]

Sweet baby girl Etta (hope I spelled it right) is already growing so much!

[@46millerstreet]

You are an awesome, wholesome family. Great job parents!!!!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

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[@lansleyc]

Great to see all the family getting involved together in so many things. Any news from Juilliard ?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Still waiting!❤️🙏

[@piad7027]

Is there a written recipe for the lentils? Thankz

[@ambergibson1930]

That looks so good!! I'm setting in an overcast cold rainy and foggy day ❤