NO APPROVAL FOR OUR BUILD: What's Our Next Move? Portugal Farm Renovation

[@TheNewbys]

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[@Swim136]

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[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

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[@machellep1]

Every time you look into the eyes of the boys, your looking at the most important thing you’ve built and continue to build and form through out their lives. And don’t belittle your accomplishments with the garden , that keeps your family fed and healthy. Every meal you cook, every hug you give, every load of laundry is a brick in the lives of your children. MOM is in my opinion, your greatest accomplishment.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Machelle, you are too kind ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesseltenreich652]

Well said

[@machellep1]

But pizza ovens are fun too !

[@joannemazza1657]

I agree totally MOTHERHOOD it is the greatest reward.😊

[@lindamesa5122]

That's beautiful and all so true! ❤❤

[@knelson5442]

Tara I love that you’re stretching your wings. I think that your approach is very different from John’s. His is a conceptual process while you’re more systematic. If I were you I’d find a plan for an “L” shaped counter (table) and use that as a guide to build yours. Then find a pizza oven plan and use that to build yours. By working from a plan you will develop the skills to create a plan for future projects. But building it is a big enough challenge on its own. Remember, the goal is not to learn to build just like how John builds. The goal is to build a counter and oven. Also there’s a 50/50 chance that one of your boys will grow up to problem solve like John does and the other will problem solve as you do. To be the biggest help to both boys, you need to develop skills for your way of problem solving so when you see one of them struggling to get started, you say to them, let’s find a plan we can follow. My 2 cents.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much friend, I am so excited about this project and can't wait to share it all with you. Thanks for the suggestion and advice. ❤️❤️

[@pamelar5868]

❤Beautifully said!

[@kerstinwallace9854]

These are exceptionally wise words!

[@Mel.H_]

Love this!!❤

[@patrobertson772]

I cannot do crafts or cook to save my life. I wear makeup, suits, pantyhose and high heels during the day but on my time off I have a tool belt, jeans and boots on in order to build stuff. I have more tools than most men. You go girl! You’ve got this.

[@TheNewbys]

You are amazing Pat! Well done!! Thanks for the motivation 🙏🏼👏🏼

[@geraldinetoltschin7776]

I used to be like that….now at eightyone no more.

[@lorrainejackson3903]

If cuteness has a name it is shared between Crusoe and Sawyer. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@abigailgerlach5443]

John can you attach a ship's wheel at the end of the lookout point? Caruso could sail his "ship" into his imagination as Blackbeard or Admiral Nelson!!! Tara, I am reminded of a letter to an advice columnist many years ago. The writer was saying she didn't want to devote 5 years to get her college degree because she'd finish at age 45. The columnist asked, "And how old will you be if you don't do it?" It made a major impact on my thinking! Have a good week! Enjoy your creativity! Think big! Blessed Be!

[@marthayahoogillespie9567]

I read that too and it made a major impact on my life too.

[@TheNewbys]

A ship's wheel is a great idea Abigail! Thanks for sharing that suggestion and wow that letter and comment is something to remember! ❤️❤️

[@leelanikolopoulos2902]

,What good memories you people bring back to me...long walks along the river with my dogs and guests in surroundings just like yours...working with the grass cutter to clear the overgrowth...thank you so much folks💞👣👣👣👣🐾🐾🏞️🇬🇷

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

Happy John will start work on the stone house and Tara will build the pizza oven. The boys seem so happy! They live in a wonderful place so much nature and places to explore.❤

[@maryjanevasconcellos9013]

The tree house is going to be fantastic as well as the pizza oven. Tara, believe in yourself. You can do it! About the house, wait for the permits. If you build without permission the municipality can take it down legally. You have a lot of projects going on. Stick to them! Crusoe and Sawyer are always helping! So cute those two! Have a great week! Thank you for the video!

[@TheNewbys]

We can't wait Mary! Thanks for the motivation and support friend, I can do it ❤️❤️

[@hannikulju9990]

Crusoe knows already the basic idea of "vatupassi" and was so cute watching the airbubble. 😊 And of course Tara can do her projects nicely. You just have to start. Learning by doing is the best way. And you helped John bravely when John had pain in his shoulder. You are both very talented people. And boys will learn by helping.

[@danielaanastasio-karatop5491]

I really really hope you get your planning permission your family deserves it so much x

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much Daniela 🙏🏼

[@karenlee6501]

I agree you have lots to do to fill in the time lag with planning approval. Do you need approval for the underground bunker? Or because it's not in sight, you can just get on with it. I love your boys. How funny when Caruso asked you to finish talking as he was relaxing. ❤ The tree house looks amazing. I imagined a slide being the getaway through the escape hatch. 😊

[@augustoteixeira256]

Hi I'm portuguese from Madeira living living and working in England for the last 18 years, Eastbourne East Sussex. Let's put this way ther is so many factors for your planning permission don't come through. Area, natural habitats etc. But for me one of this two you r nomads, and it shows on your clips both of you can't finish a project and that shows on your clips, and that is your nayboures see and every one sees! You youtube guy earn money with this but on a remote country side most of the people don't hontherstan. About the agricultural department must be about wild or areas of the property being clean and something like for you to a fire department path around your property in case of a wild fire. But I still think that's not the main. You should be honest to the viewers and tell the reason don't leave to espactulation. Just be honest, as Portuguese it's only I ask. All the best for all your family. Forgot to tell you I'm 62 years old, my name Augusto.

[@GraceSmith-e3o]

Don’t forget Tara, you MADE those two wonderful little boys. I know you can do this too, but don’t sell yourself short. You are wonderful, with an outdoor kitchen or without!

[@JennyGunston-uh5og]

Sawyer is growing up so quickly, following his big brother. I love watching them both.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Jenny, we think he will be bigger than Crusoe!

[@victorppt]

No approval yet?!!! No away! I will go talk with the Presidente of Portugal to help...we are friends😁😁. Be strong, and sorry for the our unnerving bureaucracy. All the best 🙌🙌🙌🙌🕊🕊

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Victor! If you could mention to him that we are nice people and we could make him a cake if he likes that might also help ☺️☺️🙏🙏❤️😉

[@gloriayoungman4468]

Well done Tara, Pizza oven will be wonderful, you will be so thrilled with yourself. The Tree house will be amazing, too, what a creative and talented couple you are,and The boys will inherit and be just like you, they are learning from you every day. We love them both so much. And thank you again for letting us in to your lives. Xx❤🔨🪓⛏️🤗

[@loobyt8692]

Behind every good man is an even better woman. Tara your the best mom and wife, nurturing, caring and loving your family is the most important thing in life. Mama’s are the lynch pin, the glue that holds the family together. Your enthusiasm for learning new skills is just inspirational 😊 you go girl 😊😊

[@Reet64]

Patience is indeed a virtue where bureaucracy is concerned. At least you've got plenty to keep you busy in the meantime.

[@EnglishMadeleine]

Kudos to you Tara, you’ll never know what you can do until you try and when the time comes for you to cook your first pizza in your own, hand built oven, you’ll be so proud. So much exciting stuff 😍😍

[@TheNewbys]

Exactly that Madeleine! You never know until you try 😉🙏🏼

[@rusticus6393]

Your children will look at all you're creating now and see what mom and dad built for them. What a beautiful legacy.

[@TheNewbys]

I hope so! Thank you friend. 🙏❤️

[@OtherNurseKim]

John, one of my favorite things to watch in your videos is to watch you create!!! Tara, I LOVE how you are challenging yourself. It is such a great message!

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@mayraruiz8761]

The kids are gonna have the best time of their life in that tree house.

[@louiseclark7967]

Tara, Be Brave and say, "I can do it!" Think Big when planning your project your way, and Explore all of your dreams and ideas all the way to fruition! You've got this! The only way to learn new things is to try them. John, loving the treehouse already, and can't wait to see the stone house get started! So excited for ALL the projects. See you next time, love to all! ❤🔨🏡

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Louise! ❤️❤️

[@Helen78SouthAfrica]

Well it’s very exciting watching the new project 😮🌈👋see you Wednesday sweeties ♥️🌈👋

[@rhondadorey1723]

It's so exciting watching John & Crusoe build the tree house. I grew up in a small Canadian prairie town, and the troop of kids I belonged to built endless treehouses, forts and rafts. The body of water for rafting was only 3'-4' deep. But endless hours of imagery fun. This build is bringing back so many memories for this 74 yr old gal!! Thank you so much. 😊💕🇨🇦

[@DebWh]

Hi from Calgary....I can relate growing up in a small town in BC 🇨🇦

[@tinapartridge9303]

Once you've built the oven, there will be no stopping you. It's amazing what we can do if we put our mines to it. My mum always used to say " there's no such thing as I can't do",. ❤

[@TheNewbys]

I love that, there is definitely no such thing as can't do ❤️❤️

[@kathleenmurray9096]

Hi Tara, whilst watching your video and hearing you say that you always tell yourself you can't do something made me want to tell you a poem by Bruce Lee that I read to myself every time I tell myself "I can't do that", so I hope you type it up, put it in a frame and hang it on the wall in your tiny house above your computer to remind you to try everything you want to and not be fearful of failure. So her goes. It's called A MESSAGE FOR LIFE If you think you are beaten, you are, If you think you dare not, you don't, If you like to win but think you can't, It's almost certain that you won't. If you think you will loose, you are lost, For out of this world we find, Success begins with a fellow's will, It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are outclassed, you are, You've got to think high, to rise, You've got to be sure of yourself,before you ever win a prize. Lifes battles don't always go to, The stronger or faster man, But sooner or later the man who wins, IS THE MAN WHO THINKS HE CAN. I hope Tara this hits home to you the way it did to me. I never say I can't anymore and if I slip into that mindset....I just take this poem of the wall and read it to encourage me to feel the fear and do it anyway. Big hugs Kathleen frome Greenock Scotland. Xx

[@Sunnysa123]

You must make a sement patch in front of the steps with the kids' hand prints in it wil be so sweet

[@TheNewbys]

Fun idea! Thanks Sunshine! 🙏❤️😊

[@klaw222]

Love, love, love the treehouse build! I was inspired to become an Interior Designer because of my favorite childhood movie “Swiss Family Robinson” ❤ lucky boys!

[@TheNewbys]

Ah that’s amazing Kathy! We love the Swiss Family Robinson movie too 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@samurai-capybara]

I imagine John will be spending more time at the treehouse than the kids (and hiding under the escape hatch when the plumbing goes again or the bill arrives for the new road).

[@TheNewbys]

I think you’re quite right Samurai 😂

[@Jenny-rf9mx]

Im born in Maseira, live in South Africa, love❤ Portugal, love you and your beautiful family, Thank you so much for sharing your lifes with us, ❤❤❤ my biggest wish is to live in Portugal, 🙏♥️

[@ytuser8154]

I am very proud of you, Tara. You are such an inspiration. I have watched you tackle tasks trying to build something and thought, "Ja, no, not going to happen. Kudos for trying, but you're not the type." Boy, am I eating my words! I am so inspired by you and I have no doubt that the pizza oven will soon be spewing out pizzas. Good luck. Can't wait to see what is next!

[@TheNewbys]

Ah thank you so much friend. I appreciate all your support 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@joannemazza1657]

Good afternoon to you in Amarante, so much to think about, glad you agreed to our suggestion about the extention to the Stone House, seeing John working now on the Tree House, I could just imagine the care he will have when looking to help building the Big House in a few months, Lord willing when all your papers are in order. Tara, dear friend, MOTHERHOOD to a woman it is the greatest reward, do not ponder on what society dictates what you should do, being the CARETAKER of a family has privileges that one considers too late in Iife, just seeing your little boys around you brings so much JOY to see, you can not even imagine. Yes, you can certainly built the pizza oven since you will be there I am sure most of the time baking other things. Add a rooftop it will be useful when bad weather. All in all, you are very blessed. Glad you share with us, SPRING is in the air, we hear the birds chirping all around you. Truly blessed.🙏🥰👱👶👍👏🌄🏡🇵🇹

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Joanne! Lovely words friend!!

[@davevanbeers6944]

I think no matter what project you pickup it will be fun to watch. 😊

[@judithgreen-t3v]

The tree house is a perfect diversion while you're waiting on your permit. Sawyer is growing fast and will soon be the perfect age to join his big brother Crusoe in tree house adventures. And when your permit finally arrives; the boys will have the treehouse while you're busy planning the "big" house. Tara, I think the India trip really did you good and you're spirits are soaring. It will be fun to follow your pizza oven project!

[@TheNewbys]

That’s such an interesting observation friend. Thank you, you might be right! I’m certainly feeling very inspired!! ❤️❤️

[@themintleaf1778]

Just reading the title I was disappointed you have not gotten approval yet. I am looking so forward to your new home so you and the kids are comfortable. I hope it all happens during spring and summer so come winter you have a new home.

[@TheNewbys]

We hope so too Mintleaf. 🙏🙏❤️😊

[@patriciapoyanestebanez408]

Cuantos proyectos en marcha 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Tara , no dejas relajarse a Crusoe 🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@hilaryholt3061]

I love watching John build in wood..it’s just magical! But all power to your elbow Tara to say “ I think I can”! Unfortunately it does take ages to get permissions through in Portugal and it’s really disappointing but it really isn’t worth building without the approvals or eventually the Câmara will just make you take it down. You’ve got lots of exciting projects to be getting on with! Just one more thought…would it not be possible to clean up inside the derelict house and put a temporary ceiling up to give you more space? Beijinhos ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Hilary. I agree with you, John is amazing at building with wood and with anything really. That is definitely another idea friend, we don’t necessarily want to do that but it’s definitely a plan 😁🙏🏼

[@paulchadwick4907]

Brilliant just Brilliant 👏 Absolutely love All your video's fun packed vibrant adventurous and very uplifting from my normal. You make great viewing allowing me into your world and joining your lovely family. Thank you so much ❤😊🎉

[@gillyt2752]

Good to see your spreading your metaphorical wings and learning new things, remember you are your own person and problem solve things differently to john, he dreams he builds and he changes stuff as he goes along and it turns out great in the end 😀 but you are a planner and learner and that’s how you get more confidence in your abilities, look at the garden and how much you have learnt from that, you planned it out, planted all sorts of stuff and this yr you are so much more confident with what and where you are going to grow. The same is for this project with the pizza over, use skill share or something and look for different plans of what you want to build ( wooden counters, pizza oven, small roof over it all the choices are your) so you can adapt them to make what suits you, again there are plenty of places you can go on line to learn to cut/join/mortar/ drill things you, it will give you a lot more confidence to then go to John or even Mario and tell them what you want and what you need from them to help you achieve this plan, if you tackle it like John does I feel you will overwhelmed with it and talk yourself out of doing something I KNOW you will be able to do by yourself and it will be something you will be so proud to look at every day.

[@helengibbs3862]

Watching the boys today walking along I was so amazed that sawyer was walking so good remember when you brought him home ❤makes my heart melt Watching crusoe helping and watching his little brother ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Helen, the boys play so well together… most of the time. ☺️😉❤️🙏

[@sarahhammond8353]

Tara, I'm looking forward to see your project! You CAN do it! You both turn your hand to anything, as well as bringing up those 2 beautiful boys 😊

[@leotatem4879]

The little train that could. A children’s book. I still remember to this day. Because the train said I think I can I think I can. Very poetic. Love the plans and the next project. Away through the hatch until next week. Cheers!

[@TheNewbys]

Love that. Thanks for sharing friend 🙏🏼❤️

[@ninjanana8730]

Nothing better to brighten my day than seeing your two little men cavorting around together,

[@mariliaamaral4921]

Ola wonderful family another beautiful video. The treehouse starts looking very good. Congratulations Tara on your pizza oven you can duet 😂. I agree on your decision to wait for the permit to start your new house.See you Wednesday ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Marilia, I’m so excited about my pizza oven project! 🙏🏼😁

[@mariagillinson8527]

Tara and John you could buy horse stall rubber mats to use to break falls of the kiddos.

[@TheNewbys]

Nice idea Maria. Yes. 🙏❤️

[@marinafriedman8416]

Hey John and Tara! Suggestion for your home. Get two forty foot shipping containers or one 40ft and one 20ft. Decide which is best. Or maybe even two forty foot and one 20ft. Knock down the derelict house and level out the floor. Don't change your current home with the stunning kitchen. Attach the shipping containers to what you have with an access door into the shipping containers. You could do a double storey with the shipping containers. John will have an absolute blast with designing the home!!! Put the shipping containers on concrete blocks so that you can have drainage from below into the septic tanks for waste and shower water etc. Speak to Drew and Brittany re insulation. Drew did a splendid job of insulation on the shipping container he got recently to house their tools etc while they renovate the Mill into a house. Google shipping container homes. It is truly amazing what can be done! I think it would even work out cheaper than doing a complete house build and the bonus is you can still be off grid. Good luck!! Lotsa love from South Africa xxx

[@SuzanneStutzle]

I love the pizza oven idea. Good on you Tara. When we were young and just starting off we had no money left. Hubby did all the hard yakka while I sewed all the curtains, cushions, bedspreads and anything else that I wanted in my home. We worked together as a team. Result? we are still here in the same house 44 years later, still working as a team. Your dream house is still a dream for now. This delay is just a little detour on your way to success. In the meanwhile, enjoy your pizzas while sitting in the tree house with the boys. Great fun.

[@DarrinsDaffs]

Tara, it may be too late for this suggestion, but if you can find a doghouse that is referred to as an igloo, it is the perfect shape for a pizza oven. I have watched several KZbinrs use the dog igloo for the shape for their pizza oven. For whatever it’s worth. I’m so happy that you are not limiting yourself. I can’t is quite possibly the worst phrase in any language!

[@LynnBFoster]

Oh my gosh! Crusoe pulling the roots-it’s a woot! Got it!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Lynn! 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@aoukaki]

Watching Cruso and Sawer walking around the farm makes me smile all the time they are SO cute boys !! About your space problem I think that the new house is still to faraway you must find a temporary solution with glass or wood to connect the two small houses with two openings and a corridor in the middle I know that seems crazy but we did it in our cottage house and now we have a much bigger house… 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Agreed friend. We will make a plan. More updates Wednesday. Lots going on.

[@catmat33]

Its so lovely to see the boys wonder along the meandering path, enroute to their next adventure! And John being so kind to Crusoe, building together, makes ya heart squish. And Tara, there’s no doubt that you will do it, leave your mark, to have a place around which many a delicious pizza will be shared with family and friends!! 🥰

[@deborahpalm7657]

Go for it, Tara. Build and learn. You can do it. From an early age I helped my father and learned. I helped my husband and learned. I help my sons and learn. Along the way I also do. I make this and that. Simple tables, garden above ground planter boxes, lots of other woodworking projects. My son knows I love my own tools and gives me new ones for my birthday and Christmas. Wheee! Oh, I also ran our family excavating business for many years. A woman can do anything, be creative and have fun. I look forward to watching Tara build her family pizza oven. I wish I could visit and have pizza with all of you. Yum! Yum!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Deborah! ❤️❤️

[@hollyyoung2850]

Yes Tara! This actually brought a tear to my eye. As a mum I have felt this same burst of ‘Yes, I will and I can’ it’s quite a profound feeling. I learnt lots of wood work to build a van for my little ones and I , and I can’t wait to see your pizza oven, I have all faith it will be amazing! Enjoy the process xx

[@pollyb.4648]

Tara, from the first time you mentioned it till you revealed your secret project I was saying to myself "pizza oven, pizza oven, yay!!" I always planned to but never did build one myself and they'd prefer i didn't here in my apartment lol. So here's a hearty "You go girl!" from Michigan.🎉

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

John, I love the boys “escape hatch”. The tree house will be so wonderful for them for years tome. Well done.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Deirdre! ❤️❤️

[@mafish7962]

Go Tara! You’ve got this! Laura ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Laura!! ❤️❤️

[@peterwhite9261]

There is nothing you can do except wait and move on doing other projects. Great attitude, and I love your project choices. Tara, I look forward to your build.❤

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

Tara I think it's wonderful your building the pizza oven , your going to rock this !

[@lindablundell6960]

Loved watching your travels in India. You have the sweetest little boys. I find when I’m watching you on your homestead , it takes me to such a peaceful place and with all the craziness in the world it’s a lovely place to go. You have made a beautiful home for your family and how wonderful to bring your boys up here❤

[@judymcgovern8454]

Fabulous vlog. Just love watching Crusoe helping his dad build the tree house. They are going to have hours of fun up there, John included 😂. You do amazing Tara and I have every faith in you being able to build the most fabulous Pizza oven. See Crusoe has dumped his footwear again 😂😂 brilliant, I was so like him when I was young, hated shoes. Loved watching the boys walking down together, they are adorable. So glad you are building the extension to the stone house, it is much needed to make your lives more comfortable until your new home is built and it will be. You have done right to wait for all the permits. Look forward to the next episode xx

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

Loving all your many wonderful projects....always taking me back to my growing up memories with dad and mom’s ....your are always so pleasant and motivating💝🤗🥰💝

[@sandrahohmann1898]

Hey Newbys another fun packed video. Tara can't wait for your pizza oven to take shape. And it's good to see Crusoe and John working on the tree house. Together I am sure they both will create something straight out of fantasy land.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Sandra!!

[@normamurray4450]

Wow John, You are amazing with your skills to just start building something that works with literally no plans, just some measurements! Yes, Google gives you some guidance, but what you do with it is amazing!!! I love your idea of an outdoor Pizza Oven Tara! I wish you well with your upcoming builds.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Norma! This was such a lovely compliment to read ❤️❤️

[@merry6117]

I'm on pins and needles waiting for that permission to build, build, build! Tara, what a great idea!

[@sandralnwebster3204]

Crusoe&Sawyer will have so many memories of playing in their treehouse-imagining and dreaming! "The wild boys!" in Peter Pan will have nothing on them! Like John says,they will hide away under their escape hatch for hours and you will have to coax them in at dinner time! You are giving them a wonderful childhood that most kids would give their "eye teeth!" to have! Most of all they will not be relying on their devices for adventure-they will making their own fun in real time! I always found as long as you were working on a project you were happier and life rolled along more smoothly! Kudos to you,Tara for picking a Pizza Oven to build! Yum!❤ All the best! Sandy&Andy

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Sandy and Andy! ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@suestone7791]

Hiya Newbys! An action packed vlog 👏👏👏Tara have faith in yourself, the pizza oven will happen, just like the veg garden and chickens plus coop! Like you both said, you have plenty to get on with whilst waiting for your planning permission. John, tree house is superb, you do have great vision and work so quickly. I love the montage at the end especially Sawyer in the rain, always makes me smile. Thankyou for sharing , see you next time. Sending huge hugs x❤️💙💙💙

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Sue, we haven’t included that for a while so thought it would be fun to share again. 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@lindamesa5122]

Your too hard on yourself Tara, youve done some amazing things that your not even aware of! Being a wonderful mother and an understanding wife is a feat in itself and u do it sp well Tara!💕💕 John, i see a grown up little boy enjoying his tree house build before its even finished! Lovely to see u safe at home!❤❤❤🏡 🌲 🚂 ⚓🚜🚚

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Linda! ☺️🙏❤️

[@Bindismom]

It all sounds exciting, fun, like tons of work and gratifying. You’ve got this and it will all come together just fine when it’s meant to, especially with your wonderful, positive attitudes. Your soil is Devine there! I’m thinking You can grow anything! Just keep giving us large doses of amazing little boys and we’ll follow you anywhere!🤗💖👏🏻👏🏻👍👍🙏🙏

[@TheNewbys]

Love it! Roger that and we will keep on keeping on! 🙏❤️☺️

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Wow, good work everybody!! So much progress! Thanks for always sharing with us! Plenty to do while you’re waiting on permits 👍🏻 Pizza oven is a genius idea Tara!! We are all cheering you on as you step out of your comfort zone!! John is there for moral support and advice when you need it 💕🔥🔥🔥🍕🍕🍕🍅🍅🍅

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Sandra. We can't wait to share all these projects with you, so much to look forward to. Thanks for the motivation and support ❤️❤️

[@annmarielatimer7889]

Never a dull moment 😊. I love all your projects and way to go Tara with stepping out of the box and setting an exciting build of a pizza oven. Im going to be cheering you on throughout the whole build 😊. That treehouse is going to be the best gift for your boys. They are going to have so many adventures with it 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Ann Marie! Quite right, never a dull moment!! ❤️❤️

[@ahambrahmasmi-qk9ui]

Aw I just love that clip of Sawyer gigling when he realises its too wet to go out 😆 ❤

[@Swim136]

My most favorite & the two walking down Hill together. Screen shot for a Christmas card… make a sales item for next Christmas. I would buy.

[@TheNewbys]

It is such a special moment Aham ❤️❤️

[@lynnemac1402]

Oh Im so excited about the stone house extension, the tree house, the bio pool (which I forgot to mention on the last video) and now Tara's pizza oven build. It isnt our ability to hold us back, its confidence in our ability that does. Recovering from a mental health breakdown really affects my confidence and I just dont have the mental ability to think how to do anything, so now Im at the stage where it is just lack of confidence thats making it harder than it should, but Im hanging in there to prove my confidence should be stronger. Crusoe saying 'mum stop Im trying to relax' lol children say the funniest things xx

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Lynne! Crusoe has all sorts of fun sayings at the moment. It’s so fun to chat with him! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend.

[@carlosgarcao2847]

Beautiful family and property. And you build and recover respecting the local culture

[@lawannagannuscio8783]

Even when I’m down I can count on watching an episode of your channel brings me out of the dumps. Thank you for all the enjoyment you bring to us.

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🌷🌸🌹 bunch of flowers to make you smile some more.

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

The look out would be a great place for a telescope. So fun to watch this build. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@maria-luisacaseiro1530]

Salut famille merveilleuse ! Excellent c'est dur 😅 mais ça va être fantastique une fois terminé !!😊 vous avez des bonnes idées bravo 👍 bonne nuit à tous ❤❤❤❤

[@svetlanatrpcevski2719]

Pizza oven 😍🤗Let’s go Tara and John …let’s go Sawyer and Cruso …let’s go the Newbys 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🍕🍕🍕🍕

[@Grandventuretime]

Its great to see John's shoulder and neck no longer holding him back from his creative pursuits 😊 Great idea Tara to build a yummy pizza oven, you've got this 👍🍕 🍕

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏 he’s a lot happier when he’s working! 😂😂

[@marieniefergall2243]

Love watching all the exciting things you two come up with and also the help of those sweet boys of yours. Take care.

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

It is wonderful to learn about bee keeping. The vegetable planting has gotten to a great start. Crusoe and Sawyer are sweet little helpers. Can’t forget about tiles, they are beautiful. ❤

[@TheNewbys]

🐝🙏🏼

[@marlenebrown-waterson4422]

Please think of using ropes for climbing and thick netting for climbing. Boys love that. Also monkey bars are fun

[@TheNewbys]

Lovely idea Marlene! 🙏🏼

[@lieuwina]

I hope that you soon get your building permission. I do how ever love all that you are doing on the farm at the moment, the new road/drive, the hobbit house, now the fort and pizza oven, I would say you are very busy not to mention what you have just planted for your first crop this year. Onwards and upwards guys and John don't forget not too much at one time with the shoulder. Have a great day.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Lieuwina! That’s very kind. John is absolutely keeping an eye on his shoulder. Still not fully healed so he’s being very careful. ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@lindachenoweth9002]

You know, the best thing about having more than one project to do is, you've always got something to do, lol! And Tara you are getting the right idea in doing something your own way. Be proud of all the things you can accomplish on your own. John is amazing but he's been doing what he does for a long time. Just pace yourself girl and you'll be just fine! Love seeing all of you back at home enjoying yourselves!

[@teresaslovingcare4444]

It's always an enjoyable adventure with you guys. Tara I can't wait to see your creativity, what a wonderful project. John, the kid in you came out with that escape hatch. It's going to bring so much joy to the boys.

[@TeddysBoots]

How much fun the boys are going to have when you finish their fab tree house. Lucky little chaps x

[@TheNewbys]

We can't wait Teddy! ❤️❤️

[@katspack2325]

Thank you for the tree house gems! That was satisfying for now! Best to you all!

[@Cathy.gatti41]

Hello, toujours des projets c’est génial on ne s’ennuie jamais, et je suis encore comme ça à 82 ans, bravo Tara. Je vois que Soya court de mieux en mieux derrière son frère, nos deux petites filles faisaient pareil puis un jour elles se sont cachées dans un cerisier, nous avions eu peur de ne pas les trouver. Belles journées à vous. ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Cathy! Ahh, we also have a cherry tree on the farm. 😊🙏❤️

[@derekbeauchamp1501]

We absolutely love the blogs ,they are always so interesting. You always have so many projects on the go always . Good luck with the new house 🏠 . Crusoe and Sawyer are going to be really good handyman later in life, they always take in , you both explain verything to them which is wonderful ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Derek! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend.

[@lynnpaul2040]

Great to see you back!

[@VasilkaSassie]

Well done, as you always say Tara, you guys are such hard workers! I missed your little one in this episode ☺️ Greetings from Michigan! See you on Wednesday

[@MVPonthego]

Good morning family! Yes you can 💪🏽 and cannot wait to see the pizza 🍕 oven. Your mantra is both powerful and beautiful for this 2024. The tree house is going to be epic and so will be the extension of the stone house. Sending you guys lots of love from Jersey-Mariana

[@TheNewbys]

Hello Mariana! Thanks so much friend, we are so excited about all these projects. We are all sending you lots of love and hugs back ❤️❤️

[@navigatingthespectrum1513]

Tara, I completely understand what you mean about the boys getting older and now you want to re-establish yourself. You CAN ABSOLUTELY do it! I can’t wait to see the finished pizza oven. How exciting!

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@missglenellen]

This stunning tree house will be a perfect playground and escape to your beautiful boys!

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lisaduplessis6856]

20min in and the sight of those two little boys walking down the path - my heart skipped a beat and sent tears running down my face. my boys are 27 and 29 and were once two little friends navigating the world that help their little lives. cheering you on ..what a beautiful brave life you are both creating.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Lisa! What a lovely comment friend. We are truly grateful for everything. 🙏🙏❤️

[@dawnfitzgerald2951]

Seeing the two musketeers wandering around the gardens is priceless. Sawyer will not be left behind. Crusoe the loving big brother encouraging him along. Such a great video❤️🇨🇦💋💋

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Dawn, those two boys are wonderful to watch. We love them both deeply. ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@joiejarvis4461]

So excited to see and hear what’s ahead. I feel like I’m part of the family watching how y’all are building and trying to show how good life can be. I especially watching the bond between Crusoe and sawyer. Sawyer running after him and when he gets stuck or slows down crusoe looks for him then he goes to help him. I proud of you Tara for getting a build for yourself and family. I’m sure the forever will come about but yes y’all have plenty to keep yourself and us busy. Thank you. Blessings for this next year. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Jelontass]

Tara you can do it. You have the magic in you = Girl Power 💪🏼

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you friend ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you friend ❤️❤️❤️

[@Vendelcrow1948]

Hi gang !! Thats splendid, Tara, to make a pizza oven !!! Its gonna be very fine,I am sure !! And also save the soil you dug up,and store it and use it somewhere, but not the compost...As for the tree house,, it got a speedy start, but why so narrow part, sticking out?? Anyway, the escape hatch will of course be loved by the boys,with the winding track around the big boulder.....Short winter, it seems. You are walking around like it was summer, but mebbe the nights are still a bit chilly......Its so nice see you charged to the hilt for all projects awaiting !! It will be a smashing summer, I believe..... As for shortt winters, february used to be the coldest month where I live, but now almost all snow is gone,,,,,,its a bit weird, but what can one do....The light is longer, and mebbe time to remove the winter tires...hm...Allda bestest from mikke...;-D

[@luisaleonardi666]

Every single project is a living one for each member of your lovely family..everyone is involved with love . I wonder if your farm will be the best for guided tours all inside one day. Why not? One great example of great success❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Luisa! ❤️❤️

[@pamelalambe1356]

Wonderful. Love it. I don't know if Mario knows, ha but you guys have coined Mario Days for us all. As simple as, say I just got in a big load of groceries, and well that is a Mario Day too. Big things come in and happen, ' Mario Day'. Not just digger days which is also so beyond unforgettably cute, some times I just go 'digger!' when get excited. yep your familys talk has become youtube vernacular, ha we use it now too in our daily lives.

[@janeblog1900]

Stunning views all around . Love all the project ideas making the most of the beautiful views. A clay dome shape pizza oven with built in storage for wood, utensils and crockery would be cool Tara , I have faith you can do it!