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[@lindarinner9482]

That was so much fun! Toby did a great job being on camera. It was nice to see him!

[@maliahsowards890]

haha he used some of what I filmed, i didn't expect that

[@tamararoberts9307]

Very lucky ( blessed) children to have fun farm experiences ❤ God bless y'all

[@jcthompson7666]

Love all of your ceramic chickens in the kitchen!

[@judithchilcoat5852]

I loved this...a Dad vlog! risky stuff and all. Bless you, Miah.

[@talkandeattv]

this gave me joy

[@judithjohnson2111]

So many gigles. What a wild & crazy wonderful life.Sweet Miah, yr kids are so blessed to have you for a Dad. Your calm strong loving presence is heartwarming. I enjoyed every single moment in this video. So much fun on the farm. Just wonderful to see so much of it in one video. Boy is my life ever quiet.God bless🙏😊

[@k.j.krimson2590]

Lil Ben: " Is this a root system?" Miah: "yea that's a root system." Lil Ben: "That's a BIG root system!" 🤣😂🤣 that sweet boy cracks me up. I just adore him 💙💙💙 And Toby you are doing such a great job taking care of Gabe. Way to go buddy 💚💚💚

[@occamsrazor5376]

It sounds you also are becoming part of their family. The kids are really special, I agree!

[@melissatomolonius472]

I just replaced our pump on the 4th. 300 feet deep!!!

[@tonijurkones9797]

Hello 👋💚❤️💜

[@hopeersek4136]

Thanks for sharing! Are you all still doing the worm farms Jessica started a few months ago? How did that go?

[@valdiobrigedoebomsilva7592]

GOOD NIGHT FAMILY EUA

[@anashomestead5919]

That was a really nice share! Your daughter really likes doing stuff, she is also quick to accept chores, bless her heart! Make sure she gets that opportunity to ride.. You can tell it will mean a very great deal to her. Try to do this sooner instead of right before she leaves.. so she might get to do it more often than only once or twice! It will be a lifetime memory she will always treasure!

[@Pepper5655]

horses were a huge part of my childhood, and it helps to keeps their focus when they connect with a good horse as a young lady instead of being boy crazy they r horse crazy.

[@anashomestead5919]

@@Pepper5655 My horse experiences were when I was very young too! They have never left me. It is a main reason I want to homestead on a larger piece of property with woods, I want the room to ride.. I have missed having a horse all this time of my life. One of the greatest joys.

[@maliahsowards890]

i will cherish it

[@anashomestead5919]

@@maliahsowards890 Yay! I know you would. There is something special between a human & a horse!

[@RamyVinesandHomesteadTimes]

The foot valve connects to ankle valve ;)

[@myberryownhomestead764]

I love love love this video! Chaos and all, the sound of little boys laughing brings joy to my heart!!! I have 3 boys but they are all grown now...so no little boys laughing here...waiting on grandkids!!!

[@Pepper5655]

right as I was listening to they're laughter it blessed my soul.

[@brillyintt]

Tobias!!! Great to see you help with the video. Thank you all for sharing all this today. God bless.

[@markaveravlogs]

Ben and the Root System should have been the title of this video. HOW STINKIN' CUTE WAS THAT

[@gattispizzaboy]

I noticed Spock on the counter. "live long and prosper"

[@jholmes5337]

Josh Beck What is a Spock?

[@anashomestead5919]

@@jholmes5337 He is Leonard Nimoy from the original Star Trek!

[@claires9100]

Yes me too! I totally noticed that and was about to comment until I saw you already commented! This family has fine priorities! Live long and prosper.

[@catchmeifyouvan7754]

That was a total family affair, I love love love your videos Miah its so wonderful to see your patchwork family all loving on each other! Also good job Ezra teaching your little brother to swing!

[@looperfamilyhomestead3586]

You two are great parents and doing an awesome job raising your children!

[@kimberleyfriesenhahn2515]

I have never had luck making a tasty spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes. I would love to see a video/recipe for homemade spaghetti sauce. :)

[@Larrynjo]

My wife and I need one also

[@farmonturtlehill1157]

Kimberley Friesenhahn yes me too!!!

[@leslieollerhead1114]

You need to use plum tomatoes for spaghetti sauce... they are meatier lol .. Italians in the family taught me that

[@DelilaFarrell]

Great job! Who else enjoyed watching?! Love from my channel💕

[@SikderDiamond]

um warchin2

[@GenetryHomestead]

I love that their family is as big as mine.

[@anashomestead5919]

Your making wise choices for your financial future by getting that water distributed to all those areas of the property.. It will definitely increase the value of the property when it comes time to sell it & move forward. I will keep you all in my heart & prayers as you prepare to move forward into your new dreams.

[@JordanasBoutiqueTx]

Ana's Homestead amen!

[@kaycompton8983]

What a beautiful way to spend your days! Such a happy family. You all ROCK!

[@TheDaiseymai]

2 videos that made me a fan #1 you played the piano and sang, it was beautiful. #2 when you talked about the day you found your people. it really is hard to find people who look at gardening like you do. i realized there are people out there who get and love it. thank you

[@mikefarmer7653]

Great vid Miah.... Thanks for the freezing Run down Jess!!!!

[@mikefarmer7653]

Gonna be Nice to have water everywhere....

[@marinar3772]

“This is terrifying!” 😂 Those hydrants will be a major blessing! Good job, Miah! 💧💦

[@anashomestead5919]

“This is terrifying!” Lol, that was funny!

[@athela2023]

Great video, my favorite part was watching them all pretend to escape Maggie and her Jurassic Park vibes lol. Keep doing what you are doing. Blessings and thank you for sharing this video :)

[@Thegonepotties]

Thanks for the lovely update and also for the tomato freezing update 💜👍

[@bm88880]

Awesomeness!!!👍👍👍👍💕💕💕💕🐖🐖🐖🐖🦙🦙🦙🦙🐐🐐🐐🐐🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐴🐴🐴🐴 just what a joy each day is waking up to all that💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

Jeremiah if I may suggest, buy a few mechanical seals for the pump. I work on them all the time and the seal will go out. Don’t allow the pump to run with a leak as it can cause major damage. Blessings! So glad that y’all are up and running!

[@Bennettfarm]

Are you guys moving? I’ve seen a couple hints dropped. 😉

[@cr123-cn]

I know they said in another video that this was not their forever home

[@skeets94stewart8]

I came to the comments to see if someone else picked up on that!

[@vblacktravel]

The alpacas will chase down other animals that aren't with the group. I was watching a video the other day about it and learned they are very protective of their herd.

[@ErnieHatmaker]

Kids! LOL! It's so much more fun to climb over the fence than to walk through the gate.😂

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

Miah, you need to make a cute bridge with flower boxes on the railings!

[@gendeb9666]

I miss when my kids were little and we lived on a farm - love reliving it through you and Jess!

[@vanstiller5219]

Hello great family. Can you say how long we can keep the tomatoes in freezer as you’ve prepared them. Thank you.

[@darylmae2329]

I absolutely loved this video! Thanks for the smile! 🙂

[@hopelovefaith1321]

A BIG hello from Australia 🇦🇺♥️...i thoroughly enjoyed this video 😊 those kids have the most wonderful wonderful life ♥️♥️♥️ What comes out of their mouths is absolutely hilarious & brings a HUGE smile to my face ....Ben and his root systems hahaha 😂

[@candysummer7646]

An amazing video an what a beautiful family thankyou for sharing

[@Michellemybelle1996]

"Oh Miriam, are you kidding me?!" 😂 this video made my day. The giggling and laughter was so refreshing. Bless your lovely family.

[@debbwebb1279]

Was that a Berkey water filtration system on your counter? Likes or dislikes? I'm looking into them.

[@justgardenalready4938]

If any of y’all can see this comment, can you interact with it in some way please. I’ve made a couple of comments on other videos here but they don’t appear to be there when I’m logged into a different account. Thanks in advance.

[@pinkyfromhaughtfarms6550]

I always thought the foot valve was connected to the ankle valve🤣 great video miah and company!

[@michellehite6235]

Loved the video Tobias, Great Job! How Fun!

[@newmanfarmette2737]

Jess thank you so much for showing how you do the tomatoes I asked about!! 😍😍

[@sarahestrada8530]

Just got my National Heirloom Expo catalog, can't wait to see you guys there! Love watching you guys running around the farm with the kids, can't wait until I have my own!

[@garyb4929]

Great share with Tobias( hope spelling right) faucets will make themselves welcome quickly. Thanks Jess with demo- i had started doing that also. That back fields look great. Kids love rides.lol

[@pamelabratton2501]

dehydrate and grind the tomato peel and make tomato powder! So useful in the kitchen.

[@lizbertorelli6364]

Interesting! What do you use it for?

[@pamelabratton2501]

@@lizbertorelli6364 add to soup, thicken tomato sauce, sprinkle on home made french fries...and, make a killer bloody Mary!

[@helennelson3120]

G'day folks. Awesome Miah. So happy for you to see how much you have achieved. How wonderful to have water available where you need it. It was wonderful to see the children being interactive with you n the animals n the farm and most importantly as a family. Thank you so much for sharing. I had a lovely visit with you all. God Bless you n yours always.

[@rosedowning6466]

Your kids really have no idea what a terrific life you have given them. These are memories that they will cherish their entire lives.

[@belindabeard4608]

Miah he is your mini me...so adorable...😊

[@vickimccurdy2749]

You two have been truly blest. Your children are awesome..😇😇😇😇😇

[@TiiNailsNPromotions]

Your family is amazing!😊

[@GenetryHomestead]

I love that their family is as big as mine. So fun to watch.

[@veracampbell9583]

You have such a sweet family. I am new to your channel and I’m learning so much from you. I think it’s wonderful how you teach your children about the vegetables and animals. You two just keep doing God’s will and He will continue to bless you. I plan to build raised beds this fall and winter for next year. I’ve been sick this year so far and haven’t done anything. But like I said I’ve learned so very much from you two. Thank you for all you show and teach me. God bless y’all.

[@cathyversteeg3051]

Good old fashioned common sense and fun, I loved every second especially all the laughter making memories.

[@SBECKTRADITIONS]

So I’ve been scoring but not coring before freezing. 🤦🏽‍♀️ What does coring do?

[@mishalea]

Looks like a blast! 😃 Enjoy it while the years are young! They grow up and move out so quickly!!!💗

[@WickedImprints]

I just love your family.. Always a joy to see y'all so close and spending time together!! Y'all are so Blessed!! Hugs 🤗💖

[@HomesteadByBigfoot]

Very nice Miah, great work with the pump, I used the same set up under my last house on the Divide. and will use the same setup next summer when we move on to our new homestead. Love when the kids want to get in to homesteading over Videogames. Nice trick with the Tomatoes Jess. That ATV over the bridge was scary, glad you made it, LOl. God Bless.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm pretty darned impressed. I can't imagine the comedy scene that would unfold if I attempted to do this LOL!!

[@GreenWitchHomestead]

Ok Toby sounds soooooooo much like Jess. Even that little giggle. Y'alls kids are so cute!!

[@MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN]

And that is why Jess calls you SWEET MIAH !!! because you are a sweet Dad !

[@anniecrowbar9358]

Thank you for the joyful chaos! Blessings to you all!

[@susanrichards4844]

This was an AMAZING video❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing your beautiful life.

[@edenridgefarms]

Ohmygosh Maliah asked if y’all could have a tree fort. Miah answered well probably save that for the next house. And y’all flipping did it! You built a tree fort at the new house for the kids! 😍

[@Wildevis]

That was so enjoyable, just watching the usual domestic chaos spill over into the farm :-) And maybe a little terrifying? LOL such a big word for a little boy

[@sharonpack4696]

That was fantastic Miaha. Thank you. I so enjoyed that. I thought the kids were so fun. I know that wore you out.

[@vmorganbogart]

Loved this video with the kids. That water is going to be so handy now & cheaper. Love this channel! Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱

[@danaspetrini8338]

Such sweet boys! (Miah and Tobias) I LOVE Tobias’s name. He looks like a Tobias. It’s her kitchen day!!! Yay!!! Miah, how long do you have your daughter?

[@The1stChristgrl]

Hey Roots and Refuge!👋🏻 Cheryl Morgner here. I’ve been wondering what sort of costs I may be in for if I attempt to dig a new well on my parents’ property to water the garden at the opposite end of the property from the house. And I know that every area may have cost variations. But would there be any way you could share if you guys did your own digging or paid a contractor to do it? The cost of the equipment and supplies, and how you kept them cost effective? Where you found the best deals? All the info you could share would be great! As it is now, my family property is about a an acre rectangle, with the house and plumbing on the upper end and the garden on the lower end beside a creek bed that doesn’t always have water running in it. And I have to haul 2 liter and gallon jugs of water to the garden in a wheel barrow when it needs watering. Would love any suggestions you could give me. The real issue is that it must be as thrift as possible. We truly don’t have free flowing cash flow. Thanks!

[@lucyo4124]

Such a beautiful family...I love that you 'visit' with all of us. Reminds me of growing up and tagging along with my Dad...it brought back beautiful memories, Miah...he was such a gentle soul too!! Ben and the root system! haha...that boy crack's me up, I swear...an old farmer in his little body! LOL Your boys and daughter are so amazing and full of joy!! Hang in there, Jess...Tomato Lady! lol Bless you all..and thank you again! xo

[@mirandahume7529]

Was just looking for a video. Perfect timing =)

[@mzabs1871]

Nothing sounds better than the genuine laughter of kids.

[@Murphis55]

I don’t peel tomatoes any more I just throw them in the vita mix and grind those babies up. That way you get the nutrients from the skin and the taste is better. I was used to doing the same thing but not now. Only thing if you want whole fruits it’s still good like your way. Love those goats. Happy gardening! Lots of love to you all. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️💪🏻🖖🏻🐾🐾🐾🐾✌️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@ABamaGardener]

What a Beautiful Family. Lotsa fun One thing I thought of But know nothing about. The above ground pump. Will you have to do something to protect it from freezing? I know hard to think about frozen pipes when its 100 degrees outside but just thought I would mention it. Also, you mentioned the Toad. I have my Toad Suck Daze T-Shirt on today. Must be an omen. Have Fun and thanks for sharing

[@urbsoapco5489]

Your children are all gorgeous.......and so bright. They have such loving and capable parents.....it's a joy to watch. Having worked for many years in education, with disadvantaged, dysfunctional and sad children it gives me a huge amount of pleasure watching you all. X

[@courtneyrbrown]

Thank you for the blessing of beautiful memories of teaching my son to swing 🙏. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us❤️

[@occamsrazor5376]

OH! Thank you so much for explaining - I had been one that asked how you processed them! I think your whole family ROCKS. You are also so internally honest and straight and I love everything you produce!

[@robertschroeder1978]

Miah, thank you and it was great to see you host another video. Always great to see what you are working on and just being a great "Dad"! Perhaps sometime you might like to share your perspective on homesteading from a husband and father point of view. Would be great to know your blessings and struggles. Hope that things are going well for you and your family. God Bless and thank you again, Rob S. (Rockford MI)

[@catherinelittlebear9863]

I bought freezer bags yesterday so i would be ready, when my tomatoes are ripe. After watching your instructions. Thanks!

[@contentedspirit9022]

What a FUN video. Reminds me of growing up on my grandpa's farm. Dairy cows, ponies, BIG garden, corn fields, barn cats and lots of land to ride on the tractor. Best childhood ever.

[@katedraus441]

Thanks for sharing your kids! Tobias seems to be growing inches! Truly love watching all the active chaos... your word... not mine :)

[@jenelljurado8500]

Awww How nice Ur guys kids are having such a wonderful childhood ❤️! They r gonna grow up to be great loving helpful people! U both r doing an amazing job! God Bless u all

[@bhanson5541]

So wonderful to see all of your animals and to see your kids enjoying them and the great and fun life there- 👍💞☺️ Thank you for the freezing tip for the tomatoes, Jess. Congratulations 👏 on getting your water system finished... that will really help! Blessings to you all! 🙏🥰

[@richardryan7412]

AS your getting ready to build you might want to consider what I am doing. I just had five acres timbered off. With lumber prices where they are at, I started pondering the old days of building with 1 x 6' s and thinking all the small lumber the loggers left could make a lot of 1 x 's and avoid buying lumber and plywood. Hopefully investng into a band mill.

[@hillarys.k8518]

Really enjoyed the video Miah you offer a different perspective and appear to attract crowd as you film . Lol! Jess in the kitchen preping tomatoes to freeze nice timing and she was looking fabulous. ;) FYI Jess you can use those frozen tomatoes without thawing first, just run them under warm water enough to loosen the skins they'll slide right off. No mess . I never even use to score mine. Wonderful video y'all!

[@WinkTartanBelle]

"Way to use that critical thinking." THIS is why I love watching you guys. Thank you. I'm a little concerned that the alpacas will hurt a cat or dog. They have a reputation for such things. Just something to think about. I do hope Malia gets to start horseback riding. Horses were a big and positive part of my life until I was about 40. My daughter's too. Great for both mind and body, and a good way for young girls to connect with themselves and each other.

[@michelemack504]

Absolute joy in their laughter, thanks for sharing💕💕

[@Alternativesmallholding]

This video warmed my heart. What a joy to see family life and giggles Love to all x

[@cazmarsh6395]

It’s awesome your well is going 👍 that’s great, amazing advice on how to store extra tomatoes 🍅🥰, oh my gosh Gabe is getting soooooo big and Ben too 😍 I love seeing the horses too. Thank you for sharing your beautiful wonderful life with us 😘🇦🇺

[@PatricesProjects]

Really nice of y'all to take us around the farm and show us where all if the hydrants off of the well are. You and Ben-Turn put a lot of work into that. I gotta go and make room in the freezer for tomatoes. I planned to process them tomorrow, but if I don't have to blanch and skin hot tomatoes, I'm all for that method. Not to mention the heat of that part of the process. BTW, what was Jess making with all of that garlic she was sauteing?

[@lunarsma8446]

My favorite part- Ben asking Jeremiah if a piece of wood is a root system. Ben= big time garden-boy! Wonderful!

[@MollysMantra]

Am I just noticing that Spock cookie jar or did you guys just get it? LOVE IT. Can't wait to try that technique with tomatoes!

[@j_e_bean]

What beautiful memories you all are creating. Enjoy the journey, one day we will miss the chaos of children. Thank you for sharing!

[@PaulaWilliamsdooah]

I love the captions, when the children are giggling it said “music”. Beautiful!!!

[@jehsdca]

Hope the Birthday Girl has a very Happy 14th Birthday! It sounds like You've already got some good plans for celebrating. That was an amazing harvest of cherry tomatoes and a few huge tomatoes too! Some of the tomato plants may be coming to the end of the season but all things considered, I'd say you had a successful season so far!

[@plainandsimple2576]

Lol I just changed the foot valve, pressure regulator switch,and the pressure gage. We have a storage Tank that the water from the well goes into before the pressure tank, so we had to replace the pressure up electrical float. We had so much pressure that it was blowing the water lines! That’s why the new regulator switch. Just when you think it’s fixed, “there she blows,”😁 did this yesterday , it’s a great feeling to get it done, congratulations

[@destinykay397]

The beginning when Miah miscounts the children, multiple parent move, lol. I'm the eldest of 9 so I've seen it firsthand.

[@carriem7832]

I took my tomatoes and cut them in four taking out the seeds and core. I put them in my blender and processed them into sauce. The skin holds vitamins so I always puréed them all together....uses up tomatoes quickly and helps with storage.....if I have extra herbs then they go into the purée also.......

[@lorishealinghomestead5047]

It gives me so much joy watching you and the kids run around. Your have a very special family. Thank you for showing us your world!!