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  • @kated4359
    @kated4359 2 года назад +229

    Mom of nine, here. We do the exact same way. I say this to encourage moms to have and enjoy their children and not to worry about trivial things like dishes and laundry. Large families work and has been the biggest blessing of my life🕯🌿📯Merry Christmas

    • @CMBauer
      @CMBauer 2 года назад

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @mariavictoriafiscella9551
      @mariavictoriafiscella9551 2 года назад +12

      Iagree ! I have 3 and have been told i'm insane for wanting more. Although i'm 40 and im aware of some risks pf.peegancy after 40, i could have justo one more. People are such meddlers. Children make me so happy . They are the joy of My house . 💕💕💕💕 Happy holidays❤️

    • @candyhr4152
      @candyhr4152 2 года назад +4

      @@mariavictoriafiscella9551 I had my last one at 40. He's 10 now and my little cuddle bug.

    • @tegangilchrist4550
      @tegangilchrist4550 2 года назад +2

      How wonderful to have so many kiddos ❤️ I wish I could but hubby said no 😆

    • @tegangilchrist4550
      @tegangilchrist4550 2 года назад +5

      @@mariavictoriafiscella9551 you are not insane and 40 is still so young. I say go for it!! ❤️

  • @Hillside-Hive
    @Hillside-Hive 2 года назад +18

    Mom of 12 here, 5 left at home and 6 grands so far... love seeing big families and the glimpse into another milk kefir fam was a treat!!

  • @TheRayjane
    @TheRayjane 2 года назад +44

    Your children are so blessed to be brought up on a farm and be a part of learning so many things. What a great life it is ♥️

  • @lisapoulsen5452
    @lisapoulsen5452 2 года назад +11

    The soft music while divvying up the smoothies…and then the sounds of real life…love it🥰

    • @stephaniejensen3500
      @stephaniejensen3500 2 года назад

      Yeah, that was one of my favorite parts, too! The beautiful, peaceful presentation of the moment, and then the reality - which reminds us all, "Oh yeah! These moments LOOK beautiful caught on camera & put to lovely music, but they're living real life, just like the rest of us!" 😅🙌

  • @kimberlyprice2
    @kimberlyprice2 2 года назад +10

    Awww....you are so blessed to have your arms and kitchen full of little ones. Thank you for sharing your day, recipes, and family with me.

  • @afolsom685
    @afolsom685 2 года назад +29

    Daniel and Micah 'helping' with their rolling pins was delightful.

  • @debbiemize2269
    @debbiemize2269 2 года назад +18

    Your daughter that was helping to cook at the beginning of the video looks so much like you! All your kids are so adorable! Love your videos!

  • @kodiking8869
    @kodiking8869 2 года назад +2

    I love seeing how you’re keeping the younger kids busy at times and seeing more of Micah and Daniel and how you interact with them 💕 as a new mom I find it really helpful during those times to see an example

  • @tabitha9890
    @tabitha9890 2 года назад +75

    You're such a hard worker & a wonderful mother Lisa! You're husband is wonderful too & you two are a wonderful team! I love your channel. It's always so inspiring watching you cook for so many.

    • @deborahlangton2759
      @deborahlangton2759 2 года назад +2

      Agree!

    • @mruggier0
      @mruggier0 2 года назад

      Looks like you people are looking for an argument. I’m not . I stated a fact is all. Did you people every hear of an opinion? For fact is all. Hot water, less water, less time equals dishwasher. Hey people do yours by hand in cold water not my problem or choice. Cold season hmm bet you people should heed warning!

    • @joymorrison6614
      @joymorrison6614 2 года назад

      @@mruggier0 who are you talking to?

  • @marlenebeck1739
    @marlenebeck1739 2 года назад +58

    As always you bless my morning with your presentation of family togetherness. What a blessing you are. I was thinking this morning that if people in my country would pitch in and work together like your family of 9 does, how wonderful a world that could be!

  • @Sarah_Kilmer
    @Sarah_Kilmer 2 года назад +8

    Lisa, you and Luke are amazing parents. It's so nice to see a family not sitting around staring at screens. You are teaching them life skills and that is a blessing. And you stay so calm. I love your videos, I always learn so much. Happy New Year to you and your family.

  • @jenniferallison3323
    @jenniferallison3323 2 года назад +7

    I love seeing your kids acting like kids!!!!😍. Thank you for leaving the real life in your videos.

  • @preppingmama
    @preppingmama 2 года назад +3

    I am thrilled to say my husband insisted on a second laundry room upstairs. He didn't want me to be hoofing laundry up and down stairs. No laundry goes where it shouldn't. I love it!

  • @annikaernberg7342
    @annikaernberg7342 2 года назад +11

    Wow! You are an amazing woman! Such a superwoman, cooking from scratch with a newborn (and all the other kids!) is serious skills. I'm inspired and in awe! And congratulations on your new addition. Hugs from Sweden ❤️

  • @JamieWagnerAtHome
    @JamieWagnerAtHome 2 года назад +6

    Aw those baby hiccups are the cutest ♥️ I am pregnant with baby number two and I can’t wait for the newborn stage again. Also yes to laundry everyday! It truly makes a difference with little ones.

  • @rachellebrooke4614
    @rachellebrooke4614 2 года назад +26

    I love these DITL! Those glimpses of Theo were precious! Thanks for sharing your life! We’re living in our RV and it gives me hope that we’ll find a home in the country some day as I watch you!

    • @amandalinhitt
      @amandalinhitt 2 года назад

      good for you guys! we’re paying thousands of dollars in a small apartment because of the market. wish we could live in an RV right now and save money!

  • @ladybugmom10
    @ladybugmom10 2 года назад +36

    I’m just in awe how much Luke does to help. What a great example to your children.

    • @cynthiafisher9907
      @cynthiafisher9907 2 года назад +7

      Well, she does “bring home the bacon” and “fry it up in a pan”!

    • @LilaVert-FR
      @LilaVert-FR 2 года назад +26

      Luke is not "helping". He's playing his part in this family team project.

    • @elsie4714
      @elsie4714 2 года назад +14

      He's not "helping." He's a parent and playing his part. This idea that men "help" us is just so wrong.

    • @ladybugmom10
      @ladybugmom10 2 года назад +10

      Why is help a bad word? He’s still doing it? And I think it’s so sweet.
      My son helps his wife. She appreciates it.

    • @susansmith493
      @susansmith493 2 года назад +6

      Helping is good. I help my husband with things that he takes the lead on, he helps me with things I take the lead on. We have different strengths and skillsets. Strong families dont fret "words" and-or who's helping who. They just get it done. Lisa and her husband dont seem like the types who would take issue with either of them saying "what can I do to help?" to eachother.

  • @airribelle8626
    @airribelle8626 2 года назад +3

    You are a super mom! Home schooling, cooking 3 meals a day, laundry everyday, shopping for groceries, keeping up with youtube, blogging, Instagram, projects with the kids, taking care of a newborn and toddlers! I’m sure you’re doing so much more. You are inspiring!! I’m currently on my second pregnancy after 7 almost 8 years! I don’t know how you do it! I always wanted a big family but I don’t like being pregnant lol. It seems like it takes forever being pregnant!!!!! I’m tired 24/7!! I love the farm life as well I used to love going to my ex’s moms farmhouse. His grandmother and aunts and uncles all live on the same road. They’re all spaced out and have lakes in their backyards and a bunch of animals. My ex wasn’t the husband type to settle down tho. I wish he was! We just have kids together now. I love how peaceful it is as well. My ex grew up in both the city and country and he’d rather stay in the city which sucked as well!!! You’re a lucky mama!!

  • @naturalmama_of_5
    @naturalmama_of_5 2 года назад +32

    "I'm not super concerned about soap or hot water just so they're clean" 🤣 It makes me laugh every time you say this about dishes. If I chop veggies with a knife I'm definitely just running it under some warm water and putting it in the dish drainer and calling it good 😂

  • @anitatucker8812
    @anitatucker8812 2 года назад +10

    What a nice treat to see Dad cooking breakfast etc. The baby is really growing. Thanks so much for sharing Lisa.

  • @sammizimmerman4143
    @sammizimmerman4143 3 месяца назад

    I just watched the video your kids made and the comments are turned off 😭 i just came to say that was the MOST beautiful video! It literally brought tears to my eyes as i remembered when my daughter was that young (shes 17 now). Your daughter is your mini me, Lisa! Its obvious she loves her little life so much! I hope there will be another kids version of the farm life ❤️ God bless

  • @almathees3839
    @almathees3839 2 года назад +7

    Farmhouse on the Boone is a well run family fun!!!❤️
    Beautiful to watch all of family involved.
    I can feel your love for each other & your home! Blessings to all!🙏

  • @ozarkview928
    @ozarkview928 2 года назад +6

    You make having a big family look fun an easy ! You know how to delegate and also not be a perfectionist , blessings I think !

  • @mst152
    @mst152 11 месяцев назад

    ❤ I love your channel, so holistic in every way. I adore your homemaking style 😊Thank you for uploading such wholesome content

  • @leannshort6078
    @leannshort6078 2 года назад +1

    Your channel has to be one of my favorites! Thank you for all the hard work you do to put together these snippets of your life to share with us! ❤️

  • @catherinecox8921
    @catherinecox8921 2 года назад +12

    Your kids follow written directions so well. I may need to borrow them the next time I try to assemble IKEA furniture, lol.

  • @jackiemozingo4435
    @jackiemozingo4435 2 года назад +7

    Love Love Love! What a wonderful family. I also love the grocery haul. Organic as much as possible and no junk food. These kids are so healthy and strong. I hope you find some time for yourself to rest. Keep those adrenals strong girl....

    • @amandalinhitt
      @amandalinhitt 2 года назад +1

      every time I watch the beautiful farmhouse on boone I think the same thing 🙏🏼 as someone with adrenal problems, I am amazed by anyone with this many pregnancies and that much energy.

  • @maryswift6014
    @maryswift6014 2 года назад +14

    I just love the way you cook. My husband and I blended our family, so in total we had 6 kids
    Cooking was very similar to the way you do it when it came time to use up all the bits left over at the end of the week. Everyone loved all the choices! I sometimes let the older kids try to help with coming up with a new idea for a leftover. They tell me now that task has helped them to become better cooks for their families now.
    You are one smart lady when it comes to involving the whole family in the daily tasks.

  • @charlotterogers1182
    @charlotterogers1182 2 года назад +9

    You are one hard working family. God bless ya'll this wonderful holiday season.🐄🎄😁

  • @barbaral1486
    @barbaral1486 2 года назад +1

    So precious! Your family is such a wonderful treat for us ! Thank you for sharing , the boys are adorable !

  • @college271
    @college271 2 года назад +3

    I just love how you are so humble about food!You really just get what you can and things do not have to perfect!

  • @rosemarymunson915
    @rosemarymunson915 2 года назад +2

    Love your routine…..and your little boys are beyond adorable! Baby is getting so big! Love seeing him. You and hubby are quite the team. God bless

  • @peggypoole1773
    @peggypoole1773 2 года назад +2

    Love your videos. Always reminds me of the times I spent on the farm with my grandmother; milking, gathering eggs, and all the others jobs that have to be done. Miss her lots. 🎄🎅

  • @proverbsthirty-one6531
    @proverbsthirty-one6531 2 года назад +2

    Awesome. Great job raising your kids and animals. Blessings to you all. 🙏

  • @idreamintrees1391
    @idreamintrees1391 2 года назад +3

    I love your DITL videos!! Seeing your routines around the farm and with the kids🥰 Always so inspirational ♥️ Homestead dreams!

  • @barbaral1486
    @barbaral1486 2 года назад +4

    I canned 14 jars of cranberries relish for the year ! This year I have been canning up a lot of food! It is a wonderful thing to shop from my food supplies! Made enough pasta sauce for a year ,and I love the convenience of just opening a jar and heating up for dinner ! Watching you making all your meals from scratch is so enjoyable, and I love all the videos !

  • @FB-bo3sj
    @FB-bo3sj 2 года назад +2

    Such a blessing for you to have all healthy kids

  • @tegangilchrist4550
    @tegangilchrist4550 2 года назад +2

    Loved this video Lisa, it was very relatable and always love seeing your beautiful family ❤️

  • @susansmith493
    @susansmith493 2 года назад +7

    Laundry is definitely one of those "keep it simple" things. Whatever works best is dependent upon your family size, laundry location, etc. For me, it's the family closet. The washer-dryer is in there too. No moving clothes around. Wash it, dry it, toss it in the correct bin or hang, done. People say ..."but the kids have to go into the family closet (which is an entire room) to get their PJs each night. Lol well they would have to go in daily to take their basket up to their room anyway if we were storing the clothes in the bedrooms. Ugh I could go on and on about storing clothes in kids' bedrooms. I swear i spent half my life moving textiles around, putting in systems, bureaus, closet shelves in bedrooms and on and on and on. Once i decided no more storing clothes in the bedrooms i was free. Lol. I keep all the other textiles in the family closet too. Sheet sets, towels, etc.

    • @amandalinhitt
      @amandalinhitt 2 года назад +1

      thank you for this!!! once we have a house I will definitely be doing this! wow! how freeing! I hate constantly switching sizes and organizing dressers and closets!

    • @jennalacaria3924
      @jennalacaria3924 2 года назад +2

      Such a great concept. I would've never thought to do a family closet because of the way our house is set up. When we design and build our next home it will be something I definitely will consider. Especially the part about having the washer and dryer in the same area as where all the textiles go. Such a pain to carry it all the way downstairs and back up again unnecessarily.

  • @amazinggracefields
    @amazinggracefields 2 года назад

    Smiles and laughter as I enjoy watching Farmhouse on Boone.Thank you!!

  • @leannsofilos725
    @leannsofilos725 2 года назад

    Awe... this was fun to watch, Lisa. You and your family are charming. I love how your focus on what matters.

  • @christinehicks9526
    @christinehicks9526 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this! I smiled when your "little ham" tryied to get into the video!:)

  • @angelahagood7143
    @angelahagood7143 2 года назад +1

    Love the sweet music…then real family sounds! Also love the photo bomb kiddo while you were talking! That itty-bitty is growing, his eyes are so bright! I hope you can update us when Ruthie gets the photos selected. Parents today are so blessed to have the technology to take pictures and save them digitally. I don’t have many pictures and no videos. When I keep my friend’s kids, they love looking at pictures and videos of when they were younger. Love everything you do!

  • @jukes243
    @jukes243 2 года назад

    Love your precious family. And the excitement and JOY that Christmas brings. Merry Christmas! everyone.

  • @HomeFrugalicious
    @HomeFrugalicious 2 года назад +2

    🥰Lisa I totally understand my two boys lived in my cozy Baby Wrap. Laundry is for sure one of my weak spot, so thank you for sharing the helpful tips!

  • @becca.carroll
    @becca.carroll 2 года назад +3

    The reason God gave you so many boys is bc you make such cute ones!!!!!

  • @joymorrison6614
    @joymorrison6614 2 года назад

    Such cute little boys! And Theo is just precious! Micas voice couldn't get any sweeter than it is.

  • @CarlasCorner62
    @CarlasCorner62 2 года назад +1

    I have a little trick with laundry...buy only white towels and washcloths...that way all the white clothing can go in with the towels and u can bleach it all... that way u never get fuzzys on the dark clothes... i used to buy colored towels and was never a good sorter either lol my clothes always looked wrecked...doing it this way and eventually changing them all out to white made a HUGE difference...ps... u honestly have some of the prettiest kids!! That daughter that was baking is gorgeous! She looks a lot like her mama🥰

  • @brittanypennington9716
    @brittanypennington9716 2 года назад +3

    I love oxyclean for stains too, but I learned an even cheaper way to deal with berry stains from a friend.
    If you pour boiling water (from an electric kettle or regular tea kettle) over berry stains, the stain will almost completely come out right away. I usually lay the item in the sink, and pour boiling water over and let sit for a few minutes. Oxyclean is awesome, too, but boiling water is cheaper!

  • @philippapay4352
    @philippapay4352 2 года назад +3

    When there is enough laundry with a large family, one does it daily unless you want a room full of dirty laundry that people will be wading through to look for things. Love all Theo's little baby noises while you are talking to us. You have diversity throughout the day in your scheduling.

  • @victorialove9104
    @victorialove9104 2 года назад

    What a beautiful family! It makes me so happy to watch your lovely videos.

  • @Psalm1500
    @Psalm1500 2 года назад +3

    You go mama, looking great!! I love your channel and your spirit ❤️

  • @jeanieyelton1564
    @jeanieyelton1564 2 года назад

    OMG your children are precious. You all work as a family ❤️🎄❤️🎄

  • @bambioliver5310
    @bambioliver5310 2 года назад +2

    I love the peek into your fridge!! Please share that more.😊

  • @vickeypierce293
    @vickeypierce293 2 года назад

    Amazing what you get accomplished in a day!! A great family working together ❤

  • @cindyclark9534
    @cindyclark9534 2 года назад +2

    I absolutely adore your beautiful family and your way of life! I admire how you all work together and help each other!Wouldn't it be wonderful if the world got back to this way of life? Blessings for a few minutes of rest for yourself.

  • @jred1838
    @jred1838 2 года назад

    Thanks for this entertainment! Loved the kids! Actually laughed out loud when Micah said "Hello" to the camera! Liked seeing Luke too. I haven't been watching a super long time, but he doesn't seem to make too many appearances. You are a phenomenal mom.

  • @sherinebenny8743
    @sherinebenny8743 2 года назад

    You're awesome and blessed Lisa! God bless you all!

  • @thetreasureinthefield
    @thetreasureinthefield 2 года назад +2

    “If I don’t keep you guys busy. What do you do? You make mess. Big mess. Bigger mess than dough” 🤣 and him in the camera. Loved this video. Those smoothie cups were soo cute!

  • @kerensashirley9870
    @kerensashirley9870 2 года назад +1

    When you only have a few pork chops, I cook them and slice them really really thin then add stir fry veggies and rice

  • @DeepRootedwithTulani
    @DeepRootedwithTulani 2 года назад +2

    Can you do a vid on the benefits of dates? Being that you have so many products with dates 🥰

  • @tach9663
    @tach9663 2 года назад

    Lisa, praying for you and your precious family!

  • @GoodPersonTestWebsite
    @GoodPersonTestWebsite 2 года назад +1

    Yess I started sock bins by the back door which also happens to be where my washer and dryer are and that made it so easy. I don't match them up I just stick them in the buckets. I try to have just one solid color set per person not all kinds of crazy socks.

  • @riotarbo1762
    @riotarbo1762 2 года назад

    Just saw your other channel. Simple farmhouse life. Amazing how you get all that done and still can devote time to everyone in family.

  • @julieeyre-tanner6074
    @julieeyre-tanner6074 2 года назад

    I look forward to watching your vlogs every week 🥰 such a cosy beautiful family ❤️

  • @emilyemily7837
    @emilyemily7837 2 года назад +3

    You're the most beautiful family i've seen!! And Theo is just gorgeous

  • @gracerajah8972
    @gracerajah8972 2 года назад

    You inspire me, every time I watch you at work. I love the red plates above the stove. 🤗🤗

  • @alisonwestermann1875
    @alisonwestermann1875 2 года назад

    This was a fun video! I always love watching grocery hauls for scratch kitchen/cooks!

  • @carriefry8847
    @carriefry8847 2 года назад

    Thanks so much for sharing your day with us💛

  • @mrs.a4564
    @mrs.a4564 2 года назад +1

    I'm a mom of two, 4 and 2. I hope to learn to let go of certain things like this, or just lowering my standards so I can be gracious for any help my kids and husband can offer. I think sometimes as homemakers we want things a certain way, but if we're more lax on stuff we could get lots of help. Thanks for sharing, love your family ❤️

  • @shirleycirio6897
    @shirleycirio6897 2 года назад +2

    Your videos just keep getting better and better... Thank you for sharing. :)

  • @Crew4Life
    @Crew4Life 2 года назад

    Lisa, praying for you and your family; praying and hoping you and your family are well and safe. Lots of love from North Texas

  • @jennifercampbell7698
    @jennifercampbell7698 2 года назад +1

    I bought some Kiwi Co boxes for Christmas presents this year and sent the link to a few friends with grandchildren. I’ll be interested to see and hear their reactions. Thanks for the idea.

  • @mommaoffive333
    @mommaoffive333 2 года назад +1

    Family of 7 here. We call our fridge clean out meals our Hodgepodge Night! Children love it!

  • @ritabaker3113
    @ritabaker3113 2 года назад

    Your children are such a blessing

  • @erose6996
    @erose6996 2 года назад

    Great teamwork. Good job family. Thanks for videos.

  • @katem76
    @katem76 10 месяцев назад

    Your children are precious, Ive so enjoyed watching them interact and be curious. You are one very patient mom. Ive learned a lot watching your videos, Im even considering creating a starter and giving sourdough a try. I wish I had thought about using the baby wraps when I had mine, I would have loved that. Its the best of both, getting to snuggle and smell that baby breath and still get my laundry done! I had 4 but the last 2 were twins so I felt like it was more 🙃 Im glad to have found your channel, Im enjoying your videos very much. Thanks

  • @judydrouhard2651
    @judydrouhard2651 2 года назад +2

    You always seem soooo organized. 🥰

  • @pilgrimlearning9530
    @pilgrimlearning9530 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this! You are such an inspiration!

  • @jasminj.844
    @jasminj.844 2 года назад

    Woow-I m just amazed-what you get done in 1 day-crazy!!My biggest respect!!All this with a newborn...

  • @elmaelmar2761
    @elmaelmar2761 2 года назад

    We had ten and I did laundry every day and the sheets were split up by days. Boys on tues mine on Wednesday and so on and I was never overwhelmed! We are down to four kids now and I still do wash every day!! Good thing I love laundry hanging it outside!!

  • @sarabrunsvold2461
    @sarabrunsvold2461 2 года назад

    That’s a busy household!!! You have a beautiful family!! A beautiful home too!!!

  • @julieowczarek4062
    @julieowczarek4062 2 года назад

    These are my favorite videos you do!! ❤️ Merry Christmas

  • @odulcina
    @odulcina 2 года назад

    Just found your channel and wow! You are amazing! I have 4 kids (all teenagers now) and I was so tired all the time when they were young like yours ... i am amazed by your cooking and everything you do! And your kitchen looks so good! i love the stove and the sink and all the deco around. Simple, vintage, farmhouse and beautiful! 🌺🌷🌸

  • @cheryljunkins6935
    @cheryljunkins6935 2 года назад

    Great ideas, now I am thinking this would be good for grandkids. Enjoy everything you post.

  • @roxannetarjan1411
    @roxannetarjan1411 2 года назад +1

    A big job, but fortunately you have lots of pictures and you could go back and make the missing ones. ❤️

  • @MeAndMyPet121
    @MeAndMyPet121 2 года назад +1

    You are such a hard worker and inspiration! I would love to have half the motivation that you do, and I only have one child!! Loved this video :)

  • @francampbell9356
    @francampbell9356 2 года назад

    Every video is wonderful! Thank you so much.

  • @amyc6835
    @amyc6835 2 года назад +2

    I enjoy your videos so much! They are creative, interesting, and beautiful!
    Suggestion…your dryer door can be easily switched to open from right to left which would make transferring your laundry from washer to dryer soooo much easier!!😊

  • @Rosa-kf6yy
    @Rosa-kf6yy 2 года назад +1

    Now I feel all warm and fuzzy. ❤

  • @gunnikr
    @gunnikr 2 года назад

    Loved this video! You are so inspiring!

  • @lisahoward9834
    @lisahoward9834 2 года назад

    Absolutely adorable!

  • @reginabrowning8278
    @reginabrowning8278 2 года назад +2

    Love the grocery haul. No processed food just whole food!

  • @christinaashley1
    @christinaashley1 2 года назад

    You are such an inspiration Lisa

  • @TheRustyTrike
    @TheRustyTrike 2 года назад +6

    I started sorting from the dryer a few years ago and everyone puts their own stuff away. I don’t care if it’s folded. I just don’t want to have to do it. 😂😂

  • @debdobrosky8139
    @debdobrosky8139 2 года назад

    Always love your videos Lisa:)!!🤗

  • @kathleengallagher2659
    @kathleengallagher2659 2 года назад

    Your children are so well behaved! I watch several homestead families on utube, and I'm so impressed by the children!

  • @daniellealbrecht1896
    @daniellealbrecht1896 2 года назад +4

    Loved seeing your husband on this video! I wondered how you were going to continue to do it all after having that sweet baby.

  • @kayladay09able
    @kayladay09able 2 года назад +4

    When I had my first baby baby wearing made me very anxious and I never really got confident enough with it. I'm now expecting baby number two and I'm hoping to get over that fear because I really need both hands during the day!

  • @genniejefferson6588
    @genniejefferson6588 2 года назад

    This is real farm life. Both have to love the life to enjoy it. I grew up on a farm.