I admire you for taking your time and doing this using cash only, avoiding getting into debt. That is NOT easy, and I think people forget that THAT is what you're doing. Maybe those who complain should donate to your building fund. I sure understand about feeling defeated when the house clean-up appears overwhelming. It doesn't take long with three kids, a husband and furry friends! Ahhh, but the feeling of accomplishment when it's done is amazing! And it really is a reminder to count our blessings...I find myself thanking God for many things I used to take for granted, from an indoor bathroom to having a stove to cook on. So grateful!! 🙏
Happy birthday Mel. I guess you all need to get new capes. Your super powers aren't meeting others expectations 😂. You're only human, but way to show them you can work on the "inside" too. you rock.
Mel, I love your perspective on the house. It takes very little time to see the house in chaos. One mess creates another mess and it continues on. I went through this with my boys. Teenage boys are non-stop eating machines. The kitchen would drive me nuts. Not enough to make go in there and straighten things out right away. At the end of the day, you have a roof over your head, food on the table, water/electricity, beautiful home, quiet and peaceful homestead. Have a beautiful evening.
I just don’t understand why people think they can be so bold as to tell you exactly what you need to do and when you need to do it. And demand to know when exactly you’re going to get it done.
Mel you said it perfectly. I will always remember I went to a cancer group for parents whose children had cancer or died from cancer. Lucky for us my son survived it but one parent said I miss the mess,no socks, to pick up no clothes to wash, no more shouting to turn sound down and No beds to make that always hit home. You said it perfectly. You go at your pace and I will enjoy watching sending hugs from UK ❤❤❤
Happy Birthday to my Favorite You Tuber.. Great Video Mel and Gary. Hey Gary be safe Brother. And yes you guys do everything on your time. I will continue to Watch and not critique you along your Journey. P. S. Glad Gary did not fall off the Roof.. Geez.. Lol..
Honey, you took me back to my days with my 4 sons and all the clutter. I didn't know it then but those were the best days of my life. Take it from a 64 year old momma, the only way to stay on top of the clutter is for you all to work together & stay consistent with it. Make yourself a schedule chore list for the kids. Also rotate the chores so they don't get bored with what they have to do. All my boys started making their beds when they started kindergarten and the chores increased as they got older. Now my son's know how to cook, clean, sew, garden, work on car repair, good with finances, do building repairs, etc. They kept up with their studies too, each one of them were in the honor roll. They all went to college and now have really good paying jobs and help take care of their own families with whatever their needs are. They are 47, 44, 42 & 21 years old and praise Heavenly Father they are doing well. Being consistent with my son's helped them to have work ethics. With knowledge and experience comes many more choices of what they can do in life. All of it was really hard work while we built our own house as you are doing, that's why Father gives children to the young. You can do it, just take it one day at a time. Love you all, Blessings❤
I appreciate you sharing your wisdom and experience. Truly. I usually am on top of it but it's been a real struggle since Christmas TBH.. Had so much company here with the holidays, kids not doing school (winter break) and then me being so busy, I just let it go. This was the new year clean sweep, reality back in check 😎 forward onward 💚🤗
@@SimpleLifeReclaimed You'll get it together at your own pace. Don't worry about what others say or comment either, I've found that most people haven't experienced just how hard it is to physically build your own home and raise a family. I do though, it took my family 16 years to build our house as we got the money to do it one step at a time. We started our foundation with a pick and shovel & that was our beginning. Your family is doing a awesome job & I know I am a stranger but I'm proud of you and what y'all have accomplished. Much love❣️
Mel,hearing you share your beautiful story then sharing your beautiful home,it brings my thoughts to my younger years when I was raising my children, but now being a 68 year-old grandmother and great grandmother. I definitely miss those busy times of home being so full and things laying around in different spots of the home and needing to get things picked up, but now knowing that when they were picked up that meant now everybody’s gone,so I would rather have a home full of toys,clothes and dishes. Enjoy the moments while you have them although I have a beautiful life there’s nothing like having your babies at home.❤. God bless you and your amazing family……🍃♥️🍃/// 🌸🎂🌸 Happy Birthday, Mel 🌸🎂🌸…. I pray God‘s many blessings on you through the year ahead.🙏.
I’m in my 70s and you know what you guys take your time and do what you wanna do and enjoy life and don’t pay attention to what other people think you should do. You’re praying you’re going on what you feel your led to do and you’re doing what you feel is right for youThey’re not the parents you’re the parents you’re the boss of your home. You’re responsible for anything that is done or not done so don’t take it to heart. Everybody’s gotta have a comment to say something mean if they don’t think you’re following what they say to do I say go for it I think you’re doing great.
5:05 Mel this is a house of a family living life! It shows that your time goes to your kids, and your work to complete your home, it just means it’s well lived in. The most of us that have families understand this completely! Much love.
I was shocked by some people's comments I have lived in a 20 ft camper for the last 3 years it's hard to keep a small space clean most people don't understand your living in a small space while building debt free I cleaned and went out side to do chores came back to everything I cleaned messy again would I change things no I am debt free getting ready to build A debt free home for retirement the inconvenience of clutter and cramped small spaces is worth freedom of not owning debt and building your own home with your own hands it's a feeling that feels so good there is no words to describe how good it feels and the loving bond a family forms building a home is priceless I admire your dedication and hard work as a family you reminded me it's all worth the work and struggle thank you for sharing your journey
With kids and pets things can get out of hand quickly. When my kids were young, every evening I would say"cleaning brigade" and we would clean up the messes before bed. 😊
Gary, I broke a rake once and I put a dowel in the end, stuck the broken piece back and used the wonder “tool” duct tape and was able to use my rake one again😁
Hi Mel an Gary. Everything looks so beautiful and serene here. It has to be so peaceful there. I envy you. I so jealous! Hahaha Anyway, I want to wish Mel a very Happy Birthday and many many more to come. May all your dreams and wishes come true. I love you all there on the 41.36 property. Hugs. 🤗🤗🤗💕
I love it when people say you need to get to work, bet they are horders and telling you what they need to do. Mel I love your honesty, stay true to yourself and you have a delete button
I remember these days! Chaotic, messy days. I used to make a game of it. Ok guys, we are doing a 15 min. clean. I would ask what area each wanted, set a timer and we all got it done. The kids still do it as adults. Turn on loud music dancing around and going for it. High 5’s when timer went off!! Loved your voice over!
If you want to create paths through the mud or in the dog area, I use the large chipped sawdust blocks from Tractor Supply that are used for horse bedding. Keeps the mud away and my dogs clean...at least until they dig their holes. Easy to pick up dog turds too. They eventually break down back to dirt too so they are a win win.
Oh Mel! When I had my kids at home and we did renovation after renovation my house was the same. Hubby and I both worked full time jobs as well as fixing up our old farm house. It doesn’t take long to get it all stored up. Keep living your lives cause the dirt will still be there tomorrow.❤
Hi Mel Happy Birthday. Houses get messy when ppl are stuck inside.Your outlook on the house is very true. A hone is a place to be lived in but you're correct everything has a place and the more you stay on top of things the easier it is on you. It's good the kids help out as well. Gary hope you get your deer so you have meat til the next season. Hope you two are doing what you need to for yourself and the kids. Luv ya 💖❤️
Great analogy. My daughter and son-in-law have three boys. At one time, they had three under five. They bought a fixer-upper. Things broke, so money set aside to remodel went to replace. So, back to saving to the remodel fund. Thank you for keeping it real.
You did so far great job, you will do even better in the future. Take your time, take it easy and don't forget about the rug to tie the life/built/family together :D
You guys are doing everything right. You are not going into debt and still doing what needs to get done. Sometimes life gets in the way of your plans. Keep on chasing your dreams.
I’m sorry guys, but was raised watching slapstick comedy and when Gary slipped on his derrière I literally laughed out loud! Well played on the editing Mel!😂❤
Happy Birthday Mel! I just got a new roof rake that I use from the ground! Lol. Now they make them with telescoping handles! Much less scary just FYI. Enjoy your day
Some people can just be rude you are doing the best thing you can do it’s cold 🥶 out side Happy Birthday 🎂🎊🎁🎈🎉 hope you had a wonderful day love 💝 from Ohio Irene and god bless
When my kids were growing up, I would feel overwhelmed with the mess. We would have “10 minute clean upl” I would blast music and everyone would run around and clean up as much as they could in 10 minutes. It made it fun and you’d be surprised at how much you can accomplish when everyone works together. Now when my kids hear one of my favorite clean up songs on the radio, they can’t help but smile (or is it PTSD!)
Aww Mel. U have soo much on ur plate alone. Dads are special But Moms work is never done. U have been such a strong person thru ur whole journey & my thoughts are with u. We all luv u guys & appreciate u. God Bless & keep Gary busy too lmao. ❤️❤️❤️✌️
Gary, you may not know this but when the deer come through that area, they will walk those same trails every single time. So you’ll know where to set up your cameras to see them. Then you can figure out where to put your food plots. And a feeder if you’re going to. I know me I would forget exactly where that’s sad so I would test ribbons to help me remember. Good luck with deer hunting, I just shot my first deer last year as well. Haven’t been this year, but I don’t know why. Maybe I can make it at least one time before the season is over.
Happy birthday Melanie 🎂. I hope it’s a great day. Glad you made it safety off that roof, Gary. Hopefully your back is feeling ok. Looking fwd to the next step of y’all’s progress ❤
ABSOLUTELY SPOT ON MEL!!!!!! Your house just showed there was an awesome holiday where everyone got together and had a great time!!! Cuddled up on the couches for some movie/family time and LIVED!!!! Your attitude towards it all is spectacular to say the least!! You always seem to see the bright side of the dark moon and following your dreams being debt free is freakin awesome!! I was one that said earlier why not do electrical or plumbing on the inside upstairs BEFORE i realized this was a CASH ONLY built palace and YOU have changed the way i watch your videos and now i watch them with much more respect realizing what you are doing!!!I know for a fact money dont grow on trees or i would have a few LOL!!!! Another of your fantastic videos Mel KEEP IT UP LOVE Y'ALL ALSO Opps i forgot HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great video, I love how you show the dirty with the good. We all go thru it, having 4 kids, a grandma, and me and my wife with 3 dogs and 3 cats.. it isn’t always clean in our house either.. but you never wanna admit or show that lol. So props on showing what we all try to hide lol. Also tell Gary, I’m right there with him.. my A D H D had me saying “squirrel” also.. even just watching the video got me saying it lol. Btw we have the exact same washer and dryers!! And same pile of clothes!! lol. And last but not least, I’m not afraid of heights, but I would hate to get on the roof and knock off snow… no thank you! lol. Good stuff Gary! Until next video, much love from Vegas!!
Loved the video! You are amazingly talented! I have a talented daughter that is like you. She would rather create spend time with her kids and live life. She likes a clean house and organizing but her theory is to take the kids, create something beautiful walk in the woods play in the creek. The other stuff will still be waiting when they are home.
They don’t make broom handles to last they are hollow not solid wood like they used to be they are only for lite work glad you got it done safely good work ❤️👍🏴
I do love your little story at the beginning of your video I so can relate. It is time to clean. I was busy for the last month so it is time to smile and clean 😊
Bless you beautiful Lady! You did a great job working on the inside❤😘 Gary's squirriling made me laugh. It was funny! Him on the roof was nerve wrecking though. Hard job. Looks like Gary should do well hunting, lots of tracks 👍 Blessings to y'all❤🙏
Great video Mel, loved your narration in the beginning. Gary I'm bitting my nails.....kept seeing that rope trying to trip you (Afraid it was going to get tangled up in your boots). You gottr done. Sketchy for sure. Have a wonderful day ❤❤❤❤❤
Happy Birthday Mel. You are one busy lady. Every house gets messy when your busy and have kids and animals. Good luck with the chores. You will get it done. God bless you sweetie. Go slow you will get it done. Take care from the 70 year old lady that loves you all and enjoys your family✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Mel. I had a kitty box. I discovered papper pellets. They don't track throughbthe hous. Kitty's boaws stay cleaner too. They don't like utbat first but they use it. Not much smell if your scooping it regularly
Live your lives and pay no attention to the ugliness of others. A few years ago I made a statement to some folks that is still true today - “It would be sad to live all your life but not live all your life!” I love the fact that I get enjoy this journey with your family!!!
❤️It’s so wonderful the way you two work together and it seems you both always see the silver lining even when the days seem like they are working against you. Love and prayers sent your way.❤️🙏😘
Take a minute and take a deep breath. Clean in a small burst of energy. Before you know it everything will be clean and put away. Have the kids help me with it. ❤ from Texas ❤
Life happens Mel. We get busy doing a project and tge next thing you know things are a wreck. But i see you took the job at hand and completed it. Its great how the children pitched in ti help too. Happy Birthday beautiful. Hugs 🤗🤗💕💕
Gary, l apologise l did start to laugh when you slipped down on the roof and didn't appear to hurt yourself. But only because l knew you were safely tied on up there, you did an awesome job. Mel it was good to see you all cleaning your home you all did a great job too. Have a wonderful day as always sending love x
You all are happy and healthy and blessed. Excuse my French, but F everybody that doesn’t believe so it’s none of their You’re gonna be there for a long long time take your time and have fun. That’s all that matters. Awesome job everybody. I still think you need to write a book Mel
My Mom declared Saturday morning as housecleaning day. When Bugs Bunny cartoons came on she declared the house was clean!😅 OH how I miss my parents. ❤ Enjoy every minute and continue making those memories. 😊
MEL, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR BEING A RUclips CREATOR! YOUR VIDEOS ARE AWESOME & BEAUTIFUL ♡☆☆☆☆☆♡ I HOPE YOUR BIRTHDAY IS FANTASTIC, FUN & AS AWESOME & BEAUTIFUL AS YOU & YOURS⚘🌻 THANK YALL & HIPPY BURP DAY!!!🎂🍦 💌ACE💌
You are exactly right Mel it might be a mess but at least you do have a home and your kids are taken care of and the dirty dishes mean that nobody went hungry and kids will be kids and they are your kids and they are happy kids and so life happens and it will get done sooner or later I love you guys and I hope you’re staying warm and healthy and happy
I admire you for taking your time and doing this using cash only, avoiding getting into debt. That is NOT easy, and I think people forget that THAT is what you're doing. Maybe those who complain should donate to your building fund. I sure understand about feeling defeated when the house clean-up appears overwhelming. It doesn't take long with three kids, a husband and furry friends! Ahhh, but the feeling of accomplishment when it's done is amazing! And it really is a reminder to count our blessings...I find myself thanking God for many things I used to take for granted, from an indoor bathroom to having a stove to cook on. So grateful!! 🙏
Happy birthday Mel. I guess you all need to get new capes. Your super powers aren't meeting others expectations 😂. You're only human, but way to show them you can work on the "inside" too. you rock.
Yes! I’m not sure what they were expecting😂🤣
And thank you for the bday wishes hun! I appreciate it❤
Happy birthday Mel💖🎂💖
Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 🎂 Mel!
Mel, I love your perspective on the house. It takes very little time to see the house in chaos. One mess creates another mess and it continues on. I went through this with my boys. Teenage boys are non-stop eating machines. The kitchen would drive me nuts. Not enough to make go in there and straighten things out right away. At the end of the day, you have a roof over your head, food on the table, water/electricity, beautiful home, quiet and peaceful homestead. Have a beautiful evening.
Thank you for being real with us
I just don’t understand why people think they can be so bold as to tell you exactly what you need to do and when you need to do it. And demand to know when exactly you’re going to get it done.
Ignore the mean comments. Most of us are rooting for you 😊
Thanks!
Awe that's awesome! Thanks so much for your generosity 💚💚💚
Mel you said it perfectly. I will always remember I went to a cancer group for parents whose children had cancer or died from cancer. Lucky for us my son survived it but one parent said I miss the mess,no socks, to pick up no clothes to wash, no more shouting to turn sound down and No beds to make that always hit home. You said it perfectly. You go at your pace and I will enjoy watching sending hugs from UK ❤❤❤
Happy Birthday to my Favorite You Tuber..
Great Video Mel and Gary. Hey Gary be safe Brother. And yes you guys do everything on your time. I will continue to Watch and not critique you along your Journey.
P. S. Glad Gary did not fall off the Roof.. Geez.. Lol..
Wow,Mel I could listen to you narrate the whole video ! You're voice is calming to me. 👌PERFECTION you guys !!❤
Honey, you took me back to my days with my 4 sons and all the clutter. I didn't know it then but those were the best days of my life. Take it from a 64 year old momma, the only way to stay on top of the clutter is for you all to work together & stay consistent with it. Make yourself a schedule chore list for the kids. Also rotate the chores so they don't get bored with what they have to do. All my boys started making their beds when they started kindergarten and the chores increased as they got older. Now my son's know how to cook, clean, sew, garden, work on car repair, good with finances, do building repairs, etc. They kept up with their studies too, each one of them were in the honor roll. They all went to college and now have really good paying jobs and help take care of their own families with whatever their needs are. They are 47, 44, 42 & 21 years old and praise Heavenly Father they are doing well. Being consistent with my son's helped them to have work ethics. With knowledge and experience comes many more choices of what they can do in life.
All of it was really hard work while we built our own house as you are doing, that's why Father gives children to the young. You can do it, just take it one day at a time. Love you all, Blessings❤
I appreciate you sharing your wisdom and experience. Truly. I usually am on top of it but it's been a real struggle since Christmas TBH.. Had so much company here with the holidays, kids not doing school (winter break) and then me being so busy, I just let it go.
This was the new year clean sweep, reality back in check 😎 forward onward 💚🤗
You are so right and I miss the days of doing laundry for my boys and cooking meals for them in short I am a lonely old 71 year old mama
@@SimpleLifeReclaimed You'll get it together at your own pace. Don't worry about what others say or comment either, I've found that most people haven't experienced just how hard it is to physically build your own home and raise a family. I do though, it took my family 16 years to build our house as we got the money to do it one step at a time. We started our foundation with a pick and shovel & that was our beginning.
Your family is doing a awesome job & I know I am a stranger but I'm proud of you and what y'all have accomplished. Much love❣️
Mel,hearing you share your beautiful story then sharing your beautiful home,it brings my thoughts to my younger years when I was raising my children, but now being a 68 year-old grandmother and great grandmother. I definitely miss those busy times of home being so full and things laying around in different spots of the home and needing to get things picked up, but now knowing that when they were picked up that meant now everybody’s gone,so I would rather have a home full of toys,clothes and dishes. Enjoy the moments while you have them although I have a beautiful life there’s nothing like having your babies at home.❤. God bless you and your amazing family……🍃♥️🍃/// 🌸🎂🌸 Happy Birthday, Mel 🌸🎂🌸…. I pray God‘s many blessings on you through the year ahead.🙏.
I’m in my 70s and you know what you guys take your time and do what you wanna do and enjoy life and don’t pay attention to what other people think you should do. You’re praying you’re going on what you feel your led to do and you’re doing what you feel is right for youThey’re not the parents you’re the parents you’re the boss of your home. You’re responsible for anything that is done or not done so don’t take it to heart. Everybody’s gotta have a comment to say something mean if they don’t think you’re following what they say to do I say go for it I think you’re doing great.
Thank you Mel for the wonderful outlook on housework. It has changed my way of looking at it when it overwhelms me. Happy birthday
5:05 Mel this is a house of a family living life! It shows that your time goes to your kids, and your work to complete your home, it just means it’s well lived in. The most of us that have families understand this completely! Much love.
Mel, you do what’s right for your family, haters are gonna hate! Absolutely love the narrating!
I was shocked by some people's comments I have lived in a 20 ft camper for the last 3 years it's hard to keep a small space clean most people don't understand your living in a small space while building debt free I cleaned and went out side to do chores came back to everything I cleaned messy again would I change things no I am debt free getting ready to build A debt free home for retirement the inconvenience of clutter and cramped small spaces is worth freedom of not owning debt and building your own home with your own hands it's a feeling that feels so good there is no words to describe how good it feels and the loving bond a family forms building a home is priceless I admire your dedication and hard work as a family you reminded me it's all worth the work and struggle thank you for sharing your journey
You're doing great work😊😊
Haha, welcome to life😊
It’s ok, Everything will get done. Messes and things get backed up sometimes and thats ok👍😃
With kids and pets things can get out of hand quickly. When my kids were young, every evening I would say"cleaning brigade" and we would clean up the messes before bed. 😊
You all are doing awesome. Im excited for you. Everything is going as it should. Step by step. Keep doing as you are ❤❤
Gary, I broke a rake once and I put a dowel in the end, stuck the broken piece back and used the wonder “tool” duct tape and was able to use my rake one again😁
Beautifully stated Mel..love how you appreciate your family life!
Y'all are KILLIN it enjoy the journey.
Hi Mel an Gary. Everything looks so beautiful and serene here. It has to be so peaceful there. I envy you. I so jealous! Hahaha Anyway, I want to wish Mel a very Happy Birthday and many many more to come. May all your dreams and wishes come true. I love you all there on the 41.36 property. Hugs. 🤗🤗🤗💕
ONE STEP AT A TIME MEL.... THIS IS REAL LIFE OF A FAMILY. GOD BLESS LOVE YOU
Happy Happy Birthday Mel. Many Best Wishes for Everything Great Year. Have a Wonderful Birthday Party with Family and Framily. Man Many Blessings
I love it when people say you need to get to work, bet they are horders and telling you what they need to do. Mel I love your honesty, stay true to yourself and you have a delete button
I know right!
Are you meaning yourself because some of us work, and are retired and just like watching the channel. So you must be the hoarder
I remember these days! Chaotic, messy days. I used to make a game of it. Ok guys, we are doing a 15 min. clean. I would ask what area each wanted, set a timer and we all got it done. The kids still do it as adults. Turn on loud music dancing around and going for it. High 5’s when timer went off!!
Loved your voice over!
We love ya'll and it's honestly so awesome to watch ya'lls progress! Your doing amazing❤😊
Nicely said. And I have learned a new way of looking at things.😊❤
If you want to create paths through the mud or in the dog area, I use the large chipped sawdust blocks from Tractor Supply that are used for horse bedding. Keeps the mud away and my dogs clean...at least until they dig their holes. Easy to pick up dog turds too. They eventually break down back to dirt too so they are a win win.
I loved this video!! ❤🇨🇦 I hope you had an amazing birthday, Mel! 🎂🎉🙏
I can't wait Your Home Be Done Soon Step by step and greet Job Melanie Gary and Kids 😊❤
Happy Birthday Mel. Nice video, go at your own pace and enjoy the ride, don't let people get to you .
Happy birthday to you Mel hope you have a wonderful day today with family and friends. Enjoy your day.🎉🥳🎂🎉❤️🫂❤️🫂🙏🙏🥰🥰
Oh Mel! When I had my kids at home and we did renovation after renovation my house was the same. Hubby and I both worked full time jobs as well as fixing up our old farm house. It doesn’t take long to get it all stored up. Keep living your lives cause the dirt will still be there tomorrow.❤
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Hi Mel Happy Birthday. Houses get messy when ppl are stuck inside.Your outlook on the house is very true. A hone is a place to be lived in but you're correct everything has a place and the more you stay on top of things the easier it is on you. It's good the kids help out as well. Gary hope you get your deer so you have meat til the next season. Hope you two are doing what you need to for yourself and the kids. Luv ya 💖❤️
Great analogy. My daughter and son-in-law have three boys. At one time, they had three under five. They bought a fixer-upper. Things broke, so money set aside to remodel went to replace. So, back to saving to the remodel fund. Thank you for keeping it real.
You did so far great job, you will do even better in the future. Take your time, take it easy and don't forget about the rug to tie the life/built/family together :D
You guys are doing everything right. You are not going into debt and still doing what needs to get done. Sometimes life gets in the way of your plans. Keep on chasing your dreams.
I’m sorry guys, but was raised watching slapstick comedy and when Gary slipped on his derrière I literally laughed out loud! Well played on the editing Mel!😂❤
Happy Birthday Mel! I just got a new roof rake that I use from the ground! Lol. Now they make them with telescoping handles! Much less scary just FYI. Enjoy your day
Really enjoyed watching this one thanks for posting for us ❤
Happy birthday Mel, have a great time love your channel 👍👍✌💚💚💚
Love your narratives Mel xXx You guys totally rock xxx
Some people can just be rude you are doing the best thing you can do it’s cold 🥶 out side Happy Birthday 🎂🎊🎁🎈🎉 hope you had a wonderful day love 💝 from Ohio Irene and god bless
Yall are so inspiring 🌼🤗
Another Beautiful video! Happy Gary was tied on!Happy Birthday sweetie! Thanks Mel❤🙏🙏🙏Blessings
Good for your attitude. Good for you. I congratulate your thankfulness and I appreciate your honesty. Blessings on you and your family.
I love your narration and story telling.
I love the video 📹 you have a beautiful voice and wonderful words this video 📹 sure makes me feel alot better. Thank you for sharing
When my kids were growing up, I would feel overwhelmed with the mess. We would have “10 minute clean upl” I would blast music and everyone would run around and clean up as much as they could in 10 minutes. It made it fun and you’d be surprised at how much you can accomplish when everyone works together. Now when my kids hear one of my favorite clean up songs on the radio, they can’t help but smile (or is it PTSD!)
Aww Mel. U have soo much on ur plate alone. Dads are special But Moms work is never done. U have been such a strong person thru ur whole journey & my thoughts are with u. We all luv u guys & appreciate u. God Bless & keep Gary busy too lmao. ❤️❤️❤️✌️
Happy Birthday Mel , 🎂🎂🎂💕💕💕🎂🎂🎂
Gary, you may not know this but when the deer come through that area, they will walk those same trails every single time. So you’ll know where to set up your cameras to see them. Then you can figure out where to put your food plots. And a feeder if you’re going to. I know me I would forget exactly where that’s sad so I would test ribbons to help me remember. Good luck with deer hunting, I just shot my first deer last year as well. Haven’t been this year, but I don’t know why. Maybe I can make it at least one time before the season is over.
Love your attitude, always said if you have dishes to clean and laundry to wash that means your belly is full and you're warm
Thank you for all you do, love your family ❤❤❤
Yes , its overwhelming at times! Get those kids to do their part to help you around house! ❤
Happy birthday Mel
You're doing the best that you can do, and I'm proud that you guys are doing it out of pocket.
That's a proud moment.
happy birthday Mel hope you enjoyed your day
Loved this video! You were being reflective, busy, and at the end, you threw in some humor. Gary reminded me of a Luarel and Hardy movie.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL!! 🎉🎂🎈🎈🎁🥳
Hi Mel and Gary. Happy Birthday Mel 🎂🎉🎊 hope you have a fantastic day. Your build is looking great. 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦
Happy birthday Melanie 🎂. I hope it’s a great day.
Glad you made it safety off that roof, Gary. Hopefully your back is feeling ok.
Looking fwd to the next step of y’all’s progress ❤
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL!! You’re AWESOME! Love how you handled that highly inappropriate comment. 😘
Happy Birthday Mel. 🎊🎂🎈. Love your voice, and how you bring the homestead to life.
ABSOLUTELY SPOT ON MEL!!!!!! Your house just showed there was an awesome holiday where everyone got together and had a great time!!! Cuddled up on the couches for some movie/family time and LIVED!!!! Your attitude towards it all is spectacular to say the least!! You always seem to see the bright side of the dark moon and following your dreams being debt free is freakin awesome!! I was one that said earlier why not do electrical or plumbing on the inside upstairs BEFORE i realized this was a CASH ONLY built palace and YOU have changed the way i watch your videos and now i watch them with much more respect realizing what you are doing!!!I know for a fact money dont grow on trees or i would have a few LOL!!!! Another of your fantastic videos Mel KEEP IT UP LOVE Y'ALL ALSO Opps i forgot HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great video, I love how you show the dirty with the good. We all go thru it, having 4 kids, a grandma, and me and my wife with 3 dogs and 3 cats.. it isn’t always clean in our house either.. but you never wanna admit or show that lol. So props on showing what we all try to hide lol.
Also tell Gary, I’m right there with him.. my A D H D had me saying “squirrel” also.. even just watching the video got me saying it lol.
Btw we have the exact same washer and dryers!! And same pile of clothes!! lol.
And last but not least, I’m not afraid of heights, but I would hate to get on the roof and knock off snow… no thank you! lol. Good stuff Gary!
Until next video, much love from Vegas!!
YOU GUYS ARE DOING YOUR BEST STAY FOCUS MOTIVATED EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT TAKE YOUR TIME TO DO WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR FAMILY AND YOURSELF S
Loved the video! You are amazingly talented! I have a talented daughter that is like you. She would rather create spend time with her kids and live life. She likes a clean house and organizing but her theory is to take the kids, create something beautiful walk in the woods play in the creek. The other stuff will still be waiting when they are home.
Happy Birthday Mel , have a fantastic day and don’t let those negative Nellies get you down. You guys are rocking’ this 🥰🇨🇦
They don’t make broom handles to last they are hollow not solid wood like they used to be they are only for lite work glad you got it done safely good work ❤️👍🏴
I do love your little story at the beginning of your video I so can relate. It is time to clean. I was busy for the last month so it is time to smile and clean 😊
Good morning to you too you have a wonderful weekend 💞
Bless you beautiful Lady! You did a great job working on the inside❤😘
Gary's squirriling made me laugh. It was funny! Him on the roof was nerve wrecking though. Hard job.
Looks like Gary should do well hunting, lots of tracks 👍
Blessings to y'all❤🙏
Great video Mel, loved your narration in the beginning. Gary I'm bitting my nails.....kept seeing that rope trying to trip you (Afraid it was going to get tangled up in your boots). You gottr done. Sketchy for sure. Have a wonderful day ❤❤❤❤❤
Happy Birthday Mel. You are one busy lady. Every house gets messy when your busy and have kids and animals. Good luck with the chores. You will get it done. God bless you sweetie. Go slow you will get it done. Take care from the 70 year old lady that loves you all and enjoys your family✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Mel. I had a kitty box. I discovered papper pellets. They don't track throughbthe hous. Kitty's boaws stay cleaner too. They don't like utbat first but they use it. Not much smell if your scooping it regularly
Happy Birthday melody.I hope you had a good one
Live your lives and pay no attention to the ugliness of others. A few years ago I made a statement to some folks that is still true today - “It would be sad to live all your life but not live all your life!” I love the fact that I get enjoy this journey with your family!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL🎉🎉🎉🎉 Great video as always ❤❤❤
❤️It’s so wonderful the way you two work together and it seems you both always see the silver lining even when the days seem like they are working against you. Love and prayers sent your way.❤️🙏😘
Great video y'all are doing amazing job with everything you doing . Be very proud of yourselves... Keep it up ..
Happy Birthday Mel. Hope you have an amazing day today love you guys ❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚💚💚
Take a minute and take a deep breath. Clean in a small burst of energy. Before you know it everything will be clean and put away. Have the kids help me with it. ❤ from Texas ❤
25:07 Mel, I loved how you narrated around the cabin. It was definitely a story time. Love you all❤ Oh by the way Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday Mel ! Awesome vlogs.
Your doing good you have done a lot . Bless you
Enjoyed the ENTIRE video!🌟💪🙂
When I was a child. We had chores. The chores changed each week. It keep the house clean with 5 kids.
you guys are doing an amazing job🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MEL LOVE YOU❤❤❤
Life happens Mel. We get busy doing a project and tge next thing you know things are a wreck. But i see you took the job at hand and completed it. Its great how the children pitched in ti help too. Happy Birthday beautiful. Hugs 🤗🤗💕💕
Gary, l apologise l did start to laugh when you slipped down on the roof and didn't appear to hurt yourself. But only because l knew you were safely tied on up there, you did an awesome job. Mel it was good to see you all cleaning your home you all did a great job too. Have a wonderful day as always sending love x
You all are happy and healthy and blessed. Excuse my French, but F everybody that doesn’t believe so it’s none of their
You’re gonna be there for a long long time take your time and have fun. That’s all that matters. Awesome job everybody. I still think you need to write a book Mel
Mel you and Gary are doing a great job building your home and raising your family taking care of your animals
My Mom declared Saturday morning as housecleaning day. When Bugs Bunny cartoons came on she declared the house was clean!😅 OH how I miss my parents. ❤ Enjoy every minute and continue making those memories. 😊
MEL, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR BEING A RUclips CREATOR! YOUR VIDEOS ARE AWESOME & BEAUTIFUL ♡☆☆☆☆☆♡
I HOPE YOUR BIRTHDAY IS FANTASTIC, FUN & AS AWESOME & BEAUTIFUL AS YOU & YOURS⚘🌻
THANK YALL &
HIPPY BURP DAY!!!🎂🍦 💌ACE💌
You are exactly right Mel it might be a mess but at least you do have a home and your kids are taken care of and the dirty dishes mean that nobody went hungry and kids will be kids and they are your kids and they are happy kids and so life happens and it will get done sooner or later I love you guys and I hope you’re staying warm and healthy and happy