Joy, I am a 62 years old old woman. I have 4 children very close in age all 1 year apart, they did not watch television until middle school. We were outside all year, just living life. Those were the best days of my life, watching them explore, read, communicate, and have respect for each other as well as others🥰🥰🥰🥰
Evie is just the most beautiful little girl. She has so much personality! She reminds me of my daughter when she was little….she’s 44 now, lol. I love watching your beautiful family Joy. Thank you for sharing. 🌹💕🙏
This brought back memories of when your dad made that huge slide in their yard! That looked like so much fun! Letting kids get wet, dirty and having fun is the best. Blessings!
I so enjoy how you allow your children to explore the world around them, to get dirty, solve challenges on their own, and learn by doing. I love that Gideon and Evie were barefooted while playing, too. As for the screen time, I agree with you. Even though my children are grown, it's important to me to be present when others are around, even at home. But, even more importantly, as you said, it's better for my mental health to limit my social media time. Finally, I just adore your gentleness and kind spirits, and your genuine nature. Thank you for being "real", and not trying to be the TV personality you could be....your fans love you all!
You are spot on about screen time! Children pattern themselves by example, so they will do as you are doing and want screen time too. You as a couple are raising your children God’s way. 💜
Joy, your kids find the fun and joy in finding the littlest things to play with. It's good to see kids using their imagination and not being on computers all day.
Joy, I hope you don’t beat yourself up about screen time. You and Austin are exceptional parents! I don’t believe for a minute that your kids feel like you’re not giving them the attention that they need. Do what makes you and your family the happiest… But please don’t think you’ve done anything wrong! ❤
You are fantastic caring parents who always have time for their children .you happiness shines through all of you each time i watch .❤❤❤ never feel guilty about anything you have nothing but love for your family that the most important along with the love of god.❤❤❤
I agree with you about screen time. Kids needs nature and real life experiences. There’s alot of garbage on movies and tv shows and apps on our phones. I do not have kids however i am 46 years of age and I been rethinking screen time. Especially What June stands for. Summer is nice weather time. Thanks for reminding me about how to rethink my screen time.
Im 71 yrs old. Retired. Single with a little rescue dog Buddy. I purchased a used 25 ft camper and moved into it fulltime. I totally agree with you on the TV & Social media time. I purposely took down the TV that came with the camper and gave it away. It has changed everything for me. I LOVE being outdoors more and ive been hand quilting and knocking out these quilts and i make prayer journals and these have gone to 25+ women friends. I wasted so much time watching TV etc. But im so done with that and im so present witb family and friends. God is so good like that that He gave me clarity about that wasteful time Thank you for sharing about that. Have a great time at friends wedding. Travelling mercies.
As long as it works for you and it sounds like it does, that is all that matters. It's so easy to get caught up watching tv or being on the internet. So much of our precious time gets wasted.
Everything in moderation. There's absolutely nothing wrong with screen time whether it's your phone, the tv, video games etc. but *everything in moderation.* Set an alarm if that'll help. These days a lot of social media apps have built in timers you can utilize to help set limits for yourself for daily or weekly use. Like Joy if you feel it's taking over your life then there's no harm in taking a short break for awhile. We live in a digital world so it can be difficult to eliminate screens altogether but sometimes it's good for the soul to unplug for awhile. Again, moderation is key.
Love this video! I watch and save them all under your name. You have a beautiful family. I am a grandmother, age 72. I also have 2 sons and a daughter. Best part I enjoyed was your comments at the end regarding tv watching/screen time etc. I absolutely know how much time can slip away and in my case I pass the point of going to bed when ai am a little sleepy, to the point I am up all night some nights and then have a big problem getting my nights and days turned around!! So I do have a big garden and am trying to do more outside, planting flowers, etc. Balance Is always the key, and when I work outside or even run errands like grocery shop, going to Lowe’s for mulch, plants, etc. I get more steps in and am trying to also wear my watch to count those steps. I am always tired 🥱 when I do more out of the house. I prefer doing things outside the house, maybe my personality or the fact I was raised with two brothers, I being the middle child like your Evie was a tomboy! No matter how many cute feminine ruffles and lace dresses my mom made me and she, like her mother, was an exceptional seamstress, I would come home from school after climbing in all the gym equipment with several safety pins holding my beautiful hand made dresses together. I’m sure my mom wanted me to be this little feminine looking little girl but my personality was such, I wanted to keep up with the boys.😂 Anyway I digress. Love your videos and it brings back memories of my time as a young mom. Miss those days still! ❤
I love it all. My Grandma had a pump like that on her sink and we played with a slip n slide and lots of bubbles too. So much fun with families that can play together. My Grandpa made a swing in his big tree for us too. Loved playing outside. That is such a beautiful area. You have a beautiful family.
I am always so in awe of what a gentle spirit you and Austin have. Your children are so blessed. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your world. Not that you have to, but I love how it debunks so much gossip and rumors. Y'all are just as sweet as can be. Love you! ❤ ~ Your sister in the Lord
I agree. Gentleness from the Lord. You two are genuine in every way. I watch families and some have gotten a bit worldly so it is good for all of us to remember that we are not of this world. As followers of Jesus to follow His example in traveling light and let our gentleness been know to others and speak the words of truth when possible.
Happy 7th Anniversary! In 10 more days we will have our 57th anniversary. Time sure does fly by. I adore your family! God has blessed you so much with a wonderful hubby, and 3 beautiful children, and they are blessed with you!
You and Austin are great parents, those children of yours have a wonderful life how can they not have with all that lovely land. We all spend time on our screens but you do it for RUclips. Don’t beat yourself up you’re a great mum. 🙏🏻🫶
Life goes by so fast. Being there for each other is huge. Enjoy the outdoors and your own family. Your phone and tv will always be there your kids won't. Before you know it they are grown and on their own. Good for you because usually you learn this too late.
Seems a lot of people don’t consider their animals part of the family life around. The new baby part was largely on Evie’s part. Plus, I wonder if the same people who were bothered would have been just as bothered if she had announced another pregnancy. Why not just watch people you enjoy watching? I love seeing Joy and Austin with their children. So natural!
My jaw literally dropped when you opened the front door. WOW Y'all are never going to be dull...love love the way y'all make each other laugh!!!!( And me lol to)❤❤😂😂😂
Joy and family I mean a presious family. My gosh are your loving children have grown up so fast. All so beautiful. The both of you are great parents raised by good parents.. I think your baby boy looks like you, very smart children.
Ps: thanks for the tv reminder!! I think in this day and age that is probably an issue with many people. People lived all of their lives in the past centuries without tv. I’m sure they survived and accomplished more!! Yesterday is past, tomorrow is not promised, today is the present 🎁. Living with intention is a good thing!
Joy you are so pretty! Yours and Evie's hair with two french braids is so stinking cite!! You're right Austin's parents land is gorgeous!! Seeing the baby calf reminds me of being little at my grandparents wbo raised cattle. Oh how I miiit!!
My husband is also self employed and has a tree business. I am all too familiar with all the equipment and projects going on. God Bless you with juggling 3 kids and everything else. It's all for a good cause and a blessing. We have been married for 30 years now got married when we were 20 and since we are not able to have children, we so cherish all of our many nieces and nephews and spoil them so much!
So cute I liked Abby’s dress she had on with the little bees and stuff. She’s so cute and get in playing in the water and the baby is getting so bad so cute.
Wow, I though Austins Parents lived closer like 30 minutes away ! Lol. It is so Beautiful where they live ! I want to take a vacation one day to see it but Im a Paraplegic so,, I dont hardly travel much so I Probably won't ever get to go. Thanks for sharing Their Place and of course the Cows with us ! I Love Cows !
I love watching you guys always fun I love your whole family Joy I know we don't really know each other but I would love to meet all you and your family I live in Port Saint Joe Florida ❤️ God bless you and all your families ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Austin? no beard. Looks so young and always a handsome young man.... t.v. 's laptops etc. all in moderation sometimes can entertain kids as well as educate kids.
Good for you for taking the social media break! I am doing that for the month of June. No IG (it's the only social I have), no streaming Netflix, Hulu, etc. I've allowed myself to watch some YT, but much less than before. Time does fly by when these devices are on and it's easy to rack up the hours mindlessly. I've also challenged myself to be outside more, walk, read Psalms and the Gospel and read a book a week. It's only been since this past Monday and I already feel so much better. Our minds need to be challenged, especially the older we get. I'm 61!
Joy 🌸❤️🌸🦋You are the cutest and Sweetest out of all your girl siblings. All your SweetSisters are beautiful, but you outshine them by far. Austin and you just make a perfect pair. You both were my faves. Your kids are so sweet. Wishing you and Austin your best life forward together. Love your Style and Family. PS I know sometimes and some days seem dismal with little kids, but believe me it’s the best time of your life. I miss my young life and my sweet babies❤🌸
Your children are happy they're not running around crying and screaming for no reason yelling at the top of their lungs like most of the children in the world because their parents are unhinged you guys are doing the good job your great parents and don't let social media tell you different❤❤❤❤
I have a huuuge amount of screen time… but a lot is music playing, or a long format vlog playing while I work.. and texting, and asking my 2 older kids if they finished things or if they can do something or checking up on them.. and chatting with my cousin in England and my husband back and forth..
Joy, I am a 62 years old old woman. I have 4 children very close in age all 1 year apart, they did not watch television until middle school. We were outside all year, just living life. Those were the best days of my life, watching them explore, read, communicate, and have respect for each other as well as others🥰🥰🥰🥰
The kids are so care free, and happy. Joy your doing something right. You were a born mother.
Thank you Joy for being a wonderful example by regularly reading the Bible
I think you have such a well rounded outlook. Letting kids play and explore is great. Way to go!
Evie is just the most beautiful little girl. She has so much personality! She reminds me of my daughter when she was little….she’s 44 now, lol. I love watching your beautiful family Joy. Thank you for sharing. 🌹💕🙏
This brought back memories of when your dad made that huge slide in their yard!
That looked like so much fun!
Letting kids get wet, dirty and having fun is the best.
Blessings!
I so enjoy how you allow your children to explore the world around them, to get dirty, solve challenges on their own, and learn by doing. I love that Gideon and Evie were barefooted while playing, too. As for the screen time, I agree with you. Even though my children are grown, it's important to me to be present when others are around, even at home. But, even more importantly, as you said, it's better for my mental health to limit my social media time. Finally, I just adore your gentleness and kind spirits, and your genuine nature. Thank you for being "real", and not trying to be the TV personality you could be....your fans love you all!
You are spot on about screen time! Children pattern themselves by example, so they will do as you are doing and want screen time too. You as a couple are raising your children God’s way. 💜
Evie is just the cutest!! Y'all are giving your kids the best life!!
Joy, your kids find the fun and joy in finding the littlest things to play with. It's good to see kids using their imagination and not being on computers all day.
Your family lifestyle suits me perfectly. I enjoy your channel.
Austin is so talented, it’s wonderful. Such a blessing. 🩷🇨🇦
Joy, I hope you don’t beat yourself up about screen time. You and Austin are exceptional parents! I don’t believe for a minute that your kids feel like you’re not giving them the attention that they need. Do what makes you and your family the happiest… But please don’t think you’ve done anything wrong! ❤
That’s terrible advice because it’s a lie.
@@suzannehewgleysmith2206 no it's not.
@@suzannehewgleysmith2206and you're the one who gives terrible parenting advice!! I feel so sorry for your kids!!
@@mindycollier9087 healthy happy and a joy to be around
@@suzannehewgleysmith2206just keep on yourself that 😂😂🤣🤣
You are fantastic caring parents who always have time for their children .you happiness shines through all of you each time i watch .❤❤❤ never feel guilty about anything you have nothing but love for your family that the most important along with the love of god.❤❤❤
Joy you’re so beautiful and what a wonderful mom❤
Those kids are so blessed to have 2 sets of grandparents with so much land and so much for them to explore.
Thank you for your shares Joy
I love your family dearly
Blessings to all 💕❤️💓
Austin’s parents property is beautiful. 😊
I agree with you about screen time. Kids needs nature and real life experiences. There’s alot of garbage on movies and tv shows and apps on our phones. I do not have kids however i am 46 years of age and I been rethinking screen time. Especially What June stands for. Summer is nice weather time. Thanks for reminding me about how to rethink my screen time.
Im 71 yrs old. Retired. Single with a little rescue dog Buddy. I purchased a used 25 ft camper and moved into it fulltime. I totally agree with you on the TV & Social media time. I purposely took down the TV that came with the camper and gave it away. It has changed everything for me. I LOVE being outdoors more and ive been hand quilting and knocking out these quilts and i make prayer journals and these have gone to 25+ women friends. I wasted so much time watching TV etc. But im so done with that and im so present witb family and friends. God is so good like that that He gave me clarity about that wasteful time
Thank you for sharing about that. Have a great time at friends wedding. Travelling mercies.
You can do both.
As long as it works for you and it sounds like it does, that is all that matters. It's so easy to get caught up watching tv or being on the internet. So much of our precious time gets wasted.
Everything in moderation. There's absolutely nothing wrong with screen time whether it's your phone, the tv, video games etc. but *everything in moderation.*
Set an alarm if that'll help. These days a lot of social media apps have built in timers you can utilize to help set limits for yourself for daily or weekly use.
Like Joy if you feel it's taking over your life then there's no harm in taking a short break for awhile. We live in a digital world so it can be difficult to eliminate screens altogether but sometimes it's good for the soul to unplug for awhile. Again, moderation is key.
Love this video! I watch and save them all under your name. You have a beautiful family. I am a grandmother, age 72. I also have 2 sons and a daughter. Best part I enjoyed was your comments at the end regarding tv watching/screen time etc. I absolutely know how much time can slip away and in my case I pass the point of going to bed when ai am a little sleepy, to the point I am up all night some nights and then have a big problem getting my nights and days turned around!! So I do have a big garden and am trying to do more outside, planting flowers, etc. Balance Is always the key, and when I work outside or even run errands like grocery shop, going to Lowe’s for mulch, plants, etc. I get more steps in and am trying to also wear my watch to count those steps. I am always tired 🥱 when I do more out of the house. I prefer doing things outside the house, maybe my personality or the fact I was raised with two brothers, I being the middle child like your Evie was a tomboy! No matter how many cute feminine ruffles and lace dresses my mom made me and she, like her mother, was an exceptional seamstress, I would come home from school after climbing in all the gym equipment with several safety pins holding my beautiful hand made dresses together. I’m sure my mom wanted me to be this little feminine looking little girl but my personality was such, I wanted to keep up with the boys.😂 Anyway I digress. Love your videos and it brings back memories of my time as a young mom. Miss those days still! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing.
Ignore the haters and trolls. But they consider themselves Christian. They are rude.
You and your husband are adorable. The kids are beautiful.
Evie's yellow outfit with the bees is super cute! 😀
I love how you let your children explore.
Little Miss Evie is going to be a heart breaker, and she is going to be in charge of her own business.
I love that your kids are never on any electronics, they are simply just playing!
She told us they all are on electronics far too much...how did you miss that?
I love it all. My Grandma had a pump like that on her sink and we played with a slip n slide and lots of bubbles too. So much fun with families that can play together. My Grandpa made a swing in his big tree for us too. Loved playing outside. That is such a beautiful area. You have a beautiful family.
you look really pretty in a baseball cap, looks like the kids are having fun, austins's parents property is beautiful
Congrats on the new baby calf, they are so cute.
I am always so in awe of what a gentle spirit you and Austin have. Your children are so blessed. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your world. Not that you have to, but I love how it debunks so much gossip and rumors. Y'all are just as sweet as can be. Love you! ❤ ~ Your sister in the Lord
I agree. Gentleness from the Lord. You two are genuine in every way. I watch families and some have gotten a bit worldly so it is good for all of us to remember that we are not of this world. As followers of Jesus to follow His example in traveling light and let our gentleness been know to others and speak the words of truth when possible.
@@suestephan3255 Amen! 🙏
Your daughter is very bright. Nice Church camp.
That water pump reminds me of visiting my great grandparents in Eastern KY when I was a child. I ❤ it. Looks like your kids love it, too!
Great Goals. I'll agree with you and Austin. Continued Blessings to you and your families and all your Bright Plans and Adventures. ❤🎉😂
I loved your and Evie’s braids! I love to hear the laughter and chatter of your three little ones! ❤️❤️❤️
Happy 7th Anniversary! In 10 more days we will have our 57th anniversary. Time sure does fly by. I adore your family! God has blessed you so much with a wonderful hubby, and 3 beautiful children, and they are blessed with you!
Loved the baby calf and oh my gosh I love your family. They are absolutely adorable.
You kids are so grounded. And loved. Your great parents
I love watching your vlogs, Joy! You are so tral, so loving and so supportive of your kids and husband!
You and Austin are great parents, those children of yours have a wonderful life how can they not have with all that lovely land. We all spend time on our screens but you do it for RUclips. Don’t beat yourself up you’re a great mum. 🙏🏻🫶
❤ you are so present for your family joy . But I totally understand a break from social media and TV is such a good idea enjoying the great outdoors ❤
Your littles are adorable, Joy! Glad you were able to celebrate a happy event. Hope there are more weddings in the future!
Life goes by so fast. Being there for each other is huge. Enjoy the outdoors and your own family. Your phone and tv will always be there your kids won't. Before you know it they are grown and on their own. Good for you because usually you learn this too late.
I love that you share Real day to day life. Kids look like there having a blast. Good Job.
Your baby boy looks so much like you❤
When I wash the curtains I usually just hang them back up on the curtain rod and let them dry, might be useful ❤
Seems a lot of people don’t consider their animals part of the family life around. The new baby part was largely on Evie’s part. Plus, I wonder if the same people who were bothered would have been just as bothered if she had announced another pregnancy.
Why not just watch people you enjoy watching?
I love seeing Joy and Austin with their children. So natural!
I enjoy your videos. You have some great goals set for the summer. Have lots of family fun.
Great plan to cut back on screen time. Enjoy your family Joy. God Bless you all
You and Austin are such wonderful parents to your precious little kids may God bless you and your family ❤
Great video, Joy! As always, thank you for sharing your lives with us.
Evelyn cracks me up! Why? Well why? Hmmm why?? Inquiring minds need know!! She is very interested in knowing! I love her! Tiny Joy 🤩 smart girl!
Love your family , you and Austin are great parents to great kids.❤️🙏
Adorable family. God bless you all in Jesus’s name!
I love the camp. Looks like fun.
Its good to have hobbies. I put the timer on for chores or things i have to or need to do.
Oh wow I'm 68 years old and haven't seen a bubble pipe in ages.i loved them when I was a little girl
Thanks for sharing your sweet family with us. 💖🙋🏻♀️✌️
Right on about screen time. Ty for sharing that.
My jaw literally dropped when you opened the front door. WOW Y'all are never going to be dull...love love the way y'all make each other laugh!!!!( And me lol to)❤❤😂😂😂
Joy and family I mean a presious family. My gosh are your loving children have grown up so fast. All so beautiful. The both of you are great parents raised by good parents.. I think your baby boy looks like you, very smart children.
Ps: thanks for the tv reminder!! I think in this day and age that is probably an issue with many people. People lived all of their lives in the past centuries without tv. I’m sure they survived and accomplished more!! Yesterday is past, tomorrow is not promised, today is the present 🎁. Living with intention is a good thing!
Joy you are so pretty! Yours and Evie's hair with two french braids is so stinking cite!! You're right Austin's parents land is gorgeous!! Seeing the baby calf reminds me of being little at my grandparents wbo raised cattle. Oh how I miiit!!
Try growing a small garden with them. That’s teaching them about growing, and earth.
Always enjoy your video on Fridays! So many things are not even worth the time to tune into. I really like seeing your wonderful family together 🥰
Joyanna your such a joy. Thanks for sharing.😊
You’re a great mom. Keep being awesome!😊❤
My husband is also self employed and has a tree business. I am all too familiar with all the equipment and projects going on. God Bless you with juggling 3 kids and everything else. It's all for a good cause and a blessing. We have been married for 30 years now got married when we were 20 and since we are not able to have children, we so cherish all of our many nieces and nephews and spoil them so much!
Those kids are so adorable! Love your videos!
Congratulations on the new baby calf!
Being mindful and purposeful about what your doing is wise.
So cute I liked Abby’s dress she had on with the little bees and stuff. She’s so cute and get in playing in the water and the baby is getting so bad so cute.
Love your vlog. Your kids are so adorable
So true about screen time - so addicting
Wow, I though Austins Parents lived closer like 30 minutes away ! Lol. It is so Beautiful where they live ! I want to take a vacation one day to see it but Im a Paraplegic so,, I dont hardly travel much so I Probably won't ever get to go. Thanks for sharing Their Place and of course the Cows with us ! I Love Cows !
🙋♀️❤️. What lovely childhood memories these cuties will have!
I love watching you guys always fun I love your whole family Joy I know we don't really know each other but I would love to meet all you and your family I live in Port Saint Joe Florida ❤️ God bless you and all your families ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
That face Joy when Gunner wanted your attention. 😂❤
Love Evie's pretty dress.
Your face during Gunner's mini meltdown was too cute :)
Austin? no beard. Looks so young and always a handsome young man.... t.v. 's laptops etc. all in moderation sometimes can entertain kids as well as educate kids.
Congratulations on your anniversary! We celebrated 11 years last week!
Congratulations! We celebrated 21 yesterday!
@@karbear26 congrats!!!
We have been together 28 years ,we met when I was 15, we now have 4 children
I love your family!!!!! I hope you are all doing well and having a lovely summer. Much love to you.
going to miss your content I love that you have included us on your life journey
The new baby calf is so cute
Evie, "ta-da!" 🤗
I love those braids
How can it be 7 years already?! How fast it all goes by! Enjoy your Summer❤️‼️
You’re so right! I need to do the same as well regarding screen time.
Good for you for taking the social media break! I am doing that for the month of June. No IG (it's the only social I have), no streaming Netflix, Hulu, etc. I've allowed myself to watch some YT, but much less than before. Time does fly by when these devices are on and it's easy to rack up the hours mindlessly. I've also challenged myself to be outside more, walk, read Psalms and the Gospel and read a book a week. It's only been since this past Monday and I already feel so much better. Our minds need to be challenged, especially the older we get. I'm 61!
Yeah totally agree but you still a little you time don't be hard on your self
This is a good vlog, Love YALL ❤️
Joy 🌸❤️🌸🦋You are the cutest and Sweetest out of all your girl siblings. All your SweetSisters are beautiful, but you outshine them by far.
Austin and you just make a perfect pair. You both were my faves. Your kids are so sweet. Wishing you and Austin your best life forward together. Love your Style and Family. PS I know sometimes and some days seem dismal with little kids, but believe me it’s the best time of your life. I miss my young life and my sweet babies❤🌸
Good idea going to try this with my two little boys
By the way love your family and where you get your necklace it’s cute ❤
That's so cool that yall can just go to their park and play.
I enjoy your videos. Savor ever minute with those little ones.
Your children are happy they're not running around crying and screaming for no reason yelling at the top of their lungs like most of the children in the world because their parents are unhinged you guys are doing the good job your great parents and don't let social media tell you different❤❤❤❤
Your hair is getting longer. So pretty.
Hi joy and Austin and kids i love your videos
Love watching your videos. Enjoy your summer ❤
I have a huuuge amount of screen time… but a lot is music playing, or a long format vlog playing while I work.. and texting, and asking my 2 older kids if they finished things or if they can do something or checking up on them.. and chatting with my cousin in England and my husband back and forth..
You have so much wisdom for your age Joy❤❤❤❤❤❤