I'm thinking about the expression, "as I give to the world, so the world will give to me." Mina is spreading love and joy everywhere she goes and is getting it back in spades. My favorite is the father-daughter photo by the fence at the beach. She just melts your crusty exterior, Todd!! Thanks to everyone in your family for being willing to give us a peak into your extended lives. And here's another expression: don't let school get in the way of education! But those exams are important so kudos to NeeNee and Mina for being so disciplined 😊
Wonderful film, Todd. Fantastic lifestyle, there at home in Australia. Such a pleasure to see the delight on Mina's face, as she's introduced to the beach and the waves.
I have been looking forward to seeing your videos from "Down Under". How wonderful for Mina to greet her new family. Perhaps you should verify that she doesn't grow gills. Never seen a kid take to water like she does.
I've been watching your story for a few years now. This was your best work. The pure excitement Mina displayed was so much fun. I really was looking forward to the Santa pic. You teased it and then gave it to us at the end. Good job!!
Todd me brothuh,,this video made me happy as hell! I was smiling and laughing all the way. Mina jumping waves,,Mina booing at Nanny and beating her at card ,,omg I was looking my ass completely off. She was having a blast with cousin Tommy,,reminded me of all the fun I had with my cousins growing up. That beach near the old coal terminal was gorgeous. The steaks looked grand! I know we'd never met this half of the twins,,but had we ever met brother John? I hope Neenee is having fun! Jeannie looked to be enjoying family time. So,so proud of my niece for faithfully doing her lessons by phone and laptop. My brilliant niece ❤❤❤❤! Cant wait for the next installment 😂,, now that you're home,,you're probably resting up from vacation 😂😅 that's how it usually goes.. give mina a squeeze from Uncle Marlon ❤❤,,Ttyl,,,Marlon
Been hanging out for your videos, this first one was worth the wait as always and it's great you had a break from editing etc and enjoyed the holiday in Oz. Mina is as always a joy and is truly blessed, she's a Aussie now learning to be dunked and sallow some saltwater 😂
🤗🙏🏼! Fun video, enjoyed it. Thank you. Mina must have had a blast the whole time, but kept part of her time to do her schoolwork 👍. Good girl. Take care ❤
As Mina grows up. This is a time in her life that she will remember. Those are precious memories that you and Neenee made happen for her. It looks like she has bonded with your family quite well. A question for you Todd? What are Mina's likes and dislikes about Austrailia . ? Hope you all doing ok back home. All the best. 👍👍 Jim and Harriet Richmond, VA.
Initially I could see Mina was adapting to the new environment. As the episode went on, I think she’s going to become a fair dinkum on day, she loves Australia 😂
Good to see your videos back mate. My Sister lives at Catho and my Nephew works at the Catho pub. What a great place and the beaches are up there with the best in the world in my opinion.I live just up the road at Pelican. So not that far from good old Necknock.Mina cracked me up in the surf for the first time 😂
Loved this so much. You could have renamed this one - instead of "Lao Now" - "Mina Now". What a joy to watch her completely embracing everything. Thanks for putting in the work to make this video and taking us all to Australia.
well done very enjoyable vid, Mina is a star, and a very young beautiful young lady, good on you Tod for giving her a wonderful life, this is the sort of thing I wish to do when I arrive in Thailand later this year
What do ya think og the beach Mina? 👍 Man-o-man that little girl loves the water. Modern technology is great. She's keeping up with the school work. The best thing a child can get is loving parents and a good education. She has both. Love seeing it Todd. 💖 Thanks for the view.
Hello Todd, I thoroughly enjoyed the video, I had a smile all the way through on seeing how Mina was enjoying herself in the Land Down Under. 🙂 A special appreciation reference to the BBQ masters on showing how I Beef Steak (side of a cow as shown ;-), and Sausages should be cooked. 👍🏻 In Western Australia they call them potato scallops as well and like with Fish and Chips best covered in salt and a sprinkling of Brewed Malt Vinegar. Did you manage to down a couple of meat pies, pasties sausage rolls while you were back in Aus. Fortunately me during my November trip I was I able to go directly to the source of Mrs Mac's Pies and buy directly from their bakery store front and it didn't disappoint. How was the weather on the East Coast whilst you were there, any +40°C days? Looking forward to seeing more videos. Take Care / Al
First time in NSW,,it was getting late so stopped at a chip shop ,,I thought wow the scallops are cheap ,so I ordered about ten ,, I get up the road a bit and find no bloody scallops ,just potato cakes ,,geez I felt ripped off,,
I'm thinking about the expression, "as I give to the world, so the world will give to me." Mina is spreading love and joy everywhere she goes and is getting it back in spades.
My favorite is the father-daughter photo by the fence at the beach. She just melts your crusty exterior, Todd!!
Thanks to everyone in your family for being willing to give us a peak into your extended lives.
And here's another expression: don't let school get in the way of education! But those exams are important so kudos to NeeNee and Mina for being so disciplined 😊
Thank you Elizabeth 💚
Happy to see Mina full of enthusiasm and enjoying Ausie to the fullest.
Thank you Todd Hakes. Youre
So awesome that you guys have given this life and experiences to Mina. You guys have been blessed woth her as she has with you two.
💯🔥💙👍
Fact: Potato cakes taste better than scallops! 😂 Really enjoyed watching that & great to see Mina enjoying the beach so much. 😊
Wonderful film, Todd. Fantastic lifestyle, there at home in Australia. Such a pleasure to see the delight on Mina's face, as she's introduced to the beach and the waves.
So great to see Mina having the time of her life. Thanks for sharing
Little Tommy is a riot, just like Little Mina. Both are fun to watch...
Amazing one happy little girl ❤
What a wonderful family you have. Very heartwarming to see Mina take to everything so well. 💛👍
been waiting for these videos missed you guys . what a great family you are a good man Tod thank you
Hope Mina and you all had the time of your lives.
That is one happy little girl,it makes me happy everytime i see your video's.❤🙏🙏🙏
What an experience for Mina.... and what a beautiful family you have Todd.... awesome vlog... teacher Nee Nee... doing a wonderful job...
I agree. Mina is so fortunate to have a mom so dedicated to teaching her. You and Mina both won the lottery with Nene.
I have been looking forward to seeing your videos from "Down Under". How wonderful for Mina to greet her new family. Perhaps you should verify that she doesn't grow gills. Never seen a kid take to water like she does.
Wow Todd, your Mum is very young looking, great video Todd and NeeNee and of course, Mina.. Bob and Lina, NZ.
what a great vid. Everything that we in our life have taken for granted. So happy.
I've been watching your story for a few years now. This was your best work. The pure excitement Mina displayed was so much fun. I really was looking forward to the Santa pic. You teased it and then gave it to us at the end. Good job!!
@@mitchwalker1899 Thanks Mitch, really appreciate the positive feedback. Cheers 👍
Todd me brothuh,,this video made me happy as hell! I was smiling and laughing all the way. Mina jumping waves,,Mina booing at Nanny and beating her at card ,,omg I was looking my ass completely off. She was having a blast with cousin Tommy,,reminded me of all the fun I had with my cousins growing up. That beach near the old coal terminal was gorgeous. The steaks looked grand! I know we'd never met this half of the twins,,but had we ever met brother John? I hope Neenee is having fun! Jeannie looked to be enjoying family time. So,so proud of my niece for faithfully doing her lessons by phone and laptop. My brilliant niece ❤❤❤❤! Cant wait for the next installment 😂,, now that you're home,,you're probably resting up from vacation 😂😅 that's how it usually goes.. give mina a squeeze from Uncle Marlon ❤❤,,Ttyl,,,Marlon
Been hanging out for your videos, this first one was worth the wait as always and it's great you had a break from editing etc and enjoyed the holiday in Oz. Mina is as always a joy and is truly blessed, she's a Aussie now learning to be dunked and sallow some saltwater 😂
Great video smiled all the way through ❤
Thanks Todd. A gorgeous video
🤗🙏🏼!
Fun video, enjoyed it. Thank you. Mina must have had a blast the whole time, but kept part of her time to do her schoolwork 👍. Good girl.
Take care ❤
As Mina grows up. This is a time in her life that she will remember. Those are precious memories that you and Neenee made happen for her. It looks like she has bonded with your family quite well. A question for you Todd? What are Mina's likes and dislikes about Austrailia . ? Hope you all doing ok back home. All the best. 👍👍 Jim and Harriet Richmond, VA.
Initially I could see Mina was adapting to the new environment. As the episode went on, I think she’s going to become a fair dinkum on day, she loves Australia 😂
Great video 🇦🇺
Good to see your videos back mate.
My Sister lives at Catho and my Nephew works at the Catho pub. What a great place and the beaches are up there with the best in the world in my opinion.I live just up the road at Pelican. So not that far from good old Necknock.Mina cracked me up in the surf for the first time 😂
Worth the wait!
What a fabulous vlog... laughter all round with Mina in the surf😅. Such a beautiful, unspoilt place to live in . Well done❤
Loved this so much. You could have renamed this one - instead of "Lao Now" - "Mina Now". What a joy to watch her completely embracing everything. Thanks for putting in the work to make this video and taking us all to Australia.
Good hear from you guys , been so long :-)
I like your thumbnail
Potato cakes is the go😂😂😂
😐
They're called potato fritters in NZ. Us Kiwi blokes love a good tasty fritter.
Very nice family ໄດ້ພົບກັນອີກ! So beautiful ອົບອຸ່ນດີ 🤩🌟💖! ຂອບໃຈຫລາຍໆ for sharing ! 💖🙏😇
Awesome.
Pure joy.
Bet Minas birth parents would be so Proud of what you Guys have changed her life for the Better
well done very enjoyable vid, Mina is a star, and a very young beautiful young lady, good on you Tod for giving her a wonderful life, this is the sort of thing I wish to do when I arrive in Thailand later this year
Wishing you all the best for the future David.. Thank you! 🙏
Mina is coming into her own new world , watching her in the waves :-)
Am looking for new front teeth :-)
What do ya think og the beach Mina? 👍 Man-o-man that little girl loves the water. Modern technology is great. She's keeping up with the school work. The best thing a child can get is loving parents and a good education. She has both. Love seeing it Todd. 💖 Thanks for the view.
What a great life you're providing for little Mina Todd. First Aussie beach swim at Catho, fkn priceless. Good onya mate. Cheers Simon.
@Get-A-Life yeah couldn't be just any beach, had to be an iconic one for her first taste 😉👍
Hello Todd, I thoroughly enjoyed the video, I had a smile all the way through on seeing how Mina was enjoying herself in the Land Down Under. 🙂 A special appreciation reference to the BBQ masters on showing how I Beef Steak (side of a cow as shown ;-), and Sausages should be cooked. 👍🏻 In Western Australia they call them potato scallops as well and like with Fish and Chips best covered in salt and a sprinkling of Brewed Malt Vinegar. Did you manage to down a couple of meat pies, pasties sausage rolls while you were back in Aus. Fortunately me during my November trip I was I able to go directly to the source of Mrs Mac's Pies and buy directly from their bakery store front and it didn't disappoint. How was the weather on the East Coast whilst you were there, any +40°C days? Looking forward to seeing more videos. Take Care / Al
I think Laos is the better place to live.
G Banger on the beach in E01, White Pointers in E02.
My British Mom use to tell us kids when we did something stupid:
Thats like taking coal to Newcastle!
Your coal mine story reminded me of that. lol 👍
I’m been wondering if you’d share ur Aussie adventures…cheers
Those steaks look top notch
First time in NSW,,it was getting late so stopped at a chip shop ,,I thought wow the scallops are cheap ,so I ordered about ten ,,
I get up the road a bit and find no bloody scallops ,just potato cakes ,,geez I felt ripped off,,
WOW Tod , your mom could be your sister :-)
Thought you were getting Mina a boogie board ?
So you're saying Todd they literally sent coal to Newcastle??
Yep 😆