A Week of Summer Projects | Sauna, Flowers, & Garden OH MY!

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  • We are happy to be home for a few days to tackle some summer projects. Mark starts a wood fire sauna build, we plant flowers, and potatoes. Follow along througout the Alaska summer to see the projects come together!
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  • @TaviaShadowstar11
    @TaviaShadowstar11 3 месяца назад +13

    Bennett is such an interesting person. In the same days he’s learning to drive a Bob cat and also making beautiful cakes. Such a diverse person.

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys 3 месяца назад +5

      We love him. He’s a great young man.

  • @karenboden587
    @karenboden587 3 месяца назад +24

    I am really enjoying these Alaska lifestyle videos!
    My husband is newly retired and he’s enjoying them too.
    Thank you for being such wonderful parents and people, and for sharing your stories with us.

  • @doloreslee9330
    @doloreslee9330 3 месяца назад +25

    I love watching your family working together helping each other to get things done. Your boys are learning valuable skills. I love how Mark works with them and teaches them the value of hard work then you eat an awesome dinner prepared and or caught by all the members of your family.❤

  • @lauraquigley6403
    @lauraquigley6403 3 месяца назад +24

    Love your families values of hard work & play & Church. Love that the boy’s are given wings to fly w/ values of self sufficiency! Of course Violent is the sweetest 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

  • @dianaturley475
    @dianaturley475 3 месяца назад +29

    I love how all the boys help out without complaining and there grateful for what they have. You must love the fact that your parents are there all the time helping out with the kids & projects

  • @brilliantbutblue
    @brilliantbutblue 3 месяца назад +21

    Lauren, l just wanted to let you know we ❤ you and appreciate all your videos.

  • @kaydublin5164
    @kaydublin5164 3 месяца назад +19

    You guys are raising such incredible young men.👏🏻😊

  • @lynnebrown-hardy1566
    @lynnebrown-hardy1566 3 месяца назад +16

    How wonderful to have all your boys help out and enjoy family time.

  • @sorij3560
    @sorij3560 3 месяца назад +16

    Raising strong, capable young men and a sweet little baby that will undoubtedly turn into a strong capable woman.

  • @janbaste7607
    @janbaste7607 3 месяца назад +11

    What a credit to you and Mark your boys are!! Working together as a family, cooking, gardening, building, etc. I am looking forward to seeing how your Sauna progresses. You always have such good content! Take care all! x

  • @CountessKek
    @CountessKek 3 месяца назад +11

    Seeing Mark so proud to show you the joists for his project is so endearing.😊 Great job Everett on being a junior gardner!!❤

  • @jacquelinecasey1361
    @jacquelinecasey1361 3 месяца назад +10

    It’s wonderful to see the life skills you are teaching your children. They will be such self sufficient and enterprising men. The best gift you can impart on them.

  • @annamaria8755
    @annamaria8755 3 месяца назад +7

    Your boys have had great examples in parents and grandparents you can tell. Their work ethic is amazing. Little Miss Violet just gets cuter by the day.

  • @1Staggs
    @1Staggs 3 месяца назад +6

    I've always loved how your family works together on projects, and you got so much done !! An outdoor sauna would be amazing, looking forward to seeing the end results !! Miss Violet has such a cute little face, she is too cute !! Your dad is such an active and hard working man and so skillfull. He is an amazing dad and grandfather and seems like a real sweetheart overall !! ❤

  • @karlaruter3221
    @karlaruter3221 3 месяца назад +8

    So nice to see a big family all working together and making happy memories 😊.

  • @traceyhue-sang5229
    @traceyhue-sang5229 3 месяца назад +2

    Love how you always do things as a family. You are growing some amazing young men. A sauna in the back yard sounds devine

  • @jeansalsbury5098
    @jeansalsbury5098 3 месяца назад +6

    Love watching your family working together!

  • @kittykatsu6140
    @kittykatsu6140 3 месяца назад +4

    Watch you guys weekly with my husband, you really remind me of my mum Lauren and it’s nice to watch and have that while my mum is all the way in the uk and I’m in Australia!! Many blessings for you the boys and baby Violet 🫶🏻

  • @maryannosentoski4545
    @maryannosentoski4545 3 месяца назад +4

    Does my heart ❤ good to see Violet growing and developing her personality. You guys have a good family 😊

  • @trudyyurina5473
    @trudyyurina5473 3 месяца назад +4

    You all have been really busy. Grandpa is an asset and hard worker. I can't wait to see those zinnias.

  • @jamiehubbard2825
    @jamiehubbard2825 3 месяца назад +1

    🌹Loved this so much, seeing you all out and about, working together. Thank you. You guys don't have to worry about working out, you do it just by doing your day- to -day activities. I know what you were doing is hard work but, it looked like it would be fun and satisfying. Sending love and hugs your way. Take care friends! 🤗 💜 🤟🌺🌼🌷🏵

  • @nancykropf3809
    @nancykropf3809 3 месяца назад +1

    Our plants, flowers, and herbs from Fred Meyer, here in Oregon, have been exceptionally beautiful and great this year. I've been ill the last few years and unable to do much with plants. God has improved me enough to get to do more. I'm really excited to plant them and decorate the outside of my house.

  • @amykuepfer1633
    @amykuepfer1633 3 месяца назад +3

    Hello Lauren, my husband and I went on an Alaskan cruise from June 15-22 ( thanks to your cruise vlogs 😊) and we had the most beautiful weather! Alaska is by far the most magnificent place I've ever been ❤

    • @brilliantbutblue
      @brilliantbutblue 3 месяца назад

      Thanks for letting us know that you had a fantastic cruise. Very jealous 😊

  • @cherylturgeon6237
    @cherylturgeon6237 3 месяца назад +4

    Violet is getting so big! She’s so adorable! Love you and your family 💓

  • @platemanFYI
    @platemanFYI 3 месяца назад +1

    How fun to be getting a Sauna! They used to be on most farms where I live. (A Finnish custom brought to the States).

  • @sarahmanning525
    @sarahmanning525 3 месяца назад +3

    Lauren, I feel for you being so tired and not so energetic to do stuff with having a baby to care for. All the aspects from keeping up with good nutrition, producing milk, getting enough rest, having alone time and taking care of yourself can go by the wayside because its all about being a mom and tending to your family. I'm seeing that you have lots of helpers when things need to get done or lend a hand for taking care of Violet. Thanks for all you do and you are appreciated. Keep those videos coming when you find time because they're so fun to watch. I am looking forward to seeing how the raspberry plants, flowers from seed, potted flowers, potatoes all grow this summer. It's going to be fun watching the sauna being constructed, a great project for your boys and dad to accomplish this year.

  • @jessicak4913
    @jessicak4913 3 месяца назад +3

    I love that ur family really does things the old ways ur kids no how to work they know how to live off the land and I think ur doing great things for them good job Mama and daddy ❤❤❤❤

  • @MargaretMckenna-jc1ee
    @MargaretMckenna-jc1ee 3 месяца назад +4

    It really good to see all the family helping in getting the jobs done love from England ❤ x

  • @beckscroft18
    @beckscroft18 3 месяца назад +2

    Wow, you guys have been busy! I love this family so so much. I hope you've had a great day at Church today also. Love as always, Becks (England U.k) xx ❤ xx

  • @outbackchick5111
    @outbackchick5111 3 месяца назад +2

    Floor joists. Why do Americans say joisters ?

  • @rhondaalbritton1487
    @rhondaalbritton1487 3 месяца назад +27

    I love the fact that Hunter is an outside helper! And Bennett is more of your helper inside all of y'all get chores done fast!

  • @eloniahibbert1248
    @eloniahibbert1248 3 месяца назад +2

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤watching you all doing the various projects and making memories with your family. Your boys will be well rounded as adults. Kudus to you and Mark for that grandma and grandpa are so sweet and Miss Violet is growing so fast
    God bless you all and keep safe. ❤❤❤❤from Jamaica

  • @jacquethirlkel3001
    @jacquethirlkel3001 3 месяца назад +2

    Hunter is so tall! He is a young man. The boys working as a team in the family is so great. Thanks for taking us along on your family activities!! God bless!

  • @catherinealleyne9717
    @catherinealleyne9717 3 месяца назад +2

    Catherine from Trinidad.I love watching you all.Ms Luna,especially Mark and the boys.

  • @DonnaLeonard-q5u
    @DonnaLeonard-q5u 3 месяца назад +3

    I enjoyed this video immensely, it was so calm and relaxing, everyone pitches in and gets the work done, your families values is what brings me back every week, thank you for sharing your family with us❤

  • @carolpeterson8947
    @carolpeterson8947 3 месяца назад +2

    Enjoyed watching you & your family start your summer projects❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🌈🌈

  • @charlenegrady8781
    @charlenegrady8781 3 месяца назад +2

    Love watching you all working together. Thank you for sharing. 🇺🇸❤️🌸

  • @MariaSoares-yd2hf
    @MariaSoares-yd2hf 3 месяца назад +13

    I think it’s great how you both are teaching your children to help with all the chores. You are building strong independent young men. God bless you and your amazing family!❤️

  • @karenwatson5917
    @karenwatson5917 3 месяца назад +2

    We have had no summer in Scotland yet either. Its very disappointing. Today was so cold that we had the heating on 😨

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  3 месяца назад

      Oh man! That is sad to have the heat on in summer

    • @karenwatson5917
      @karenwatson5917 3 месяца назад

      @@ThisAlaskaLife it sure is

  • @eeviniskanen6057
    @eeviniskanen6057 2 месяца назад +1

    As a Finn I have to tell you that even though sauna in the winter is amazing, it's even better in the summer. It helps with the mosquito bites and cools you in the heat. Nothing feels better than good "löyly"(steam) after an active day outdoors. And the smell of smoke coming from wood burning in the "kiuas" on a summer evening. Perfection.

  • @garsu1229
    @garsu1229 3 месяца назад +2

    Oh Grandpa do not stand in front of the bobcat. Giving directions 😮

  • @susanstrange3436
    @susanstrange3436 3 месяца назад +1

    Just love your life. You and your family are very special. Do you think you will ever get chicken's??

  • @bobbigravatt8555
    @bobbigravatt8555 3 месяца назад +1

    I love watching your videos. We were in Alaska 2 years ago in June and the mosquitoes were terrible. We want to go back, but not sure when is a good time that you won’t be carried away by then. Any suggestions?

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  3 месяца назад

      May 😆 but it can still be really cold. Mosquitoes are unfortunately part of the Alaska package

  • @connieosburn6886
    @connieosburn6886 3 месяца назад +1

    Everett did a great job helping with flowers . I would trade you for cooler air for a few days . You could have heat 98 with heat index feeling like 110 . Its been too hot here . Plus so much rain off and on in Kentucky.

  • @maybeebuzzy2265
    @maybeebuzzy2265 3 месяца назад +2

    Fun video! This started my day with a smiling heart. Thanks.

  • @vedaanderson7009
    @vedaanderson7009 3 месяца назад +1

    S0 Excited for you & Ur family & Ur projects 🎉😂❤ Fantabulous 💗 Baby Girl Violet is growing so fast & Such a Darling Lil Girl 🎉❤ Hug's & Love 2*Ur Family Always V 🥰

  • @2grammie
    @2grammie 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi From maine i saw you have Johnny Selected seeds i live just 5 minutes away from the warehouse i love your Videos! and Violet is so adorable love how the Boys and Everyone works together!

  • @valeriecarrigan4604
    @valeriecarrigan4604 3 месяца назад +2

    Happy Sunday great video Laura . Baby Violet is so adorable. Have a great week . 💖💕

  • @bronwyntaylor7377
    @bronwyntaylor7377 3 месяца назад +1

    Well done now next year remind yourself to buy new inserts for the deck hangers. We pick them up here easy to find and pretty cheap. Not telling you just something to think about.

  • @cynthiagilbert
    @cynthiagilbert 3 месяца назад +1

    Can’t wait to see how it all grows 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Jennifer62389
    @Jennifer62389 3 месяца назад +1

    You need two different cherry trees to pollinate unless a pie cherry mist times. I had one Bing and it had maybe two years of cherries and then almost nothing.

  • @patbowers8065
    @patbowers8065 3 месяца назад +2

    hunter is marks mini me.he is learning so much and seems so confident in what he does.

  • @donnaduhamel6004
    @donnaduhamel6004 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic...good on ya planting Garden..get lettuce radish quick growers!!!!!!!@@

  • @sarahschlosser1203
    @sarahschlosser1203 3 месяца назад +2

    What a wonderful life the boys have. So great to see kids helping around the house

  • @lindacox8156
    @lindacox8156 2 месяца назад

    Loved the video‼️😊👍 GREAT WORK EVERYBODY‼️ Sure wonderful to have grandma and grandpa to help‼️😊👍I just love how your whole family works together to help each other‼️ And it is so wonderful to see sweet Violet in the videos now now❤️ MANY HUGS to everybody👍😊‼️

  • @janetfaircloth208
    @janetfaircloth208 3 месяца назад +1

    Wonderful family life. Temperature has been in high 90’s & 100*+ this past week in NC & many other areas. Lot of inside things for this 73 year old granny. Always love to see all the family including Luna.

  • @patspencer7079
    @patspencer7079 3 месяца назад +1

    Oh violet can hold up with hip holding. Wish the deck was enclosed for Luna to outside for some air but safe. Also then the family can be safe from mosquitoes!

  • @susanalberts776
    @susanalberts776 3 месяца назад +1

    Good morning to you all love your videos 💖 besafe and GOD Bless 🌹❤️🙏🙏🙏

  • @sandraward116
    @sandraward116 3 месяца назад

    ..all right guys..I see the scene of Ann Margaret from grumpy old men falling out of her sauna into the snow ..😅😅😅...just stay away from the 'tea stuff'....😂😂😂..

  • @bojointexas4977
    @bojointexas4977 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow. Your dad standing in front of that bobcat that Bennett was learning to drive scared me to death! Your boys are such a blessing., learning great life skills!

  • @patspencer7079
    @patspencer7079 3 месяца назад +2

    Next year violet will be walking and “helping you “!

  • @robinedenshaw8589
    @robinedenshaw8589 3 месяца назад +1

    Rototill the dirt and call it a year. Rest. Next year you can take Violet with you.

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams2549 3 месяца назад

    She does it warm up ? Yesterday ? And she does cooler weather come ? Tomorrow? Lol. I think I could handle everything in Alaska except the bears.
    BUT -
    I much prefer to be there than here in Florida where it’s 583 degrees ( 98) today, tomorrow and the next 3 months straight!!

  • @margaretturner3251
    @margaretturner3251 3 месяца назад

    Hello love a teamwork together hoping everything y'all plants and build come up beautiful and flourish take care all family that pray together stay together amen.❤😊🙏🙏👍❤🐱hi Luna.❤

  • @janetlow4826
    @janetlow4826 3 месяца назад +2

    My gosh those bugs are huge!

  • @bettyruth9142
    @bettyruth9142 3 месяца назад

    Y’all have been working so hard!! All the flowers look beautiful!! Sauna sounds like fun !! The boys have really helped out !! And your father is so helpful. Sure your mother just loves taking care of Violet !! Sweet sweet sweet family !! 😀😀

  • @chandraestrada9707
    @chandraestrada9707 2 месяца назад

    So What decides video y una Amazing Find My, cables Loving My Baby South Carolina

  • @patjones5723
    @patjones5723 3 месяца назад +1

    Love the way the whole family helps out on projects 😊 WTG parents....impressive 😊
    BTW.....Ty for letting us love on Ms Violet 🥰

  • @annettewalter2273
    @annettewalter2273 3 месяца назад

    Voilet is growing beautifully. So many exciting things happening. Zinnias are gorgeous flowers, I love the, and they are great for picking.

  • @pattaylor8955
    @pattaylor8955 3 месяца назад

    So thankful you have grandpa and grandma to help with Violet. You are so lucky to have them and Marks parents. Enjoyed the video. I would definitely hate the mosquitoes for sure. Love to you and your family ❤

  • @garsu1229
    @garsu1229 3 месяца назад +1

    I know this is random but what do you use to repel biting bugs?

  • @patspencer7079
    @patspencer7079 3 месяца назад +1

    You need to be friends w simple living Alaska they have a saw mill to get some wood!

  • @nataliekealoha8624
    @nataliekealoha8624 2 месяца назад

    Love watching your videos. I must say your sons are so obedient and helpful. You and Mark are raising them right.

  • @lindathomson3274
    @lindathomson3274 3 месяца назад

    Flowers look so pretty Lauren….. Sauna should be awesome for winter time in Alaska…can’t wait to see it finished….Bless❤

  • @shelliecummins5972
    @shelliecummins5972 3 месяца назад +2

    Little gardener.. he knows so much..

  • @ChumStun
    @ChumStun 3 месяца назад

    When you held up the Zynia packets, I halfway expected you to throw a handful over your shoulder, say “let’s see what happens” and exit the garden😂 Beautiful family and great video as always.

  • @marymaloney1808
    @marymaloney1808 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for all your Wonderful video's. May I please ask what are the names of all thee boy's. Lot's of love from Brisbane Australia ❤❤

  • @allisonlarmour7805
    @allisonlarmour7805 3 месяца назад

    I feel your pain Lauren although in Scotland we have Midgies which are just as bad as your mosquitoes

  • @ruthjohnson6369
    @ruthjohnson6369 3 месяца назад +1

    Love to watch your beautiful family work and play together. If more used your family as a model we would have a much better world.

  • @erinvanvliet4420
    @erinvanvliet4420 3 месяца назад

    Love all the flowers but your porch hangers need some new coconut liners things! The dirt is all going to start pouring out 😂
    But clearly I LOVE flowers because I have a Violet also. ❤

  • @lisatamber4672
    @lisatamber4672 16 дней назад

    Hi Lauren! I love your show and you have such a nice family and interesting lives. It would be great it you gave us a tour of your property!
    Be well, Lisa

  • @patriciaherman6499
    @patriciaherman6499 3 месяца назад

    Question: is your Cherry tree self pollinator if not you need another cherry tree.
    Violet is so cute not to mention she's getting so big and nice to have grandparents around to help you and the kids not to mention the memories. Still miss my parents, grandparents and my in- laws.
    Flowers look nice
    Blessings to you and your families. 😊🇺🇲

  • @katieboyle3921
    @katieboyle3921 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing all the Alaska early summer projects. You are doing great, Lauren.

  • @crystalmartin6554
    @crystalmartin6554 3 месяца назад +1

    Will you doing anything with bees? I learned a lot watching your video and also loved seeing all the rhubarb you got from the cabin I know with the baby things scale back I was just curious

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys 3 месяца назад

      We took a break from the bees this summer. We still have all the equipment for the future.

  • @lindadroege5564
    @lindadroege5564 3 месяца назад +1

    Love your family. Thank you for sharing. Hope your summer is full of fun and adventure. Making memories 😊

  • @lindaallen9721
    @lindaallen9721 3 месяца назад

    Yikes! I could see mosquitoes flying around and landing on your head when you paused to talk to the camera! I despise those creatures.

  • @KimfromMichigan-x2u
    @KimfromMichigan-x2u 3 месяца назад

    Lauren, if Bennett wants to go to college in Michigan he can stay here for cakes.😂 Yummy Bennett.

  • @Alwaysherethere
    @Alwaysherethere 3 месяца назад +1

    I really enjoyed watching this video!❤😊

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 3 месяца назад

    if those die we know why Everett just yanked that mint from pot lol I cringed lol

  • @kathrynbroome5966
    @kathrynbroome5966 3 месяца назад +1

    need so much more water hun i do it mornign and at nite never in the sunshine

  • @anacalzada50
    @anacalzada50 3 месяца назад

    Great video just love your family,sending Blessings

  • @suewalters9822
    @suewalters9822 3 месяца назад +3

    Great teamwork everyone!!!

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 3 месяца назад

    God bless your parents. how siblings do u have n how many does mark have?

  • @judithbutler9695
    @judithbutler9695 3 месяца назад

    Amazing work! The mosquitoes 😳😳😳

  • @Kaleidescope66
    @Kaleidescope66 3 месяца назад

    Do you have a link for the trampoline scooter? That's a great idea!

  • @karihegg8961
    @karihegg8961 3 месяца назад

    Do squash, potatoes, pumpkins and flowers.

  • @TinaCarter-ox2zt
    @TinaCarter-ox2zt 3 месяца назад

    Looks lovely, would make me so happy too! Great job on addition🩷 good for you all

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 3 месяца назад

    mint cilantro if possible you can bring in mint or harvest all summer n dry ir freeze dry n u can have herbs all summer

  • @davidtrishhope9841
    @davidtrishhope9841 3 месяца назад

    You need to have put put all new potting mix in with plants. Love from New Zealand

  • @belindaalderson9341
    @belindaalderson9341 3 месяца назад

    Mosquitoes hate lavender if that would survive there , plant them around your house