Our First Year In Mississippi After Leaving California, HIGHLIGHT REEL!

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

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  • @sherryfilmore2691
    @sherryfilmore2691 Год назад +41

    Mike had me in tears and really missing my dad when he gave Frankie the Hubert award. It was beautiful.

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад +4

      Such a special moment! I know exactly what you mean ❤️

    • @peterritchey3028
      @peterritchey3028 Год назад +2

      I guess when you have a moment and walk outside and look
      At all that green Mississippi land you gotta smile. Mississippi gets a bad rap sometimes until u live here.

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад +1

      @peterritchey3028 💯 it’s a hidden gem

  • @gaildavis710
    @gaildavis710 Год назад +15

    Frankie, you are so blessed to have a dad that loves you that much!!!! Mine told my mom he didn't want the responsibility of me!!!! Stay close my dear!!!!!! And Mike thank you for loving your daughter so much!!!!!

  • @zoeingram
    @zoeingram Год назад +5

    I always love watching the Mississippi RUclipsrs. I grew up there and graduated from MSU. Living in Georgia now, near Athens. My first horse was given to me too and I loved her so much. So happy for Frankie. Having a horse was such a blessing to me and will be for Frankie too. I grew up in Meridian many, years ago. Have relatives in Starkville, Columbus, & Macon.

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад +1

      Oh I love that ! You grew up not far from us at all 😀

  • @dant.1917
    @dant.1917 Год назад +23

    I love the relationship between Frankie, her dad and her mom. Great family dynamics.

  • @jeffrussell2337
    @jeffrussell2337 Год назад +3

    People like ya”ll coming to Mississippi is what this state is all about. Again welcome to the great state of Mississippi. People like 3 Mississippi is what keeps this state a great place to live and raise families. God bless

  • @allanmacias4569
    @allanmacias4569 Год назад +28

    Very cool. My family and I sold our property in Southern Oregon almost two years ago and bought a ranch in Central Mississippi. Best decision ever. People from MS just don't get it, they ask me why I moved here all the time. If you know, you know

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад +4

      Yep, that always cracks me up

    • @maryjemison1101
      @maryjemison1101 Год назад +1

      @@3MISSISSIPPI❤❤

    • @kmnremtp
      @kmnremtp Год назад +11

      I enjoy people moving here, but only if they truly want to be here. I don’t want to be transformed into cali….

    • @lindajohnson6514
      @lindajohnson6514 Год назад +2

      It's a Way of Life 😉 Welcome to the South. I am born & Raised Southern here on Alabama/ Florida Line 😜🤔🤣

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад +1

      @lindajohnson6514 thank you 🙏

  • @sylviaking314
    @sylviaking314 Год назад +10

    Wow, Mike and Frankie have the most beautiful relationship, there's nothing better than those memories!!

  • @Truff2687
    @Truff2687 Год назад +3

    Welcome to Mississippi Y’all it’ll grow on ya. Then it’s impossible to leave. ❤ Welcome Home 🙏 I pray God blesses your family with many wonderful new memories.

  • @brendahaire8824
    @brendahaire8824 Год назад +7

    Y’all got a lot accomplished in 1 year. Frankie is a working machine

  • @deeanderson7358
    @deeanderson7358 Год назад +9

    What a wonderful video. Tears of joy, tears of love, tears of happiness for ALL of you. I love watching Frankie work with Mike, reminds me of my father, he is gone now 20 years but we were very close. Beautiful farm, beautiful family and just beautiful video. Welcome HOME guys Welcome HOME. One year, that is awesome. God bless

  • @DREWSLENS
    @DREWSLENS Год назад +18

    Absolutely phenomenal job this year guys WOW! Really setting up a foundation for a beautiful future for your family. Very inspirational 🙏💚

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад +3

      Thank you so much Drew ! That means so much ❤️

  • @lysbethbeech388
    @lysbethbeech388 Год назад +1

    I think y’all made a great choice to come to Mississippi! I hope you will continue to be blessed and happy here! You are raising a beautiful and wonderful daughter and I love the way she has adapted to living here!

  • @gregwiegersma6288
    @gregwiegersma6288 Год назад +1

    I'll keep it short. In my opinion. moving to Mississippi will probably be the best thing you ever did. I watch when I can since the start of covid.

  • @cndns2
    @cndns2 4 месяца назад

    Farming is hard work, but it is satisfying knowing you can produce your own food for yourself and others.

  • @ireneturner2944
    @ireneturner2944 Год назад +2

    Can you see that babie girl at the age of 23 or 25 ??
    With the love of her Father And Mother.
    She will be level headed, and HUMBLE AND KIND!!!❤
    ""UNTOUCHABLE ""
    ANY THING OR ANYBODY SHE WHATS TO BE......
    THANK YOU MOM AND DAD!!❤ I LOVE YOU FRANKIE!!
    DON'T CHANGE EVER!!!!❤

  • @JeterFrontierHomestead
    @JeterFrontierHomestead Год назад +1

    I have butterflies just by watching this its an amazing feeling guys im so happy for you!

  • @Roughneckin
    @Roughneckin Год назад +1

    I was born and raised in Texas and I tell people weekly…..
    Get out of the hustle of the big city and find your tranquility and peace of mind in land of your own
    It’s gona be hard but we’ll worth it when you can sit on your porch and sip on a glass of ice tea and just hear and see everything the lord has blessed us with
    Happy years to come!!
    Great video

  • @colinvoss8484
    @colinvoss8484 Год назад +6

    I like that Frankie is so into the lifestyle that you are doing.

    • @DREWSLENS
      @DREWSLENS Год назад

      Values she will never forget 💚

  • @staggerinstanton56
    @staggerinstanton56 Год назад +1

    Great parents raise great children. Y'all are one fine example of that.

  • @jrvestel1538
    @jrvestel1538 Год назад +5

    You two have done a wonderful way of raising Frankie

  • @debchoate4510
    @debchoate4510 Год назад +1

    The algorithm suggested you and so glad we found you. Ohioan who married a southern guy, born and raised in north Mississippi. Didn’t realize 48 years ago how much I would love it here and married be to a gem of a man. Glad ya got here too.

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад +1

      I love that ! It’s a wonderful place to live ❤️

  • @gaylerichards7409
    @gaylerichards7409 Год назад +4

    Super good job on this video!! My very favorite is Frankie receiving her special gift from her dad in becoming an official hunter. I cried! Thank you for sharing this beautiful journey.

  • @dustoff1472
    @dustoff1472 4 месяца назад

    A family working together, it just doesn’t get any better. Tks for sharing.

  • @paulchretien6931
    @paulchretien6931 Год назад +2

    Been following the 3 of you for about 18 months. Couple things. The honesty, the humor, the hard work and most of all, the love you have is a pure joy watch. The year in review I just watched I can sum up in one word. Blessed.

  • @katyreynolds2618
    @katyreynolds2618 Год назад +1

    My favorite video by far!!! Miss Frankie is such a great kid!

  • @cottonstikibar9921
    @cottonstikibar9921 Год назад +1

    You’ve come far Pilgrim! Proud of y’all👍😉

  • @patrickgermain3278
    @patrickgermain3278 Год назад +8

    Congratulations on 1yr!! Many more to come! Our prayers always with you guys, Mike,Syd and Frankie 🤠

  • @jeffwalker7640
    @jeffwalker7640 Год назад +1

    My family and I live in North Ms and can vouch for it being one of the best places on earth!!!!!!!!

  • @andrewpinson1268
    @andrewpinson1268 Год назад +1

    From California to Mississippi. I don't know what to say. I was raised in Mississippi and have lived in the south all my life. My favorite state to dislike is you got it - California.

  • @curtwebb3762
    @curtwebb3762 Год назад +1

    Ole boy scored himself a smoke show dime of a gal. Props to you sir

  • @denniscrouch7306
    @denniscrouch7306 Год назад +1

    Well done Mike!!! Frankie will remember the fun times with you and life lessons 💪🏻

  • @peggydozier9941
    @peggydozier9941 Год назад +2

    A Leap Of Faith🎉. Y'all took off running. WINNING!😊🌈💜

  • @debbiepierce4962
    @debbiepierce4962 Год назад +2

    What a great relationship between Mike and Frankie. ❤❤

  • @williamparker2887
    @williamparker2887 Год назад +5

    You guys did a phenomenal job putting this video together it was so entertaining. Keep up the good work, and God bless 🙌

  • @leehoffman3604
    @leehoffman3604 Год назад

    You just took me back 30 years. We sold our home in Mission Viejo CA when it was taking me 15 minutes to get on the freeway to go to work. Moved to North Carolina, and bought an old farm. Rebuilt the house, and added onto the barn. We raised horses and kids. We planted a garden and grew our hay. That was a long time ago and I'm beyond throwing hay bails now. Have fun. Your memories will last forever.

  • @eddie8279
    @eddie8279 Год назад +2

    Truly inspiring! I miss my birth state in some ways.I love to see people grow and prosper, looks like you are doing just that. Wish you continued success and all the happiness and tranquility that God provides. Thank you for sharing 👍

  • @suewagner4740
    @suewagner4740 Год назад +2

    Wow!! You have had such an exciting adventure so far and I can’t wait to see what’s next!!! Best part? When Mike gave Frankie that award. Made me cry. I was with my dad when I got my first deer. Those are the moments that you never forget. 💜💜💜

  • @bradhardisty1652
    @bradhardisty1652 Год назад

    I am born and raised Californian but left permanently in 92. I've lived in Utah and Nevada before migrating East. I lived near Kansas City for 8 years. After that I ended up in the South following my Sister's family. I lived just South of Birmingham. That felt like home. I only moved to Nashville a few years later after getting positive feedback from a music publisher after hearing some of my songs. I'd have a hard time moving out of the South. It's been 19 years, Pensacola for 6 years right now. I love the food. I love the growing seasons, the people, the climate etc.

  • @kathygarcia903
    @kathygarcia903 Год назад

    Welcome to Mississippi, I have lived here all my life❤

  • @TheBurntSportsman
    @TheBurntSportsman Месяц назад

    We are just past our 1st year here in Mississippi ourselves. We fled from Michigan amd boy are we glad we did. We love it out here

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Месяц назад

      It is wonderful, isn’t it ? ❤️

  • @molly156
    @molly156 Год назад +1

    What a beautiful video, i look forward to the next one

  • @ka5ico324
    @ka5ico324 Год назад

    But that very sincere CACKLE when the forks fell off the tractor...! I nearly fell off my chair laughing! What a year, and what an adventure. All over again, WELCOME TO MISSISSIPPI--we're so glad you're here.

  • @flybywire5866
    @flybywire5866 Год назад +1

    A remarkable journey. Especially great to see how much Frankie did grow in this time, because you keep enabling and encouraging her. I raised my now 21 year old daughter all by myself, so i feel deeply for this.

  • @BudBanksOutdoors
    @BudBanksOutdoors Год назад

    Loved the video! When Mike dropped the forks over the fence and Syd started laughing real loud…well I lost it!😂

  • @WWFarms51
    @WWFarms51 Год назад +1

    Welcome to MISSISSIPPI!!!!!

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад

      Thank you 🙏we love it here ! Enjoy your channel.

  • @janemarinelli7843
    @janemarinelli7843 Год назад

    We left Sol Cal 3 years ago, we went to PNW Oregon, and we also had to buy sight unseen. We ended up getting “Green Acres”, but have it all repaired and brought up to code now. We miss So Cal at times but the fresh air and greenery is refreshing. I know my horse likes it better !

  • @chrisp308
    @chrisp308 Год назад

    I know y'all are happier than pigs in slop welcome back home bud I'm glad to have you back in the South

  • @johnkrug6659
    @johnkrug6659 Год назад

    Allison Krauss has a voice of an angel 😇

  • @handymanschannel2911
    @handymanschannel2911 Год назад

    I been in Mississippi 46 years i love it its home

  • @barbaragledhill4052
    @barbaragledhill4052 Год назад +1

    It was an exciting, awesome year on your homestead! The bond between the three of you is heart warming to see. Congratulations!❤😊

  • @charliehos3936
    @charliehos3936 Год назад +2

    It’s amazing what you can do in one year if you just set your mind to it. I saw a lot that I missed along the way and I feel like this video filled me in. Thanks and looking forward to another great year with you guys.
    👍🏽🇺🇸❤️

  • @dant.1917
    @dant.1917 Год назад

    So much of this video is about the great relationship between Frankie and her father.

  • @brians1071
    @brians1071 Год назад

    Home is where you hang your hat! Love you guys I'm a transplant from California to Tennessee your family will have a much better life in the country!

  • @larryparish5984
    @larryparish5984 Год назад +1

    Good job Syd 👍.

  • @lindapoulin-k7x
    @lindapoulin-k7x Год назад

    OMG WHEN YOU WERE SHOWING THE LAND IN THE AIR IT WAS SO BREATHTAKING THAT I PLAYED IT THREE TIMES. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

  • @ireneturner2944
    @ireneturner2944 Год назад

    AWESOME video Syd, Mike and Frankie 🎉🎉🎉
    Ive watched before all this and love it all.
    You cry?? ❤️ i didnt cry!!! LOL

  • @carolynbarnett8313
    @carolynbarnett8313 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you Syd for helping Roxanne and Anthony out with caring for little Lillian and relaying her back to them with Tim from Ridge Life. I’m a new subscriber to your channel. I read your about information and found out I live 20 minutes away from you. I live at Pittsboro,Ms . I’m not on UTUBE, I regularly watch CRC, C’Mon Homesteading and Drifting Dreamers 5. Small world isn’t it.

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  5 месяцев назад

      Awe thank you 🙏 we are blessed to live in a beautiful area !

  • @kmnremtp
    @kmnremtp Год назад

    I need to send my kids up there to help Frankie out!

  • @michaeljovovich2723
    @michaeljovovich2723 2 месяца назад

    I just came across this video. We moved to Northern Mississippi from Northern California (my wife and I are natives of CA) a couple years ago. Our son is able to work remotely so he moved out here with us as well. We bought a house with acreage which keeps us busy with upkeep and projects, but that's not a complaint. While there will always be people and places to miss back home, we are happy with our move to the Magnolia State and the lifestyle it affords us. One last mention- we did not move from the West Coast to do any sort of Californication here. We assimilate into the culture and mind our own.

  • @jimmyjohnson3268
    @jimmyjohnson3268 Год назад

    Frankie is the tractor queen

  • @DTBAXLEY
    @DTBAXLEY Год назад

    You put together a great first year video. Your not too far from me. I think about a hour and half away. I’m just North of Charleston, MS. May you have many more years to come!!

  • @juanitaespiricueta3863
    @juanitaespiricueta3863 Год назад

    What a beautiful way to raise a child, loved the memories.

  • @walterwilkerson8770
    @walterwilkerson8770 Год назад

    Still glad yall choose NE Mississippi to plant roots. Someday we will run into each other. From tupelo here.

  • @jeffmcauliff5315
    @jeffmcauliff5315 Год назад

    What a truly beautiful family and living the dream ! I so see my daughter thru Frankie at that age she is now 36 ,enjoy her they grow fast and yes I have 5 grandkids life is good and god is great

  • @sw9495
    @sw9495 Год назад

    Beautiful Video ! Beautiful Family Memories ! Thanks For Sharing your family's adventures .

  • @AuntieAnn
    @AuntieAnn Год назад +2

    I'm so sorry I missed the premiere yesterday 😔❤. It was my best friends birthday and we took her out for the afternoon ❤... Wow Syd this was amazing! You did such a fabulous job putting it together 👊💥... Y'all have accomplished soooo much and I've truly enjoyed taking the journey with you (virtually) 😀💕💕

  • @bigbake3306
    @bigbake3306 Год назад +2

    What a great move . You are an awesome family . I am pretty new to you channel . I cant wait to see this journey to continue. Thats some good livin right there!!!!

  • @paulwalker1132
    @paulwalker1132 Год назад

    Thats a beautiful place that you all have in mississippi ❤❤❤❤❤❤ i love watching your videos ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jameshall5784
    @jameshall5784 Год назад +1

    Wonderful watching the transformation of not just your property but your family as well. It was wonderful that you shared Mike's baptism that's something personal. Watching Frankie grow into the young lady that she's become is awesome as well. Sharing good bad or indifferent y'all I believe have made it home. In the South southern hospitality isn't just something spoken about it's real. Thank you again for sharing your journey and I look forward to seeing more to come. Good night God-bless you all.

  • @michaelvankirk7222
    @michaelvankirk7222 Год назад

    I live in Mississippi and its free with great people who care about America

  • @edwardclark5211
    @edwardclark5211 Год назад

    Been living in Mississippi all my life!

  • @PhillipwRider
    @PhillipwRider Год назад +1

    So Cool how much you all have achieved in a year,Plus Frankie has become an Awesome Young lady,kicknbutt& taking names on the Farm@3Mississippi

  • @judygalbreath2935
    @judygalbreath2935 Год назад

    You have done so much. Your daughter has learned so much. She will never forget how to be hard worker. Like some children and teenagers don't have a clue. Love watching this ❤

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад

      Thank you so much ! She is an amazing person ❤️

  • @sheilatubbs1241
    @sheilatubbs1241 Год назад

    I admire all of the channels that uprooted their lives and moved to start fresh in another state. I remember in 1997 we did the same thing but it wasn’t to another state but another town and it was the best thing we ever done . From a lot in town to 5 acres with a pond BEAUTIFUL.

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад

      It makes a world of difference! Location, location, location! 😂

  • @amybaldwin8756
    @amybaldwin8756 Год назад

    I just love how Frankie has embraced her new life. Y'all have embrassed this.

  • @firsttimefarmer
    @firsttimefarmer Год назад

    You popped up in my feed. Fun year, I am working on our 16-acre farm in Northern MN.

  • @megamattoutdoors4590
    @megamattoutdoors4590 Год назад +1

    This is by far the best video you've ever done. Thank you for taking us along your amazing journey. Keep up the amazing work and God bless ❤

  • @rebeccathornton8736
    @rebeccathornton8736 Год назад +1

    Great video Syd ! So glad y’all moved here.

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад +1

      Thank you ! Me too!

    • @maryjemison1101
      @maryjemison1101 Год назад

      @@3MISSISSIPPI❤❤❤

    • @maryjemison1101
      @maryjemison1101 Год назад

      WTG Frankie 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌❤❤

    • @maryjemison1101
      @maryjemison1101 Год назад

      Ridgelife And C’mon 👨🏻‍🦱👴Amazing Guys 😂😂😂😂😂so full of It 😂😂

  • @roostercogburn6508
    @roostercogburn6508 Год назад +1

    Well done, and thanks for sharing. Mississippi3 is truly blessed. Looking forward to your future plans and adventures. With so much negativity and hate in the world today, it's refreshing to see a family that is not afraid to display their faith openly. Thanks for being real. And Syd, great editing job, you deserve an Emmy!!

  • @SwordInc.
    @SwordInc. 11 месяцев назад

    I really enjoy your channel. I love the family dynamic you all have. Hang on to that, its more rare than you might believe.

  • @foxiswatching4088
    @foxiswatching4088 Год назад +1

    Hi guys😊 now that's what I call a successful year👍 you guys popped in my browser almost two years ago and I believe I've watched every video. So happy for you guys😁👍 keep teaching us and making us laugh. Fantastic video!! Here comes year two, keep killin it.Thank you as always😁👍🍺

  • @debrichards8191
    @debrichards8191 Год назад

    What an amazing down to earth family you are so glad to become part of this family. What an amazing first year you have had Deb nz xxx

  • @glennramsey917
    @glennramsey917 Год назад

    You guys are extremely Blessed !!!!!

  • @baddriver3580
    @baddriver3580 7 месяцев назад

    Welcome to the South... YALL!! Time to get some grits n gravy and head to the coast for some crawdads and suds!! Love your videos!! God Bless you and you family in the journey and move!!

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you 🙏 we love it here !

  • @arielisraelben-zion4595
    @arielisraelben-zion4595 Год назад

    This year in review video was AWESOME! Great editing. The only thing that almost put me to sleep was the piano music. ❤❤❤❤❤😊

  • @estellaknox9285
    @estellaknox9285 Год назад

    Mike,Syd and Frankie i enjoyed the epic amazing beautiful journey GOD bless.

  • @upnorthgirl
    @upnorthgirl Год назад +1

    What a beautiful premiere
    Great job you guys have done so much its unbelievable
    So have enjoyed subscribing to you guys❤

  • @adventureswithrobinc3262
    @adventureswithrobinc3262 Год назад

    This was a great way to watch to get to know you. New subscriber. Your family had me smiling and laughing as I watched this.

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад +1

      Oh I’m so glad and thank you 🙏

  • @laurenfrickman7141
    @laurenfrickman7141 4 месяца назад

    I love this show I live in Southern California in Encinitas on the coast line man all that land and animals just seems like heaven I’m so glad you made the move and you did it at a good age and your daughter is just the perfect age to learn to hunt to build to take care of a horse you guys are amazing my. My friend just bought 35 acres in Tennessee so people are tired of paying an arm and a leg and not getting anything especially when you can work from home and lots of different places I wish you guys so much happiness and just get a kick out ofwatching you all much love, Lauren

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much ! We were truly blessed to be able to leave when we did ❤️

  • @karinamorales1280
    @karinamorales1280 Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful
    So glad you could escape cali… I’m in the Owens valley of cali and cannot wait to save enough to be able to leave one of the most expensive states 🎉 congratulations you have made it home and your dream come true ❤

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  Год назад

      Thank you 🙏 I hope you get to as well !

  • @B2GOG
    @B2GOG Год назад

    I was cracking up when Syd was laughing so hard when Mike dropped Kenny's forks! 😜🤣 I was cleaning the tear ducts when Frankie was 'catching' her first deer! What a moment! ❤️💯 Such a great video journey of the last year!

  • @snakelover7703
    @snakelover7703 Год назад

    Great video! Loved the hummingbirds!

  • @Gene-s2p
    @Gene-s2p 6 месяцев назад

    You got a beautiful smile just like your stepmom congrats on getting a buck hunting 😮

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  6 месяцев назад

      I’m not her step mom . I’m her mom… got the scar to prove it 😂

    • @Gene-s2p
      @Gene-s2p 6 месяцев назад

      @3MISSISSIPPI sorry for saying step mom hope your have a great day

    • @3MISSISSIPPI
      @3MISSISSIPPI  6 месяцев назад

      @Gene-s2p no worries 😉

  • @kmnremtp
    @kmnremtp Год назад

    Great tribute video Syd! Y’all keep up the great work and I hope y’all continue to enjoy the sip!

  • @karenbrest187
    @karenbrest187 Год назад

    Your 1 yr. Journey on your new land is so heartwarming & amazing all you accomplished so far.

  • @christinestephenson1742
    @christinestephenson1742 Год назад

    I'm so happy for your family! You are finally living the life you were obviously made for! Your new farm is so beautiful, you are truly blessed to have found it and the framily! God Bless you!!

  • @terrysims4028
    @terrysims4028 Год назад

    Congratulations on you're one year anniversary.God has blessed you and the family.

  • @orvillemcilvanie6753
    @orvillemcilvanie6753 Год назад +1

    Great video Syd!!!😊 Looking forward to year number two.

  • @RidgeLife
    @RidgeLife Год назад

    Loved getting to be a part of your first year! Stupid blessed!!!

  • @Bartmunlin
    @Bartmunlin Год назад

    We are glad to have your family in MS. We look forward to many years as friends.