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  • @carolwhisenhunt7504
    @carolwhisenhunt7504 Місяць тому +51

    I said that from day one. I've always said Livie looks like Jessica. God works all that out. Isn't it so neat!

  • @erinowens
    @erinowens Місяць тому +15

    You should always do Q&As late at night. You get so goofy and funny 😂

  • @Motherofone2
    @Motherofone2 Місяць тому +35

    Loved "Cleaning is my passion" 😊😂❤ It's great to see you laugh together. ❤

    • @cheche2181
      @cheche2181 Місяць тому +3

      I kept chuckling at this too. I think ‘cleaning is my passion’ should be used when Bert is telling a little white lie 😆😆😆😆

  • @danashick1732
    @danashick1732 Місяць тому +16

    I like the foot tapping on the plane. To me it is saying “let’s get going. Let the adventure begin.”

  • @seventhdayissabbath8747
    @seventhdayissabbath8747 Місяць тому +23

    It was meant to be!! Olivia looks and fits right in with your family.. God is good and knows where these little ones need to end up in situations like hers...

  • @parisitaly6012
    @parisitaly6012 Місяць тому +20

    That picture of you Jessica… oh my word, My jaw dropped for about 5 minutes! Livy looks like YOU!!! WOW!! That is amazing! ❤ 👏 😊

  • @ChiefsGirlSince1989
    @ChiefsGirlSince1989 Місяць тому +11

    not every extended family accepts an adopted child.
    Olivia is truly loved.
    I've been watching since 2019 too
    The older kids can do their own laundry..

    • @alicerice8506
      @alicerice8506 26 днів тому

      I love how God works things out ❤

  • @MichaelPoland323
    @MichaelPoland323 27 днів тому +3

    Merry Christmas! I'm so thankful for what y"all do sharing the love of God without trying to cram the "Gospel" down peoples throats!
    I love adoption stories too because, I am an adoptee!

  • @seandayma
    @seandayma Місяць тому +9

    I hope you recover quickly, Bert.

  • @seanshaw5164
    @seanshaw5164 Місяць тому +44

    Feeling your joooy! I’m dealing with NOT only a rotator cuff injury, but also a blown left knee at 61. I also served eighteen years in the army..but that WAS a lifetime ago…

    • @SalLeeHolland
      @SalLeeHolland Місяць тому +3

      Sending my thoughts and healing prayers that you get better soon. I had that too, and it takes a long time, just make sure you do your PT.

    • @sandyoklahomatransient8557
      @sandyoklahomatransient8557 Місяць тому +1

      Sean, my husband is dealing with pain as well. Back, neck, knees, and shoulders 20 years AF. I keep telling him when all is said, and done (surgeries) I'm going to call him my bionic man.

    • @seanshaw5164
      @seanshaw5164 Місяць тому

      @@sandyoklahomatransient8557 my wife just calls me her knucklehead..siiigh, that’s what I get for jumping out of PERFECTLY GOOD aircraft for a living…

    • @catherineb5066
      @catherineb5066 Місяць тому +1

      May I say ouch ouch! I ripped my rotator cuff kayaking long story..Sending prayers for your shoulder and knee..tip ice will be your best friend after surgery..and Happy Holidays❤🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄

    • @KatherineWalden
      @KatherineWalden Місяць тому +1

      I totally understand what you’re going through with that arm injury. Sleeping's such a struggle! Luckily, I found this awesome physiotherapist on UA-cam from Arizona who shared some really good tips on how to position pillows.

  • @lindapearson8137
    @lindapearson8137 Місяць тому +17

    My mom said she would disown me if we adopted from another country! Well, the Lord gave me a vision of my Korean daughter, so God comes first! It took a little while for the acceptance, the first couple years! They lived two states away so didn’t see them often! My mom sewed dresses for my girls ! Turned out my Korean daughter and mom had much in common then our biological kids as they took after my husband’s side of the family, so that worked out great! She made my folks great-grandparents and that was super cool! Now her number two son made me a great-grandmother!

    • @rebeccahulon888
      @rebeccahulon888 29 днів тому

      We adopted our daughter 40 years ago. She now has two children. The only problem is we’re on the east coast and she’s on the west coast.

  • @VanessaPage-ic2bd
    @VanessaPage-ic2bd Місяць тому +12

    You and your family could never be boring. I love the Q&A videos.

  • @markylindyscrib2120
    @markylindyscrib2120 29 днів тому +3

    God bless you guys and your whole family. You are a blessing to me. The last two and a half years, we have been dealing with my with my husband 's prostate cancer. We didn't find out he had it until he was paralyzed. There have been ups and downs he has feeling now and can move his legs but not in wheel chair yet. Hw lifts weights from bed and is very disciplined. Now it seems I may have uterine cancer. The doctor said it was treatable, but I am a little scared because I am his care provider. I love hearing about your life and Alaska.qq

  • @donnacarlo1877
    @donnacarlo1877 Місяць тому +16

    What a wonderful example to your children you are. I love your random acts of kindness during the christmas season.
    Your christmas cards that are non-pictured, you can take the fronts and fold them in half, then crochet around the edges. These make beautiful bookmarks!
    Merry Christmas!

  • @sorij3560
    @sorij3560 Місяць тому +16

    We all love Olivia❤
    Merry Christmas to the Somers Family!

  • @gaileestriegel7102
    @gaileestriegel7102 Місяць тому +12

    This was so fun. Totally enjoyed your sharing. God Bless. Merry Christmas.

  • @joannegiordano9409
    @joannegiordano9409 29 днів тому +2

    Bert and Jessica, you two have me laughing so much. Love the banter between you!
    I’m sure the post office loved the pizza and gift cards. Who wouldn’t when something is done out of kindness? I love these type vlogs.

  • @liswhetstone8958
    @liswhetstone8958 Місяць тому +14

    That Q & A was great! Thanks

  • @jaketwain114
    @jaketwain114 Місяць тому +9

    😂🤣 you two are hilarious!! It is great to see you so down to earth and vulnerable. Thank you Jessica for turning the camera around. 😊 you are just a genuine loving fun Christian family! I love it! 💖 had me giggling with you! Yep "cleaning is my passion" Jessica you will have to make a t-shirt in your line as a joke shirt with a funny meme or picture. 🤣😂 it will sell! We can realte totally!. May the Lord continue to bless you according to his riches and glory. 💖 I have also been here since 2019 or 2020 ish. thank you for lifting my day!! Big hugs from Oklahoma again.. 🤣😂💖

  • @DG20556
    @DG20556 Місяць тому +9

    Enjoyed the Q and A! Seems like catching up with friends.

  • @tyreesetjjoyner1995
    @tyreesetjjoyner1995 Місяць тому +6

    Happy Wednesday and vlogmas day 18, SOMERS. I hope you’re having a good day. Only 1 week away from Christmas. It’s crazy how time flies. Christmas is next Wednesday and 2025 begins two weeks from today. I hope you SOMERS have a happy holidays. Keep them Christmas activities coming. Continue on your road on getting the gold play button

  • @Crewzn4
    @Crewzn4 Місяць тому +6

    My son had special instructions on how to do his laundry, that is when I showed him how to use the washing machine. It was a great learning experience for both my son and younger daughter.

    • @susiessoapstuff1459
      @susiessoapstuff1459 Місяць тому +1

      I taught both kids how to do laundry, clean house, mow the grass, etc. There is no men's work or women's work. There is just stuff to be done. And if you live there, you get to help do it.

    • @susandickson1644
      @susandickson1644 Місяць тому +2

      I am sixty something and my Dad would read Luke 2 every Christmas Eve. I miss this so much enjoy this time with those kiddos

  • @priscillaatencio6410
    @priscillaatencio6410 Місяць тому +7

    Bert, roll a towel and a rice bag ( warm in micro for a minute, if it hot wrap in a small towel), put under arm and put rice bag on roll towel near sholder, it works!

    • @marikiemarie7622
      @marikiemarie7622 26 днів тому

      A heated wrap works way better and only takes 2 seconds to turn it on. Lol

  • @rainingscuds
    @rainingscuds Місяць тому +6

    berts biceps are so huge he doesnt look out of place in alaska then. you can tell he chops trees down to make firewood.

  • @onedogfarm6731
    @onedogfarm6731 Місяць тому +7

    Thank you for talking so openly about your adoption. It's such a beautiful experience!

  • @philipmiller2618
    @philipmiller2618 24 дні тому +1

    I love to watch when you are driving around. I can see the sites, scenery, the stores and the price of gas. Your scenery is great.

  • @patmcateer4222
    @patmcateer4222 29 днів тому +1

    Healing prayers for a quick recovery..

  • @glendacarroll4477
    @glendacarroll4477 Місяць тому +2

    Been watching since the kids were little. How time flies.

  • @SalLeeHolland
    @SalLeeHolland Місяць тому +4

    Merry Christmas, and thank you for all you do for people. I know you use the UA-cam money to do it, but many don't, so God bless you for giving people something. You never know how much you may have made their day that someone cares about them. They could be having a very bad time, and this will touch them so much more and gives them hope for better days. I do like the Q&A's even though I have been here for years. Love from, Western, N.Y.

  • @kclcmdrkai1085
    @kclcmdrkai1085 Місяць тому +2

    Olivia Blending Molding fitted like her mom at 15:00 with baby pics similar at 16:00 Best segment Evah.

  • @cynthiagilbert
    @cynthiagilbert Місяць тому +2

    Omgoodness you two laughing was catchy 😂 reminds me of how we get sleep happy 😂 😂 Bert looked amazing laughing hard!!! Been watching for years and don’t think I saw him laugh so hard 😂 😮😂best Q&A ever 😂

  • @janesecaraway3995
    @janesecaraway3995 Місяць тому +2

    The picture of you in comparison to Livey is amazing are the resemblance! Yes...she belongs to your family!! ❤😊

  • @denisedavis9908
    @denisedavis9908 Місяць тому +1

    Both of your families are so loving I never doubted they would love Livie as their own.

  • @lyncrawford8875
    @lyncrawford8875 Місяць тому +4

    Soooooooo many new ideas for a Burt Shirt!!!!

  • @diannewelt155
    @diannewelt155 Місяць тому +12

    You are NEVER boring!

  • @marynorha
    @marynorha Місяць тому +2

    I feel for you Burt! I know what you are going through with your arm! I pulled my arm putting my push mower in my car’s trunk!! I slept holding a pillow!!
    Just thinking the days start to get longer now!!

  • @heatherburden4281
    @heatherburden4281 Місяць тому +3

    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from Houston. Bless you for the joy yous bring to so manyof us.

  • @tp06
    @tp06 Місяць тому +1

    You can scan all the cards and store them as an electronic slideshow.

  • @kathylane5934
    @kathylane5934 Місяць тому +1

    Love your family. You have helped us through tough times. You are real, better than K. We love you so much. Thank you for sharing

  • @HeavenlyMe11
    @HeavenlyMe11 Місяць тому +2

    Love the Q&A please do them more often ❤

  • @ginapocan
    @ginapocan 29 днів тому +1

    I can not live in Alaska, lol I prefer it warm. I used to live in Chicago, that was cold enough. I now live in El Paso, and I bundle up with all the things when its 40 degrees.

  • @katieboyle3921
    @katieboyle3921 Місяць тому +2

    Love the close-out’s from happy people.

  • @taniaceruti
    @taniaceruti Місяць тому +5

    I'd like to ask, does anyone in the family actually play that piano you have in the background? And if so, would they play something for us? I love the piano!

  • @pattymorriello586
    @pattymorriello586 Місяць тому +2

    That's so great,that you guys gave a card with a gift card and pizza to the people who work at the North Pole post office❤ Burt so sorry about your arm hope whatever is wrong with your arm is all better very soon❤ I love your guys siit down and talk videos I wouldn't mind if you guys did a vlog and a Q&A update sitdown and just talk or a one on one video with just one of you guys like once or twice a month or if you guys don't have a regular vlog ready for the week or you don't have mutch of a vlog like this video do both

  • @DebbiePhillips-r1h
    @DebbiePhillips-r1h 28 днів тому

    A random act of kindness is what you do and not tell people about it. Nice that you do this, but you do for others without acknowledgement

  • @jamierayburn69
    @jamierayburn69 Місяць тому +3

    I have been watching you all for years, I just had to open a different email so I have a new user name. I have watched your ups and downs and how prayer and faith has seen you through. I just found out a couple days ago that I have Mutiple Sclerosis. It has taken the wind right out of me. It took doctor years to figure out what was happening to me and by some twist of faith, my new doctor who cared enough to get to know me figured things out and ran the right tests. I want to Thank You for Vlogmas this year, I needed this, something to look forward to. I love you Q&A. I haven't ever ordered your Alaskan Aparrel it is way above my price bracket but I just love looking at everything and the orginal ideas you have come up with, it's got to feel good to get that talent out to the world. Thanks again

  • @bCrebornsnursery
    @bCrebornsnursery Місяць тому +1

    QA is like your own talk show. Love it! The Bert and Jess show ( Kelly and Mark)!!

  • @catherinemurphy3194
    @catherinemurphy3194 Місяць тому +1

    Cathy from New York Happy holidays🎄💚 to you and your family warm blessings I can’t believe how Livy looks just like you in your baby picture amazing. Feel better Bert.

  • @carolinalady7446
    @carolinalady7446 Місяць тому +3

    Merry Christmas to all from Myrtle Beach SC🎄

  • @randystoner6152
    @randystoner6152 Місяць тому +3

    Cabbage dabba doo cleaning is my passion. Gotta love it.

  • @shawdy5028
    @shawdy5028 27 днів тому

    It's amazing how my daughter looks so much like my mom at times. Sometimes she'll be like, what are you lookin at?!?! I tell her all the time she looks like her grandma. Unfortunately they never met, but I get to see my mom every so often in my adopted daughter. And I love those moments ❤.

  • @vich1324
    @vich1324 Місяць тому +1

    For the cards- turn it into a book!

  • @conniepayton2765
    @conniepayton2765 29 днів тому +1

    I have been watching from 2019. Love your family and videos!! ❤

  • @lindseyTNMama
    @lindseyTNMama Місяць тому

    I love the Q&A videos so much joy and laughs. I have been with yall since 2018 and the Somers are definitely family. The thing that stood out for me is Bert’s comment on when Livey calls him Dad. I got the chills, as a mom I felt that to my core. Livey loves you and it almost feels like she is choosing you/accepting you as her parents vs being blood and that being a given. Ahh that is just so incredible, I love yall Merry Christmas ❤

  • @belieftransformation
    @belieftransformation Місяць тому

    I loved the Q&A; your personalities seemed to really shine through! Prayers for Bert’s quick recovery & good health to all! Great acts of kindness. Christmas blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦🌲

  • @Laydera
    @Laydera Місяць тому +1

    Loved the Q&A.. For the t-shirt have it say Cleaning is my PASS...ion! Loved seeing you two so relaxed and joking around together.

  • @mariannabarbowski121
    @mariannabarbowski121 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing with us! Love hearing about Olivia - you all were meant for each other 💕 love watching all the kids grow up !

  • @manjar50
    @manjar50 Місяць тому

    I love the Q &A as we get to learn a lot about you. I have been watching since Audrey was 11 or 12

  • @Livinginthegoodolddays
    @Livinginthegoodolddays Місяць тому +1

    My daughter's shoulder got messed up as well. Nothing actually happened to it. But, the fluid in her shoulder was inflamed. She had to take an antiinflammatory for one month and prescription for a week.
    My sister in law works for the post office. She said on an extremely busy day they would get 20 pallets of packages. One day they got over 130 pallets in a day around Thanksgiving.
    I would absolutely love to move to Alaska! We live in Texas currently. When I was doing my research to move there. I was looking into specific doctor's my daughters need and any therapies they need.

  • @cherylallen5673
    @cherylallen5673 Місяць тому

    Missed your tree, with the black and white decorations. That must have been a popular the core choice a few years ago cuz everybody's tree had black and white ornaments on it.

  • @TheGail1217
    @TheGail1217 Місяць тому

    Always enjoy your channel. You are an inspiration to me and others to be kinder and more compassionate to others. ❤

  • @dawnschannel9813
    @dawnschannel9813 Місяць тому

    Love the Q & A's!! Let's us get to know you even better. Livvy definitely looks like Jessica somewhat. Love your videos!! Keep 'em coming!!

  • @erinhession
    @erinhession 29 днів тому

    Livie was always meant to be in your family, that's so sweet! LOVED your Q&A session, definitely make that a regular thing!! 💗

  • @honeycomb_faith8
    @honeycomb_faith8 29 днів тому

    Yay!!! Great video❄️
    It was so awesome to see our close out! It meant so much to me and my mama🩷

  • @lisaallen1601
    @lisaallen1601 Місяць тому +1

    Love the Q & A's. Feel better Burt.

  • @ginaLT
    @ginaLT Місяць тому +1

    Talking about reading Luke chapter 2, we read Luke starting December 1st and finish with chapter 24 on Christmas Eve.

  • @gretchenlancero3008
    @gretchenlancero3008 28 днів тому

    Good job parents at teaching your kids to do laundry! My husband and I taught all our kids @ around age 8-10 to do their own laundry

  • @imalittletippett
    @imalittletippett 29 днів тому

    The Christmas card shout outs are such a nice touch. ❤

  • @brendasmith6076
    @brendasmith6076 Місяць тому +1

    You are all a happy family and it shows. I love it. Who plays the piano?

  • @karenmendoza7988
    @karenmendoza7988 Місяць тому

    I placed my first order for my daughter. I sent her the vintage christmas scarf and the postcard throw. So excited for her to get these. You got them out fast. Thank you Merry Christmas Love yall

  • @sandraon-sig5978
    @sandraon-sig5978 Місяць тому +1

    Oh Jessica I love Aluani it’s my afternoon addiction. I switched to the smaller cans less caffeine. At first it kept me up now it doesn’t.

  • @poges
    @poges Місяць тому

    That was so much fun. I'm watching at 1030pm from Vancouver Island Canada. Have a merry Christmas Somers🎄

  • @conniesmith3922
    @conniesmith3922 29 днів тому

    You two are hilarious! Yabba dabba do! 😂😂😂 really enjoyed the q and a today. Olivia definitely fits in with your loving family, so happy you all became a family.❤❤❤ Merry Christmas to all!

  • @bettyruth9142
    @bettyruth9142 29 днів тому

    Y’all are always soooo busy !! I’m sure the postal workers loved their wonderful vlomas gifts !! Y’all are so sweet !! 💙🩷🩷🩷💙🩷

  • @ruthievance9034
    @ruthievance9034 Місяць тому

    Love the Q&A’s love your videos. Burt Hope you get better soon. be careful don’t make it worse. Love all you guys stay warm. Been watching since 2019 faithfully.

  • @mackcappel844
    @mackcappel844 Місяць тому

    I love the feet tapping, I have no idea why but I think it lets you know Bert’s about to show us a new village or something!

  • @mrschi9705
    @mrschi9705 Місяць тому

    I looooove your Q&As!!! Hope your shoulder feels better Bert!

  • @bonniemullen4990
    @bonniemullen4990 Місяць тому

    Thank you , love the questions, im so glad you guys are getting away to Hawaii ❤❤🎉🎉 its so warm and beautiful 😍

  • @debbiepowell599
    @debbiepowell599 Місяць тому

    💚Merry Christmas❤️
    I love the Q&A’s because I feel like we are sitting around talking like family. Love ya’s!🥰😘

  • @deirdremccann3212
    @deirdremccann3212 Місяць тому +1

    3 months for adoption definitely seems fast. My daughter and son-in-law adopted 2 gorgeous children recently. The whole process took years but from them arriving in our family to the court date was 17 months. As grand parents we love them just as much as our other grand children. We are so blessed that they are part of our family. Thank you for your vlogs. 💙
    Ps. I always think our adopted grand daughter looks like my daughter! 🤷🏼‍♀️🥰

  • @michelleleapai7942
    @michelleleapai7942 Місяць тому

    That was the best q and a. Just discovered those yummy drinks. 200 mills of caffeine! Yep needed right now for sure! Hope your shoulder gets better soon.

  • @gordonbchristensen8727
    @gordonbchristensen8727 Місяць тому +4

    You guys are so. So. Awesome 😂❤

  • @mama2boys123
    @mama2boys123 Місяць тому

    How fun! It's so cool watching the kids grow up!

  • @dianawoodward8148
    @dianawoodward8148 26 днів тому

    Fun just chatting with us. Christmas blessings! ❤️🎅🏻

  • @sarahjones8527
    @sarahjones8527 Місяць тому +1

    Hi happy people marry christmas happy holiday

  • @erinburns5385
    @erinburns5385 Місяць тому

    I have an ear infection and a UTI a few days ago plus budget is tight this year. I definitely can hear you. Things can be tough.

  • @cailwi9
    @cailwi9 Місяць тому

    Wonderful video, and I love the Q&As. No worries about boring, they never are.

  • @brendapurpura1129
    @brendapurpura1129 Місяць тому

    I watch all your videos. I just dont comment much. Love you guys. Merry Christmas ❤

  • @lindapearson8137
    @lindapearson8137 Місяць тому

    Cleaning is his passion!😂😂😂 I will think of that during the week and break out in laughter, like I am now!

  • @chantellewhite5585
    @chantellewhite5585 Місяць тому +1

    Scan them if you can so you have them digital. If you can find time that is❤❤❤

  • @ScottMartin-y8i
    @ScottMartin-y8i Місяць тому

    Love watching your show Merry Christmas!!! Burt take care of that shoulder

  • @TheBehnny
    @TheBehnny 29 днів тому

    This is literally the best UA-cam channel

  • @AliceLafleur-dl3rg
    @AliceLafleur-dl3rg Місяць тому +1

    With your Christmas cards make a picture quilt
    It's memories
    Merry Christmas from Louisiana

  • @judyrice3883
    @judyrice3883 Місяць тому

    Such a fantastic family loved your Q&A. Great job learned a lot more about your family.

  • @justindaxter5962
    @justindaxter5962 Місяць тому

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO SOMERS FAMILY 🎄

  • @beachseeker634
    @beachseeker634 Місяць тому +1

    Yes, please do more Q & As. 👍

  • @kathyhennigan7807
    @kathyhennigan7807 29 днів тому

    Hey Bert -- you can never be too loved! The Q & A was so funny! Thanks for sharing your lives with all of us. Merry Christmas!

  • @lorikrafft8197
    @lorikrafft8197 Місяць тому

    You guys are the most generous positive people I know merry Christmas!!!

  • @ciadaclark9110
    @ciadaclark9110 29 днів тому

    With me being the only one employed this year Christmas just doesn't feel like Christmas since I can't do too much for the kiddos but I do what I can. God bless yall

  • @lisabeatty2527
    @lisabeatty2527 29 днів тому

    I love all your videos. The Q&A was great. Loved seeing your alls interaction with each other. What a lovely couple with a lovely family!