Alaska Winter Family Fun | Snow, Games, and Yummy Food!

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  • @Hollybio
    @Hollybio Рік тому +95

    "Give me a job to help you." is the best way I have ever seen a husband approach a pregnant wife. This is one of the reasons I love watching your family. You all treat each other with respect and love.

    • @suseyq4559
      @suseyq4559 Рік тому +4

      I agree 100% with your comment. That one statement tells you what kind of man he is.

    • @alyssalu9152
      @alyssalu9152 Рік тому

      Mark’s parents are so cute ❤

    • @VliegendeKoe819
      @VliegendeKoe819 Рік тому

      Honestly just the bare minimum.

  • @reneegranger284
    @reneegranger284 Рік тому +2

    So beautiful. I would be outside taking full advantage of ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing. You name it.

  • @aandtdotson4195
    @aandtdotson4195 Рік тому +1

    Wow when Mark turns his face just so you can really see Everett.

  • @amyheflin143
    @amyheflin143 Рік тому +2

    I know snow must be so mundane to you guys, but it was absolutely beautiful to me! Everyone seemed to be having a great time with all the winter outdoor activities. Seeing all the cousins reminded me of my own childhood fun with my cousins, minus all that snow.

  • @karengabbard-w6i
    @karengabbard-w6i Рік тому +1

    Here in Kentucky we had snow today. I do love snow. Know accumulation though. Always good to get to see family and make memories. You are looking good. God bless you and your family. ❤❤

  • @jeniferkoch4883
    @jeniferkoch4883 Рік тому +2

    First of all, "Give me a job to help you". What an amazing way to assist and take a little bit of the load off on the inside 'mom' duties! Second, my son is a couple years younger than Hunter and seeing him do the taste test with you makes my heart happy because we do that now. Love to think that will continue for years to come! Your family is such an inspiration and you are all so blessed!

  • @stacyrussell460
    @stacyrussell460 Рік тому +1

    Happy Birthday to Bennett!!

  • @jlnn1176
    @jlnn1176 Рік тому +45

    I'm glad the kids were wearing helmets but please have the adults!! I have lost several club members to ski mobile accidents in Maine. Always better to be safe and show a good example.

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  Рік тому +13

      Yes! We ended up with a few less helmets than we planned because of a packing mix up. We are working on that. We totally agree with you. Unfortunately, hey were having to pass them around and share.

    • @Jennifer62389
      @Jennifer62389 Рік тому +2

      So from what I could tell, it takes you over an hour to get to Costco in Anchorage?

  • @dianna8626
    @dianna8626 Рік тому +2

    I’m from AZ and brrr that looked so cold.

  • @jennygrobler2002
    @jennygrobler2002 Рік тому +2

    Happy birthday Bennett. May our good Lord keep you safe for many more happy years to come.

  • @suzannaparks9893
    @suzannaparks9893 Рік тому +2

    The kids are living the best life, outside playing and fresh air.

  • @reapwhatyousow9163
    @reapwhatyousow9163 Рік тому +11

    Mark has become more comfortable in the camera! He is a big help to you!

  • @JessicaSalenaOrtiz
    @JessicaSalenaOrtiz Рік тому +2

    ✨❣️HAPPY BIRTHDAY BENNETT! LAUREN I GOT YOUR THANK YOU CARD AND STICKER AND I LOVED IT! YOU MUST GET THE BALLET NIGHTS OR NORTHERN BRIGHTS LOTION OR BODYSPRAY FROM BATH AND BODY WORKS TRUST ME YOU AND THE BABIES WILL LOOOOVE IT❣️WE ALSO LOVED THE TREATBOX SAMPLING YOU AND YOUR ELDEST SON DID, VERY COOL❣️ WE LOVE YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH YA'LL❣️SUCH A GREAT WINTER SOLSTICE TRIP! BIG HUGS❣️✨

  • @jenniferbennett9602
    @jenniferbennett9602 Рік тому +5

    We play the Illustration game too. Loads of fun.

  • @gerrierichardson7127
    @gerrierichardson7127 Рік тому +1

    Hello!" As I say your family seems to be so much fun. The boys are so out Dorsey. They love to hang out outside.The fun things you do as a family whole.Bless all of you.Stay safe and well.😊

  • @naomihartman6623
    @naomihartman6623 Рік тому +1

    It’s so good u do family things u look my content. Lauren mark is such a good help and support to u he’s a good cook too u are lucky u got one of the good ones

  • @pamogle488
    @pamogle488 Рік тому +6

    Wow! I’m impressed with grandma! The boys get to really have fun but make good decisions too. It’s good for them.

  • @anniedonnelly7416
    @anniedonnelly7416 Рік тому +2

    Cousin in the pink is rocking the cutest haircut! (I'm sure she's also super smart and creative)

  • @evagriffin7384
    @evagriffin7384 Рік тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL SNOW ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

  • @jeanwhite6693
    @jeanwhite6693 Рік тому +1

    Love this video with your family gathering. Just to see everyone had a great time. ❤

  • @susancarlin593
    @susancarlin593 Рік тому +1

    Happy Birthday Bennett❤🎉🎉🎈🎈

  • @marcellahicks3984
    @marcellahicks3984 Рік тому +1

    LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!! I love the Hamm Family at play. What a perfect time to rent the cabin. Wish you could have stayed. Couple more years Weston will be a pro at riding the snow machine. Hunter and Bennett are amazing to watch. It was great seeing lots of Hunter. Can't wait to see him cross country Ski, I loved the winter version of water skiing. That looks so fun. And the snow mobile pulling the sled, just like a sleigh ride, That would have been a blast.
    The Kids enjoyed themselves. Happy Birthday Bennett!!

  • @marianjeffrey8684
    @marianjeffrey8684 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful snow. We don't get snow. Today is cool it's 18c Christmas day will be 25c note we don't use Fahrenheit. Summer here in Oz 🦘

  • @mariahknisley4916
    @mariahknisley4916 Рік тому +1

    Happy Birthday Bennett!!

  • @traceyforsyth8840
    @traceyforsyth8840 Рік тому +1

    Happy birthday to Bennett 🎉 🥳 🎂

  • @KathyForney
    @KathyForney Рік тому +1

    Love it. So Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!!

  • @kerrylynnparsons7879
    @kerrylynnparsons7879 Рік тому +16

    Fun Family Times in the Winter Wonderland of Alaska!!! 🎶❤️❤️❤️🙏🎶❄️❄️❄️🎅🎁🌲🇨🇦

  • @evagriffin7384
    @evagriffin7384 Рік тому +1

    ENJOY FAMILY.

  • @aprilstar3572
    @aprilstar3572 Рік тому +1

    Not me , Hope you guys prepare for Grizzly bears 🐻.

  • @djjamison6548
    @djjamison6548 Рік тому +10

    That looks like so much fun. Mark is a great dad and uncle to spend that time with the kids.

  • @OnaMuir
    @OnaMuir Рік тому +4

    Dear Bennett, Happy Birthday! I am a December birthday also. My Dad always had the tree up by my birthday. AND my parents always made sure birthday and Christmas were separate celebrations. Except, maybe, the year I got my first “big girl bike”. I was twelve! I rode it around and around the house. Love to all Hamms. 🥰🥰🤗

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  Рік тому +1

      That is so fun! He decided to combine birthday and Christmas this year with a big mountain bike. He got a few other gifts too but we try to make sure to really celebrate both. Hooray for December birthdays!

    • @Traveler-nu8xc
      @Traveler-nu8xc Рік тому

      Same for me ! My birthday is the 15 th. Combined when I was 12 for a bike but usually my parents made sure I was recognized separately. Love having a birthday near when we celebrate Jesus birthday!

  • @evagriffin7384
    @evagriffin7384 Рік тому +1

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS ⛄🎄🎄🎄🎇🎇🎇

  • @kathysmyre1611
    @kathysmyre1611 Рік тому +1

    I love your videos I will be moving to Anchorage soon to get married and live

  • @dianewitte8512
    @dianewitte8512 Рік тому +11

    How's little baby girl doing? You haven't updated lately. I guess you are just soaking up the Christmas season which is great!!! Enjoy!!

  • @kimmberlie573
    @kimmberlie573 Рік тому +24

    What a fun family day. Glad you enjoyed the day. Happy Birthday Bennett. 🎂

  • @karenboden587
    @karenboden587 Рік тому +15

    Looks like an amazing winter day!
    Glad you’re taking it easy indoors.
    Baby girl always in my prayers

  • @dorothymeyer693
    @dorothymeyer693 Рік тому +13

    Charlie and Everett could pass as brothers.
    Happy Birthday Emmett

  • @katieboyle3921
    @katieboyle3921 Рік тому +3

    Happy birthday Bennet! It was lovely to see how everyone works together! It was heartwarming to hear Mark ask Lauren to give a him a job to help!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @lindacox8156
    @lindacox8156 Рік тому +2

    SOOOO MUCH FUN‼️‼️👍😊 Those ham and cheese sliders looked yummy grandma❤️😊👍‼️ So glad you could all have that FUN day together👍😊‼️

  • @lynnoaks7884
    @lynnoaks7884 Рік тому +3

    That was so fun. I would have enjoyed that 60 years ago. Now I enjoy watching it all from under a nice fluffy comforter!! Mark is a great narrator.

  • @catiejane5287
    @catiejane5287 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing a beautiful video

  • @hawkertribe610
    @hawkertribe610 Рік тому +1

    What a lovely video xxx my daughters just had my first grandchild/son and she's calling him hunter beautiful name xxx merry Christmas to u all what a lovely family xxx and a very big happy birthday Bennett xxx

  • @michellewilson4815
    @michellewilson4815 Рік тому +17

    Happy Happy Birthday Bennett 🎁. Such great family memories being made, in Willow. Mark your parents look good for there age and so active. Nice to see, you making memories with the family.
    Chili 🌶️ looked amazing.

  • @Kathleensailorgirl
    @Kathleensailorgirl Рік тому +12

    Lauren, thanks for sharing your beautiful family memories especially on the snow covered lake❄️❄️☃️Blessings to you all 🙏🙏🙏🥰

  • @TheHarleysmaster47
    @TheHarleysmaster47 Рік тому +1

    Happy Birthday Emmett buddy

  • @lisasunshine8744
    @lisasunshine8744 Місяць тому +1

    OH I just love family gatherings. It makes me happy to watch it. Family gatherings dont happen here with my family :(

  • @mamabird2045
    @mamabird2045 Рік тому +7

    Such an adventurous and fun video. Mark, you are such a wonderful son, husband and father to your whole family. Thank you so much for taking us along. Happy Birthday, Bennett! ♥️♥️♥️🎂🍨🍦🍭🍡🎉🎊🎈🎂

  • @karent5198
    @karent5198 Рік тому +1

    zotz used to be my favorite candy growing up ...

  • @greenrockgarden2851
    @greenrockgarden2851 Рік тому +1

    What a fun get-away!

  • @rebeccaschooley2628
    @rebeccaschooley2628 Рік тому +13

    Family fun what a blessing God bless you guys 🙏 stay safe and warm ❤

  • @lornamaynard9708
    @lornamaynard9708 Рік тому +1

    Hope you all are having fun , happy birthday to Emmett, i love how mark and the boys take good care of you , love from Maine Lorna

  • @catherineaspinall65
    @catherineaspinall65 Рік тому +7

    Making memories with family. There’s nothing like it!! ❤

  • @annaleeblysse
    @annaleeblysse Рік тому +1

    When I was little my folks had a lot on what I remember as “Shirley Lake” nearby that area. They sold it in the late 70s or early 80s. It’s been a long, long time so I mostly just remember beautiful midnight sunsets, loons, and lots a lots of delicious blueberries.

  • @sciwolf359
    @sciwolf359 Рік тому +2

    Lauren, thank you for including us in you fun day out with all the family. Alaska has so many fun activities all year round. I made a point of taking advantage of as many different things as our young family could fit into our military life. It was so heart warming to spend time with you in your joyous day. Sweet baby girl is going to have so much love and joy when she gets to join in all those fun things. Mimi

  • @veronicacardoso3569
    @veronicacardoso3569 Рік тому +5

    Wow !how beautiful and fun ! Love Grandma’s snow suit 🙏💕

  • @kimcressman6508
    @kimcressman6508 Рік тому +3

    Loved hearing the snow crunch under marks feet!! This was alot of fun to watch! Thanks for sharing!

  • @shellybielawski1773
    @shellybielawski1773 Рік тому +6

    What a fun beautiful video. Mark is such an amazing dad. What a wonderful family time. Love 💕 y’all!

  • @kathyloomis3107
    @kathyloomis3107 Рік тому +1

    I bet they come in starving!!!!

  • @tarras3292
    @tarras3292 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Lauren and Family for Sharing I really enjoyed your family gathering and Happy Birthday Bennett 🎂⛄️🎁🎄I hope you enjoy your special day

  • @retiredsockmonkey7257
    @retiredsockmonkey7257 Рік тому +1

    You're looking fantastic. Glad life before Christmas is going well....Take care what a fun family day!

  • @lornamaynard9708
    @lornamaynard9708 Рік тому +1

    Oops I meant Bennet sorry dear

  • @shirleyelias9917
    @shirleyelias9917 Рік тому +6

    Love watching you and your family so refreshing to see how well behaved the children are.my prayers are with you for an easy birth 😇

  • @sarahcopeland1494
    @sarahcopeland1494 Рік тому +8

    It looks soooo beautiful!

  • @madcitywendy
    @madcitywendy Рік тому +10

    What a wonderful family day! Cousins are the best! So great that boys have so many!

  • @ruthwarren8685
    @ruthwarren8685 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for including us in your winter fun trip! ❤️🎄❄️☃️

  • @sandraward116
    @sandraward116 Рік тому +1

    ..now that's a new way to have a Christmas sleigh ride...🎅🤶🎅💜

  • @AlaskaMyHeart
    @AlaskaMyHeart Рік тому +4

    I love this video. My heart smiles when I see families being so loving and compassionate towards one another! Take care guys!!! Merry Christmas!

  • @annettewalter2273
    @annettewalter2273 Рік тому +1

    Happy Birthday Bennett. 🎂🎂🎂🎉🎉🎉

  • @kaydublin5164
    @kaydublin5164 Рік тому +2

    Lauren, next year, your little girl will be the baby of the group. Looked like you guys had a wonderful time, reminded me of hanging with my cousins during the summers in PA back in the ‘70’s. You have a wonderful family. Stay well and Merry Christmas.🎄

    • @karlaruter3221
      @karlaruter3221 Рік тому +1

      We just can't wait to see her and I believe her brothers will spoil her 😊.

  • @bettyruth9142
    @bettyruth9142 Рік тому +1

    Winter fun fun fun !! Hunter is really getting grown up, his voice I has changed,! Glad y’all had a fun day!! Happy Birthday Weston!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🩷

  • @kathyfischer5983
    @kathyfischer5983 Рік тому +2

    I loved watching this, thank you for sharing. Mark did a great job with his part of making the video.

  • @carolhubley4765
    @carolhubley4765 Рік тому +2

    What a great video. I love all the outdoor fun. Beautiful place.

  • @donnamacleod2947
    @donnamacleod2947 Рік тому +2

    Happy Birthday Bennett! Nice to be making family memories! Blessings to all of you!

  • @jamiesnyder5129
    @jamiesnyder5129 Рік тому +6

    It’s so beautiful. I’m not in to the cold though. Be safe and enjoy your trip. 🙏

  • @bodeneyoung5862
    @bodeneyoung5862 Рік тому +15

    A beautiful winter wonderland😊 So much fun to be had.

  • @junebryant5159
    @junebryant5159 Рік тому +1

    The kiddo’s looked like they had so much fun together, loved the “cheesy” smiles’. Blessings to you all!!

  • @SusanMatthews_TiteChatte
    @SusanMatthews_TiteChatte Рік тому

    Good Early Evening Hamm Family ❤️
    It's still a Beautiful Saturday Sabbath Winter's Day... just chillin' ❄️
    Willow Alaska looks and sounds amazing... absolutely beautiful 🏔️
    Happy 12th Birthday Bennett: believe in yourself, believe in how blessed you are, believe in how loved you are, and believe in the new year Yah has planned for you 🥳
    Hi to All the Hamms 🙋🏼‍♀️
    Snow mobiling on a beautiful Winter's day is definitely on my "bucket list" - so much fun. Sledding too. Teachin' the littles. Ice skiing? Monoskiing? Ice-boarding? It all looks fun 😁
    Best hiding spot ever. Hello Charlie... he's adorable. And, the precious Lil Babe who bonked his head... shake it off... too cute 🙂
    Family game time is always fun 🎲
    Awww... what a beautiful fluffy white missile, aka, the Ermine. I love him. I'm a sucker for any creature that looks like it should have a snoot boop 🥰
    AK Frontier Sodas... hmmm... some flavors sound yum, but chocolate peppermint bark... No... just NO 🤢
    Mark is such a good son - treating his Mama right. Hi Mama Hamm. Nice to see you and Papa Hamm again. So many special memories being made that'll last a lifetime and beyond ☺️
    Boys, it's not good to make the Papa Bear nervous. It makes me nervous, and nobody tell Momma Bear. Yay... they have heard your silent plea and have returned to share their adventures 😀
    That motorized bench/seating "raft" looks like it'd be fun. Airbnbs are an amazing way to spend special times in a special place making special memories that would otherwise be lost and untouchable 🏡
    Our Daddy Fox was out hunting field mice the other day to take back to Mommy Fox. He's a silver/grey and she's an orange/tawny color. Can't wait to see the new kits come spring 🦊
    On no!! Snowmobile Down!! 🎿
    More Family Fun 😍
    Did Lauren pass off the "tear grenades" to Mark? Sneaky. But, you are pregnant and he did ask, sooooo... 🧅
    Moose Chili sounds interesting. Have you ever had leftover Chili Omelets? Make a cheesy omelet with onions, green and red peppers, fire-roasted diced tomatoes (drained) and jalapenõs (bacon or sausage optional). Cover with chili, more cheese, green onion, salsa and/or hot sauce (sour cream optional). It's very hearty and yum 😋
    Treat Box Time with Hunter and Lauren. I'll take the Nutella anything and the almond nougat 🤤
    I sang Happy Birthday to Bennett. Now the Furry Minions think I've gone over to the crazy side 😂
    I'm so happy y'all had a great day making wonderful memories, and that you got home safely. I'm still nine videos behind, but catching up. Y'all enjoy the rest of your weekend. Take care and Yah's Blessings 🤗

  • @naturalcreations40
    @naturalcreations40 Рік тому +3

    Happy birthday Bennett 🎉🥳 Looks like so much fun in the snow.

  • @terrimiller8760
    @terrimiller8760 Рік тому +1

    Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to Bennett 🎉😅🎉

  • @CarmenHernandez-l1m
    @CarmenHernandez-l1m Рік тому +1

    Hello Lauren and everyone, thanks so much I just got you guys Christmas Card in the mail, yayyy that made my day to have a picture in my house from you all. Thanks a Merry Christmas from Allen Park, Michigan!!love you all...🎄🎄🎄☃️☃️☃️❤

  • @lesleywatkins1172
    @lesleywatkins1172 Рік тому +4

    Looks like your boys and Mark had a whole lot of fun in the snow and on the lake!
    I’d have stayed by the fire! 😊

  • @JeanneDee-zz5th
    @JeanneDee-zz5th Рік тому +1

    This is such a fun video. Great family time. Thanks for sharing your day.

  • @tamekadavis9051
    @tamekadavis9051 Рік тому +3

    Good morning ☀️ great video thanks for sharing

  • @donnabeach1250
    @donnabeach1250 Рік тому +1

    How interesting! I have never heard it called a "snow machine"!!

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys Рік тому

      That’s Alaska speak. It’s what we call them up here.

  • @cindydaniel6125
    @cindydaniel6125 Рік тому +4

    Great family time and memories😊 Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 😊

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 Рік тому

    crazy hunter growing up all are but can see most difference with him

  • @janamunden1970
    @janamunden1970 Рік тому +12

    Looks like winter wonderland and thank you for taking us along ❄️ it's great to see things like this for people who never been to Alaska. Stay safe and enjoy family time. Happy holidays 🎅 love from Ohio

  • @nadias5192
    @nadias5192 Рік тому +2

    Happy Birthday Bennett what a wonderful adventure. 🎉

  • @cathyshuler8149
    @cathyshuler8149 Рік тому

    It's so fun to see the family having a great time ... outdoors with the sports equipment and taking care of one another ... and in the house with all the activities going on! No one with a phone or other electronic device in sight ... creating fun and memories that they will cherish.

  • @prettypurplebunny6163
    @prettypurplebunny6163 Рік тому +1

    Oh, what fun it looked like everyone was having. It's amazing how much all the kids look alike. You can definitely tell they are related. I was hoping to see a video from you guys today. Thank you. Mark seems like such a nice, thoughtful husband. Sending love and hugs to you all. Take care of yourselves sweet family.🤗🤟💖

  • @ljrein
    @ljrein Рік тому +2

    You are making me jealous with all that snow ❄️!!! We have NOTHING here in Minnesota if you can imagine!! So many fun family memories made! My family has had a cabin for 50 years north of where we live & we have made so many fun memories both summer & winter. Snowmobiling was my very favorite in the winter. Thank you for taking us along even though you have me drooling!!
    Sending love from a very brown Minnesota,
    Love, Laurie

    • @karlaruter3221
      @karlaruter3221 Рік тому

      Stay warm in Minnesota. I lived and worked there many years 😊.

  • @FindMyConvict
    @FindMyConvict Рік тому +1

    Hi Lauren, would love to see a video aimed at the tourist. Would an Aussie be able to order a meal of moose to try, or do the restaurants in the bigger cities cater more to the lamb and beef people? As an Alaskan what would be your 3 must do's for winter for a tourist? Would love to bring my family from Australia some day.

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  Рік тому +1

      Great ideas! No moose or other game meat can be served in restaurants, but they do serve local fish and seafood.

  • @tracyh3811
    @tracyh3811 Рік тому +1

    I just have to say I love your videos the more you make the better your family is so beautiful and it's just so calming for me.. thank you so much for all that you share ❤

  • @simonemoreno4324
    @simonemoreno4324 Рік тому +2

    Are the boys going skiing or snowboarding too? I hope they go ice-skating also.

  • @geraldwagy7874
    @geraldwagy7874 Рік тому +1

    We live in a cabin on a lake and I love it everyday!

  • @lig8817
    @lig8817 Рік тому

    Never seen so much snow in all my life lol! Im from the Southern Hemisphere - its mind boggling..

  • @maryromero7974
    @maryromero7974 Рік тому +1

    Happy Birthday Bennett 🎉🎉 what a beautiful place to celebrate birthday

  • @kristivandenberg6339
    @kristivandenberg6339 Рік тому

    The sled your Mom used is like a "spark" that Norwegian kids use.

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  Рік тому

      Yes! I have one too and love it, when I'm not pregnant!

  • @jessicatounkara8753
    @jessicatounkara8753 Рік тому

    What a wonderful gathering. Mark is rifht so much cheaper to rent cabins than maintain them, pay taxes etc. Agreed.

  • @tracybeasley6682
    @tracybeasley6682 Рік тому +3

    Wow that looks like a lot of fun ! And how awesome to see Mark's parents out on the snow mobiles 😂😂😂 I know snow machines! Happy Birthday Bennett I hope you had lots of fun!!