THANK YOU for watching! Comment how long you have been a part of our family journey! We started sharing our videos in 2015. That's almost 10 years ago! So grateful to share this big news with you today :) ❤💙💚💛
We've been following you since 2017/18 when my wife saw Jess speak at a spouse event for Law and MBA students at BYU. Such a wonderful journey you've been on and we're excited to continue following it! ❤💙💚💛
I love that Garrett has the too much gene and that he made the contract for the kids to sign. Not because it was cute, which it is. The importance the kids feel by being included and their opinionvalued, is a feeling that will last their lifetime. I love how you, as parents, love and value your kids❤️💙💚
Yes! National Geographic!! Jess, I was part of the team at NatGeo who had the pleasure of working on your book and it was the highlight of my work life in 2023. I am beyond excited for this relationship to continue. ❤
Dorothy has been my hero since she jumped off that cliff with tears in her eyes. Garett told her she didn’t have to but she said I want to. She got herself together and counted down and jumped!!! The inspiration that child has given me is indescribable, undeniable and life changing. I could never thank you ALL enough for the adventure I’ve been in with you!!! Thank you for sharing!!
What an amazing year your family had. The kids are thriving, your new company is on track and your marriage is solid. Congrats everyone. Hugs from Canada.
I never watch family bloggers, I get very upset with how many exploit their kids for views, but you guys don’t ever give me that vibe, and you’re the only family vloggers I watch now. I don’t see you staging situations and making your kids do things they don’t really want to do, just for the camera. Maybe it’s because money is not your motivation, as you’re already very wealthy, so you don’t ever need to exploit your children for views, the views don’t matter to you. What really matters, is documenting your family journey, to share with them as adults and with your grand children, and hopefully great grand children. We are just blessed that you chose to share it with the public too! I know you get your share of hate, but that’s the internet and no one is exempt from internet negativity. Personally I think the hate you receive is mostly out of jealousy, even if they don’t admit it. My family struggles financially, but it doesn’t cause me to hate on those who have wealth. Money just makes life a whole lot easier, but it doesn’t bring happiness, fix tragedies, make you better parents or cure medical problems. Yes you are rich, and it means you can travel and do things that most of us can only dream about, even just spending so much time with your children is a luxury many parents can’t physically achieve, due to the necessity of working. What people don’t think about, is that you use your money for the best family adventures, and many rich folk don’t, they squirrel it away and buy objects, instead of memories. Nothing wrong with being rich, as long as you use it for good and NEVER take it for granted…something you need to teach to your children, and I’m sure you will. Keep up the good work, you’re amazing parents and your children are incredible. Children are a reflection of the parents, I have always said that, and it always proves true.
I’m 39 weeks pregnant with our first little girl and I just bawled watching Dorothy’s segment. She’s incredible. You all are. And we are all so excited for your next chapter. ❤️
My son and I have been watching since 2018. I just left a very abusive marriage and we were traumatized and broken.The only thing we would watch on loop in our one bedroom tiny apartment, cuddled together, everyday, was the Bucket List. You guys taught my son and I what a true loving father and husband is, that a relationship between husband and wife could be loving and supportive, that a wife can be soft and powerful like Jess and that a family where children are encouraged to discover who they are and are celebrated for being themselves really does exist. Today, my son is 12 yrs old. Against all odds, he's a social butterfly with a healthy mind, body and soul. Thank G-d. Sometimes he'll ask me "How is Manilla?", or see an old episode and scream with joy "OmG!!! Cali started walking!" as though they were his own siblings. He watches Garret get emotional about his kids and he will get emotional too. And that is when I know that you contributed immensely to our mental health. That is an amazing and generous gift you gave us. While we were going through intense trauma, you reminded us what hope, love, trust and kindness truly are. And taught my son what a healthy family is, so one day he'll be able to build his very own healthy family too. This year, I can see that my family is finally in the pocket stage. Thank you so much for that.
Wow this is what I love to read about. How just a UA-cam video can really help in so many ways. So happy you got out and you and your son can live and prosper and only keep going up!! That speaks volumes about you as a mother also and yes I was crying reading your story😊😭😘🙏🏼👏🏼
As a girl who is in an environment surrounded by boys and know how hard it can be sometimes, I found it SO inspiring to see Dorothy showing what she is capable of and staying true to herself, and to see the boys showing her respect (as they SHOULD). She is so amazing and she rocks everything she does, and she will achieve so much in her life. We should all be a bit more like Dorothy because WOW. I think she is my role model😅🤩🤟🏻💪🏻
Great family and Bucket List Family update. Congratulations on your partnership with National Geographic! Looking forward to seeing your continued growth & success!
This was a roller coaster of a video - tears, chuckles, bated breath... You are the quintessential story-teller, Garrett. I had no doubt that your vision would be realised. I'm so pleased and proud to have invested in this effort and I offer my hearty congratulations to you all.
been with you since your first video to now so proud of how far you both came and raising 3 exceptional big hearted kids who will go far in life thanks to you garret an jess . Exciting times ahead always give us updates even after your videos stop one day .
I’ve been watching ever since Cali was a baby ❤ I love seeing how brave the kids are and all the amazing destinations. So many great videos that brought me happy tears many times. A part of my heart will always be with the ocean
Been following for years but started watching yall religiously while single during Covid, got engaged last year on a mountaintop, married and pregnant this year! I've traveled and lived in Africa, Iraq, and DC but THIS is my bucket list life. The pocket is now! So proud of yall for all your hard work. What an inspiration!
I had so many things to say with each family members recap but by the end of the video I was so amazed by all of you that I am lost for words. You are incredible individually and as a family unit and I hope I’m able to parent, lead, and motivate my kids half as good as you do ❤️
I have been watching since I was a teen in high school… I am now 26 years old!!!! I remember I would play your videos while I did my homework & when I flew for the 1st time I was so excited to kiss the plane like the kids used to do😭❤️ now don’t ask me how many times I caught myself crying because I lost count 😭💓 you guys are truly so inspirational, diamonds in the rough of the chaos of the entertainment industry. So genuine and true to yourselves, your kids, and your vision. Absolutely monumental, I hope you will always share your stories with us.
Congratulations! What an exciting time ahead. I discovered you all through The Crosby Family visiting you all in Hawaii and read about you in the summer of 2020 . Your family brought so much happiness to me while i struggled during a stressful time. Thank you for brightening my days. I wish you all the best!
This was my favorite part of the entire journey. Congratulations to your entire beautiful family for making a huge difference in this world. What assets you all are. ❤️
I've been watching for soo many years from the very beginning. And now I have a 5 year old and 3 year old, now watching too...they seriously look up to your family..honestly so much etiquette, sportsmanship and....so much more. Never ever stop please. I need my kids to grow up with you guys xx
Congrats!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us, being such a great example of going after your dreams, and letting us be a part of your Bucket List Family!
I just finished watching the podcast with Colin and Samir. As a viewer of your channel, I love watching the videos, because they are like home movies and the person watching feels like they are right there with you experiencing what you are experiencing. I believe that is one of the keys to your channel’s success. Family channels where it seams like the the family is acting for the video and for view’s loses my interest very quickly and fades into the distance. Thank you for taking all of us on your journeys with you and sharing what you have learned along the way even on the business side of things. Very educational all around.
I watched the whole podcast yesterday and already knew what was coming, BUT, when the two graphics of National Geographic and Bucket List Family went on the screen, I just cried. I’m so happy for you guys and excited for see all that will unfold in the coming years and decades! Congratulations!! I’ve been watching since Manilla was around 18 months old!
As I was watching the second half of this video my mind kept traveling to Walt Disney as Garrett spoke and then to find out that it was Nat Geo/ Disney that they partnered with and the 2023 establishment brought me to tears. Walt would love this!
4 years ago my husband and I struggled with how quarantine was changing our lives. We stumbled upon your account through the Crosby family actually, and I was instantly hooked. Watching your videos helped us through a very tough year. Greg and I have now watched so many of your adventures together. We cannot wait to start our family and bring them on these amazing adventures. Meeting you both was such an amazing moment for us and we are so honored to have had that opportunity. As Bucket List Studio investors, Bucket List Friends, and and Bucket List Family followers, we thank you for being you and including us 😍
1:41 min and already tearing up from absolute happiness for you! Read the video description too ... okay, let me get back into it. Be BLESSED. Thank you for bringing good to our world. Here's to doing that together with your community! X, Fei.
This was one of the most moving videos i have ever seen. I started a company in 2004, and i wish i balanced my work life as beautifully as you both have. My wife and i almost cried ourselves watching your store because it brought back so many old memories setting around the kitchen table wondering how are we going to make this work and make everyone happy 😊 and still coach basketball, football, Golf and prepare for our board meeting 😮....Thank you for sharing your story we needed it... .. The Banks Family
I really don't remember how long I've been with the Bucket List family because I went back and watched them all. I just couldn't wait for the next week to see the new vlog. I love your family and hope 300 doesn't come too fast.
This is the best news! Well worth the wait! National Geographic is going to get exponentially better! Who thought that was even possible. Very excited for this next adventure. Congrats!
You taught your children from early on to be brave and try things... and look at how it has given them confidence! Can't wait to see how they change their world for the better!
Watching for *SEVEN* years and waiting for seven more! Congratulations to your whole family and the Bucket List Studios Team!!! It was such a blessing to meet you guys in Orlando! We are so proud to be a part of the Bucket List Studios and so honored that you allow us to share in your family adventures. ❤💙💚💛 PS Giraffe Manor was incredible and African safaris are THE BEST!
Yes, I sadly know. I was referring to watching the journey continue through the cartoon. This is the best balance for them as a family. They still can share adventures, but get to have a bit more control over the amount of exposure they have. It’s incredibly admirable to have given so much of their days to creating content for their viewers, the cartoon is the perfect balance and I am so excited to watch this journey grow. This family has so much to offer the world in terms of wholesome stories and a truly inspirational outlook on life. They’re 100% family driven. They are the first of their kind offering a full family demographic, a feat not easy to achieve. They are destined for greatness. Although I will miss the UA-cam videos, I know that there are plans to keep their loyal bucket list friends connected to their lives, and we won’t be abandoned. It will just look different and give them more freedoms, freedoms they deserve.
This is so awesome! I’ve been following you guys since it was you both and Dorothy. Not sure what year that was but I’ve enjoyed every episode It’s so awesome to see them each excelling in sports and creative spaces. Love that they are developing friendships that will last a lifetime! Can’t wait to see more trips and the incredible adventures you guys take. ✌🏽 and ❤
Ive been watching nearly the whole time🥰 My family & i took a trip to the British Virgin Islands years ago to stay on a boat. I searched UA-cam for videos on the trip & I stumbled upon yall! I quickly fell in love with your family & haven’t missed a video bbsince! Thanks for taking me along on all your adventures!!
Love, Love, Love this partnership between my favorite family and my favorite magazine publication. I am so looking forward to this. The future is bright. Thank you for sharing.
This video brought happy tears to my eyes multiple times. 💗 You are such an amazing family raising incredible children and I am so beyond happy and excited for you! 💞 This wonderful news and this video made my Birthday week a 💯 times better. 🫶🏽
Our pocket is now. Our kids are 55 & 53 and our only grandkid is turning 21 next week. They are our good friends and we don't have to discipline them. Everyone is toilet trained.
So excited for you guys! We've loved following the journey from the beginning & we can't wait to see what the future holds! 🧡 Also, the kids are getting so tall!!! 🥲
Been watching since 2016 love watching the family grow up and i vicariously go on vacation with you all everytime you got me through Covid19 with hope for a new world and moving to Hawaii was so exciting! Loved that you started in Utah so much love from Laurie in Utah ❤🙏❤
I’ve been watching your sweet family from the very start 2015 and I treasured your videos and showed them off to my peers ( I was working and lived alone back then at my apartment ) . I waited eagerly every time to get back home to check UA-cam for your videos and I always thought to myself if I ever did get married and have children of my own I would want to be like the bucket list family ❤ and now I started my own family and watch even till this day with my husband and 7 month old and tell them I want to do this with you both ❤ you have created beautiful family goals and I’ve cried many a tears with you Garett. What an amazing dad , you remind me of my own father who has been exemplary as well and always showed us to never lose sight of our adventures . So happy for you guys!!! Lived though your eyes ❤ ( ps my sweet husband has a Google keep and below it he has mentioned one of the top adventures to see as a family inspired from the bucket list family themselves ) Thanks for helping us dream and keep the family magic alive ❤much love to each one of you Garett, Jess, Dorothy , Manila & Cali 💕
Congratulations to the Bucket List Family in securing your dream of Bucket List Studios in conjunction with National Geographic. I felt from the beginning of your efforts of creating this cartoon that Nat Geo would be a perfect fit. I am a 78 years old Nana with 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. What a beautiful legacy y’all have built for your children. I have been watching since 2018. 🎉🎉🎉
Bawling crying at each videos from the beginning! So excited for this and it’s so well deserved! When you have so much passion, talent, authenticity and best intentions, things come back to you! You’re so inspiring! I wish I had people like you in my entourage ❤
Congratulations I’m so excited for your family and your BL team! I didn’t ever need to question because I knew this day was coming ❤ all the best to all of you. It has been so fun to watch your family grow and for each of the kids to excel in their own ways. I’ve been watching for at least the last 7 years or longer. You both are such an amazing couple and are raising such incredible kids! 🌺🌊🏄♀️🏄♂️🏄
This sounds awesome. So happy for an update and it sounds like the right step. So happy that it is happening! So glad I was able to invest. Looking forward to this next journey.
Garrett, i never had any doubts that you would take it to the max. Keep going!!!!!! There are no limits but the ones you set… God bless you and the family
I have been a very happy investor patiently trusting and saying a prayer when I would notice my Bucket List Family Necklace hanging in my closet. Rejoicing with you!!!!!!!!!!! ❤
I love your family so so much. You should be so proud of the kids you have raised. I absolutely cannot wait to see what they go on and do later in life. But don't let them grow up toooo soon.
Jess and Garrett you have seriously influenced my life in a major way in that in my discovery of your channel in early 2020 it helped me to realize what a family truly should and can be and you have exemplified this throughout the entire journey. Watching the love you had for each other and for each of your children helped me to know that my own family was irreversibility broken and beyond saving. I know that is probably difficult for you to hear but you should know it was for the good and I have now been able to move into what I would consider to be the best chapter of my life. Congratulations to your entire family on this momentous and amazing achievement! 🥰
I just found you guys for the first time today. This is only the 2nd video I've watched and I am hooked. So excited for all that you, your family and your company will do. My family is 3 months away from starting a year of travel around the world. We sold our house and most of our belongings just last weekend. I am going to binge watch your old videos now and buy your backpacks. I found you because I was searching UA-cam for the best luggage for travel. 😊
So absolutely over the moon for you guys!!!! I've loved being a part of your Bucket List Family for so long and I'm sending you all good, positive vibes!!!!!!
Your children are all growing up so fine! Thank you for all the hard work and the update, Garrett & thebucketlist family. 100% confidence in what ure doing!!! When you enjoy what ure doing, the results will show. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the opportunity to participate in ur start-up. Keep the videos coming. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for the updates, especially on the kids. I know you are scaling back on posting videos in the future but I hope and pray that you will continue to update us on the kids. They are awesome and kind and talented and I thoroughly enjoy seeing their developments. Wish I had invested. It would have been in my mind a like a gift with no expectation. So happy that National Geographic is your partner. They are perfect.
I absolutely LOVE how you told the story with this video. The beginning with toddler Cali (and his little raspy voice 🥹) excited to play with Dad….it really shows what this journey is all about: FAMILY. 💛 Congrats again! The printed contract and Dorothy’s “Dad, are you in or out?” is so sweet 🥲 Can’t forget those investor phone calls the kids made a few years ago! 😉😉 Big hugs to Dorothy, Manilla, and Cali❣️ Amazing to see them absolutely crush it in football, breakdancing and soccer…and just being awesome, kind humans in general. They are the best!!! I agree - you are most certainly in “the good ole days”. ❤️💙💚💛
Awesome beginning updating the kids and what they are doing. The finish was extra. Well done Bucket list family. Waltz 100 years is one thing but truly the Nat Geo is so much who your brand is. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Precious! One of my favorite videos! I’m so excited for your news!! Such a huge fan of your beautiful family! Love this and am super emotional along with you guys! You always make my heart smile!! Love seeing your family joy! You all amaze me!! Hugs for everyone! Our family loves you and your travels! Always the best of everything to each of you! Anxiously awaiting every ounce of joy to experience with you!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Congratulations to the Gee family. The rest of the world will truly benefit from your greatness. Been watching your family since the beginning, I think. Love your content.
I started watching the busby family and one day they shared your story and I was hooked from that moment on ! 7 years of watching you guys and catching up on the years previous that I had missed - you are an amazing family, you inspire me so much! Dorothy is such a superstar ! Congratulations on this new chapter ❤ sending love from the UK x
The amount of times I cried while watching this video is insane. Tears of joy and happiness because children have this ability to inspire people. Dorothy is making all the women in the world proud. Its giving GIRL POWER ❤ The bucket list family is so inspiring and you guys have inspired me to want to travel more and also to always go after what you want❤🎉
This is incredible! The perfect partnership. My children are now in their early 20's so I will be so excited to one day share the Bucket List Family cartoon, books whatever the format may be with my future grandchildren!! I have been a National Geographic fan my entire life and I am also a huge Bucket List Family fan. Congratulations! Well deserved!!
Immediately fell for your family only a couple years ago, but I check in now daily. Your little Cali looks and reminds me of my 18 yr old son when he was a little guy. All of you are beautiful inside and out, but that little Cali - its like watching my son all over again. Much love!
Wow! Thanks for the update as we knew it was worth the wait. Nat Geo is lucky to partner with your family. Such amazing work and family ethics!! I always shed a tear or two watching your videos!! Our current pocket is early 20’s and enjoying it whenever we can together!! Congratulations to your family!! ❤❤
That is so amazing! So happy for what you have created not only for your family but also for the people that get inspiration from all that you do!! Keep up the awesomeness!
We joined you in August of 2016! My neighbor told me I had to check out this family on You Tube/Instagram who was traveling the world with their kids. And we are still here with you, congrats guys!!🎉
Yayyyyy Dorothy! She is killing it at all sports. It’s good to play with boys in sports cause it makes you mentally and physically tougher ! Love that for her. Good work Dorothy and Keep striving in life!! I love that all the kids are thriving at something. It’s fun to watch right in front of your eyes. You two as parents are doing something right!
So very happy and proud of your work on the business even more proud of how you continue to keep family top of mind always. Been a follower for at least 5 years and a proud investor in Bucket List Studios!!! Also had the pleasure to meet Jess and Garrett at the Nashville book signing and had the best conversation with Garrett about my favorite part of his editing. You remind me to breath and enjoy each moment of this brief time on earth❤❤❤💙💙💙💛💛💛💚💚💚
Good grief! I’ve counted at least three td’s for Dorothy and I’m pausing here to comment. I thought my granddaughter was doing great, scoring two goals in soccer, but Dorothy IS THE MAN!! 🎉😊🏈👍 (Love mom’s goal celebrations too! 🥰 And I should tell you, your book is a treasure, thank you!🙏🏼)
I am SO beyond happy for you guys. You are all so amazing and beautiful inside out. Keep being the genuine heartfilled people you all are, love you guys! ♥ Cheers to many more successes coming your way! 🥰
This is so incredible!! Congratulations!! It's the best decision Disney has made! I was a part of your meetup at Walt Disney World during your 30 days / 30 resorts campaign and have felt you guys would be perfect for Disney. Can't wait to see you on Disney+!
Congratulations!!! We so excited for this new adventure. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. Our family has been watching since 30 stays in 30 days!
This just warmed my heart! I’m an investor and I never had a doubt that more awesome things were ahead for you all. Keep doing what you’re doing in family and business. It’s working for you and brings joy to so many.
Here’s why we’re excited about this partnership: The world needs an inspirational focus on FAMILY and FAMILY VALUES. You’re motivated by passion and that will help in the success of the company. You’re purposeful and intentional in all that you do and it shows. Your enthusiasm and passion are contagious. You’re an excellent storyteller and care about the little details. “When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably.” - Walt Disney We believe in The Bucket List Studios. ❤💙💚💛
I literally cried through Dorothy’s segment. As many others have already stated, her courageous soul is inspiring! Fear does not keep her from trying and excelling.
I'm not crying, you're crying. What an amazing wrap up of 2023! So many highs for everyone and I can't wait to watch it all unfold. Oh, and bribery in soccer. We went there with our 6 year old too and just like Calihan, it changed everything for him. Sometimes the promise of a good treat is all they need. 😉
I love you guys so much. Every now and again when I get fed up with the crap content on some UA-cam platforms, you put out a video and it restores my faith in humanity and the innate goodness in people. Your beautiful family keeps me watching and I will keep watching you for as long as possible. Fan for life. and I can't wait to see what 2024 brings for the Bucket List Family. May you continue to be blessed abundantly in all that you do, and may you continue to be blessings to each other. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hello from the Big Island - I've been following you guys since inception. Such amazing videography, content, etc. Your kids are fearless..........Dorothy is totally confident in football, and also an excellent player. Congrats on your awesome new venture with National Geographic (one of my fav).
Been watching since 2017! Sobbed when it got to the announcement! So incredibly proud of you guys! You’ve brought so much joy to me and my family and now that’s going to be magnified even more!!!!!
Thank you Garrett for this exciting and emotional video...Congrats on your partnership! May you have continued success for many many many more years. I know your cartoons will be successful! I have no idea when I started following you/The Bucket List but it is at least a handful of years. Sending a big 🤗 from Montreal, Quebec, Canada! 🇨🇦 btw - I am a proud small amount investor in The Bucket List Family cartoon and I know it will be a hit! Love your whole family. 😍
I don‘t know why, but that video hit me really hard. I‘ve been following you guys a few years now, but this video was everything. I just need to tell you that you guys are doing really amazing! You are such a great family and it is so fun watching you. Watching your videos sitting in front of the camera, telling your family story’s fell’ like sitting in a room with you chatting. And I just love that🧡 you are great great parents and so inspirational to me. I‘m usually not a person who comments on videos but that I had to say. Sending lots of love from Germany🧡🧡 keep doing what you‘re doing
As a gal who just loves the bucket list family and cries when I see the accomplishments of the big and little people I'm so excited for you and crying again. As one of those 30,000 people, I'm shouting from the rooftops...congratulations!!! Yaaaaaay!💙💛💚❤
THANK YOU for watching! Comment how long you have been a part of our family journey! We started sharing our videos in 2015. That's almost 10 years ago! So grateful to share this big news with you today :) ❤💙💚💛
2016!! ❤❤❤
We've been following you since 2017/18 when my wife saw Jess speak at a spouse event for Law and MBA students at BYU. Such a wonderful journey you've been on and we're excited to continue following it! ❤💙💚💛
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You're joining lots of people who started their channels in 2015. Flying The Nest, Kara and Nate and The Endless Adventure to name a few.
Wasn't 2015 like 5 years ago? 😅😂
I’m only 20 but one sure thing I know about myself is that as a parent I want to be like this. Thank you, I admire you 💚
Tell me I'm not the only one who got all teary eyed seeing Dorothy excell in football. You guys are raising some awesome humans 👏 ❤ 🙌
I love how much support she received!
Same! & with Manilla dancing too!
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I love that Garrett has the too much gene and that he made the contract for the kids to sign. Not because it was cute, which it is. The importance the kids feel by being included and their opinionvalued, is a feeling that will last their lifetime. I love how you, as parents, love and value your kids❤️💙💚
Yes! National Geographic!! Jess, I was part of the team at NatGeo who had the pleasure of working on your book and it was the highlight of my work life in 2023. I am beyond excited for this relationship to continue. ❤
Dorothy has been my hero since she jumped off that cliff with tears in her eyes. Garett told her she didn’t have to but she said I want to. She got herself together and counted down and jumped!!! The inspiration that child has given me is indescribable, undeniable and life changing. I could never thank you ALL enough for the adventure I’ve been in with you!!! Thank you for sharing!!
What an amazing year your family had. The kids are thriving, your new company is on track and your marriage is solid. Congrats everyone. Hugs from Canada.
I never watch family bloggers, I get very upset with how many exploit their kids for views, but you guys don’t ever give me that vibe, and you’re the only family vloggers I watch now. I don’t see you staging situations and making your kids do things they don’t really want to do, just for the camera. Maybe it’s because money is not your motivation, as you’re already very wealthy, so you don’t ever need to exploit your children for views, the views don’t matter to you. What really matters, is documenting your family journey, to share with them as adults and with your grand children, and hopefully great grand children. We are just blessed that you chose to share it with the public too!
I know you get your share of hate, but that’s the internet and no one is exempt from internet negativity. Personally I think the hate you receive is mostly out of jealousy, even if they don’t admit it. My family struggles financially, but it doesn’t cause me to hate on those who have wealth. Money just makes life a whole lot easier, but it doesn’t bring happiness, fix tragedies, make you better parents or cure medical problems. Yes you are rich, and it means you can travel and do things that most of us can only dream about, even just spending so much time with your children is a luxury many parents can’t physically achieve, due to the necessity of working.
What people don’t think about, is that you use your money for the best family adventures, and many rich folk don’t, they squirrel it away and buy objects, instead of memories. Nothing wrong with being rich, as long as you use it for good and NEVER take it for granted…something you need to teach to your children, and I’m sure you will. Keep up the good work, you’re amazing parents and your children are incredible. Children are a reflection of the parents, I have always said that, and it always proves true.
I’m 39 weeks pregnant with our first little girl and I just bawled watching Dorothy’s segment. She’s incredible. You all are. And we are all so excited for your next chapter. ❤️
Dorothy is the perfect kid. She’s incredibly inspiring, smart, loving, beautiful, courageous, and relentless! How blessed y’all are!
My son and I have been watching since 2018. I just left a very abusive marriage and we were traumatized and broken.The only thing we would watch on loop in our one bedroom tiny apartment, cuddled together, everyday, was the Bucket List. You guys taught my son and I what a true loving father and husband is, that a relationship between husband and wife could be loving and supportive, that a wife can be soft and powerful like Jess and that a family where children are encouraged to discover who they are and are celebrated for being themselves really does exist. Today, my son is 12 yrs old. Against all odds, he's a social butterfly with a healthy mind, body and soul. Thank G-d. Sometimes he'll ask me "How is Manilla?", or see an old episode and scream with joy "OmG!!! Cali started walking!" as though they were his own siblings. He watches Garret get emotional about his kids and he will get emotional too. And that is when I know that you contributed immensely to our mental health. That is an amazing and generous gift you gave us. While we were going through intense trauma, you reminded us what hope, love, trust and kindness truly are. And taught my son what a healthy family is, so one day he'll be able to build his very own healthy family too. This year, I can see that my family is finally in the pocket stage. Thank you so much for that.
Yes they are a true inspiration as a family. I feel hopeful when I watch them parent and interact. Thanks for sharing, you had me crying. ❤
Loveee how Manilla is getting into breaking!!! I bet he’ll get his windmills sooon!
Wow this is what I love to read about. How just a UA-cam video can really help in so many ways. So happy you got out and you and your son can live and prosper and only keep going up!! That speaks volumes about you as a mother also and yes I was crying reading your story😊😭😘🙏🏼👏🏼
I can so relate to this. Im so glad you and your son are doing well. Brilliant move to watch their life on repeat. So healing in every way!! ❤🌞
Wow, your story is so powerful. Over here happy crying that you’re in your pocket stage, truly I am so happy for you and your son ❤
As a girl who is in an environment surrounded by boys and know how hard it can be sometimes, I found it SO inspiring to see Dorothy showing what she is capable of and staying true to herself, and to see the boys showing her respect (as they SHOULD). She is so amazing and she rocks everything she does, and she will achieve so much in her life. We should all be a bit more like Dorothy because WOW. I think she is my role model😅🤩🤟🏻💪🏻
Great family and Bucket List Family update. Congratulations on your partnership with National Geographic! Looking forward to seeing your continued growth & success!
Sobbing watching Dorothy KILL it. She’s going to rule the world one day ❤
This was a roller coaster of a video - tears, chuckles, bated breath... You are the quintessential story-teller, Garrett. I had no doubt that your vision would be realised. I'm so pleased and proud to have invested in this effort and I offer my hearty congratulations to you all.
been with you since your first video to now so proud of how far you both came and raising 3 exceptional big hearted kids who will go far in life thanks to you garret an jess . Exciting times ahead always give us updates even after your videos stop one day .
I’ve been watching ever since Cali was a baby ❤ I love seeing how brave the kids are and all the amazing destinations. So many great videos that brought me happy tears many times. A part of my heart will always be with the ocean
Been following for years but started watching yall religiously while single during Covid, got engaged last year on a mountaintop, married and pregnant this year! I've traveled and lived in Africa, Iraq, and DC but THIS is my bucket list life. The pocket is now! So proud of yall for all your hard work. What an inspiration!
I had so many things to say with each family members recap but by the end of the video I was so amazed by all of you that I am lost for words. You are incredible individually and as a family unit and I hope I’m able to parent, lead, and motivate my kids half as good as you do ❤️
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I have been watching since I was a teen in high school… I am now 26 years old!!!! I remember I would play your videos while I did my homework & when I flew for the 1st time I was so excited to kiss the plane like the kids used to do😭❤️ now don’t ask me how many times I caught myself crying because I lost count 😭💓 you guys are truly so inspirational, diamonds in the rough of the chaos of the entertainment industry. So genuine and true to yourselves, your kids, and your vision. Absolutely monumental, I hope you will always share your stories with us.
Congratulations! What an exciting time ahead. I discovered you all through The Crosby Family visiting you all in Hawaii and read about you in the summer of 2020 . Your family brought so much happiness to me while i struggled during a stressful time. Thank you for brightening my days. I wish you all the best!
Garrett these type of updates are perfect. I may have not invested but supported you through prayers..
“Are you in or are you out?”
I love that callback, Dorothy. ❤
This was my favorite part of the entire journey. Congratulations to your entire beautiful family for making a huge difference in this world. What assets you all are. ❤️
Comma , neglect …dang it …
I've been watching for soo many years from the very beginning. And now I have a 5 year old and 3 year old, now watching too...they seriously look up to your family..honestly so much etiquette, sportsmanship and....so much more. Never ever stop please. I need my kids to grow up with you guys xx
Congrats!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us, being such a great example of going after your dreams, and letting us be a part of your Bucket List Family!
I just finished watching the podcast with Colin and Samir. As a viewer of your channel, I love watching the videos, because they are like home movies and the person watching feels like they are right there with you experiencing what you are experiencing. I believe that is one of the keys to your channel’s success. Family channels where it seams like the the family is acting for the video and for view’s loses my interest very quickly and fades into the distance. Thank you for taking all of us on your journeys with you and sharing what you have learned along the way even on the business side of things. Very educational all around.
I watched the whole podcast yesterday and already knew what was coming, BUT, when the two graphics of National Geographic and Bucket List Family went on the screen, I just cried. I’m so happy for you guys and excited for see all that will unfold in the coming years and decades! Congratulations!! I’ve been watching since Manilla was around 18 months old!
As I was watching the second half of this video my mind kept traveling to Walt Disney as Garrett spoke and then to find out that it was Nat Geo/ Disney that they partnered with and the 2023 establishment brought me to tears. Walt would love this!
4 years ago my husband and I struggled with how quarantine was changing our lives. We stumbled upon your account through the Crosby family actually, and I was instantly hooked. Watching your videos helped us through a very tough year. Greg and I have now watched so many of your adventures together. We cannot wait to start our family and bring them on these amazing adventures. Meeting you both was such an amazing moment for us and we are so honored to have had that opportunity. As Bucket List Studio investors, Bucket List Friends, and and Bucket List Family followers, we thank you for being you and including us 😍
1:41 min and already tearing up from absolute happiness for you! Read the video description too ... okay, let me get back into it. Be BLESSED. Thank you for bringing good to our world. Here's to doing that together with your community! X, Fei.
This was one of the most moving videos i have ever seen. I started a company in 2004, and i wish i balanced my work life as beautifully as you both have. My wife and i almost cried ourselves watching your store because it brought back so many old memories setting around the kitchen table wondering how are we going to make this work and make everyone happy 😊 and still coach basketball, football, Golf and prepare for our board meeting 😮....Thank you for sharing your story we needed it...
.. The Banks Family
I really don't remember how long I've been with the Bucket List family because I went back and watched them all. I just couldn't wait for the next week to see the new vlog. I love your family and hope 300 doesn't come too fast.
This is the best news! Well worth the wait! National Geographic is going to get exponentially better! Who thought that was even possible. Very excited for this next adventure. Congrats!
You taught your children from early on to be brave and try things... and look at how it has given them confidence! Can't wait to see how they change their world for the better!
Watching for *SEVEN* years and waiting for seven more! Congratulations to your whole family and the Bucket List Studios Team!!! It was such a blessing to meet you guys in Orlando! We are so proud to be a part of the Bucket List Studios and so honored that you allow us to share in your family adventures. ❤💙💚💛
PS Giraffe Manor was incredible and African safaris are THE BEST!
They are ending their videos after their 300th video
Yes, I sadly know. I was referring to watching the journey continue through the cartoon. This is the best balance for them as a family. They still can share adventures, but get to have a bit more control over the amount of exposure they have. It’s incredibly admirable to have given so much of their days to creating content for their viewers, the cartoon is the perfect balance and I am so excited to watch this journey grow. This family has so much to offer the world in terms of wholesome stories and a truly inspirational outlook on life. They’re 100% family driven. They are the first of their kind offering a full family demographic, a feat not easy to achieve. They are destined for greatness. Although I will miss the UA-cam videos, I know that there are plans to keep their loyal bucket list friends connected to their lives, and we won’t be abandoned. It will just look different and give them more freedoms, freedoms they deserve.
This is so awesome! I’ve been following you guys since it was you both and Dorothy. Not sure what year that was but I’ve enjoyed every episode
It’s so awesome to see them each excelling in sports and creative spaces. Love that they are developing friendships that will last a lifetime!
Can’t wait to see more trips and the incredible adventures you guys take.
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So many tears!!! So happy you guys are in this world to share your inspiring story! ♥
Ive been watching nearly the whole time🥰 My family & i took a trip to the British Virgin Islands years ago to stay on a boat. I searched UA-cam for videos on the trip & I stumbled upon yall! I quickly fell in love with your family & haven’t missed a video bbsince! Thanks for taking me along on all your adventures!!
Love, Love, Love this partnership between my favorite family and my favorite magazine publication. I am so looking forward to this. The future is bright. Thank you for sharing.
This video brought happy tears to my eyes multiple times. 💗 You are such an amazing family raising incredible children and I am so beyond happy and excited for you! 💞 This wonderful news and this video made my Birthday week a 💯 times better. 🫶🏽
Our pocket is now! Loving it. Kids are in their early 20s but so awesome to be around. We love adventuring with them as much as we can.
LOVE TO HEAR IT! "Pocket is now!" ❤💙💚💛
Our pocket is now. Our kids are 55 & 53 and our only grandkid is turning 21 next week. They are our good friends and we don't have to discipline them. Everyone is toilet trained.
This entire video got me in my feels. So, incredibly thrilled to hear this phenomenal news! This new chapter is going to be awesome! Congrats!
So excited for you guys! We've loved following the journey from the beginning & we can't wait to see what the future holds! 🧡 Also, the kids are getting so tall!!! 🥲
Been watching since 2016 love watching the family grow up and i vicariously go on vacation with you all everytime you got me through Covid19 with hope for a new world and moving to Hawaii was so exciting! Loved that you started in Utah so much love from Laurie in Utah ❤🙏❤
I’ve been watching your sweet family from the very start 2015 and I treasured your videos and showed them off to my peers ( I was working and lived alone back then at my apartment ) . I waited eagerly every time to get back home to check UA-cam for your videos and I always thought to myself if I ever did get married and have children of my own I would want to be like the bucket list family ❤ and now I started my own family and watch even till this day with my husband and 7 month old and tell them I want to do this with you both ❤ you have created beautiful family goals and I’ve cried many a tears with you Garett. What an amazing dad , you remind me of my own father who has been exemplary as well and always showed us to never lose sight of our adventures . So happy for you guys!!! Lived though your eyes ❤ ( ps my sweet husband has a Google keep and below it he has mentioned one of the top adventures to see as a family inspired from the bucket list family themselves )
Thanks for helping us dream and keep the family magic alive ❤much love to each one of you Garett, Jess, Dorothy , Manila & Cali 💕
Congratulations to the Bucket List Family in securing your dream of Bucket List Studios in conjunction with National Geographic. I felt from the beginning of your efforts of creating this cartoon that Nat Geo would be a perfect fit. I am a 78 years old Nana with 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. What a beautiful legacy y’all have built for your children. I have been watching since 2018. 🎉🎉🎉
Bawling crying at each videos from the beginning! So excited for this and it’s so well deserved! When you have so much passion, talent, authenticity and best intentions, things come back to you! You’re so inspiring! I wish I had people like you in my entourage ❤
Congratulations I’m so excited for your family and your BL team! I didn’t ever need to question because I knew this day was coming ❤ all the best to all of you. It has been so fun to watch your family grow and for each of the kids to excel in their own ways. I’ve been watching for at least the last 7 years or longer. You both are such an amazing couple and are raising such incredible kids! 🌺🌊🏄♀️🏄♂️🏄
So so so happy for this partnership! Congratulations!
This sounds awesome. So happy for an update and it sounds like the right step. So happy that it is happening!
So glad I was able to invest. Looking forward to this next journey.
Garrett, i never had any doubts that you would take it to the max. Keep going!!!!!! There are no limits but the ones you set… God bless you and the family
I have been a very happy investor patiently trusting and saying a prayer when I would notice my Bucket List Family Necklace hanging in my closet. Rejoicing with you!!!!!!!!!!! ❤
Congratulations!!!!! This is amazing!! I wish I could have invested but I never doubted you'd make it! Can't wait to see what you do next!!!
I love this family. They're the sweetest and most genuine family. Congratulations Wishing you all the success 🎉
I love your family so so much. You should be so proud of the kids you have raised. I absolutely cannot wait to see what they go on and do later in life. But don't let them grow up toooo soon.
Jess and Garrett you have seriously influenced my life in a major way in that in my discovery of your channel in early 2020 it helped me to realize what a family truly should and can be and you have exemplified this throughout the entire journey. Watching the love you had for each other and for each of your children helped me to know that my own family was irreversibility broken and beyond saving. I know that is probably difficult for you to hear but you should know it was for the good and I have now been able to move into what I would consider to be the best chapter of my life. Congratulations to your entire family on this momentous and amazing achievement! 🥰
I just found you guys for the first time today. This is only the 2nd video I've watched and I am hooked. So excited for all that you, your family and your company will do. My family is 3 months away from starting a year of travel around the world. We sold our house and most of our belongings just last weekend. I am going to binge watch your old videos now and buy your backpacks. I found you because I was searching UA-cam for the best luggage for travel. 😊
So absolutely over the moon for you guys!!!! I've loved being a part of your Bucket List Family for so long and I'm sending you all good, positive vibes!!!!!!
Your children are all growing up so fine! Thank you for all the hard work and the update, Garrett & thebucketlist family. 100% confidence in what ure doing!!! When you enjoy what ure doing, the results will show. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the opportunity to participate in ur start-up. Keep the videos coming. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for the updates, especially on the kids. I know you are scaling back on posting videos in the future but I hope and pray that you will continue to update us on the kids. They are awesome and kind and talented and I thoroughly enjoy seeing their developments. Wish I had invested. It would have been in my mind a like a gift with no expectation. So happy that National Geographic is your partner. They are perfect.
I absolutely LOVE how you told the story with this video. The beginning with toddler Cali (and his little raspy voice 🥹) excited to play with Dad….it really shows what this journey is all about: FAMILY. 💛 Congrats again! The printed contract and Dorothy’s “Dad, are you in or out?” is so sweet 🥲 Can’t forget those investor phone calls the kids made a few years ago! 😉😉
Big hugs to Dorothy, Manilla, and Cali❣️ Amazing to see them absolutely crush it in football, breakdancing and soccer…and just being awesome, kind humans in general. They are the best!!!
I agree - you are most certainly in “the good ole days”. ❤️💙💚💛
Congratulations!!!! I'm really happy for you guys! You deserve this opportunity! I can't wait to see where things go! 💜🙏🏾🙌🏾😊
Awesome beginning updating the kids and what they are doing. The finish was extra. Well done Bucket list family. Waltz 100 years is one thing but truly the Nat Geo is so much who your brand is. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
The way your kids look at you guys with pure love and excitement is definitely a sign of some of the greatest parents. 🥹
Precious! One of my favorite videos! I’m so excited for your news!! Such a huge fan of your beautiful family! Love this and am super emotional along with you guys! You always make my heart smile!! Love seeing your family joy! You all amaze me!! Hugs for everyone! Our family loves you and your travels! Always the best of everything to each of you! Anxiously awaiting every ounce of joy to experience with you!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Congratulations to the Gee family. The rest of the world will truly benefit from your greatness. Been watching your family since the beginning, I think. Love your content.
I started watching the busby family and one day they shared your story and I was hooked from that moment on ! 7 years of watching you guys and catching up on the years previous that I had missed - you are an amazing family, you inspire me so much! Dorothy is such a superstar ! Congratulations on this new chapter ❤ sending love from the UK x
The amount of times I cried while watching this video is insane. Tears of joy and happiness because children have this ability to inspire people. Dorothy is making all the women in the world proud. Its giving GIRL POWER ❤
The bucket list family is so inspiring and you guys have inspired me to want to travel more and also to always go after what you want❤🎉
This is incredible! The perfect partnership. My children are now in their early 20's so I will be so excited to one day share the Bucket List Family cartoon, books whatever the format may be with my future grandchildren!! I have been a National Geographic fan my entire life and I am also a huge Bucket List Family fan. Congratulations! Well deserved!!
This is so freaking amazing, thank you for including us on this journey!!
this was so beautifyul! Thannk you for allowing us to have a glimpse into your life. When Garrett started crying I started tearing up.
Congratulations Gee family!!! You deserve every ounce of this. ✨
Immediately fell for your family only a couple years ago, but I check in now daily. Your little Cali looks and reminds me of my 18 yr old son when he was a little guy. All of you are beautiful inside and out, but that little Cali - its like watching my son all over again. Much love!
Wow! Thanks for the update as we knew it was worth the wait. Nat Geo is lucky to partner with your family. Such amazing work and family ethics!! I always shed a tear or two watching your videos!! Our current pocket is early 20’s and enjoying it whenever we can together!! Congratulations to your family!! ❤❤
That is so amazing! So happy for what you have created not only for your family but also for the people that get inspiration from all that you do!! Keep up the awesomeness!
eeeeeeeeeekkkkk so so so so sooooo amazing!! So much love for you all. Thank you for sharing your stories and gifts. The best is yet to come!!
We joined you in August of 2016! My neighbor told me I had to check out this family on You Tube/Instagram who was traveling the world with their kids. And we are still here with you, congrats guys!!🎉
Yayyyyy Dorothy! She is killing it at all sports. It’s good to play with boys in sports cause it makes you mentally and physically tougher ! Love that for her. Good work Dorothy and Keep striving in life!!
I love that all the kids are thriving at something. It’s fun to watch right in front of your eyes.
You two as parents are doing something right!
So very happy and proud of your work on the business even more proud of how you continue to keep family top of mind always. Been a follower for at least 5 years and a proud investor in Bucket List Studios!!! Also had the pleasure to meet Jess and Garrett at the Nashville book signing and had the best conversation with Garrett about my favorite part of his editing. You remind me to breath and enjoy each moment of this brief time on earth❤❤❤💙💙💙💛💛💛💚💚💚
Watching your family & especially the nurturing of your children is truly a joy. God bless your family….
Good grief! I’ve counted at least three td’s for Dorothy and I’m pausing here to comment. I thought my granddaughter was doing great, scoring two goals in soccer, but Dorothy IS THE MAN!! 🎉😊🏈👍 (Love mom’s goal celebrations too! 🥰 And I should tell you, your book is a treasure, thank you!🙏🏼)
Massive congratulations to you all. Well deserved 🎉
Truly inspiring congratulations 🎊 so proud of your achievement couldn't have been a better partnership!
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I am SO beyond happy for you guys. You are all so amazing and beautiful inside out. Keep being the genuine heartfilled people you all are, love you guys! ♥ Cheers to many more successes coming your way! 🥰
This is so incredible!! Congratulations!! It's the best decision Disney has made! I was a part of your meetup at Walt Disney World during your 30 days / 30 resorts campaign and have felt you guys would be perfect for Disney. Can't wait to see you on Disney+!
Congratulations!!! We so excited for this new adventure. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. Our family has been watching since 30 stays in 30 days!
It’s so inspiring watching your kids find their talents and hobbies and excel at them!! They are too cool!! 💙❤️💚
This just warmed my heart! I’m an investor and I never had a doubt that more awesome things were ahead for you all. Keep doing what you’re doing in family and business. It’s working for you and brings joy to so many.
Here’s why we’re excited about this partnership: The world needs an inspirational focus on FAMILY and FAMILY VALUES. You’re motivated by passion and that will help in the success of the company. You’re purposeful and intentional in all that you do and it shows. Your enthusiasm and passion are contagious. You’re an excellent storyteller and care about the little details.
“When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably.” - Walt Disney
We believe in The Bucket List Studios.
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FAMILY and FAMILY values!!!!!! Yes!!! 🙌
I literally cried through Dorothy’s segment. As many others have already stated, her courageous soul is inspiring! Fear does not keep her from trying and excelling.
I'm not crying, you're crying. What an amazing wrap up of 2023! So many highs for everyone and I can't wait to watch it all unfold. Oh, and bribery in soccer. We went there with our 6 year old too and just like Calihan, it changed everything for him. Sometimes the promise of a good treat is all they need. 😉
I love you guys so much. Every now and again when I get fed up with the crap content on some UA-cam platforms, you put out a video and it restores my faith in humanity and the innate goodness in people. Your beautiful family keeps me watching and I will keep watching you for as long as possible. Fan for life. and I can't wait to see what 2024 brings for the Bucket List Family. May you continue to be blessed abundantly in all that you do, and may you continue to be blessings to each other. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hello from the Big Island - I've been following you guys since inception. Such amazing videography, content, etc. Your kids are fearless..........Dorothy is totally confident in football, and also an excellent player. Congrats on your awesome new venture with National Geographic (one of my fav).
Been watching since 2017! Sobbed when it got to the announcement! So incredibly proud of you guys! You’ve brought so much joy to me and my family and now that’s going to be magnified even more!!!!!
Thank you Garrett for this exciting and emotional video...Congrats on your partnership! May you have continued success for many many many more years. I know your cartoons will be successful! I have no idea when I started following you/The Bucket List but it is at least a handful of years. Sending a big 🤗 from Montreal, Quebec, Canada! 🇨🇦 btw - I am a proud small amount investor in The Bucket List Family cartoon and I know it will be a hit! Love your whole family. 😍
Omg! Your kids are PRECIOUS! I loved the video. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. All of you are very special.
Just looking at Dorothy after all these years, so prouddddd like I’m her mom! Can’t imagine how proud yall really feel!
I don‘t know why, but that video hit me really hard. I‘ve been following you guys a few years now, but this video was everything. I just need to tell you that you guys are doing really amazing! You are such a great family and it is so fun watching you. Watching your videos sitting in front of the camera, telling your family story’s fell’ like sitting in a room with you chatting. And I just love that🧡 you are great great parents and so inspirational to me. I‘m usually not a person who comments on videos but that I had to say. Sending lots of love from Germany🧡🧡 keep doing what you‘re doing
Thank you for such kind thoughtful words 💚
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I genuinely think you folks are trying to do what's right, spread equality, and provide equal chances. Thank you.
As a gal who just loves the bucket list family and cries when I see the accomplishments of the big and little people I'm so excited for you and crying again. As one of those 30,000 people, I'm shouting from the rooftops...congratulations!!! Yaaaaaay!💙💛💚❤