Thanksgiving at our Beautiful Alaskan Homestead: A Celebration of Family, Gratitude, and Wilderness

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  • Most beautiful amazing relaxing thanksgiving went for and Argo ride, smoked the turkey and ham.
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    Welcome to Modern Homestead Alaska. We are located in South Central Alaska near the town of Wasilla. Living in Alaska and building our dream of “modern Homesteading” through the wilds of winter and the long summer days. We started building our Modern Homestead in 2021. We have since completed the upper levels of our home. Built a 16x16 foot chicken coop that dreams are made of. Our chicken ladies live in luxury as they view the beautiful lake from large windows inside the beautiful coop. We raise our own poultry, hunt for our food. We are avid fisherman And woman. We also built an amazing and beautiful wood shed. We have great big garden planes for the future. Join us as we dream big dreams and live everyday working hard to accomplish them.
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  • @tonyasmith2074
    @tonyasmith2074 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for keeping it real guys

  • @susanmassey9635
    @susanmassey9635 6 місяців тому +1

    Everything looks so delicious!!!!❤

  • @ZXX984
    @ZXX984 8 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for the virtual ride. Especially Larry loved it. I remember my dad had a six wheeler called an Amphibian back in the day. He just bought a Spider cycle to ride in here in Florida and take back to NY for the summer. I’ve seen other Alaskan videos where folks are riding snow machines without helmets! Especially young ones. A law in NY. We’ve never had goat cheese. All looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!😊

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому +2

      Oh thank you so much! It’s not a law here you are free to decide what is best for you. But after my accident we realize it just is better because you never know when an accident can happen

  • @RobynJones-wt2nt
    @RobynJones-wt2nt 8 місяців тому +1

    I believe you must live in the mist beautiful state ever!

  • @JooUpdate
    @JooUpdate 8 місяців тому

    Good evening from bali my friend. Like 75 keep update

  • @sw9495
    @sw9495 8 місяців тому +1

    Happy 🍁Thanksgiving ! 🍂🦃🍂

  • @jennifermartin5066
    @jennifermartin5066 8 місяців тому +1

    Happy Thanksgiving!!🍽 🦃

  • @johninalaska9563
    @johninalaska9563 8 місяців тому +3

    Hello Jessica and family, this kinda reminds me of a Walton's Thanksgiving Family dinner. Thanks for sharing.

  • @monahardy978
    @monahardy978 8 місяців тому +3

    U guys grill beautiful meats. How yummy...fun video...happy Thanksgiving!

  • @lorikrafft8197
    @lorikrafft8197 8 місяців тому +3

    I love the sound of a snowmachine we used to ride them when I was a girl on the farm. I miss them. Also, your chickens are beautiful. Mr. rooster is so handsome. I have chickens too. I have a Rhode Island red and he is not friendly he will always stomp around whenever I go into the chicken coop.

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      Thank you. Yes our old rooster was so bad he kept actually attacking people. So he went away. I got this silver one they say the need is calmer. We will see

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 6 місяців тому

    Hey again from Michigan. Love the show.

  • @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska
    @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska 8 місяців тому

    Awww! So great!

  • @karenchaney9160
    @karenchaney9160 8 місяців тому

    That looked like a blast. What a fun day

  • @riddle8062
    @riddle8062 8 місяців тому +3

    What a full day for the family!! It looks like your family had a great Thanksgiving Day! You deserve that glass of wine girl! God bless you all!

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 8 місяців тому

    omg he's so cute

  • @billmitchell7731
    @billmitchell7731 6 місяців тому

    Big like from Arkansas 👍🏻💛🙏🏻

  • @claire2d268
    @claire2d268 8 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @essiemohr1216
    @essiemohr1216 4 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @wizelbee
    @wizelbee 8 місяців тому +1

    Smoked turkey AND ham? Interesting. We stopped having smoked turkey and ham because they look & taste alike & everyone wanted their turkey to taste like turkey.
    Soldier fly larva is high in protein & a great chicken treat in winter & during the molt. As for the calf, extra thick bedding in the stall is best to allow the calf to snuggle into it. Calves, dairy cows or mini cows lose heat more quickly than beef breeds & need areas that are safe & protected against cold winds.
    Looks like you had a fabulous Thanksgiving. Take Care.

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much. I found a dynamic difference in our ham and turkey. But could be that the ham is actually grilled with cherry jelly and not smoked with a pepper seasoning like the turkey. We change it up fried baked all the different ways each year. Thank you so much for the comment

  • @joymarie2793
    @joymarie2793 8 місяців тому +2

    Happy belated Thanksgiving you are a great mother to your babys 💚💨💨💨

  • @angelahaglund2656
    @angelahaglund2656 8 місяців тому

    Happy Thanksgiving! Just catching up with your videos! What a fun day and the food looked amazing ❤! It blows me away what people think about others. You are only sharing snippets of your beautiful family and I'm sure they don't always feel like being on camera. It is amazing when they all pitch in and help with clean up. There are so many memories made during that time also. God Bless you all! Much love from Minnesota ❤. (Ps.... you can send us some of the snow you are getting, we are still in a severe drought here.)

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому +1

      Life it thank you so much. So true they are tiny chunks 20 min 2 times week so 40 min out of 168 hours is is not real life. So right thanks for the support

  • @elaineparker6986
    @elaineparker6986 8 місяців тому +2

    My perfect kind of meal, great food and company! Thanks for sharing Jessica. Your lake looks beautiful. My son bought me some Sloe cheese, it was beautiful so smooth. yum..

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      Love it. It was actually such a beautiful day. I’m so glad you got family time

  • @ritahall8653
    @ritahall8653 8 місяців тому

    Happy thanksgiving

  • @goatstead814
    @goatstead814 8 місяців тому

    Happy Thanksgiving! Loved the music selection…..Tom MacDonald!!!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому +1

      lol! Happy Thanksgiving! Oh no did I give us away!

    • @goatstead814
      @goatstead814 8 місяців тому

      @@modernhomesteadalaska Refreshing 😉

  • @shoppingbag6973
    @shoppingbag6973 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi, Just so you know. Macadamia nuts can be deadly for dog’s if ingested. Happy Holiday!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      Thank you good to know. We don’t feed them cookies but that means nothing when the climb on things. I would know to watch them or take them in.

  • @johanfabritius95
    @johanfabritius95 8 місяців тому +2

    God Bless You All

  • @judyshoemaker9681
    @judyshoemaker9681 8 місяців тому +2

    Dinner looked fantastic, I am sure everyone truly enjoyed it.

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 8 місяців тому

    we had a neighbor we all called grandma Joan she live 6 houses down. she was my kids grandma as my mom inlaw in Mexico n mine passed n well my mom was not even really a mom. so she was n hubby grandpa bill anyways she always had a pair of tin snips in kitchen I nvr asked but always wondered then one day she pulled them out n cut up chickens n a turkey who knew lol. I cared for them for many years then popa passed n few years later a granddaughter she raise from birth movebto Henderson n took grandma with her, she past not long after ( 2yrs give ir taje) I'd go up n visits n everytime I went to Dr's I took lunch n her fav treats .

  • @annahoover5296
    @annahoover5296 8 місяців тому +1

    So amazing,breathtaking.absolutely beautiful.

  • @deloresserra6770
    @deloresserra6770 8 місяців тому +1

    Some great dron footage ❤️ how blessed are all of YOUS to get out and enjoy all the beauty of Alaska on snowmobiles. Your an awesome family.

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      It’s truly mind blowing! I honestly need to pinch myself. I never thought I would have single day in life I wake up and go this is exactly the life I dreamed. But it does happen here. Not everyone’s dream but it’s ours for sure.

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 8 місяців тому

    ez to cool lol bowl of snow lol

  • @marilynfdavis891
    @marilynfdavis891 8 місяців тому +1

    A very fun day for you & your family. Love the drone footage & countryside . God Bless you! 💜✝️🙏🏼🎄⛄️

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому +1

      Hello my friend how have you been. It was a beautiful family day

  • @annahoover5296
    @annahoover5296 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful thanksgiving dinner.Great family,lots of good wishes and blessings to you all.

  • @WillowsGarden
    @WillowsGarden 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi Jessica and sweet family! What a fun time out riding in the snow, such beauty. A blessed Thanksgiving meal with family, couldn’t ask for anything else. Have a blessed night everyone!

  • @annaking9213
    @annaking9213 8 місяців тому +1

    I love seeing your area land. Thank you for sharing your family.

  • @charlenegrady8781
    @charlenegrady8781 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome day to take a ride in the snow. What fun👏👏👏. That was great. Thank you for taking us along. Great looking dinner. Enjoy🦃🥧❤️

  • @marilynfraser4925
    @marilynfraser4925 8 місяців тому +1

    Looks like lots of family fun! Beautiful scenery!

  • @mishka8180
    @mishka8180 8 місяців тому +1

    You are such a great mom and wife!! Love your videos

  • @ignaciaforteza7731
    @ignaciaforteza7731 8 місяців тому

    May thanksgiving’s peace be among all your family and the entire world.
    So be it.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @cathyrobinson8667
    @cathyrobinson8667 8 місяців тому +1

    What great love, food and fellowship.

  • @sarahschlosser1203
    @sarahschlosser1203 8 місяців тому +1

    What a fun easy Thanksgiving with those you love.

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 8 місяців тому +1

    poor Aaron always sounds Lil congested . I love how u guys to it together

  • @AlaskaMyHeart
    @AlaskaMyHeart 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi Jessica. Looks like y’all had a super fun Thanksgiving. So much laughter on this day. Kodies cookies look delicious. Totally one of my favorite cookies. Y’all have a great week beautiful friend!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you my beautiful friend! It was such a wonderful full day

  • @OffgridAlaskaliving
    @OffgridAlaskaliving 8 місяців тому

    Aww, you close to our house at the lookout.

  • @lasettedokka4534
    @lasettedokka4534 8 місяців тому +1

    We think of you all every Thanksgiving!

  • @user-tr5zc2lf8q
    @user-tr5zc2lf8q 8 місяців тому +1

    Hello, happy belated thanksgiving! I’m thankful for alot of different things and you and your family videos are definitely one of them. I truly enjoy watching you and your family in your daily lives. Injustvwsntbtobtgank you for the joy I get from you sharing your life with everyone. Love you guys❤️

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      Wow that made my heart emotional. Thank you so much I appreciate you so much

  • @karenmillerkenerson29
    @karenmillerkenerson29 8 місяців тому +1

    I love the new intro and drone footage.

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      Thank you. We are learning it’s surprising how hard it is to learn it. But my kids are picking it up.

  • @lifeonkensingtonroad
    @lifeonkensingtonroad 8 місяців тому +1

    Looks like it was a very Happy Thanksgiving! 😊

  • @jenniferwooley673
    @jenniferwooley673 8 місяців тому +1

    Dinner looks yummy! Thanks for sharing.

  • @debbiemiller7342
    @debbiemiller7342 8 місяців тому +1

    Looked like a great day!

  • @alinelson2
    @alinelson2 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi sweet one! A good time was had by all!! Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Big hugs and many blessings!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      Happy Thanksgiving I actually accomplished the relaxing day I wanted

  • @gillgallon9631
    @gillgallon9631 8 місяців тому +1

    great video, everything looked Yummy, thank you for sharing

  • @DimensionalHorse
    @DimensionalHorse 8 місяців тому +1

    We used heated dog bowls for our chickens water ..worked great!!! 😊

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому +1

      So smart! We are building a shop (fingers crossed) and going to run power when I do to the coop and barn I want to invest in those bowels

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      We only want to pay the one time to run all the outside power it’s going to be a big deal.

  • @annahoover5296
    @annahoover5296 8 місяців тому +1

    Good morning Jess and family.

  • @lig8817
    @lig8817 8 місяців тому +1

    Love this .. thank you for sharing, from Lisa in NZ

  • @jennywagner2448
    @jennywagner2448 8 місяців тому +1

    yummmm your feast looked delicious!

  • @Christine84080
    @Christine84080 8 місяців тому +1

    I couldn’t help but laughed until I almost peed my pants. I know too much information. We had a Boxer that ate the inside of my pumpkin pies while we were at church. No crust just the filling. Evidently, he didn’t like my crust. lol. Happy Thanksgiving (belated) to you and your family. You all are such a blessing❤️

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      lol I was standing in the kitchen the little bugger! I got him stopped before we lost all the pies. They are so much! Roberto recently ate a whole roast Aaron was thawing for jerky

  • @yvettegerry9862
    @yvettegerry9862 8 місяців тому +1

    Just got home from the store sorry I’m late ! That grey rooster is beautiful ! Is Kaleb trying to break a bone lol . Everything looks wonderful . Thank you for sharing 🐕‍🦺🐾🐕‍🦺

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      lol I adore you! I love our visits. It’s funny I thought that same thing I thought they just go ride! Reasons why I don’t ride them. (We know I’m a bit accident prone)

    • @yvettegerry9862
      @yvettegerry9862 8 місяців тому

      I’m with you to much flying in the air!

  • @akLeanne
    @akLeanne 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome ❤

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 8 місяців тому

    lol I thought doing turkey in grill type smoker lol

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 8 місяців тому

    I made each dog a chicken breast green beans n blueberries they ate that n we ate turkey

  • @tamekadavis9051
    @tamekadavis9051 8 місяців тому

    Good morning and happy Monday thanks for sharing

  • @simonemoreno4324
    @simonemoreno4324 8 місяців тому

    Happened to your wood-burning stove that you had it was so gorgeous you don’t use it anymore

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      I just did several souping with friends and I use the stove everyday! Sorry you missed those videos here is the play list so you can catch up. ua-cam.com/play/PL0BZ_-Iy7uqBayXJ6VpxT2FpYg0PYAoWn.html&si=0pwmkzOMBQAb7SDi

  • @amyreid9649
    @amyreid9649 8 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful video! What type of smoker is the one the turkey Brest went in? I would love to learn more how they work. how time is determined ect…. That one looks easy enough. Happy Thanks Giving to you and your family.

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      Oh so wonderful thank you. It’s called a pit barrel. We can show more. It’s funny it rained so much this summer we didn’t smoke much. But now we are back at it

  • @RobynJones-wt2nt
    @RobynJones-wt2nt 8 місяців тому +1

    Jessica, what kind of drone does Wyatt have? Wanting to get my hubs one for Christmas. Thank u for such fun and happy videos. Love your channel!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому +1

      It’s actually mine but I’m not great video games and so he is learning it for us then he will teach us. Thank god for teens! But it’s the DJImini 3 I got it the cheapest at Costco. They have it in a simple package and you just use your phone to see what it’s doing.

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 8 місяців тому

    kodi is her daddy's child but yet there's you in there too. l9l

  • @beckmyhjilbert6441
    @beckmyhjilbert6441 8 місяців тому +1

    Makes my day when others do the cleanup.

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому +1

      Exactly! We have a rule, he who cooks does not clean. (We all cooked) but because I did so much the day before they honestly said you sit we got it.

  • @yvettegerry9862
    @yvettegerry9862 8 місяців тому

    Hello Friend !

  • @simonemoreno4324
    @simonemoreno4324 8 місяців тому +1

    You guys could decorate your farm for Christmas with a lot of Christmas lights you could use the solar power light so you can save money

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      If only we got enough sun light to run them. We use lots of rechargeable lights for the cow and chickens. Someday we will have the power figured it. Takes time and lots of $ both seems more scarce by the day

  • @user-kp9qh3oq2x
    @user-kp9qh3oq2x 8 місяців тому

    ONG WHAT IS AARON DRIVING? Looks so fun

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      Oh lol we have an Argo I was in an accident last year with a 4 wheeler and to be safer and much slower we got an Argo and it’s been so amazing! It will go where nothing else will

  • @darrinfry2251
    @darrinfry2251 8 місяців тому +1

    Clean up the poop !! The cow tripped over the frozen poop 😂

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      lol I never stop amazing myself with the realness I show around here! But in all seriousness it was done that day.

    • @darrinfry2251
      @darrinfry2251 8 місяців тому

      ​​@modernhomesteadalaska I definitely subscribe to the channel what a great Homestead you got thank you for sharing👍

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      @@darrinfry2251 oh my goodness thank you you made my day.

  • @whitestone4401
    @whitestone4401 8 місяців тому +1

    We’re also a snowmobile family here in Michigan. Loved seeing everyone with helmets. The beauty of the forests in the winter is just stunning. What a great day you had!

  • @dorotalenartowska1891
    @dorotalenartowska1891 8 місяців тому +1

    Won't peach get cold in an open shed?❤

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому +1

      Oh no that’s not an open shed. It’s a full on barn, she gets closed in at night, no wind and and lots of warm bedding. But cows don’t actually need barns it’s just extra nice. Little over the top honestly. Check out this build video it will make more since ua-cam.com/video/7VPKaMXUUkg/v-deo.htmlsi=71VMC9qPNQGUTZOg

  • @clairevagonis1873
    @clairevagonis1873 8 місяців тому

    She’s just one pretty cow

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 8 місяців тому

    did you or are you going add black sunflower seeds good for when its cold??

  • @johanfabritius95
    @johanfabritius95 8 місяців тому

    COOK INLET after Capten James Cook ?

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      Yes! That’s so funny you know that. I had to double check and look it up

  • @simonemoreno4324
    @simonemoreno4324 8 місяців тому +1

    Would you keep your chickens warm when it’s very very cold in Alaska

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      Yeah great point we are very proud of the coop we built, we have actually managed to keep the chickens and have not lost any due to cold. It was a huge investment but they are worth it.

    • @simonemoreno4324
      @simonemoreno4324 8 місяців тому +1

      I just wanna know how do you keep your chickens warm when it goes in the minuses like -22 Fahrenheit how do you keep them warm

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому +1

      @@simonemoreno4324 they grow winter feathers. If you never introduce heat to chickens they will do the same thing wild birds do. Like the eagles and hawks and ravens to name a few we have here near us. They grow winter feathers, we also use straw and shaving and other bedding to make sure they stay dry that’s the most important thing. As long as they are dry they can keep them selves warm. Along with lots of water to drink and food that puts a little extra fat on them, and lastly I keep the wind off them. They need airflow but if it’s windy I shut the windows and wait for it to pass.
      They are amazing creatures and God created them to keep themselves warm. Oh one more. I pick breeds that are built or better equipped for cold.

    • @simonemoreno4324
      @simonemoreno4324 8 місяців тому +2

      How do you keep the water from freezing they’re drinking water do you get the heated bowls?

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  8 місяців тому

      @@simonemoreno4324 no actually we learned from my husbands old rancher family, if you give water around the same time they will drink what they need, so twice a day I go out with fresh water, and I gauge how much they have left, if they are drinking it all I bring more, and I just use rubber bowels, so I can stomp the ice out of the bowels. Not only that animals will eat ice and snow. In fact chickens seem to like ice, (don’t think that’s a substitute) but they just basically drink as much as they need and the rest freezes and we start all over. Someday when we run big electric to the coop, barn and shop we will use those dog bowels that don’t freeze. We just don’t have a way right now.

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 8 місяців тому

    no wrestling practice today?? on Thanksgiving my son had boys run miles min lol then he said ok go n eat how n whatever u want n tom is your first meet keep that in mind lol

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 8 місяців тому

    flip it over n push as hard as u can it will snap n come.out