WHO IS THE DOG? +ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS!
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- Опубліковано 3 лис 2023
- You have asked so many great questions…today we try to catch up on everything that has been going on.
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Hi! We are Phil and Alex! After leaving California in an RV, traveling full time, and helping our littlest with an open heart surgery, we've settled down in Tennessee. We found our homestead land and are learning each day how to live a more sustainable life. We are a family grown through the miracle of Adoption & Infertility Treatments. Our passion is to encourage families through infertility, adoption and building stronger healthier families. Thank you for tuning in! We hope you are encouraged!
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I would love to see an adoption update. Not the girls’ stories or specifics on that, but updates on how you and Phil feel about adoption now, what would you have done different, why wouldn’t you chose to do it again, etc. I love that you both have respected the privacy of your children’s stories and I would love to learn more about adoption from you both.
STOP! Don't trim grapes until winter. My son is a Cornell educated viticulturist who manages a prestigious vineyard out west. He planted a small arbor for me a few years ago (Finger Lakes NY area where it gets very cold.) He taught me. Leave 2 (possibly 3) strongest canes. (whips.) Trim carefully- take your time. The goal is to leave several(at least 3, maybe more) healthy nodes on the leaders that will be trained up over your trellis system. Tie them to the wires (trellis) with twist ties. Look online for the tie method- important not to strangle a vine. If it is very cold there, you will want to cover any graft union at the base of the plant with some soil for the winter. Fertilize before bud set next spring- use a ratio high in nitrogen as grapes really exhaust the soil- and epsom salts are also great for grapes.
Susan thank you for all of this info . I live in north Texas and planted 2 side by side that climb over an arbor .
Thanks for the tips I planted a grape vine that I need to trellis. By Epsom salt do mean you can add it to the soil now for winter?
Thanks
THANK YOU FOR THIS INFO!!!! OMG!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
@PhilandAlex I thought you guys were Christians? Just gently asking why you'd use the term OMG which is blasphemy? 😔
it can also mean "oh my goodness"... @@rosie-cotton4262
I’ve been following your beautiful story for years. I always wonder why you don’t pursue embryo adoption. I’m pretty sure you’ve mentioned it briefly in passing, but nothing specifically holding you back. The way it melds the beauty of adoption with experiencing pregnancy seems very in line with your unique family. The NEDC has a program in Knoxville that offers wonderful options. So many embryos are frozen, just waiting for a chance to know life. I see God’s hand in that plan. Praying for your journey. Thank you for sharing updates! ❤
I had fertility issues also. I was blessed with 3 healthy kids. We would’ve loved 5, but God had a different plan for us.. we now have 11 grandkids!! So in looking back, our family did turn into a large one!! I have also been blessed with a house full of kids as ALL 11 live close by & our house is where everyone lands!!! Just wait for those grand babies.. just when I thought couldn’t possibly love any kids more then my own, grandkids make my heart just as full 💕👶🏻💕 Your home is going to be that kind of house.. they will all come back to roost for sure!!
My daughter just had her first viable child at 41. Perfectly healthy and beautiful grandson born 5 weeks early but no troubles❤️ love seeing you all.
I had my baby boy at 40, perfectly healthy & handsome ❤
Im 43 now but had my first at 22, second at 40 & third at 42 perfectly healthy pregnancies and babies! I feel like as an older mom I have so much more patience and appreciate every moment with my babies! You still have plenty of time! ❤
I feel you Alex. I went through 5 failed ivf cycles and 3 failed transfers 😢 I had to come to the terms just speaking for myself here, that God has another plan for me. I have a handsome 13yr and I’m so blessed to have him. We’re doing foster to adopt. It’s a long process but it will be worth it in the end.
Have you and Philip talked about adopting again or maybe fostering?
PS... Secretly praying for many more blessings for y'all - your great parents and well, your raising amazing tiny humans up and this world certainly needs more kind, smart and talented humans ❤
Chloe looks great. So happy for her. And new puppy is adorable.
There are a lot of people out there that don't have the option to just slow down and be patient, sadly.
Lovely to see all of those lovely animals, animals rock!
Oh I'm so happy to see you all again, thank you for sharing your updates. Missed you guys xxx
We love you and thank you for taking us on the adventure of your life
Thank you for giving us an update!!! The girls have gotten so big!! But it makes me happy to see that Chloe has friend to be with and he so cute!!! But still wishing you guys the best of luck with your infertility! Missed you guys so so much! Love you guys!
Adopting a dark haired boy would be a joy. This has been suggested. Possibly could have had one during the last few years. Happy days ahead. Keep waiting. Blessings for all.
You all look great and happy!!
The peppers were a beautiful, plentiful blessing!!!
Welcome to James!❤
And cant wait to see the the new baby calf.
Glad to hear that you are eventually going back to the fertility clinic!
I mean no unkindness, but I totally disagree. She will remain unhappy and unfulfilled until they let it go. They have 3 beautiful daughters (one biological) and a life they were totally able to turn into something else. Seems like an obsession that is not healthy. So if it happens naturally, all the best. Otherwise, be grateful for your many blessings.
you're assuming they are not grateful for their daughters... they are very, very grateful, but they would like one more baby.... @@maviewavie2326
100% agree about the constant input! trying to slow down and I love your vlog style today! please don't change!
Thank you for sharing your lives with us!! I love you all. Sweet, sweet Kinsley I live where there is frost and snow, but I also wanna visit where it is warm!!
Hello Kingsley, we live in England, right in the middle of the country and don't often have much snow. We do get lots of rain though!! Love your homestead and your beautiful family. Sending love and best wishes.XX😊🐝
I married at 36, and had my kids when I was 37 and 38. I never felt I was late maternal age. Yes, my boys kept me young and never regretted a minute being older than most moms and dads of the group. Take care
Honestly Alex, you can share as little or as much as you want to and I'm here for it. It's nice to see that you and your family have found your center, your peace
So so happy to see you back! Missed you. ❤❤
I love your Family!!! All of your kids, animals, everyone!!! God Bless Us All!!!
Look at that smile on those puppers!! Love it!! Congratulations on the newest friend❤. The porch swings rock!! Cow mani on is rad!! We just had our first frost here in NW Arkansas too- we just relocated and it was my first garden here- not even going to lie- I cried when my second round of tomatoes and all my peppers succumbed to the cold only to shoot back into the 70's😂🤷♀️🤯. It's ok, starting more peppers next week so.... love this channel!! ❤❤❤.
So glad u guys are back.. makes my day happier.. i had my 2 kids alex when i was 37 and 41.. i agree with ur mom..it keeps u young.. keep going..ur the best😊
I had 11 years of infertility I saw doctors then I had an idea why can’t you skip birth control because you can get pregnant so I got on birth control and I would skip every third day. It regulated me and now I have two kids and I gave the same advice to my friend that couldn’t get pregnant and now she has three.
This is brilliant! I wish I would have thought about this, when I was trying to get pregnant!
@@melissaalexander6736 After 11 years of thinking, what can I do to get pregnant? I don’t know it just popped in my head. I did it and I have two kids all by myself. No fertility doctors I spent all that money my friend couldn’t get pregnant now she has three with my advice.
It’s always a good day when I get to see your vlogs.
Kinsley has grown up so much,she is a well mannered polite beautiful young lady. I started following you when Callie was just getting measured for her braces for her hips when she was a baby. Cant believe that was over 5yrs ago now. Welcome to the family James Blue, and he was just what Chloe needed, a little brother to play with.
Is Chloe fixed or james blue? Or pups are coming?
I'm in West Virginia and we already have snow. I'm about 9 hours away from Michigan. I will continue to pray for y'all. ❤️🙏 Love you guys 💕💞
Nice to see you again! Buttercup is so sweet.
Alex- i respect completely what you wish to share. I care deeply for your family and am grateful for what you guys share. ❤
I’m in Nampa Idaho ( Boise) and we have frost right now but we get snow but it melts after a few days except in the mountains. I love your Family, Friends happy when you pop on!
It’s good to see you guys back again. Are you open to another adoption?
Hi Kinsley, I live in South West Australia. I don’t get snow ever, which makes me sad because I dream of snow! However sometimes I get frost, not a lot though. Thank you for your question x
So glad you're back! I live on Vancouver Island Canada. In a little town called Sooke. It's rare that we get snow. We're close to the ocean so we get alot of fog.
Love the update and agree about slowing down. ❤ Would love to hear more about how the raw milk has helped with healing. Our family just started buying raw milk and we can already see the difference.
that's so amazing! Follow Paul Saladino on IG, he has some wonderful tips on the issue of RAW milk!
I MISS the frequent updates SO MUCH! Long time follower here. But so glad y’all are back!
I’m not far into this video yet but I’d love to hear how your guys parents are doing too! They’re so sweet ❤
May you feel God in your time of growth in whatever that may look like! Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Hi Kinsley. I live in northern Arkansas in the Ozark mountains. It gets very hot in the summer but our winters can get quite cold. We get frosts and snow but they go away quickly. Enjoy the cool weather and bundling up to be cozy in this season.
I have to say at first I was a bit frustrated with the pace of the video, but when u said we do all need to slow down inside I was screaming YES your so right and I’m so grateful for a slower pace of video, thank you xx
I live in East Tennessee. We definitely have cold temps and occasionally snow. Love the new pup.
@Phil and Alex thank you for. Showing me Hollyhocks they brought a tear to my eyes my moms favorite flower and she has passed!
Was HAPPY for the Q & A as there is very much we've wondered about while waiting for you to come back... Like your New addition, James Blue🐕👍😁🤗
GBY ALL 🙏❤️💙💖💖💖🐕🐕🤗✝️
I'm 34 years old right now. Single and (believe me) almost given up about marriage or kids. My life is a mess but in a different way I can totally understand you guys. When you get so much pressure about something that is only in God's hand you need mentally back up and breathe. So I'm really glad to see you and Phil living a good life with the girls. Like my possible marriage your baby or babies will come when God or if Him decide. Thank you for your tips about gardening. ;)
I’m praying for you guys that you will add a couple more babies to your family! I’m almost 38 and planning another baby soon, we’re still plenty young!
Up here in Spokane, Washington, we have already gotten some snowfall and rain 😂😣😭 lol I hate the snow. Love you guys whole bunches! I'm still believing in your miracle baby boy! TODAY IS 1 DAY CLOSER!! ✨🌈❤️
Moscow, Idaho here. We got a few flakes, but thankfully it disappeared! Now it's just rain, rain, rain, as you know very well. 😁
Lol-Phil’s face when Alex is cleaning the camera lens. Hahaha 😂. I needed that laugh! Thank you
Hello Kinsley ! We have already had frost here in SE Kansas and we do get snow. That hasn't happened yet! You're such a beautiful young lady,so are you sisters !❤❤❤ I loved seeing your video pop up. Alex, did you ever really dream you'd be running around in stocking caps and warm farm clothes to take care of all your amazing animals ? Love the new Puppy !! Oh... have you seen anyone with baby doll sheep ? Amazing wool producers and they are so darn cute !! 😊❤
Wishing the best for you and your precious family God Bless . I love your fur babies they are beautiful.
May God bless you with more beautiful children ❤
Hi Kinsley, it is fall🍂🍁here ,no frost or snow yet, but getting cold.😊i love the fall. It's my favorite season ❤
Are dog is the same as your border Collie. His name is Apollo, he has the same markings as yours. He's extremely the same temperament as well. Our dog has separation anxiety, but is so happy to see us when we get home. Hes so good with children. 🐕🐕💗
Yes, Kinsley, we get SNOW where I live in Michigan!! I live near Lake Michigan, so we get that "lake effect" snow. It dumps and dumps on us during the winter! I once had 5' piles of snow on each side of my driveway after shoveling myself out after a 3 day snow storm! It's kind of cool... but also SO much work all winter long. It makes me tired, and a little grumpy sometimes, to be honest. I need snow helpers! Haha
Hi Kinsley! I'm in Canada in the province of New Brunswick, which is on the other side of Maine. We had snow earlier this week, and it has mostly all melted now. But we will be getting a lot more snow and very cold temperatures over the winter months. 😊
I think you have a wonderful family. All I really wanted was to watch your kids grow . The ones that you have. Today we didn't even see Cassidy, or Cally.
We have some frost in Oregon. New dog!! How fun!! I bet the two dogs really enjoy playing together. I think Chloe is happier there now having her buddy. I always like to have two so they have each other.
I’d love to hear/see about your fertility and detox homeopathy. I love how good and fresh air can help heal our bodies, minds and souls. We need more of it.
Yes, Kinsley, on Wednesday November 1st we got snow in Nova Scotia. About 8cm of snow fell throughout the day in Halifax. This is early for us in Nova Scotia. It all melted the very next day.
I'm in the UK, where I am we haven't currently had frost but I'm sure the frosty mornings are coming. We don't usually get much snow if any until Jan/Feb time. Even then it's usually just a slither/light covering. ❤
Yes I do Kinsley!! We had our first snowstorm on 10-30-23.
We have Frost and then a VERY hard snowy winter, We actually had SNOW for trick or treating!! Michigan is Cold right now!!! We have heat lamps in with out Ducks, geese, chickens and guinea fowl. Enjoy this season! My boys are looking forward to the snow and sledding season,, Me and my husband .. Coffee! God Bless
Ontario, Canada here. Kinsley: yes we get A LOT of snow here. But grateful it's been warmer than usual this fall. And oh my goodness I may need to move to Tennessee. Organic bell peppers are dang near $5 each here!
You mentioned raw milk at the end of the video and how it's been a game changer for you. I'd love to hear more about that in a future video. I used to hate milk and was even vegan for 6 years. I started hearing about the benefits of following an ancestral diet (including raw milk). I tracked some down to try. I'm so happy I did! I love it so much and now I like to nerd out watching raw milk videos on UA-cam or listen to podcasts about it 😂
I’ve been convicted by God recently that my idols were wanting a husband, a family and moving to TN. While my heart yearns for it, I’ve been neglecting the blessings right in front of me. It’s so hard when we want things!
Friend, You are not alone. It was a 7 year journey from first prayer to ending up here. Many many days, I just wanted to pack up and leave without a plan. (Don't do that). other days, I saw the sunshine as a blessing. A verse comes to mind for you - "28See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you-you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:28-33
When you seek the kingdom things that are right in front of you, the doors will open and close so perfectly that one day you will look back and see the splendor of the big picture. You got this! Keep the faith! - Phil
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Hi Kinsley ! I live in Loudon , Tennessee. No snow here yet , but it has snowed in the Smokey Mountains about 45 minutes from where I live outside Knoxville. We did get some frost , my tomatoes and peppers bit the dust with it.
Alex , if you are into trying natural things , try elderberry and wild lettuce capsules. Both seem to help me fight off infection and inflammation.
No need to trim the grapevine until you are trimming it because it's running in extra places the leaves of course will fall off it will look like sticks and it will come back out bigger and better next year.
Kinsley, I live in Michigan. We had our 1st snow fall on Halloween. It was gone the next day. Today its in the 50's and we have a 60 day coming up. We enjoy these last days of fall because once the cold and snow come it will stick around until April. Sometimes we get a little snow in May. Enjoy your day and God Bless!
Spring is here in the Southern Hemisphere and I love spring but I’m not looking forward to summer. I’m with you Phil!
We get frost and if we are lucky some snow in winter.
South Island NZ
Great question Kinsley! I used to live in the Los Angeles area and it’s my first winter in Albuquerque where we get snow! 31 years old and I’ve only seen the snow fall from the sky, ONCE!!!
Yes Kinsley, we do get snow here in WI and we’ve had our first snow on Halloween this year and frost before that. ❄️ ⛄️ ☺️
I'm with you ONE more if possible :) I just had my one more and I have four now, but it was a long road and I'm grateful I got to have the babies I did.
Kingsley I live in Australia - in Victoria, in a little town called Gilderoy 3797 - you should ask mum or dad to help you find it on google maps. But we don't have snow, we have frost sometimes. We are heading into Summer and it usually is hot, around 30-40ish Celsius. Our winters usually don't go below 0 Celsius. Our paddocks usually stay green, but sometimes when it is really hot they go yellow and quite a few years ago we had terrible bushfires, we were safe but some people lost their homes. We love living in Australia, but would love to travel as well. xxx
Yes Kinsley we get frost and snow. Last year we got about 12 inches of snow over a weekend. I love in Iowa. We get a lot of snow!!! ❄️❄️
Hi Alex and Phil, welcome back you have been so missed. Phil made a great job of the lean to, lovely for Buttercup and her future baby. I understand your need to go at your own pace Alex your wishes must be respected with our love and blessings. Do not feel pressurised into giving away more information than you are comfortable with🙏🙏❤️ xx love your family, i pray God will help you make it bigger xx
Thank you. I’m happy for y’all. You all look great healthy. I’m believing with you for another baby or babies. Only Father God knows. His will. Love y’all
Hi Kingsley, I live in South Australia and I’ve never, ever seen snow….we do get little frosts….but nothing that kills our plants.
Hi Kinsley! I live in western Canada and we have snow on the ground for 5-6 months of the year! We got our first frost over a month ago.
I live in Canada too! We’ve had snow for about two weeks already 😅 it’s going to be a looong winter im afraid
Hi, Kingsley - I’m in Corpus Christi, TX. We are still fairly warm here. It does get cooler in the winter, sometimes even a slight freeze. Winters seem to be foggy here. I haven’t lived here long, as I came from Kansas, where we did get a lot of snow and ice. I’m like you, I love warm and sunny weather.
Hi Kinsley, I live in Nova Scotia, Canada and just started getting frost. We will start getting some snow probably in December. The last few years we haven't gotten as much snow as we used to. I hope this was helpful. ❤
You have three beautiful daughters! Embrace..enjoy and recognize all they bring to your family..you seem so focused on getting pregnant ….putting so much of your energy and emotions into trying to make this happen. You have three beautiful daughters!
Amen!
They do focus on their children, wanting to have more is not bad. Praying for a miracle is something to hold on to hope. Why not just be supportive? I remember a time in my life I was told I would never have children, it broke me inside where no one could see. God blessed me with my babies & I hate seeing the pain of someone who has this deep pain of wanting a big family but not being able to have children naturally. That pain is raw, it kills a piece of you every time someone tells them to focus on what they have! It is probably the rudest thing to say to someone that wants a baby so bad they hurt. You think because they share their lives with us that your words don't hurt them, they do. Please don't be that person that basically slaps their face every time they say they long for another child. There is absolutely nothing wrong with them wanting a big family & it most certainly doesn't affect your life. So please be kind to those with a longing because someday it may be someone you love going through the journey.
Kinsley I live in Florida. It’s been cooler for the last week. I’m happy about that. I love cool weather. I was born and raised in the Hudson Valley of New York State. I was able to grown all kinds of plants and vegetables back home. I can’t grow anything in Florida. It’s very upsetting. ❤
I know how much you loved being pregnant with Cassidy, and ideally that would be the route you grow your family, but are you guys considering other options too? Obviously you guys grown your family in multiple ways already, but would you ever consider embryo adoption or fostering to adopt? I know there is no “right” answer since everyone is different. I was just curious.
I think you have to be very careful with using the word "ideally" when referring to ways to grow a family. It's a very real thing for adopted children to feel that they were not the "ideal" choice if the parents had been struggling to have biological kids. They may feel not only rejected by birth mother, but also just a second best choice for the adoptive parents. Every child processes these things differently and you cannot assume anything. My husband and I adopted two children as infants after struggling with infertility for many years. They're both now grown with their own families. It has been an absolutely wonderful experience and we couldn't love them more or be more proud of them. If we had it to do over, the only thing we would do differently is have ongoing family and individual counseling from an adoption-competent therapist from the get-go. It would've have helped us navigate some challenges along the way, especially when the kids got into their teen years.
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Kinsley that is a great question. Where I live in West Texas we do not get much snow. We do get frost but our winter doesn't really start until January or February. In fact, it is supposed to be in the 80's here next week.
Yes, come to Michigan!! I'm so not ready for the cold.
I am in Northern California and no we do not get snow. Once in a blue moon, we get snow but it’s super rare. If we want snow, we have to drive two hours to the mountains, and they only have snow occasionally depending on the weather.
Its cold here in Ontario where I am. Keep going Alex. You got this.
We got a frost the same time you did. I would love to try living somewhere that never frosts 😊 ☀️☀️☀️
Are you guys looking to adopt again or just focused on growing your family through getting pregnant?
Yes I do.
Kinsley, I live 30-45 min away from a dozen ski resorts. We get a lot of snow. A lot. I've always lived in here in this town and I love it. Shoveling snow is hard at times. But FULL ALL 4 SEASONS is worth it. I have a 40' fence with concord grapes and I just canned 82 quarts of juice using 4 juice steamers. Whew! We trim early spring. And not full on Napa valley trim cuz I think that's ridiculous, lol. ??-A2 or A1 milk cows? A2 has changed my life. Thanks for update.
Here in Connecticut, we have had our frost and 1st snow fall of the year (the snow didn't stick the ground was still too warm) but my son Shane and I got to see the rain change over to snow when we were waiting for his school bus the day after Halloween..
yes come to Michigan would love to meet you!!!
Kinsley. I live in Kansas city mo and we get frost AND snow ! We just bought 5 acres and built a barndominium. Have your mom show you pics of those. Can't wait til spring to plant my own garden
how fun!!!!!!!!!! Congrats
Thanks. We went through infertility for 4 years when God said , foster to adopt. We now have 4 adopted kids. 20 13 and twins that are 9. God bless yall
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving 😊
Kinsley, I was born and raised in North Dakota and I now live in Minnesota. We have very cold weather here and our winters are very long. But our summers are mild and and not too hot.
Prune the grapes to just half way up the arch. I prune mine hard each year and during summer have to trim it more. Takes a few years to get good thick steams.
Kinsley, I live in Kentucky and yes we have frost and snow!
Where i live, it never snows. It snows in Greece in general but not in the area i live in. It is sad cause i love a bit of snow but it is what it is. We also sit at 15-25°C at the moment. Some rain and wind this week but nothing major. And a ❤ for Kunsley. So cute
Prairies in Canada and we have had freezing temps for a few weeks and a big snowfall coming this weekend. Winter is here until March/April.
I live in Wisconsin last week. We had about our first inch of snow, but it's melted now. Back in the 40s, some 50s for the next week.❤