I am in my 60s and had four children. My own mother used to say children are lended to us by God so we can love them teach them and prepare them to go on their own. You have done that you can be proud.
I've been following your family for a number of years now and as empty nesters I feel your emotion for your kids moving into adulthood and entering in new chapters of their lives. I watched you most resent cooking video with Mama Carol and Caroline together and this was before the engagement announcement. I've seen Caroline is a lot of your videos and while she is always beautiful, there was a special glow and smile in that video that said to me something special, a happiness is going on with her. So a big ole Congradualations to Caroline and Matt (who is one lucky guy). You are an awesome family anyone would want to be apart of. I look forward to the new chapters and Thanks for bringing us along and sharing your family with all of us..
Congratulations to Caroline and Matt! The Lord bless you and keep you. "The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace". Caroline, your beautiful voice and reflective observations were such beautiful additions to past videos. Tons of people feel like we know you! We don't, but you are in our prayers! Carol, I related to your mother's heart with the mixed emotions that come with major transitions. You are satisfied though, Knowing you chose the best, and the results show your wisdom. We look forward to checking in on all the videos, and thank you for bringing us along. Don't let the dress attendant rush you all through the dress decision. Take your time. Caroline will be a beautiful bride.
You are happy and joyful but there is a melancholy too as you come to the end of that chapter of your life and your kids leave home. It's definitely a transition and there is definitely some emotional longing to it as well. Everything changes. You made a great decision to spend all that time with them.And as they grow and marry and have kids of their own.Then you'll get to experience the most amazing joy of being grandparents and it is absolutely incredibly different than being a parent. God bless you guys.I watch all of your kids.Enjoy them very much. I'm a grandma in portland oregon and I just enjoy your adventures and the fact that you decided to do that with your family, So wonderful. God bless you all in this next amazing new chapter of your life, Will enjoy the journey with you. Blessings❤
Congratulations to Caroline & Matt and the new ventures for Pete and Dan. I will enjoy seeing what Dan builds on the island. I love the island videos. Carol, you are correct. You really don’t want to miss all the upcoming events and planning for Caroline and Matt. You can always travel but you can’t re-live these important events!
As the dad of a daughter who just got married a couple of weeks ago, I certainly empathize with the feelings you have when your daughter marries her "best friend" and a guy who you know will take care of her and put a smile on her face. I'm still beaming over the wedding. Congrats to Caroline & your whole family for this great news.
What a Beautiful family ❤️ How incredible each one if your children are. So excited for more epic adventures. Will check out their channels also. The photography is incredible. So talented! 🤩
Amazing news guys. Congratulations to Caroline and Matt and also to you, proud parents!!! So happy for all. You all have time to travel, but you can not miss any of the wedding planning, especially your daughter's. Excited for this new adventure, different, but definitely an adventure. Love and be safe!😘🤗🌼ve
Hello from NZ TO Pete , Carol & family. I hope you are doing well. Congratulations to Carolina & Matt. You have a big couple of weeks with Caroline's family. The whole family will be excited. Carol, you will work it out. Maybe short trips for you, too? Cheers to the whole family❤ It will be emotional for all
My wife and I are young parents an my boys are 9,7,&5. I love the way you have raised your kids an it’s very inspiring to see your kids take up these hobbies and be successful. It makes me want to raise my kids the same way to get outdoors more and get them interested in things that make them happy. Thank you for your videos. It really does bring me hope and joy to know I can do these things for my kids.
I have watched your family grow up, and it's so exciting to hear that Caroline and Matt are getting married. You and Carol have raised 3 wonderful human beings
Pete and Carol, my eyes were watering right along with you guys. Mister and I experienced this too. It's rewarding seeing your childern finding their own paths. But now is time to set back , and watch. Watch what you two have nourished and the wisdom you have taught them. Letting them spread their wings. Jesus Keep. 🕊
😮Somethings my late grandfather told me about building, 1, find a place with great drainage, he built on a 40 t0 50' gravel hill. 2, make sure you have plenty of water, he fell three large cedar trees and dug his well there on the gravel hill. 3 when building with logs, if live trees then remove bark around a inch from bottom and leave trees standing for one year so you have seasoned logs that won't split. I never got to use his advice so instead pass it on.
Wow, here I am with crocodile tears in my eyes. Huge congratulations to y'all. As a 51 year old male with absolutely no family, my dreams as a kid are exactly what y'all experience. Can't wait to see the wedding, although I believe and hope it will be a private wedding. Once again, a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS...🫶🤠🇮🇪
So happy for the EFRT family! Congratulations Caroline and Matt! Looking forward to your exciting changes and you should be proud parents of all of them.
Congratulations Caroline and Matt and congratulations to Pete and Dan on your adventures. Now time for Mom and Dad to have more empty nester adventures. God bless you all
Awesome video as always EFRT. Congratulations to Caroline and Matt on y’all’s engagement can’t wait to see the epic adventures to come in the future for them and for Pete Jr and Dan as well and definitely can’t wait to see all the amazing adventures Pete Sr and Carol are going to have in y’all empty nest edition.
What a joyous, yet a little bittersweet time for your family! We are empty nesters too and can empathize, knowing how wonderful your next chapter is going to be.
You can be so proud of what you have achieved by raising three such awesome children! I know exactly how your feel. I'm a Mom of two grown sons and am also very close to them and love spending time with them. I love watching your videos! Take care.
Good Morning from PA! Congratulations to Caroline and Matt🎉!! Pete you did it⛵️, can’t wait to see more of your sailing! Daniel that cabin is going to be Great when you get it done! Peter and Carol you raised 3 Great kids and you have more adventures with them behind the scenes❤. Best Wishes to all!!! 💛
Congrats to Caroline and Matt. Love that Peter is learning to sail on a laser. That's how I learned to sail. I'm a life long sailor here in San Francisco. I upgraded to a 50' sloop, and I donate my free time to raise money for charities. I'm at $160k for Great Buddies, American Heart Association, California Highway Patrol 1199 Foundation, and a few others.. If any of you visit SF Bay, let's go sailing and raise money for your favorite foundation. Oh, and I drive a JLUR. Love your channel!
Congratulations! I am so glad for your family. New and Epic Adventures await your family as you embarque on new paths of lifes journey. The joy in Carols voice and on her face could not be hidden no matter how much she may have tried. All three of my kids are married and I have 5 grandchildren that are such a blessing. Such wonderful things are ahead. Thank you for sharing the update. May God bless you and your entire family as you continue to travel and seek him in his beautiful creation. ps, Tears of joy are expected and ok!
You guys sure are having some changes in your life, it looks like all of them are good and it shows what an amazing job you have done as parents, I know the rest of this year will be crazy, so we will have to wait to see you get the new rig out by yourself, we understand and will wait 😊, no sure you remember us? We met at Expo AZ a few years ago, when Lando fell asleep on my feet, we talked about Baja, and we hope to see you down there with the new rig maybe next year.
Today I could not hold back my tears...tears of hapiness for you both ,its so awesome to see your daughter all grown up,mature,responsible and loving ...equally more happy to see her find a equally awesome man to be her life partner.❤. I van connect so much as iam.also a father of a equally beautiful, mature and awesome daughter ...god bless you all.
Oh my goodness! I have only known about EFRT for a month or two fish but I have watched episodes from the beginning until the present; and the same for the Adventure Guys, Dan van Stralen and Peter Jr's new channel. I am giddy now with all you have shared. Advice-wise; alaska will always be 'there' the wedding plans and pre nuptial events will only occur now until the wedding. I'd stay close but go get the truck, you can explore quick trips near home. I understand your feelings as I have 6 who have mostly grown and gone and they and their children ,my grandchildren, aged 20 to 26 have grown too fast and a new generation looms. How fun. All I have to do is live! Oh heck; I forgot I watch all your cooking channel shows too usually multiple times so I can write down what, how much etc. Fun. Maybe you could find a vacant, nearby island and 'sell' lots to your kids. God bless you all. This is an adventure all by itself and you still have the boys to go through it with later. Thank you so much for a great show. Prayers for a great summer and fall.
My family is a very short time behind your. We have a son in high school and a daughter in college. For the past 4 years we have had a wonderful young man joining our adventure. He obviously loves our daughter. He is a protector, an adventurer, a man of God, a man of respect, he loves his parents and family, and he love my family. He recently became a police officer. As Carol said, I did not know I could love someone the way I love my kids. I know God is real when I am flooded with love for my wife and these kids. I love to see the smiles on your faces each week and I have loved to see how your family interacts for all these years. You guys are truly a gift to my heart. God bless your family as you represent him so well.
Nos enfants nos amours, les voire voler de leur propre aile se mélange peur et fierté. À nous d être courageux. You can be proud of yourself and what you have taught them. We look forward to seeing you in our beautiful country. 😊 Bruno.
Sounds to me that life is good for your family. Change is one of those unstoppable things which normally can lead to wonderful things. Congratulations Caroline and Matt. Carol and Peter you have raised 3 amazing kids that have turned into amazing adults. Looking forward to see what Dan and Pete do with there own channels. And I wouldn't be too surprised if Caroline and Matt end up with a channel of there own with Caroline behind the camera. It's not often that you have one family member with the eye to work camera magic but you ended up with two. Caroline and Pete Jr have taken some incredible shots. It was nice seeing the footage you added to this video. Enjoy your time with family. Something tells me your next adventures are gonna be as epic as the ones before them. Who knows you could have your own network one day!
Such an emotional episode, showing your true heart (I mean for each of you, Epic Family road trip member), they are shining by their inner beauty. Your children grow up so beautifuly, you can be so proud of them and of you.
As a mom it’s so bittersweet to see our babies grow and move on. A part of my heart left me when my youngest moved out and got married. I miss her so much! There is something about the mother daughter relationship. I have to say these last 6 years have allowed our relationship to grow into such a friendship and I value that so much too! Sending BIG hugs to you both and prayers to our Lord for a smooth transition for your family into this next chapter. I love your channel so much. It makes my Sunday morning coffee so pleasant !🤍
Hey good morning EFRT Fam what exciting emotional way to wake up. Congratulations on gaining a Real Man, firs right in with all you other real good men and women. 7:22 Im so happy for you and mostly for Carolyn. Looking forwad to New adventures 18:15 much love ❤️
Oh my! That was a tear jerker. My heart strings were pulled along with your emotions. I've been following your channel right from the start. My children are the same ages as yours and it has been a pleasure to watch your 3 grow into such wonderful adults. You have both done such a great job. I am so happy that Caroline has found her life-mate and that he fits right into your family already. Love to all of you. Enjoy this new adventure!
Congratulations to Caroline and Matt! We wish them a very adventurous, happy, healthy life together. We would like to see them on the Epic Family Road Trip channel more. We would like to see the journey of the wedding and all of you together for the travels. We follow Dan, Pete's and Carol's channels and we love them. Watching you all the way from Mississauga, Ontario. Best wishes for all of you! ❤️💕⛵️🚙👰♀🤵♂️💍 🙂
Congratulations! That's a father's dream too find a man with such qualities. As a father of a now grown daughter, I understand how elated you must be. Good for you, God bless you and your family continuously.
Congratulations to the whole family! When the kids get married, you expand the family and its so exciting. And Darn it Carol!! Every sunday we get ready for church then sit down and watch EFRT before we go. My mama heart was tearing up and my makeup was ruined lolol. I feel ya sister. I know they are happy tears but the heart tears are the hardest. You'll get through all this with a happy mama heart with many more tears shed over the over abundance of love that comes with watching your kids grow. Now...wheres my tissues.
Your family has inspired me to grow and do things with my own children. To leave some of the corporate life behind and to realize what I was trading for a name on a glass window. So thank you. It's been a wonderful privilege to go along. Congratulations to the growth of your family. This is very cool news.
Wow that was rough. My mama’s heart was right there with you. Tears and all the things. It does go by so quickly. You all blessed and I love watching each of you together and on your own. You are truly an inspiration. Thank you for taking an old lady along ❤
What a beautiful dedication to yourselves, your children and your life. Wishing all of you the best as you all move forward with your dreams and travels.
So happy for your growing family. Postpone your Alaska trip until next year. Squeeze in other trips in between. Sometimes life happens when we are making plans Mama. It's always sweeter that way. God must smile Sometimes at us. I hope so.
I new years ago when I started fallowing your family that this time would eventually come. It’s a beautiful thing, but at the same time it’s emotional for me to see you all going in different directions knowing that it will never be the same. Love you guys and I want to say congrats to the engagement 🎉. 🙏🏻
I feel like I've grown up with your family and Its been amazing to see them grow up. Congratulations on gaining a Son, especially someone you know and trust. i cried through everything Carol said. Love and Blessings to you all.
Love the closeness of your family. It's such a wonderful thing. I definitely think you should overland to spend time with Matt's family. Hope we get to meet Matt.
Fantastic news on all fronts!! Congratulations to Caroline and you all! Your compilation of clips of Caroline growing up was extraordinary. You have done a wonderful job giving the kids a solid foundation of experiences and perspectives that will serve them well in the future. Thank you for sharing the news!
A word of heartiest congratulations is certainly due to all of you on the occasion of Caroline's engagement to Matt! This episode is certainly an epic one! Been watching EFRT for so many years! All the absolute very best to all of you and certainly looking forward to more adventures now with 4 to watch and support....empty nest travels, Danny's restoration projects, Pete Jr sailings and Carol's Michelin 5 star simple meals!! :)
Congratulations to one and all. God is truly shining each and everyone of you. Soak it up and enjoy, and continue to let your gratefulness shine through. Message of love and peace and kindness, very sincerely Mike and Carolyn ❤️
What a whirlwind, head spinning, and incredibly joyful time! Certainly brought tears to my eyes and sending much love your way 🥰 So many emotions to process as the end of era and starting on a new journey back where it all began! Congratulations on a job well done as all your kids make their own way in this world 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
So very happy for your family! Your daughter is beautiful and it’s wonderful news. I really enjoy watching your family. I think I found your channel about three years ago. I’m very glad I did.
You should be emotional, it means you raised them right and they will now take those lessons forward as they grow their own families…the legacy is strong! Be PROUD!
Oh Carol, I know how you feel. While you couldn't be happier that your children are making their way in the world, it is like someone has ripped a piece right out of your heart. However, don't worry - they will be back and they will eventually bring babies with them. I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful it is to be a grandparent. You have made amazing memories and you are wonderful parents so they will be around. My best wishes to the happy couple and may God continue to bless your family.
Oooh. Tears, happy ones, for you all. Many Blessings, for sure. What a wonderful video, sharing your many Blessings. Thank you. Congratulations to each of you, for all that's new. Looking forward to many more adventures & the wedding. I'm sure it will be private, as it should be. Much love in your family. Stay safe & Blessed.
OMG! I'm so happy for Caroline! I can't wait to meet this Matt that has captured her ♥ Caroline did GOOD with Matt! 😍 What a cutie! Now for the grand kiddos! 👍👍
So special to get the family together to celebrate such a joyous occasion!! 💞congratulations! We’re recent subscribers and so far have just watched cabin times and seeing your new camper- but we’re quite hooked!! 👍 Following my mother in law’s example i used a brand new ‘antique’ wringer washer for years - on purpose 😊.
Awesome Congratulations to you all !! I cried to Carol and it is ok as they are happy tears :) That is what mom's do. Mad love from the east coast of Canada !!
You are all so blessed to have each others love. It's been a privilege to watch your family grow all these years. Looking forward to many more adventures to come! On a side note. If you do venture east, you might consider getting in contact with Virgil and Steph who have the Northbound Expedition channel. They are based near Oromocto, New Brunswick, I believe, and do expeditions all over the east Canadian coast.
Congratulations Caroline and Matt!! Congrats to the whole family!! I totally know how you feel Carol, We had 3 weddings in 3 years, this past December we saw our baby boy get married and now we are completely empty nesting! Its a whole new life thats for sure!
Congratulations to you all! It's hard to watch your babies grow up and move on, but they are doing what they are supposed to. But I shared a few tears with you!
Congratulations to all! Yes as a parent it is mixed emotions but you can take great pride in the amazing young adults you have raised, the incredible decision to adventure together which shaped you all and will continue. No doubt you all will adventure well into the future grabbing those together moments when possible. Wishing everyone all the best!
Dang... as the father of two daughters that was kinda hard to watch! Congratulations! It's got to seem like such a monumental time. So much is changing. Makes you want to look to heaven and say a quiet, "Thank You."
You said it Carol. Somehow when the "kids" become adults life seems to go into overdrive. Leaves MY head spinning. Congratulations, breathe, find your calm space and visit it often! Gonna be a first time Grandma this summer myself!Yikes!
I am in my 60s and had four children. My own mother used to say children are lended to us by God so we can love them teach them and prepare them to go on their own. You have done that you can be proud.
OMG so good, life can be a blessing..Thank you. Thank you.
Congratulations Caroline!
Such wonderful news and so excited for you all!
I've been following your family for a number of years now and as empty nesters I feel your emotion for your kids moving into adulthood and entering in new chapters of their lives. I watched you most resent cooking video with Mama Carol and Caroline together and this was before the engagement announcement. I've seen Caroline is a lot of your videos and while she is always beautiful, there was a special glow and smile in that video that said to me something special, a happiness is going on with her. So a big ole Congradualations to Caroline and Matt (who is one lucky guy). You are an awesome family anyone would want to be apart of. I look forward to the new chapters and Thanks for bringing us along and sharing your family with all of us..
Congratulations to Caroline and Matt! The Lord bless you and keep you. "The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace". Caroline, your beautiful voice and reflective observations were such beautiful additions to past videos. Tons of people feel like we know you! We don't, but you are in our prayers!
Carol, I related to your mother's heart with the mixed emotions that come with major transitions. You are satisfied though, Knowing you chose the best, and the results show your wisdom. We look forward to checking in on all the videos, and thank you for bringing us along. Don't let the dress attendant rush you all through the dress decision. Take your time. Caroline will be a beautiful bride.
This made me teary-eyed. Caroline is so beautiful & talented. I;m glad she found her soul-mate. 💜
You are happy and joyful but there is a melancholy too as you come to the end of that chapter of your life and your kids leave home. It's definitely a transition and there is definitely some emotional longing to it as well. Everything changes. You made a great decision to spend all that time with them.And as they grow and marry and have kids of their own.Then you'll get to experience the most amazing joy of being grandparents and it is absolutely incredibly different than being a parent. God bless you guys.I watch all of your kids.Enjoy them very much. I'm a grandma in portland oregon and I just enjoy your adventures and the fact that you decided to do that with your family, So wonderful. God bless you all in this next amazing new chapter of your life, Will enjoy the journey with you. Blessings❤
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Congratulations to Caroline & Matt and the new ventures for Pete and Dan. I will enjoy seeing what Dan builds on the island. I love the island videos. Carol, you are correct. You really don’t want to miss all the upcoming events and planning for Caroline and Matt. You can always travel but you can’t re-live these important events!
As the dad of a daughter who just got married a couple of weeks ago, I certainly empathize with the feelings you have when your daughter marries her "best friend" and a guy who you know will take care of her and put a smile on her face. I'm still beaming over the wedding. Congrats to Caroline & your whole family for this great news.
Thank you. Congratulations to you and your daughter as well!
What a Beautiful family ❤️ How incredible each one if your children are. So excited for more epic adventures. Will check out their channels also. The photography is incredible. So talented! 🤩
Thank you 🙏🏻
Amazing news guys. Congratulations to Caroline and Matt and also to you, proud parents!!! So happy for all. You all have time to travel, but you can not miss any of the wedding planning, especially your daughter's. Excited for this new adventure, different, but definitely an adventure. Love and be safe!😘🤗🌼ve
Hello from NZ TO Pete , Carol & family. I hope you are doing well. Congratulations to Carolina & Matt. You have a big couple of weeks with Caroline's family. The whole family will be excited. Carol, you will work it out. Maybe short trips for you, too? Cheers to the whole family❤ It will be emotional for all
My wife and I are young parents an my boys are 9,7,&5. I love the way you have raised your kids an it’s very inspiring to see your kids take up these hobbies and be successful. It makes me want to raise my kids the same way to get outdoors more and get them interested in things that make them happy. Thank you for your videos. It really does bring me hope and joy to know I can do these things for my kids.
Yes 😂😂😂Happy tears for you All❤ May God Continue to Bless you All and All your Ways ❤🙏
I have watched your family grow up, and it's so exciting to hear that Caroline and Matt are getting married. You and Carol have raised 3 wonderful human beings
Pete and Carol, my eyes were watering right along with you guys. Mister and I experienced this too. It's rewarding seeing your childern finding their own paths. But now is time to set back , and watch. Watch what you two have nourished and the wisdom you have taught them. Letting them spread their wings. Jesus Keep. 🕊
😮Somethings my late grandfather told me about building, 1, find a place with great drainage, he built on a 40 t0 50' gravel hill. 2, make sure you have plenty of water, he fell three large cedar trees and dug his well there on the gravel hill. 3 when building with logs, if live trees then remove bark around a inch from bottom and leave trees standing for one year so you have seasoned logs that won't split. I never got to use his advice so instead pass it on.
You must be so so proud of your family and being on loads of adventures with them .Moments and memories to always remember xx
Wow, here I am with crocodile tears in my eyes.
Huge congratulations to y'all.
As a 51 year old male with absolutely no family, my dreams as a kid are exactly what y'all experience.
Can't wait to see the wedding, although I believe and hope it will be a private wedding.
Once again, a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS...🫶🤠🇮🇪
So happy for the EFRT family! Congratulations Caroline and Matt! Looking forward to your exciting changes and you should be proud parents of all of them.
Congratulations to your daughter engagement
Congratulations Caroline and Matt and congratulations to Pete and Dan on your adventures. Now time for Mom and Dad to have more empty nester adventures. God bless you all
Awesome video as always EFRT. Congratulations to Caroline and Matt on y’all’s engagement can’t wait to see the epic adventures to come in the future for them and for Pete Jr and Dan as well and definitely can’t wait to see all the amazing adventures Pete Sr and Carol are going to have in y’all empty nest edition.
What a joyous, yet a little bittersweet time for your family! We are empty nesters too and can empathize, knowing how wonderful your next chapter is going to be.
You can be so proud of what you have achieved by raising three such awesome children! I know exactly how your feel. I'm a Mom of two grown sons and am also very close to them and love spending time with them. I love watching your videos! Take care.
Thank you so much! Sounds like you are an awesome Mom. Glad you are enjoying our videos. Have a wonderful day.
Good Morning from PA! Congratulations to Caroline and Matt🎉!! Pete you did it⛵️, can’t wait to see more of your sailing! Daniel that cabin is going to be Great when you get it done! Peter and Carol you raised 3 Great kids and you have more adventures with them behind the scenes❤. Best Wishes to all!!! 💛
Congrats to Caroline and Matt. Love that Peter is learning to sail on a laser. That's how I learned to sail. I'm a life long sailor here in San Francisco. I upgraded to a 50' sloop, and I donate my free time to raise money for charities. I'm at $160k for Great Buddies, American Heart Association, California Highway Patrol 1199 Foundation, and a few others.. If any of you visit SF Bay, let's go sailing and raise money for your favorite foundation. Oh, and I drive a JLUR. Love your channel!
That sounds wonderful. Sailing a 50’ sloop and all for a good cause. I’m in.
Congratulations to Caroline & Matt, but also to the parents!
Happy planning!
Felicitaciones Carolina y Matt!! Dios los bendiga con una hermosa vida juntos. Un gran saludo desde Argentina 🇦🇷
Congratulations! I am so glad for your family. New and Epic Adventures await your family as you embarque on new paths of lifes journey. The joy in Carols voice and on her face could not be hidden no matter how much she may have tried.
All three of my kids are married and I have 5 grandchildren that are such a blessing. Such wonderful things are ahead.
Thank you for sharing the update. May God bless you and your entire family as you continue to travel and seek him in his beautiful creation.
ps, Tears of joy are expected and ok!
Congratulations to Caroline and Matt . Fabulous news x 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
You guys sure are having some changes in your life, it looks like all of them are good and it shows what an amazing job you have done as parents, I know the rest of this year will be crazy, so we will have to wait to see you get the new rig out by yourself, we understand and will wait 😊, no sure you remember us? We met at Expo AZ a few years ago, when Lando fell asleep on my feet, we talked about Baja, and we hope to see you down there with the new rig maybe next year.
Today I could not hold back my tears...tears of hapiness for you both ,its so awesome to see your daughter all grown up,mature,responsible and loving ...equally more happy to see her find a equally awesome man to be her life partner.❤. I van connect so much as iam.also a father of a equally beautiful, mature and awesome daughter ...god bless you all.
Oh my goodness! I have only known about EFRT for a month or two fish but I have watched episodes from the beginning until the present; and the same for the Adventure Guys, Dan van Stralen and Peter Jr's new channel. I am giddy now with all you have shared. Advice-wise; alaska will always be 'there' the wedding plans and pre nuptial events will only occur now until the wedding. I'd stay close but go get the truck, you can explore quick trips near home. I understand your feelings as I have 6 who have mostly grown and gone and they and their children ,my grandchildren, aged 20 to 26 have grown too fast and a new generation looms. How fun. All I have to do is live! Oh heck; I forgot I watch all your cooking channel shows too usually multiple times so I can write down what, how much etc. Fun. Maybe you could find a vacant, nearby island and 'sell' lots to your kids. God bless you all. This is an adventure all by itself and you still have the boys to go through it with later.
Thank you so much for a great show. Prayers for a great summer and fall.
I’m so happy for you guys, your children have grown up wonderfully with your influence. And it shows in their life choices so congratulations.
My family is a very short time behind your. We have a son in high school and a daughter in college. For the past 4 years we have had a wonderful young man joining our adventure. He obviously loves our daughter. He is a protector, an adventurer, a man of God, a man of respect, he loves his parents and family, and he love my family. He recently became a police officer. As Carol said, I did not know I could love someone the way I love my kids. I know God is real when I am flooded with love for my wife and these kids.
I love to see the smiles on your faces each week and I have loved to see how your family interacts for all these years. You guys are truly a gift to my heart. God bless your family as you represent him so well.
Sounds like you have a beautiful family. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful wonderful evening.
Nos enfants nos amours, les voire voler de leur propre aile se mélange peur et fierté. À nous d être courageux.
You can be proud of yourself and what you have taught them.
We look forward to seeing you in our beautiful country. 😊
Bruno.
Sounds to me that life is good for your family. Change is one of those unstoppable things which normally can lead to wonderful things. Congratulations Caroline and Matt. Carol and Peter you have raised 3 amazing kids that have turned into amazing adults. Looking forward to see what Dan and Pete do with there own channels. And I wouldn't be too surprised if Caroline and Matt end up with a channel of there own with Caroline behind the camera. It's not often that you have one family member with the eye to work camera magic but you ended up with two. Caroline and Pete Jr have taken some incredible shots. It was nice seeing the footage you added to this video. Enjoy your time with family. Something tells me your next adventures are gonna be as epic as the ones before them. Who knows you could have your own network one day!
Such an emotional episode, showing your true heart (I mean for each of you, Epic Family road trip member), they are shining by their inner beauty. Your children grow up so beautifuly, you can be so proud of them and of you.
Seeing your smile I can see the love. You and Pete, have a great time on your next adventure. The kids have adventures they get to do to.
Got me feeling ALL the feels! Beautiful video. Congratulations to Caroline!
As a mom it’s so bittersweet to see our babies grow and move on. A part of my heart left me when my youngest moved out and got married. I miss her so much! There is something about the mother daughter relationship. I have to say these last 6 years have allowed our relationship to grow into such a friendship and I value that so much too! Sending BIG hugs to you both and prayers to our Lord for a smooth transition for your family into this next chapter. I love your channel so much. It makes my Sunday morning coffee so pleasant !🤍
Hey good morning EFRT Fam what exciting emotional way to wake up. Congratulations on gaining a Real Man, firs right in with all you other real good men and women. 7:22 Im so happy for you and mostly for Carolyn. Looking forwad to New adventures 18:15 much love ❤️
Oh my! That was a tear jerker. My heart strings were pulled along with your emotions. I've been following your channel right from the start. My children are the same ages as yours and it has been a pleasure to watch your 3 grow into such wonderful adults. You have both done such a great job. I am so happy that Caroline has found her life-mate and that he fits right into your family already. Love to all of you. Enjoy this new adventure!
Know that all this emotion will stay with you for the rest of forever!! Congratulations to you all ! Enjoy the ride thanks for sharing your journey
Congratulations to Caroline and Matt! We wish them a very adventurous, happy, healthy life together. We would like to see them on the Epic Family Road Trip channel more. We would like to see the journey of the wedding and all of you together for the travels. We follow Dan, Pete's and Carol's channels and we love them. Watching you all the way from Mississauga, Ontario. Best wishes for all of you! ❤️💕⛵️🚙👰♀🤵♂️💍 🙂
Congratulations! That's a father's dream too find a man with such qualities. As a father of a now grown daughter, I understand how elated you must be. Good for you, God bless you and your family continuously.
A very exciting update, congratulations to Caroline and Matt..wow!
Congratulations to the whole family! When the kids get married, you expand the family and its so exciting. And Darn it Carol!! Every sunday we get ready for church then sit down and watch EFRT before we go. My mama heart was tearing up and my makeup was ruined lolol. I feel ya sister. I know they are happy tears but the heart tears are the hardest. You'll get through all this with a happy mama heart with many more tears shed over the over abundance of love that comes with watching your kids grow. Now...wheres my tissues.
Your family has inspired me to grow and do things with my own children. To leave some of the corporate life behind and to realize what I was trading for a name on a glass window. So thank you. It's been a wonderful privilege to go along. Congratulations to the growth of your family. This is very cool news.
Wow that was rough. My mama’s heart was right there with you. Tears and all the things. It does go by so quickly. You all blessed and I love watching each of you together and on your own. You are truly an inspiration. Thank you for taking an old lady along ❤
Congratulations caoline
Yes, wonderful news! Congratulations to CAROLINE AND MATT!🎉🎉🎉 Wonderful things happening Mom and Dad!
You are the nicest people I never met!!!
Congratulations to Caroline and Matt and to your whole family!
So happy for you! Life is bitter sweet for you both now! It. Happens when you're making other plans! You can be proud of your family!
What a beautiful dedication to yourselves, your children and your life. Wishing all of you the best as you all move forward with your dreams and travels.
Thank you so much!
So happy for your growing family. Postpone your Alaska trip until next year. Squeeze in other trips in between. Sometimes life happens when we are making plans Mama. It's always sweeter that way. God must smile Sometimes at us. I hope so.
I new years ago when I started fallowing your family that this time would eventually come. It’s a beautiful thing, but at the same time it’s emotional for me to see you all going in different directions knowing that it will never be the same. Love you guys and I want to say congrats to the engagement 🎉. 🙏🏻
My heart. This hit home so very much. I felt every emotion for you both. God bless your family in all the new and exciting blessings.
Wonderful news,a lot of changes for mom and dad,enjoy every minute,love to watch all your family from Newfoundland Canada 🇨🇦
Congrats , what an emotional couple of weeks those must have been .looking forward to future adventures
I feel like I've grown up with your family and Its been amazing to see them grow up. Congratulations on gaining a Son, especially someone you know and trust. i cried through everything Carol said. Love and Blessings to you all.
Love the closeness of your family. It's such a wonderful thing. I definitely think you should overland to spend time with Matt's family. Hope we get to meet Matt.
Such exciting news. We know you are SUPER PROUD of your entire family…..that is now growing!!! Can’t wait for all the new adventures!! Good Luck!!
Fantastic news on all fronts!! Congratulations to Caroline and you all! Your compilation of clips of Caroline growing up was extraordinary. You have done a wonderful job giving the kids a solid foundation of experiences and perspectives that will serve them well in the future. Thank you for sharing the news!
A word of heartiest congratulations is certainly due to all of you on the occasion of Caroline's engagement to Matt! This episode is certainly an epic one! Been watching EFRT for so many years! All the absolute very best to all of you and certainly looking forward to more adventures now with 4 to watch and support....empty nest travels, Danny's restoration projects, Pete Jr sailings and Carol's Michelin 5 star simple meals!! :)
Congratulations to one and all. God is truly shining each and everyone of you. Soak it up and enjoy, and continue to let your gratefulness shine through. Message of love and peace and kindness, very sincerely Mike and Carolyn ❤️
What a whirlwind, head spinning, and incredibly joyful time! Certainly brought tears to my eyes and sending much love your way 🥰 So many emotions to process as the end of era and starting on a new journey back where it all began! Congratulations on a job well done as all your kids make their own way in this world 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Good job on the RV. Stored grain rots - selling on to others who will make good use of it is very sensible.
This is so exciting! A wedding in the family. Just the perfect age for a bride😊
Congratulations to Caroline. And the boys on their awesome ventures
Congratulations Caroline & Matt!!! Love the montage at the end of the video. Beautiful photography & videography!
Thanks so much!!
So very happy for your family!
Your daughter is beautiful and it’s wonderful news.
I really enjoy watching your family.
I think I found your channel about three years ago. I’m very glad I did.
I'm so happy for your family. Congratulations Caroline and Matt! 🥰
You should be emotional, it means you raised them right and they will now take those lessons forward as they grow their own families…the legacy is strong! Be PROUD!
Oh Carol, I know how you feel. While you couldn't be happier that your children are making their way in the world, it is like someone has ripped a piece right out of your heart. However, don't worry - they will be back and they will eventually bring babies with them. I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful it is to be a grandparent. You have made amazing memories and you are wonderful parents so they will be around. My best wishes to the happy couple and may God continue to bless your family.
Oooh. Tears, happy ones, for you all. Many Blessings, for sure. What a wonderful video, sharing your many Blessings. Thank you. Congratulations to each of you, for all that's new. Looking forward to many more adventures & the wedding. I'm sure it will be private, as it should be. Much love in your family. Stay safe & Blessed.
OMG! I'm so happy for Caroline! I can't wait to meet this Matt that has captured her ♥ Caroline did GOOD with Matt! 😍 What a cutie! Now for the grand kiddos! 👍👍
Congratulations, Caroline and your Beau! What an exciting time for your family!!
Congratulations to all of you! The Epic Road Trip continues and branches off. Will be waiting for many more adventures!
Congratulations Epic Family! Thank you for sharing the memories. Wish you all the best and happiness. 🤙
So special to get the family together to celebrate such a joyous occasion!! 💞congratulations!
We’re recent subscribers and so far have just watched cabin times and seeing your new camper- but we’re quite hooked!! 👍
Following my mother in law’s example i used a brand new ‘antique’ wringer washer for years - on purpose 😊.
So glad you found our channel. Thanks for saying hi 👋🏻. Yes those old wringer washers are so nostalgic.
Good for everyone. New relatives, new adventures. Can't wait for the next chapter! Be safe and enjoy from this old dude in SE NE!
So happy for you all! The relief and joy of knowing in your heart your daughter has pick “the one” is truly a gift from God!
My God continue to Bless you and your Family! God Bless!!
Congratulations 💝🎇💐Such a precious time for you All! 💫💫
Awesome Congratulations to you all !! I cried to Carol and it is ok as they are happy tears :) That is what mom's do. Mad love from the east coast of Canada !!
tears of Joy for your whole family! Thank you for sharing
You are all so blessed to have each others love. It's been a privilege to watch your family grow all these years. Looking forward to many more adventures to come! On a side note. If you do venture east, you might consider getting in contact with Virgil and Steph who have the Northbound Expedition channel. They are based near Oromocto, New Brunswick, I believe, and do expeditions all over the east Canadian coast.
Alaska can wait till next year. We all going to be here and following you. Congratulations!
Congratulations guys. So happy for all of you!
Congratulations Caroline and Matt!! Congrats to the whole family!!
I totally know how you feel Carol, We had 3 weddings in 3 years, this past December we saw our baby boy get married and now we are completely empty nesting! Its a whole new life thats for sure!
Such wonderful news and blessings to you and the family! The adventure continues...🎉❤😊
You guys are so awesome I would love to have raised my daughter the same way you both have. Congrats to you and Caroline 🥂
Congratulations to you all! It's hard to watch your babies grow up and move on, but they are doing what they are supposed to. But I shared a few tears with you!
Congratulations to all! Yes as a parent it is mixed emotions but you can take great pride in the amazing young adults you have raised, the incredible decision to adventure together which shaped you all and will continue. No doubt you all will adventure well into the future grabbing those together moments when possible. Wishing everyone all the best!
Dang... as the father of two daughters that was kinda hard to watch! Congratulations! It's got to seem like such a monumental time. So much is changing. Makes you want to look to heaven and say a quiet, "Thank You."
Yes agreed. We are so thankful. 🙏🏻 Thanks for your comment. Have a great day!
You said it Carol. Somehow when the "kids" become adults life seems to go into overdrive. Leaves MY head spinning. Congratulations, breathe, find your calm space and visit it often! Gonna be a first time Grandma this summer myself!Yikes!
New adventures can't wait. Then I was doing good until the end had a few tears. Congrats on your daughter's up coming new life. ❤