It's crazy that I started watching those first van life videos. I've seen you two travelling the world, to the boat, to Hawaii, and now here in the mountains with a baby. I feel like I've watched you guys grow up. I'll be here whatever you decide to do, I feel connected to you guys and the inspirational lives u lead. Love ya!
❤ We are so honored that you have been with us all these years!! Thank you so much for spending time with us ❤ We are really grateful you keep checking in on what we are up to :) Hope you are having a lovely December and any creative projects you have going on are going wonderfully!!
I got really emotional seeing the footage of Max in the hospital. And feel honored to be allowed being a part of that private moment. Thank you for sharing your precious boy 😍 and changing your minds ❤️
Thank you, Mirjam ❤ It really is so kind at how supportive and gentle everyone is here in the comments, we feel very loved ❤ Thanks for taking the time to write and we hope you are having a beautiful Sunday!
One thing I've always admired about you and Lou is your ability to adapt and willingness to change your opinion on things. It's so nice to see how much you've considered this and chosen the best option for Max. It really shows what great parents the two of you are. I'm certain that if it ever stops feeling right, you know you can always change again. But right now I feel really blessed you've let us into this aspect of your life and I'm so excited to get to know Max better - he's already such a character ❤❤❤
As a mom whose newborn was separated from me at birth due to his club hands and other issues, the strength and grace you have exhibited during these new challenges is inspiring. It always brings me SO much joy to see the creativity, passion, and vulnerability with which you share your lives. ❤☮
#1- moms are badass. #2 - dads. Holy hell. Thinking about Lou building a home while probably worried sick about you and that sweet sweet baby. Dad’s are tough as shit too. Thanks for sharing! I love it.
I so appreciate your thoughtfulness about whether to have Max in the videos or not but selfishly what a delight for us! He’s absolutely beautiful and his laughter and smile just warms the heart. Thank you for letting us be part of the journey of your family of four.
Awwwww he's such a laughing baby. So nice with all the trials and tribulations he's gone through so far in his short life. Thankyou for sharing your sweet son with us ❤
He truly is the happiest little camper, we couldnt be more grateful or happy ourselves :) So excited to share his laugh more often!! Thank you so much for the kind comment ❤
It's going to be amazing for Max to look back when he's older to see these perfectly preserved memories. Merry Christmas, guys! Has to be especially awesome having your first born with you for their first Christmas! Many blessings!
Happy for you! He is adorable and so happy! Just know that if you need to make the choice again and give Max privacy as he grows, I think everyone will still support you and your choices. You’re doing the best you can and you obviously take great care when making a decision. Sending warm thoughts and good vibes!!❤ I went to school in upstate NY and will always consider it my home. Beautiful place and nothing like it. ❤❤
I am a stay at home mom. Thought I would go back to work and realized I couldn’t. My husband was a student and he had no idea how we would survive (neither did I) but I just knew I could not miss this precious time. And 2.5 years later I’m still here with him cherishing this time ! We are figuring it out day by day but i believe when you have a vision or dream that aligns with your heart life supports you in infinite ways big and small.
This is just everything!! He is absolutely adorable! Seriously, what you get to wake up to every day is breathtaking. What a life you have. Watching you way back with van to now and I just love y’all! ♥️
Max is so cute! I appreciate your thoughts about filming him, I think it's so important you are aware he is a person who deserves respect even though he's still a baby! I think there's definitely a middle ground with filming too. You don't have to be focusing on him all the time and are still able to be respectful about it. I see a huge difference in parents who are constantly filming there kids, asking what they're doing etc. or parents who just let their kids be part of the channel but still focus on their own life, work or projects. Just to say that you can still be true to yourself and your values while also filming him.
Your joy comes straight out of this video and made me smile, I couldn't stop smiling...what a pure blessing! Great decision. Your transparency and authentic videos have kept me following. So many blessings to you all. Thank you for sharing your story.
We are truly honoured that you have chosen to share Max with us and what an absolutely gorgeous little boy he is. 🥰 The sheer joy of motherhood radiates from you and is truly beautiful to see. I felt exactly the same and wanted to just emerge myself in and spend every moment with my baby. Enjoy every second and this is one of my favourite ages, so cute, responsive and totally adorable! 😍 xx
I'm so grateful for every moment you're gracious enough to share with everyone. And if you change your mind again, I'm sure your audience will be just as supportive. Thank you and God bless!
I love little Max's giggles , how beautiful ❤ thank you for including us all and sharing your lives with us those that have been following you both throughout all your adventures will be so happy to meet him 💙 looking forward to many more happy videos with your awesome little family x
Oh he is the cutest!!! My heart is so full for you and Lou to be living this wonderful, adventurous life with your beautiful dog and adorable son! I’ve watched for a long time and you’ve come so far and done so much! 💙😍
I, too have been watching you since your van years. It has been thrilling watching your life unfold. You are right, being a stay at home mom is the best life ever. It goes by so fast. My babies are 37 and 34 now and it seems like it was just yesterday that they were born. I enjoyed every minute of every day and my "babies" and I are still very close. Keep up your good life.
Oh Dana and Lou , he is so sweet! I see your smiles in him. I’m so happy that you have invited us to meet him. Sending you so much love and hugs! Thank you!
Max is just too cute and joyful! Thank you for sharing him. Seeing you full of joy as a mother is too precious as well. I have 2 girls that are 3 and 1 and being a mama is tiring but I love your positive spin on it. You make me feel more grateful!!
What a gorgeous soul Max is and I’m already addicted to his laugh and his adorable little personality. Thank you for sharing with us, we’ve all been on such a journey with you guys it would have been weird for Max not to be part of your journey (screw normal 9-5’s!) We are sure that you’ll be able to create a safe and happy space for Max to grow. Thank you for sharing, you are very blessed x
Little Max, you are the absolute best addition and gift to this family channel. I’ve watched and long awaited him being apart of your already beautiful and and adventurous lives. All our love and respect to you in this season of life. Being a mother truly is the best job in the whole world! God bless you & merry Christmas
what a sweet little soul! so very fitting, seeing this on the first day of the return of light, after the longest night of the year. a lot of light in your little family.
I think it’s beautiful you got to connect with him and become a mom in a private way, giving you time to make that decision and feel comfortable with it! I think about this often as a lifestyle channel. Selfishly, I am so excited to see Max. He is so giggly ❤ Also… Tuning in from Costa Rica and that snow is truly magical!
Awww. He is so sweet. Completely understand the hesitancy and the decision of just enjoying those early moments!! Just remember, it's your family and you can change it at any time as you go. :) The baby gurgles and coos were wonderful!
Max is adorable with his little personality with beautiful eyes. The new build is moving along quickly and will look forward to watching. Thankful Max is better and it will be fun to see him and Christmas coming.
No other UA-camrs I know are as thoughtful about this decision as you. They have a baby and it's all on camera, right away. I love that you took your time, that you considered options, and share your journey. Also, seeing your mom glow and nesting Dana is such an inspiration to me. Thank you both.
What an adorable gift to your viewers for Christmas!! Max is absolutely the cutest baby. He for sure is an extension of you two and when we got to meet his little smiling face, it was PURE JOY coming through my computer screen Thank you for sharing him with us and letting us see your happy little family all together!
Oh that is so wonderful, I am smiling ear to ear right now imagining pure joy through the computer screen! So excited his joy really shines through the way it does to us ❤ Thank you for the kind words, Shannon!
Beautiful love! Yes! Family is what you were and what you are now. Thank you for keeping it real…. I look forward to your open reflection and beautiful insights!
Definitely a cutie pie, and adorable laugh. From personal experience, growing up in the woods was amazing, always something to do and things to learn about. Congrats to Max for joining the adventure!
You owe no one an explanation but as someone who takes the opposite stance with their kids and social media it is insightful to hear the other side. Happy for you all and love the channel! Hello Max!
What a beautiful video that brought back so many memories- some of them, how scared we were when we drove up to be with you, Max and Lou. Grateful every day that the scary time is behind us and that we get to watch your new adventure unfold both in real life and on your channel. Max reminds me so much of you Dana-- you were always such a happy baby. Nothing changes, love this video so much even though I felt my eyes tear up when I saw the helicopter. Amazing story !!!!
Congratulation you guys! How lovely to finally meet him! We have been following you for years and you inspired us to live in a van and start a UA-cam channel. We are very happy for you and wishing you all the best. Sending warm hugs from Switzerland.
Oh Dana that must have been so scary! I'm so pleased to hear you're all doing so well 💜 thank you for sharing your journey, something I've learnt as a new mum is that everyone has a story and that not enough people feel they can share it so thank you for this. Stay safe!
Yay! I waited so long to see this precious little baby. He is just as beautiful as I imagined and so much more. So full of life like papa and mama! I can’t wait to see Max take his first step, see him eat and spit out what he doesn’t like, and so eager to see which one of you he takes after. I await this journey. Thank you both for sharing him with all of us. 💛From Northern California
Those dancing eyes and that smile that lights up his whole face on Max remind me so much of his parents!! He is absolutely adorable and is such a wonderful addition to make your little family simply perfect! And his baby giggle ... so cute!! I am so excited to see what you have done with your new home ... and the window, next week!
Thank you for sharing yourselves authentically!🦋 Max is the cutest little nugget and I’m so happy to have met him. His smile and laugh is contagious as is the joy on the face of his amazing parents! I would just like to add that some of the mistakes I’ve seen other UA-camrs make while sharing their child(ren), and more of their personal lives on their channel, is disclosing way too much location stuff like what town they live in, then you see them at their kids school, you see them walking thru their neighborhood, they film at their place of employment in the town where they’ve told you they live, etc. I think as long as you’re protective of those details AND as Max gets older honoring his feelings/wishes around being on the channel -you’ll be just fine!
Thank you so much for the kind words ❤ His laugh really melts my heart every time!! And those are some truly wonderful tips, thank you for sharing those, definitely taking note!! Hope you are having a beautiful Sunday ❤
@@WildWeRoam you’re welcome! Glad I could offer something here, you guys give so much in your vlog! Your hearts are so open and your energy is so positive, it’s so easy to be supportive of whatever decisions you make with your channel.❤️
Max is such a sweetie, that smile is so infectious. Thank you guys for sharing your birth story. Our little one is almost 9 months and it was also a pretty traumatic experience. We’re both happy and healthy now. I can’t wait to hear more stories about your evolution to parenthood. Love from BNE ❤🐨🇦🇺
I really haven't watched much since you were in Hawaii. But I'm so glad you decided to share Max with the world. I honestly couldn't stop smiling at his happy, little face. I'll be checking in more often for sure!
I would imagine it feels quite liberating to be together as a family here on your channel. It’s great to know that you no longer have to deal with divisive decisions and separating Max out of your filming and editing, etc. Thanks so much for sharing… such a cool experience on a beautiful winter day. Max is adorable and charming!! Such a cutie!! Greetings to you from the wilderness of northern 🇨🇦 where we, too, have to push the snow off our tiny outbuildings. Happy Holidays!! 💦🌎Ⓜary🎄
It's so nice to finally meet him. I was shocked to hear what you went true. It's nice to see that you're doing good now. Can't wait to see more of him and your familly together again, we missed you!
It was a lot especially those first few months! Grateful every day how well things are now. Thank you so much for the supportive words!! Sending big hugs to you, Tanja ❤
Just met you guys today… thank you for sharing your lives and your beautiful baby. Be a traditional family it’s awesome and what’s best for all. Stay home.. raise your baby no one will ever love him and care for him exactly like you would.. so why not do it especially if you absolutely can. Daddy will provide and show him how to be an awesome man and Mommy will show him nurturing love and what type of wife he should seek one day. Do not leave him in a daycare or any others hands but family and close friends if you must. Much love to your precious little family. ❤
Max is so handsome, I unschooled all four of my kids, it was a wonderful beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing your beautiful baby boy with us, I can’t wait for all the wonderful adventures you are all going to have, and yes, being a mom is the greatest experience you will ever have, it’s just so great. Love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your little wonder. It is fun seeing things through a babe's eyes for the first time and your channel seems a perfect space to capture that pure joy. But also as your family grows and plan change feel free to evaluate regularly what works. You are raising a little human and as his personality shines through it may not always fit to film. But your content is so positive, I'd still watch without him. So it doesn't have to be all about Max, half about Max, or just Max in the background.
He is such a cutie pie! I know how difficult it was to determine how to handle life post baby and I really appreciate the time you took and I also love that you decided to make yours a family channel so we can ooh and ahh over the cutest little punkin!
I'm so glad you decided to include Max in the videos you share of the beautiful life you are building. He is precious! The joy he brings to you is evident. Embrace every moment. You are blessed to have the options you have. I loved being a stay-at-home mom and unschooling our two daughters to Junior and Senior High. That was 40 years ago, but it seems like only yesterday.
Thank you so much, Debbie! It really mean a lot for me to read this ❤ He really does just bring joy to everything, I am so happy. Also so happy you got to experience that, too! Much love to you and your family ❤
I am so excited to meet max! As someone who is a new mother (my daughter is 12 months) I have been hoping to hear more about your experience of becoming parents! Thank you for inviting us into your family and life!
Thank you, Sharon! We are so excited about his first Christmas. All the firsts are so--my heart has never felt so full :) Thank you so much for the kind words, we are so excited to have him be part of the channel :) Sending big hugs to you ❤
Thank you so much for sharing Max. Not only is he adorable, he is so happy and bubbly and sweet like you!! His eyes just light up and gets so excited to see daddy and frea. ❤❤❤❤
You won't regret this decision. We missed capturing the first few years of our kids lives. That's actually one of the primary reasons we run our UA-cam channel, is to intentionally capture our kids as they grow up. Even though I was a videographer, in the early years of our kids lives, I didn't do a good job capturing photos and videos. But now with doing UA-cam full time we have stacks of hard drives of them as they grow! Its an investment into memories. My 85 year old self will thank me someday, and I'm sure you will also. And Max is beautiful!
First time I stumbled upon your channel was when I was learning how to load a camera with film and I’ve been following your journey since. Here I am today, a professional photographer, still following your amazing adventures that warm my heart every time. Sending love! 🥲
I loved this video. The catch up was so nice. And for Max to be soooo giggly makes me teary eyed 🥹. You both have so much wonder in your lives. I’m thrilled to get to experience a little bit more of it here on UA-cam with Max being part of the fun now too!❤
ahh that really means so much to us both! We can't wait for you to meet max one day (hopefully sooooon!) you all are such an inspiration to us too and we can't wait to get on your level of adventuring again once the shipping containers are done. sending all our love
All three of you are entitled to privacy but it’s so nice to see this extra bit of transparency. Seeing what you went through, that life’s not all sunshine all the time. That’s real life and those real emotions are what connect us all together! Be proud to show your accomplishments, and isn’t Max (and being parents) THE biggest accomplishment EVER! 😍😘
Unschooling is the best decision I ever made and such a wonderful journey. Kids have such an innate drive to learn. It's is not the easiest road but it's amazing. You guys are the best parents you can do this and set a great example. Love the snow by the way! ❄
It's crazy that I started watching those first van life videos. I've seen you two travelling the world, to the boat, to Hawaii, and now here in the mountains with a baby. I feel like I've watched you guys grow up. I'll be here whatever you decide to do, I feel connected to you guys and the inspirational lives u lead. Love ya!
❤ We are so honored that you have been with us all these years!! Thank you so much for spending time with us ❤ We are really grateful you keep checking in on what we are up to :) Hope you are having a lovely December and any creative projects you have going on are going wonderfully!!
He’s such a happy kid!
Me toooo❤! Your words is my words😀amazing LIFE
Same think I was just thinking. 😂. I really like you energy and wish the best of the best for you guys. may God continue to bless you’all. ❤
Dad’s kind eyes and mom’s contagious laughter - thank you for introducing Max to us!
Perfect description of the most PERFECT little boy🥹❤️
You guys don't owe us anything but thank you for sharing your baby with us. He is absolutely adorable and I can't wait to see more of him. ☺️
Aw thank you, Jessica, we really appreciate it :) These nice words mean more than you know ❤ Hope you are having a beautiful Sunday!
I got really emotional seeing the footage of Max in the hospital. And feel honored to be allowed being a part of that private moment. Thank you for sharing your precious boy 😍 and changing your minds ❤️
Thank you, Mirjam ❤ It really is so kind at how supportive and gentle everyone is here in the comments, we feel very loved ❤ Thanks for taking the time to write and we hope you are having a beautiful Sunday!
One thing I've always admired about you and Lou is your ability to adapt and willingness to change your opinion on things. It's so nice to see how much you've considered this and chosen the best option for Max. It really shows what great parents the two of you are. I'm certain that if it ever stops feeling right, you know you can always change again. But right now I feel really blessed you've let us into this aspect of your life and I'm so excited to get to know Max better - he's already such a character ❤❤❤
As a mom whose newborn was separated from me at birth due to his club hands and other issues, the strength and grace you have exhibited during these new challenges is inspiring. It always brings me SO much joy to see the creativity, passion, and vulnerability with which you share your lives. ❤☮
Aw thank you so much, Gina!! That truly means so much to read ❤
#1- moms are badass. #2 - dads. Holy hell. Thinking about Lou building a home while probably worried sick about you and that sweet sweet baby. Dad’s are tough as shit too. Thanks for sharing! I love it.
I so appreciate your thoughtfulness about whether to have Max in the videos or not but selfishly what a delight for us! He’s absolutely beautiful and his laughter and smile just warms the heart. Thank you for letting us be part of the journey of your family of four.
Awwwww he's such a laughing baby. So nice with all the trials and tribulations he's gone through so far in his short life. Thankyou for sharing your sweet son with us ❤
He truly is the happiest little camper, we couldnt be more grateful or happy ourselves :) So excited to share his laugh more often!! Thank you so much for the kind comment ❤
It's going to be amazing for Max to look back when he's older to see these perfectly preserved memories. Merry Christmas, guys! Has to be especially awesome having your first born with you for their first Christmas! Many blessings!
Aw, what a wonderful thought! We really hope so ❤ Thank you so much, and wishing you a merry merry Christmas, too, Blue Dahlia ❤
Thank you for introducing Max! It really does bring you all together as a family being on cameras together. I love his smiles and giggles.
It feels very right ❤ Thank you for your support and the nice words, Vickie! Sending big hugs ❤
Happy for you! He is adorable and so happy! Just know that if you need to make the choice again and give Max privacy as he grows, I think everyone will still support you and your choices. You’re doing the best you can and you obviously take great care when making a decision. Sending warm thoughts and good vibes!!❤
I went to school in upstate NY and will always consider it my home. Beautiful place and nothing like it. ❤❤
That was the perfect introduction. His smile and giggles says it all! You guys are incredible 🥰
I am a stay at home mom. Thought I would go back to work and realized I couldn’t. My husband was a student and he had no idea how we would survive (neither did I) but I just knew I could not miss this precious time. And 2.5 years later I’m still here with him cherishing this time ! We are figuring it out day by day but i believe when you have a vision or dream that aligns with your heart life supports you in infinite ways big and small.
Aww!!! The cuteness factor is OFF THE CHARTS! Thank you for introducing Max to us! 🥰
This is just everything!! He is absolutely adorable! Seriously, what you get to wake up to every day is breathtaking. What a life you have. Watching you way back with van to now and I just love y’all! ♥️
Max is so cute! I appreciate your thoughts about filming him, I think it's so important you are aware he is a person who deserves respect even though he's still a baby! I think there's definitely a middle ground with filming too. You don't have to be focusing on him all the time and are still able to be respectful about it. I see a huge difference in parents who are constantly filming there kids, asking what they're doing etc. or parents who just let their kids be part of the channel but still focus on their own life, work or projects. Just to say that you can still be true to yourself and your values while also filming him.
What an engaging and happy smile Max has. He’s just the cutes kid. You make such a happy looking family.
Your joy comes straight out of this video and made me smile, I couldn't stop smiling...what a pure blessing! Great decision. Your transparency and authentic videos have kept me following. So many blessings to you all. Thank you for sharing your story.
We are truly honoured that you have chosen to share Max with us and what an absolutely gorgeous little boy he is. 🥰 The sheer joy of motherhood radiates from you and is truly beautiful to see. I felt exactly the same and wanted to just emerge myself in and spend every moment with my baby. Enjoy every second and this is one of my favourite ages, so cute, responsive and totally adorable! 😍 xx
OH MY GOD HE'S SO ADORABLE!!! What a little goober I love it. Thanks for sharing him with us.
I'm so grateful for every moment you're gracious enough to share with everyone. And if you change your mind again, I'm sure your audience will be just as supportive. Thank you and God bless!
I love little Max's giggles , how beautiful ❤ thank you for including us all and sharing your lives with us those that have been following you both throughout all your adventures will be so happy to meet him 💙 looking forward to many more happy videos with your awesome little family x
Oh he is the cutest!!! My heart is so full for you and Lou to be living this wonderful, adventurous life with your beautiful dog and adorable son! I’ve watched for a long time and you’ve come so far and done so much! 💙😍
I, too have been watching you since your van years. It has been thrilling watching your life unfold. You are right, being a stay at home mom is the best life ever. It goes by so fast. My babies are 37 and 34 now and it seems like it was just yesterday that they were born. I enjoyed every minute of every day and my "babies" and I are still very close. Keep up your good life.
Oh Dana and Lou , he is so sweet! I see your smiles in him. I’m so happy that you have invited us to meet him.
Sending you so much love and hugs!
Thank you!
Thank you so much sharing Max with us! His smile and laugh and adorable face brought me so much joy today!
Beautiful baby boy! He has such an infectious laugh. Congratulations guys.
His laugh really gets us every time, too! So excited to share more of the giggles going forward :) Thanks and wishing you a beautiful Sunday, Steve ❤
On you two for thinking about your beautiful baby's future!!! HUGS to you all
Max is just too cute and joyful! Thank you for sharing him. Seeing you full of joy as a mother is too precious as well. I have 2 girls that are 3 and 1 and being a mama is tiring but I love your positive spin on it. You make me feel more grateful!!
Max is so adorable and happy! Thank you for sharing him with us, he is a light! ❤
What a gorgeous soul Max is and I’m already addicted to his laugh and his adorable little personality. Thank you for sharing with us, we’ve all been on such a journey with you guys it would have been weird for Max not to be part of your journey (screw normal 9-5’s!)
We are sure that you’ll be able to create a safe and happy space for Max to grow. Thank you for sharing, you are very blessed x
All 3 of you radiate pure joy! Thank you for sharing!
Little Max, you are the absolute best addition and gift to this family channel. I’ve watched and long awaited him being apart of your already beautiful and and adventurous lives. All our love and respect to you in this season of life. Being a mother truly is the best job in the whole world! God bless you & merry Christmas
what a sweet little soul! so very fitting, seeing this on the first day of the return of light, after the longest night of the year. a lot of light in your little family.
Thank you for trusting us. He is absolutely adorable! Can’t wait to see all your family adventures
I got choked up as you talked about motherhood. I am so happy to hear your perspective. He really is the coolest kid!
Oh my! There are just no words adequate enough to describe that smile and laugh!! Heart bursting!!❤
I think it’s beautiful you got to connect with him and become a mom in a private way, giving you time to make that decision and feel comfortable with it! I think about this often as a lifestyle channel. Selfishly, I am so excited to see Max. He is so giggly ❤ Also… Tuning in from Costa Rica and that snow is truly magical!
Awww. He is so sweet.
Completely understand the hesitancy and the decision of just enjoying those early moments!! Just remember, it's your family and you can change it at any time as you go. :)
The baby gurgles and coos were wonderful!
Oh baby blue eyed MAX, look at him giggle at the camera, same warmth as mom dad. Love you all so much
can see why you held back showing him off ... he is absolutely gorgeous ... his smile made me smile !!! Welcome to the channel Max :) xxx
So happy to meet Max!! He is adorable. Thank you for sharing your life with us! Glad you’ve decided to stay on YT!🎉
Max is adorable with his little personality with beautiful eyes. The new build is moving along quickly and will look forward to watching. Thankful Max is better and it will be fun to see him and Christmas coming.
He's so cute and seems so happy! Wish all the health and happiness in the world for him (and for the entire family).
No other UA-camrs I know are as thoughtful about this decision as you. They have a baby and it's all on camera, right away. I love that you took your time, that you considered options, and share your journey. Also, seeing your mom glow and nesting Dana is such an inspiration to me. Thank you both.
What an adorable gift to your viewers for Christmas!! Max is absolutely the cutest baby. He for sure is an extension of you two and when we got to meet his little smiling face, it was PURE JOY coming through my computer screen Thank you for sharing him with us and letting us see your happy little family all together!
Oh that is so wonderful, I am smiling ear to ear right now imagining pure joy through the computer screen! So excited his joy really shines through the way it does to us ❤ Thank you for the kind words, Shannon!
That is one precious baby boy. So glad you introduced us. Nice to meet you, Max. ❤
Beautiful love! Yes! Family is what you were and what you are now. Thank you for keeping it real…. I look forward to your open reflection and beautiful insights!
Definitely a cutie pie, and adorable laugh. From personal experience, growing up in the woods was amazing, always something to do and things to learn about. Congrats to Max for joining the adventure!
You owe no one an explanation but as someone who takes the opposite stance with their kids and social media it is insightful to hear the other side. Happy for you all and love the channel! Hello Max!
What a beautiful video that brought back so many memories- some of them, how scared we were when we drove up to be with you, Max and Lou. Grateful every day that the scary time is behind us and that we get to watch your new adventure unfold both in real life and on your channel. Max reminds me so much of you Dana-- you were always such a happy baby. Nothing changes, love this video so much even though I felt my eyes tear up when I saw the helicopter. Amazing story !!!!
Much love to you THREE!!! Thank you for continuing to be transparent. Wishing you all the best and a very Merry Christmas
Congratulation you guys! How lovely to finally meet him! We have been following you for years and you inspired us to live in a van and start a UA-cam channel. We are very happy for you and wishing you all the best. Sending warm hugs from Switzerland.
You three seem to have such a beautiful life & I’m grateful you allow us to follow along. Can’t wait to see how the shipping containers work out ❤
When you pulled back Max’s red hood and he laughed I just burst into tears 😂❤ -very emotional and beautiful-thank you
Oh Dana that must have been so scary! I'm so pleased to hear you're all doing so well 💜 thank you for sharing your journey, something I've learnt as a new mum is that everyone has a story and that not enough people feel they can share it so thank you for this. Stay safe!
What a cutie pie!! Thank you for sharing your life and Max with the world!
Yay! I waited so long to see this precious little baby. He is just as beautiful as I imagined and so much more. So full of life like papa and mama! I can’t wait to see Max take his first step, see him eat and spit out what he doesn’t like, and so eager to see which one of you he takes after. I await this journey. Thank you both for sharing him with all of us. 💛From Northern California
Those dancing eyes and that smile that lights up his whole face on Max remind me so much of his parents!! He is absolutely adorable and is such a wonderful addition to make your little family simply perfect! And his baby giggle ... so cute!! I am so excited to see what you have done with your new home ... and the window, next week!
Thank you for sharing yourselves authentically!🦋 Max is the cutest little nugget and I’m so happy to have met him. His smile and laugh is contagious as is the joy on the face of his amazing parents! I would just like to add that some of the mistakes I’ve seen other UA-camrs make while sharing their child(ren), and more of their personal lives on their channel, is disclosing way too much location stuff like what town they live in, then you see them at their kids school, you see them walking thru their neighborhood, they film at their place of employment in the town where they’ve told you they live, etc. I think as long as you’re protective of those details AND as Max gets older honoring his feelings/wishes around being on the channel -you’ll be just fine!
Thank you so much for the kind words ❤ His laugh really melts my heart every time!! And those are some truly wonderful tips, thank you for sharing those, definitely taking note!! Hope you are having a beautiful Sunday ❤
@@WildWeRoam you’re welcome! Glad I could offer something here, you guys give so much in your vlog! Your hearts are so open and your energy is so positive, it’s so easy to be supportive of whatever decisions you make with your channel.❤️
Max is such a sweetie, that smile is so infectious. Thank you guys for sharing your birth story. Our little one is almost 9 months and it was also a pretty traumatic experience. We’re both happy and healthy now. I can’t wait to hear more stories about your evolution to parenthood. Love from BNE ❤🐨🇦🇺
I really haven't watched much since you were in Hawaii. But I'm so glad you decided to share Max with the world. I honestly couldn't stop smiling at his happy, little face. I'll be checking in more often for sure!
Being a stay at home mom, home schooling is the BEST decision you have made! He will grow in luv, n honesty! Merry Christmas!!
9:38 Those sweet little laughs were the perfect introduction. Happy holidays to your beautiful family.
I was also surprised how much I loved being a stay at home mom. Totally understand your heart.
Your son is adorable and a beautiful mix of you both.. precious sweet boy...
I would imagine it feels quite liberating to be together as a family here on your channel. It’s great to know that you no longer have to deal with divisive decisions and separating Max out of your filming and editing, etc. Thanks so much for sharing… such a cool experience on a beautiful winter day. Max is adorable and charming!! Such a cutie!! Greetings to you from the wilderness of northern 🇨🇦 where we, too, have to push the snow off our tiny outbuildings. Happy Holidays!! 💦🌎Ⓜary🎄
Thank you, Mary! It took a while to come to the decision, and we are so grateful to have your support and kind words :) Much love to you in Canada!! ❤
Very emotional having followed you for so many years through life and seeing you grow and change, now with a new little life. Thank you for sharing!
It's so nice to finally meet him. I was shocked to hear what you went true. It's nice to see that you're doing good now. Can't wait to see more of him and your familly together again, we missed you!
It was a lot especially those first few months! Grateful every day how well things are now. Thank you so much for the supportive words!! Sending big hugs to you, Tanja ❤
Just met you guys today… thank you for sharing your lives and your beautiful baby. Be a traditional family it’s awesome and what’s best for all. Stay home.. raise your baby no one will ever love him and care for him exactly like you would.. so why not do it especially if you absolutely can. Daddy will provide and show him how to be an awesome man and Mommy will show him nurturing love and what type of wife he should seek one day. Do not leave him in a daycare or any others hands but family and close friends if you must. Much love to your precious little family. ❤
AHHHHHH!!!!! I LOVE HIM! MAX IS SO FULL OF JOY JUST LIKE MOMMA :) Thanks for sharing....
Yes! Thank you for sharing your baby with us! Merry Christmas!
A beautiful well thought out decision for your lovely family. I am so honored to be a part of it!
Max is so handsome, I unschooled all four of my kids, it was a wonderful beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing your beautiful baby boy with us, I can’t wait for all the wonderful adventures you are all going to have, and yes, being a mom is the greatest experience you will ever have, it’s just so great. Love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It's lovely to meet Max! I'm so happy you found a way to live and vlog the way you want to. As always, thank you so much for sharing!
Max is adorable, and Freya frolicking around in the snow was so beautiful!!!
I know you will share him in a respectable way and he will be so grateful to be part of these movies as he gets older 💕
So nice to see Max so happy! 😊
Will be as positive as his mom and dad!
Thank you for sharing your little wonder. It is fun seeing things through a babe's eyes for the first time and your channel seems a perfect space to capture that pure joy. But also as your family grows and plan change feel free to evaluate regularly what works. You are raising a little human and as his personality shines through it may not always fit to film. But your content is so positive, I'd still watch without him. So it doesn't have to be all about Max, half about Max, or just Max in the background.
HES A HAM. how precious!!!! alll smiles and giggles.
He is so adorable and has so much joy! I know it was a big decision to make, thank you for sharing him with us 🥰.
He is such a cutie pie! I know how difficult it was to determine how to handle life post baby and I really appreciate the time you took and I also love that you decided to make yours a family channel so we can ooh and ahh over the cutest little punkin!
I'm so glad you decided to include Max in the videos you share of the beautiful life you are building. He is precious! The joy he brings to you is evident. Embrace every moment. You are blessed to have the options you have. I loved being a stay-at-home mom and unschooling our two daughters to Junior and Senior High. That was 40 years ago, but it seems like only yesterday.
Thank you so much, Debbie! It really mean a lot for me to read this ❤ He really does just bring joy to everything, I am so happy. Also so happy you got to experience that, too! Much love to you and your family ❤
I am so excited to meet max! As someone who is a new mother (my daughter is 12 months) I have been hoping to hear more about your experience of becoming parents! Thank you for inviting us into your family and life!
You have the cutest baby!!!!!! Thanks for sharing all this Life! You are the sweetest family ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing Max with us. He's such a cute and happy baby. Wishing you a Merry FIRST Christmas 🎄 Blessings to you all.
Thank you, Sharon! We are so excited about his first Christmas. All the firsts are so--my heart has never felt so full :) Thank you so much for the kind words, we are so excited to have him be part of the channel :) Sending big hugs to you ❤
What a cutie! He looks like his daddy. Thank you for deciding to share Max!
Ooomigosh!! He’s so cute and happy. Thanks a million for sharing, you guys rock. ❤🇨🇦
I appreciate the complications of this decision! Thank you for sharing your family with us, we are SO excited to meet Max.
Thank you so much for sharing Max. Not only is he adorable, he is so happy and bubbly and sweet like you!! His eyes just light up and gets so excited to see daddy and frea. ❤❤❤❤
you give me hope to have a future family centered on what matters most, thank you for sharing with us!
You won't regret this decision. We missed capturing the first few years of our kids lives. That's actually one of the primary reasons we run our UA-cam channel, is to intentionally capture our kids as they grow up. Even though I was a videographer, in the early years of our kids lives, I didn't do a good job capturing photos and videos. But now with doing UA-cam full time we have stacks of hard drives of them as they grow! Its an investment into memories. My 85 year old self will thank me someday, and I'm sure you will also. And Max is beautiful!
I love Max’s smile, what a perfect family!
First time I stumbled upon your channel was when I was learning how to load a camera with film and I’ve been following your journey since. Here I am today, a professional photographer, still following your amazing adventures that warm my heart every time. Sending love! 🥲
I loved this video. The catch up was so nice. And for Max to be soooo giggly makes me teary eyed 🥹. You both have so much wonder in your lives. I’m thrilled to get to experience a little bit more of it here on UA-cam with Max being part of the fun now too!❤
ahh that really means so much to us both! We can't wait for you to meet max one day (hopefully sooooon!) you all are such an inspiration to us too and we can't wait to get on your level of adventuring again once the shipping containers are done. sending all our love
All three of you are entitled to privacy but it’s so nice to see this extra bit of transparency. Seeing what you went through, that life’s not all sunshine all the time. That’s real life and those real emotions are what connect us all together! Be proud to show your accomplishments, and isn’t Max (and being parents) THE biggest accomplishment EVER! 😍😘
Unschooling mama to 4 amazing teens. Enjoy the ride - it’s so worth it. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Unschooling is the best decision I ever made and such a wonderful journey. Kids have such an innate drive to learn. It's is not the easiest road but it's amazing. You guys are the best parents you can do this and set a great example. Love the snow by the way! ❄
Thanks for sharing Max with us! He’s such a happy baby. 🥰