Dang dude! He grows food, he builds stuff(with a welder, no less), he holds babies, he loves his woman and his kids, he smokes food to perfection, he gets emotional....AND plays the guitar! No wonder Meg loves you so. ❤️ We are thankful for y’all. Happy Thanksgiving!
I bet those boys lives are SO much better now. Not to mention being somewhere where they can just run free...but to see you two loving each other and them. Here's to second chances!!!
Those of us that have followed their whole journey and all the other channels they have popped up in know! 😊🎶🎶 I remember Jim Wilson and Ben playing around the campfire at the HOA 3 years ago, before they found home!
Oh my you made me cry ..”thankful for second chances “ got me ...what an amazing story of what God can do ! Beautiful! Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share your story ..love the kiddos answers too ! I’m thankful to God for all of you❣️
I'm an East European and I must say that Thanksgiving meant nothing to me until I saw your video two years ago. Happy Thanksgiving guys. From the bottom of my heart.
A beautiful Thanksgiving story, beginning to end. Y'all have me in tears as well. Everything looked so wonderful, and I eat at the end of the day as well, and wow, your spread was amazing! I love that many go around the table with a message of thanksgiving . And Ben, it was especially nice to hear you play again. Until next time...
Hello, Beautiful Family!! What a lovely spread of abundant food, fun, and fellowship amongst the Hollars! This here trapped SoCal gal lives vicariously through y'all! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful lives with us. May the Lord continue to pour down His blessings upon y'all!
I feel blessed to watch the Hollars,s, as the Hollar’s are a very blessed family. I enjoy watching your journey. And Ben, awesome playing the guitar.🦃😽🐮🕺💃🧍🏼🧍🏼🧍🏼🧍🏼👶🎼
I have been married for 47 years some hard years and some easer years but always glad we hung to gather. Always remember standing up and knowing this is the one for me.
Before my parents passed, we would have pancakes or waffles for breakfast, then snack for lunch and finally a slightly early feast for dinner. Then later play card games and have seconds.
Who knew Ben was so musically talented? Hey! A short clip of that would make a great intro for all your videos. Awesome - thanks for letting us in on your secret talent.
Right, now for my leftover buttermilk pecan pie since ya'll waved pie in front of my face! I think most of us, here in the comments section, are thankful for you guys. Happy Thanksgiving!
You all have such a nice family. I know from watching some of your past videos that when you were still in California, you were at a cross-roads. Well, clearly you made the hard decisions and have done the hard work. I'm so happy for you all and thankful that you share yourselves on TH-cam. Watching your family restores my hopes for humanity. I was tearing up a little bit toward the end there, when Meg start her thanks. But it was good tearing up. Thank you for sharing with us, Hollers.
Beautiful family, enjoying our freedoms in America! You gave us a picture of what our country is all about, Awesome guitar playing, you are all so talented, thanks for sharing
I am thankful for you guys allowing us to see a part of your life and following you on your journey to a second start. And I am thankful for the beautiful music that Ben played for us at the end, really nice!
You all have achieved so much in one year on your homestead it’s mind blowing. Blessings to a wonderful family. Oh, and very good guitar playing Ben. 😀👍
the lord sent me here, why to see real life , and to see good people still are here on this earth, love the guitar playing and i am thankful for your family ,God bless
Happy Thanksgiving. Yes a lot to be thankful for you all this year, it all came together didn’t it? We watchers are thankful you have shared your journey with us. 👍☺️❤️
"For the gifts that come when you stick it out." That got me right in the feels. 😢 I'm also holding my 9 week old baby boy in my arms; who we have because we stuck it out, and he is the most precious gift we could ever receive. ❤
ok you almost had me crying, so much accomplished this past year for you all, and having the baby to complete the restoration of your family - God is Good! thank you for the music at the end, you should consider more of that in future vlogs, blessings to the Hollars!
There is something that comes over me maybe some kind of emotion I feel that can not be described, when I watch someone sit and pick. The tones and vibrations run through me I enjoyed watching you play the guitar .
woohoo! what a joy it must be... certainly was to watch! Leaving California soon; counting the days (40ish left). Been years in the works. Happy TG! Thanks for the share.
You guys always have the most beautiful Thanksgiving videos. But Ben...holy cow, had no idea you could play and it was just lovely. Gosh, is there anything you all can't do?!
The talent never ends........Look at the delicious favorites of everyone's included and the turkey looked so good. Yummm Talented cooks, bakers, player of music, soap makers, knife maker.....five beautiful children.......loving spouses........new home, new land, sense of freedom to be who you wish to be.........I'd say you are blessed in so many many ways..........God bless you and what a beautiful family gathering and being ever so thankful and all together celebrating! Love you guys.......you're the best! You have aced everything you have gone for even through dire circumstances and almost tragedies........you won the day! I'd say you won the lottery actually of life! God bless you all............. From Baksfld to NC I've ridden the ride w/u via YT and you guys are amazing! Love to all!
Beautiful family. Ben, I never new you played the guitar. Very good, well done and so nice to hear while the world is in a tizzy. Thank you for a relaxing few moments :)
Happy Thanksgiving!...thank you so much for sharing your good and bad,your love for one another,your beautiful family and music....God bless you all....💖🙏
Oh I’m never early! I think 2020 has shown us all we do have so much to be thankful for and brought many families closer together. I know your family has already learned that and we’ve all been so lucky to see your journey. ♥️
So refreshing to have your children and whole family say what they are thankful for, good responsible parenting. Thoroughly enjoyed the guitar playing, hope to hear more around the firepit. God bless you all.
Happy Thanksgiving Hollars! I am incredibly thankful for being able to share in the joy you so clearly celebrate as you rediscovered your love and family and received your little blessing as a fulfillment of that love, Buggie. Bless you for sharing.
Fantastic meal, hard work and dedication made an old house into a nice cozy home. We are thankful for every day and pray to make better each one to come.
Every so often I like to go back and watch some of the older videos. This is obviously one of those. Can't believe how big the boys have grown since this video or how much buggy has taken over all our hearts. I had totally forgotten that Ben played the guitar! More of that would be fine by me, you really are a talented man Ben. As for Meg...always was and still is as young and beautiful as ever, the cement that holds this family together and such a great talent in so many ways.
So strange to see this...I, too, have been watching "re-runs" this past week. So man things I missed on the first round. Beautiful family... Beautiful life!
Happy Thanksgiving to you dear Hollars! What a beautiful video....love to see you all so happy together. And loved what you said about this year, Megan. I think it told us a lot.....and is still, if we are listening inside. I had to move - which was a shock at first, because it looked like I could stay there for much longer. After hard work since summer I find myself now in a much more beautiful and harmonious house than ever! That is what I am very, very thankful for. Keep on savoring, beautiful people
I am thankful for ya'll! What a wonderful tribute to your family!!! Each year from here on will only get better for ya'll as the land improves and the work you each put in, clearing more woods and bigger, better gardens, it only gets better! I can't wait to watch Bug running up and down the swales after her big brothers. 💞🌹 I always save the most perfect slices of the breast for sandwiches and the rest tore up like that! Nothing better than a real food turkey sandwich!
If you dont have to be dragged kicking and screaming into things, then you dont get the things that you will look back and remember with joy. Happy Thanksgiving Hollars
I had 3 kids and no matter what quantity I cooked I never had leftovers at end of weekend. Just us and My MIL. They filled up and kept filling up. You would think they starved the rest of the year. Love your sharing. Loved your music too. Great family
Nice "dismantling" job there! Haahaa. Awww guys...tears of gratitude. Thank you all for sharing your amazing life with us. A true inspiration. Much Love
I hope you had a very blessed day for giving thanks!! It has been so special to go through some of your days with you, lows and highs, but this has been a challenging year for so many of us!! Blessings to all as we enter into this holiday season, with faith and integrity, following our ADONAI to what ever HE has for us to do!!
Omg your food looked so delicious. Haven't had smoked turkey in ages. Your have a wonderful family and I'm sure your so proud of them all. Blessings to all of you. 🦃🙂🇺🇸
I use my kitchenaid stand mixer with the paddle attachment for mashing potatoes. It makes easy work of potatoes, and then throw in my butter and seasonings. Looks Amazing!
Loved this video so much! You guys have a way of grounding us and bringing a perspective to us🥰. We are thankful for you all reminding us of what is truly important, especially after this crazy year in this big world! May God continue to bless you and keep you all in His loving arms!! Ben, such a beautiful and relaxing way to end the video! Please play more often😉!
I love you all great vlog what a treat hearing you play the guitar you are really good you made me cry. God bless you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Granny B.
Dang dude! He grows food, he builds stuff(with a welder, no less), he holds babies, he loves his woman and his kids, he smokes food to perfection, he gets emotional....AND plays the guitar! No wonder Meg loves you so. ❤️ We are thankful for y’all. Happy Thanksgiving!
Did the turkey look all dark and kinda burnt looking because it was smoked? It sure looked good!
I bet those boys lives are SO much better now. Not to mention being somewhere where they can just run free...but to see you two loving each other and them. Here's to second chances!!!
Amen!
LOVED the ending with the guitar! who knew you played!?!?!?!?!???
Those of us that have followed their whole journey and all the other channels they have popped up in know! 😊🎶🎶 I remember Jim Wilson and Ben playing around the campfire at the HOA 3 years ago, before they found home!
He's an all round, multi-talented guy.
Exactly, so cool!
Oh my you made me cry ..”thankful for second chances “ got me ...what an amazing story of what God can do ! Beautiful! Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share your story ..love the kiddos answers too ! I’m thankful to God for all of you❣️
I'm an East European and I must say that Thanksgiving meant nothing to me until I saw your video two years ago.
Happy Thanksgiving guys. From the bottom of my heart.
A day of thanksgiving is for EVERYONE.
A beautiful Thanksgiving story, beginning to end. Y'all have me in tears as well. Everything looked so wonderful, and I eat at the end of the day as well, and wow, your spread was amazing! I love that many go around the table with a message of thanksgiving . And Ben, it was especially nice to hear you play again. Until next time...
Beautiful comment, bosmanSaoirse! Happy Thanksgiving.
I regret that I have but one Thumbs-Up to give.
I loved hearing your lists. And no. It's not too heavy. It was beautiful to hear.
Hello, Beautiful Family!!
What a lovely spread of abundant food, fun, and fellowship amongst the Hollars! This here trapped SoCal gal lives vicariously through y'all! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful lives with us. May the Lord continue to pour down His blessings upon y'all!
I feel blessed to watch the Hollars,s, as the Hollar’s are a very blessed family. I enjoy watching your journey. And Ben, awesome playing the guitar.🦃😽🐮🕺💃🧍🏼🧍🏼🧍🏼🧍🏼👶🎼
I have been married for 47 years some hard years and some easer years but always glad we hung to gather. Always remember standing up and knowing this is the one for me.
Before my parents passed, we would have pancakes or waffles for breakfast, then snack for lunch and finally a slightly early feast for dinner. Then later play card games and have seconds.
Knowing your back story and watching you for the past 6 months is such a blessing to me. Thank you for sharing your lives.
Use more of Ben's guitar playing for background music! love it!
I'M THANKFUL FOR THE HOLLARS! THANKS FOR THE GUITAR PLAYING AT THE END. 💞
Beautiful guitar solo!
I’m thankful you were all unhurt in your accident!
Love the guitar playing.
Such a lovely family and day for you. Loved the guitar playing at the end
Ms Meg's laughter could warm the coldest heart! Many blessings to ya'll.
And. ...it has I'm sure...
You have a way of touching my heart. Tears and laughter are both contagious.
Who knew Ben was so musically talented? Hey! A short clip of that would make a great intro for all your videos. Awesome - thanks for letting us in on your secret talent.
All the goodness!! You have the most wonderful boys. That little girl will be the luckiest sister ever! Happy Thanksgiving to you.
Won't she though!!??? I pity the fool that EVER tries to hurt her in any way. Her partner in life will have a huge line to measure up to!!
Agree!!!!
Would like to see more interactions with your sons on the videos, similar to Justin Rhodes. They look like great kids.
Just imagine her with all those big brothers. Some will be bossy, some romantic poets to inspire, so kindred spirits. Such a life she'll live.
Ben, I can't imagine what your playing would sound like on a 12 string guitar. Beautiful harmonies and harmonics.
I thought that too..
I was thinking the same thing!
So wonderful!
Same though! 🤯💜
Thankful for you guys. For putting yourselves out there. For giving people hope in their season of hard. Thank you. 🥰🥰
What a journey you HOLLARS have taken and to come out the other end able to share with others....a true blessing you all are❤️
Ben and Meg are the boys interested in playing music if so this would be a great time to teach them how at their age.
Baby is starting to look like Mama!
The reflection of the boys in the window while Ben was playing the guitar priceless😊
Your playing should become your background music! It’s beautiful!
Your boys and girl will always remember, their mom cooking and baking pies,and their dad playing guitar!
Your family is such a blessing to all of us who watch and are encouraged by your story and lives, may your days be filled with nothing but joy!
Precious moments. I love seeing your family sharing their love with one another. Thanks again for sharing your story with us.
You’re daughter is so aware and very pretty. Reflective comments from all of you. It looks like your Thanksgiving was very special.😊👍🥰❣️
In your new home and have a big kitchen to cook in,a lot different then last year.Thanks Ben for the great music.
Right, now for my leftover buttermilk pecan pie since ya'll waved pie in front of my face! I think most of us, here in the comments section, are thankful for you guys. Happy Thanksgiving!
And on top of everything ladies & gentlemen, he Plays Guitar ! Now That’s a Blessing
I’m crying too, love you guys I feel like you’re family !! Y’all are the BEST ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I wish I could give an extra thumbs up for the fingerstyle at the end. Very nice!
This, to me, has been the most encompassing and genuinely familial ever, on TH-cam for us non natives. That you may long continue. All is Love here.
You all have such a nice family. I know from watching some of your past videos that when you were still in California, you were at a cross-roads. Well, clearly you made the hard decisions and have done the hard work. I'm so happy for you all and thankful that you share yourselves on TH-cam. Watching your family restores my hopes for humanity. I was tearing up a little bit toward the end there, when Meg start her thanks. But it was good tearing up. Thank you for sharing with us, Hollers.
SO glad that Ben's little dance was captured on video. Got to see a side of him we don't usually see.
Beautiful family, enjoying our freedoms in America! You gave us a picture of what our country is all about, Awesome guitar playing, you are all so talented, thanks for sharing
I didn’t know you played . Thank you it was lovely.
I am thankful for you guys allowing us to see a part of your life and following you on your journey to a second start. And I am thankful for the beautiful music that Ben played for us at the end, really nice!
I’m thankful for my health, my family my patients health and for friends that care
You all have achieved so much in one year on your homestead it’s mind blowing. Blessings to a wonderful family. Oh, and very good guitar playing Ben. 😀👍
Happy Thanksgiving to all the Hollar’s. Ben should play the music for all your vlogs. Keeping you in my prayers.
No, not too heavy for TH-cam. Your truth is real, and many others are fighting the same fight. Keep going, looks like you’re healing perfectly. ❤️❤️
the lord sent me here, why to see real life , and to see good people still are here on this earth, love the guitar playing and i am thankful for your family ,God bless
That was so beautiful I had my eyes close taken it all in very beautiful Ben
Happy Thanksgiving. Yes a lot to be thankful for you all this year, it all came together didn’t it? We watchers are thankful you have shared your journey with us. 👍☺️❤️
Such beautifully written song and guitar playing, thank you Ben for sharing that!
Nice family, nice guitar piece, nice film!
Yeah the intro music reminded me of playing my mom's dulcimer
"For the gifts that come when you stick it out."
That got me right in the feels. 😢
I'm also holding my 9 week old baby boy in my arms; who we have because we stuck it out, and he is the most precious gift we could ever receive. ❤
ok you almost had me crying, so much accomplished this past year for you all, and having the baby to complete the restoration of your family - God is Good! thank you for the music at the end, you should consider more of that in future vlogs, blessings to the Hollars!
There is something that comes over me maybe some kind of emotion I feel that can not be described, when I watch someone sit and pick. The tones and vibrations run through me I enjoyed watching you play the guitar .
Happy Thanksgiving! Brought tears to my eyes during the “what we are thankful for.”
Ya'll have an amazing family filled with blessings and faith. I'm happy to watch your vlogs and the interactions for over 2 years. Thank you.
Aww, y'all had me tearing up at "second chances"...SO happy for you! Ben, great acoustic work there!
woohoo! what a joy it must be... certainly was to watch!
Leaving California soon; counting the days (40ish left). Been years in the works.
Happy TG! Thanks for the share.
Happy Thanksgiving Hollar Family..
Thank you for letting us be a part of your family.
Great show tonight. Family love and togetherness. God's blessings. We loved the music at the end. I could listen all night. Happy Thanksgiving.
You guys always have the most beautiful Thanksgiving videos. But Ben...holy cow, had no idea you could play and it was just lovely. Gosh, is there anything you all can't do?!
Your baby is just beautiful!! She smiles all the time. Such a blessing! Your whole family is beautiful, and I love watching you.
no guts, no glory....God has blessed your family richly!
The talent never ends........Look at the delicious favorites of everyone's included and the turkey looked so good. Yummm Talented cooks, bakers, player of music, soap makers, knife maker.....five beautiful children.......loving spouses........new home, new land, sense of freedom to be who you wish to be.........I'd say you are blessed in so many many ways..........God bless you and what a beautiful family gathering and being ever so thankful and all together celebrating!
Love you guys.......you're the best! You have aced everything you have gone for even through dire circumstances and almost tragedies........you won the day! I'd say you won the lottery actually of life!
God bless you all.............
From Baksfld to NC I've ridden the ride w/u via YT and you guys are amazing! Love to all!
Love Brett’s reaction to “Do you room for dessert?” He’s layed out and his response... 👍
i feel so blessed to be part of your extended family.
Mate, you are an artist - when I saw you making that knife and now this lovely music.
And he can play a guitar!!! Like your channel isn't already my fave and along comes home made music 🎶...🌻🌿❤💚
This year was Gods way of saying slow down pray and be grateful. Health, family.
Beautiful family. Ben, I never new you played the guitar. Very good, well done and so nice to hear while the world is in a tizzy. Thank you for a relaxing few moments :)
I'M THANKFULL FOR you All and this GREAT COUNTRY THAT WE LIVE IN. GOD BLESS All the Home steaders
Happy Thanksgiving!...thank you so much for sharing your good and bad,your love for one another,your beautiful family and music....God bless you all....💖🙏
Oh I’m never early! I think 2020 has shown us all we do have so much to be thankful for and brought many families closer together. I know your family has already learned that and we’ve all been so lucky to see your journey. ♥️
So refreshing to have your children and whole family say what they are thankful for, good responsible parenting. Thoroughly enjoyed the guitar playing, hope to hear more around the firepit. God bless you all.
im too grateful for our little homestead. the food i grow. that security. i pray for those impacted by 2020. and grateful we weren't.
Happy Thanksgiving Hollars! I am incredibly thankful for being able to share in the joy you so clearly celebrate as you rediscovered your love and family and received your little blessing as a fulfillment of that love, Buggie. Bless you for sharing.
Fantastic meal, hard work and dedication made an old house into a nice cozy home. We are thankful for every day and pray to make better each one to come.
Didn't know you played guitar , absolutely amazing and beautiful. Is there anything you can't do? Happiness and god fortune to you all.
Every so often I like to go back and watch some of the older videos. This is obviously one of those. Can't believe how big the boys have grown since this video or how much buggy has taken over all our hearts. I had totally forgotten that Ben played the guitar! More of that would be fine by me, you really are a talented man Ben. As for Meg...always was and still is as young and beautiful as ever, the cement that holds this family together and such a great talent in so many ways.
So strange to see this...I, too, have been watching "re-runs" this past week. So man things I missed on the first round. Beautiful family... Beautiful life!
Happy Thanksgiving to you dear Hollars! What a beautiful video....love to see you all so happy together. And loved what you said about this year, Megan. I think it told us a lot.....and is still, if we are listening inside.
I had to move - which was a shock at first, because it looked like I could stay there for much longer. After hard work since summer I find myself now in a much more beautiful and harmonious house than ever! That is what I am very, very thankful for. Keep on savoring, beautiful people
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Thank for taking the time to include us on your journey. Love from UK 🇬🇧
Amen we are enjoying your story and seeing Gods right hand working in your life!
I loved your eldest son playing with his little baby sister, just the gorgeous look on his face.
I am thankful for ya'll! What a wonderful tribute to your family!!! Each year from here on will only get better for ya'll as the land improves and the work you each put in, clearing more woods and bigger, better gardens, it only gets better! I can't wait to watch Bug running up and down the swales after her big brothers. 💞🌹 I always save the most perfect slices of the breast for sandwiches and the rest tore up like that! Nothing better than a real food turkey sandwich!
If you dont have to be dragged kicking and screaming into things, then you dont get the things that you will look back and remember with joy.
Happy Thanksgiving Hollars
I had 3 kids and no matter what quantity I cooked I never had leftovers at end of weekend. Just us and My MIL. They filled up and kept filling up. You would think they starved the rest of the year. Love your sharing. Loved your music too. Great family
So glad you had a great day!!! Don't forget where you were and how you overcame the adversitys!! Love y'all!!!😋💞
Wow, I did not know that Ben played the guitar. So wonderful. Happy Thanksgiving to all you. What a feast.
Nice "dismantling" job there! Haahaa.
Awww guys...tears of gratitude. Thank you all for sharing your amazing life with us. A true inspiration. Much Love
I hope you had a very blessed day for giving thanks!!
It has been so special to go through some of your days with you, lows and highs, but this has been a challenging year for so many of us!!
Blessings to all as we enter into this holiday season, with faith and integrity, following our ADONAI to what ever HE has for us to do!!
Omg your food looked so delicious. Haven't had smoked turkey in ages. Your have a wonderful family and I'm sure your so proud of them all.
Blessings to all of you. 🦃🙂🇺🇸
I remember you doing Thanks giving dinner in the trailer and now look were you're at, amazing 💕💕
Thank you. I was tearing up right along with you guys. What a wonderful thanksgiving day you shared with us. Love to all
Awe!! We are so so grateful and thankful to you too for sharing your beautiful lives with all of us!!!😘
I use my kitchenaid stand mixer with the paddle attachment for mashing potatoes. It makes easy work of potatoes, and then throw in my butter and seasonings. Looks Amazing!
Loved this video so much! You guys have a way of grounding us and bringing a perspective to us🥰. We are thankful for you all reminding us of what is truly important, especially after this crazy year in this big world! May God continue to bless you and keep you all in His loving arms!! Ben, such a beautiful and relaxing way to end the video! Please play more often😉!
Amen
Didn’t know you played the guitar-that’s great!!
Your daughter just gets cuter and cuter
I love you all great vlog what a treat hearing you play the guitar you are really good you made me cry. God bless you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Granny B.
Beautiful music Ben - happy holidays Hollars - it's been a very good year - an odd one but a good one!
Meg and Ben, you are such a blessing to me. Much love and prayers for your precious family.