I am tired just watching Aaron work so hard! I am glad you talked him into a good rest. It is so heartwarming to see how your sweet family all pitch in and take care of each other and your homestead. God bless y'all!
Oh Lordie... wet jeans are the worst thing, especially in winter! Great job getting the gear for Aaron when he's ploughing to keep dry. 👍 Lovely video Jessica. All the best to everyone. Take care from the UK 🇬🇧. Paula 💝
Oh no! So sorry you fell and praying for quick healing. WOW! That’s a lot of snow! I do love seeing it but that sure looks like a lot of work. We have been getting up in the upper 60’s with tons of rain. It drizzled rain for 2 days straight so I’m ready to see the sun!
I love pit bulls! I have a blue nose and my daughter has a champagne pit. So now we have 8 champagne blue nose pups they originally bread them to be nanny dogs. Having puppies in the house brings back memories of having sleepless nights after having babies. Lol This snow is crazy but it’s beautiful. Nature in Alaska makes you slow down and enjoy the view.
I'm from Alabama. The first time I traveled and experienced "real snow" I was not expecting how wet I got. It makes sense, that it gets on you and then melts. But like you said, if it's not part of your life, you don't think about the practical parts. It just looks pretty in pictures. Also learned, it doesn't stay pretty lol.
Since I’m from Mississippi and our temps were in the 70’s today, I am extremely jealous of all that beautiful snow. I’ve been to Alaska several times in the winter and I love it. Thanks for showing us all your snow.
Yeah we would have supermarkets closed .and the roads would maybe get Gritted once a day..if that ! Thank god we are not out in the country side.we would be Snowed in. ....
the snow is incredible it's really beautiful but I don't know if I could handle it 24/7 I find the snow and cold exhausting. I admit I'm not in great shape but just watching you walk through all that snow makes me short of breat lol
That is so interesting. I had never seen that much snow ever. Would you believe, though, that it once snowed 12 inches here in Meridian, Mississippi. Very very rare to get any snow. It is so beautiful but I can see from this video it is a LOT of work. Take care and be careful.
We know many families that live there in Alaska across the state of Alaska so let me ask it to experience all the seasons right along with you and yes sometimes TV does not do it justice and sometimes it’s just as bad
Thank you for sharing. It makes it all worth while. I have my Bogs (they go down to -40° and are still warm) on the wrong feet. It’s tough when you have heavy duty bib carharts on and a thick cathart Jacket. Lol
Aaron s tractor 🚜 has to be one of your best investments!!!!! Such a good husband and Dad 💞💞 making sure everyone is safe driving , him making sure your car was cleared bless him 👏👏👏👏 Jessica take care and hope your "" bump """ heals quickly. Another great video 👍👍👍 Love from the UK x
Thank you. He truly is rough around the edges with the nicest kindest loving center! I love his center. Wink! He is so good to us! Thank you for seeing that.
Hi Jessica, Aaron and sweet family! Oh my goodness Jessica, I hope your alright. That was a nasty fall. The dogs are so cute playing in the snow. I fell down my parents steps when we lived in Chicago. I was heading home and I was 8 months pregnant, it had rained. The rain made the painted steps slippery. It was 20 steps and all I remember was seeing my feet for the first time in months. I wasn’t hurt, but my back was sore and bruised. I thought my poor mama and daddy where going to flip out. You made me laugh out loud talking about putting your boots on the wrong feet and saying you where a toddler, lol. I did a similar stunt. My dad owned a catering and vending company. This was after we moved back to Tennessee. He had a huge catering event at a GE plant, about 500 people. He asked if I would and of course I said yes. He told me what day and time he needed me. So it was about 3:00 am I got up to get ready to go to my dads. I thought I was smart and laid my clothes as shoes out the night before to keep from waking up my husband. I had a two pairs of flat shoes I loved, but one pair was plum and the other pair was burgundy. Both colors match the top I had picked out to wear. I laid the shoes side by side and thought I would decide in the morning when I got dressed. Needless to say, I got dressed in the dark even put my shoes on. I made my way to my dad’s house and walked in where there was several other people there to work that day. My dad said, hun, do you need money? I looked at him really puzzled as to why he would ask me that. I said no, why? He said you have the same shoes, but two different colors. I looked down at my feet and sure enough, I had one burgundy shoe and one plum color. Boy did I feel stupid. Everyone started laughing and now I can laugh about it too. I did call my husband to bring me one or the other of my shoes since he was going to be traveling that morning to another county that was close to my dad’s. At least I would look presentable at the catering. Poor Aaron worked a longtime out in that snow. I’m sure everyone enjoyed your delicious chicken and dumplings. That was always a good stick to your ribs meal on a cold snowy day for my family. I’m glad everyone made it home safely. Beautiful sunset Sorry I’m long winded. Have a blessed night and day!!
@@modernhomesteadalaska life is so real sometimes, I just think to myself and say..what where you thinking, lol. If we can’t laugh at ourselves, then we surely have no sense of humor. My daddy was the biggest jokester and believe me, I didn’t live that one down. He got me a pair of baby shoes for Christmas. That’s ok, I got him a six foot stuffed Noid from the old Pizza Hut commercials because he would imitate that thing. He kept it for years sitting in one of his office chairs. Guess my sense of humor runs in the family, lol. Have a blessed night and weekend!
Hahahah you were right…crazy eh. I have been waiting to see this since you mentioned it was coming. I love the snow and never tire of it. Don’t tell Erin that James has a covered cab on our plow…hahaha. One winter we woke up and all our windows were covered in snow. We had to go dig out so we could see out. That winter we had 6ft of snow on the ground….it was crazy but beautiful too.🇨🇦❄️🎄❄️
Oh my goodness! He would have loved one! He had a budget and the closed cabs don’t fit in it. But I do think If we take good care of it he can trade it up in a couple years. I am totally like you! I can’t get enough of the snow.
Oh it really is Beautiful looking out a window. Love this video 😊we had 6 ft last month in 72 hr. In western NY and now you would never know we had any snow at all. 🤦🏻♀️
Oh how we loved living in snow country 30 years ago when our sons were little. There is no way we could do it now though. We rarely get any snow here but when we got that snowmagedin 2 years ago we sure enjoyed it for the couple days it was here. Your husband is a beast on that tractor! LOL Y'all stay safe and you stay away from ladders! May you all be very blessed, and God keep you safe in the snow!!
Loved your video of the snow. Here in kentucky we get snow but not like this. Those chicken n dumplins' look so good yum. Keep an eye out for your leg to make sure it doesn't change. I get worried about you. Much love and blessings to you all!
I like the way your husband looks for your safety and the kids he is a keeper like my husband always is. We are lucky girls 😂 take care off your wound.🙏🕊🙏🥰🎄☃️🇨🇦
Thank you for sharing. I grew up in Minnesota and now live in North Carolina. We seldom get snow, but when it does snow here everything shuts down. Hope you feel better soon.
Watching your hubby on an open air tractor I kept thinking he's missing something to wear. Then I realized! I'd wear a snowmobile helmet! That's what growing up snowmobiling gets me I guess
Wow snow is beautiful! It will be nice when you get your basement entrance everyone can come in and take their wet coats off down there. Lots of work ! Be safe 🌧🎄🌟🎄❄️
Oh Jessica, be careful sweetie...Of corse Aaron can pick you up, especially when you are hurt. Yes you all got tons of snow, we didn't get as much as you but also got dumped on. I'm pretty sure I told you I'm from the Kenai Peninsula. Your chicken and dumplings look so good, like mine actually. Take care family and happy vlogmas # 8 ⛄️
Lol I was like I’m so chubby you can’t pick me up just help me…… next thing I know I was on two feet with him still holding me! I see myself as big as him in my head because he does not scare me at all. I forget how big and strong he truly is.
Great vlog! I really enjoyed it. Aaron looks great in his new snow suit. So fun seeing all your daily activities. Btw, you should take a rest, too! ❤️👍❤️
Oh my...I hate that you got injured and are in pain! It makes me hurt just thinking about you! All that snow is beautiful to watch, but there is so much work involved clearing it for normal activity. I do not envy Aaron and all the plowing he had to do!!! Chicken and dumplings is one of my favorites...am I invited for dinner?...lol!!! Take care of yourself sweet one and be more careful. Big hugs and many blessings!
Hi Jessica and all within your home, I thought Tipper was a labradour mix. Little did i know...lol Wow living on the coast we don't often get snow that stays long, when we do everything stops!! Keep warm and safe guys,
What a lovely vlog! Thank you once again for taking the time and effort to show us your life. With your wether conditions especially, it always amazes me that American homes don't have hallways. If your front door opens, all the cold comes in/heat goes out. And ah... poor Aron, being in that open 🚜, brrr... You all are doing such amazing jobs, 👏🏻 👍🏻. All the best with your leg/bruise. Arnica creme does help against swelling, but only if applied immediately. But maybe you already know that and applied it? Glorious sun set by the way! Thanks for sharing that
Great vlog Jess. My friends and family tell me I'm called Grace occasionally too! Isn't slapstick comedy fun? 🤣 you guys are doing great with all the snow ❄️ stay safe and keep on keeping on. It's a gorgeous pink sunset. 😍 take good care Jess!
Your video was so relaxing to me. I know you probably think that because you guys were so busy, how can that be!? But I absolutely love the snow! I hate hot weather. I hate being hot! My ideal place to live would be Alaska. My husband is the complete opposite. Lol! We live in Iowa so we get a fair amount of snow here in the Midwest. I think we could get more. But I usually stand alone on that. I love being hunkered in my house Little House on the Prairie style! Thank you for this video! Btw your putting your boots on the wrong feet gave me such a chuckle, because that is me!!😂 Stay safe!😮
Oh that’s so amazing! I hate to leave my home to! For the first time…. I have created a place I never want to leave. I’ll wish more snow for you don’t tell your husband!
Be Careful Jessica we are not young anymore., The snow is pretty, I can remember we had snow all the way up my thighs & I had to work 3-11pm shift and they asked us to stay I worked in a hospital for over 35yrs I went home Glady 12-9-2022❤️
Oh goodness! I had a storm like that. I was working in a nursing home. I had to take Kodie and Wyatt with me. He was a nursing baby and we all stayed the night at the nursing home because it was so bad no one could get it.
Well sister Grace!! You must have a doozy hematoma over your injury. Try a warm compress for comfort. I’ll bet you will bruise pretty far down your leg . At 70 I can still take a tumble. Although I admit since I am a “fluffy” girl, I bounce like the Bumble!! If I were a tiny lady I’d probably crumble like a potato chip! Aaron needs a drink holder on his tractor. One that can handle an insulated carafe of coffee. Your home looks so inviting and cozy. I love the feeling of soft light in the evening. Take special care on the roads, remember for as capable and experienced a driver as you are, there are many who are inexperienced or chemically hampered sharing the roads with you. Enough Momma preaching. See you next visit ! Hugs to all. 😘❤️🎄🤶. Momma G
I’m in public and read this snd got looks as I started laughing! “Sister grace” wait a day or so to see what coming! Hint just left the urgent care! Not fir me though! Alaska is nit for the weak of heart or those of us that lack grace!!! Lol
Yeah, here in Oklahoma, we RARELY get much snow; much less, as much as you guys were getting at that point. One inch has been known to shut schools down around my part of the state (eastern). Of course, we do get our fair share of ice. Not good! Poor little Tipper! But she loves the snow, doesn't she? Aaron sure worked hard keeping the snow at bay in the driveway! Bless his heart! I hope your leg heals soon! STAY OFF LATTERS!! LOL! Seriously, stay off of them.
Go to Diversified Tire on the palmer- wasilla get some tires bolt them together in a stack put them over your well casing added protection without hurting your vehicle just a suggestion
@@modernhomesteadalaska I also recommend getting LT 10 PLY TIRES FOR THIS OR EVEN SKID STEER TIRES AS THEY ARE STIFFER THEY GIVE THE WORN OUT TIRES AWAY FOR FREE ALSO.
Love to watch your vido's!! We have as much rain as you have snow in the Netherlands (snow is more work but nicer to be in). In Austria they have alongsides the roads and around other obstacles (like your well) long poles. So you now where the road is with heavy snowfall. You could also put them around your well as wel 🙂 Did you not buy the black coat? It looked very nice.
I didn’t Kodie told me no! She said I know what size and next week is my birthday. I think I’m getting it! It’s the only thing I asked for. I truly need it.
Arhhh Jessica what a great video it really was a day in the life .Pleased you managed to find Aaron a decent sized hat .You even give us a bit of a fashion show, even aaron showed us his bed time Attire with his candy stripe PJ`s, ..Enjoy you chicken and dumplings .Here in the UK, we are expecting a little snow.but no where near as much as your getting ..Thank you for sharing Stay safe , Stay well "Wrap yourself in some Bubble wrap that will cushion you and stop big bruises Thanks again...
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That snow time was amazing, I enjoyed it so much. Those heavy snows are a different animal all together and so much more work. It's been so long since I've been in real snow, it was a good reminder when I saw your windshield wipers up. It ices here in Dallas and I forget to do that. Of course here, we aren't prepared for snow and ice and just stay home. It was interesting to see the sun up and sun down times, I didn't realize how short your days were. I had a feeling when you said "dumplings" I was going to see the real thing and they were! Here in Dallas the dumplings people make are like thick noodle chunks, not pillowy puffs. The way you made them is what I grew up on. I know how to make them but can't remember my mom's recipe to get them nice and fluffy like that. Could you please share your recipe? Thanks for bringing us along on your day!
Hi! Love your channel! I was googling mammoth headwear, they have larger size hats, (my boyfriend has one cause he has a big head and likes there hats). But they dont have beanies! Hopefully one day i can find some. Some are even too small for me. Just wanted to bring that brand up incase your husband is looking for a summer hat, they are kinda pricy but at least they would fit more comfortably. Wishing you and your family a happy holidays!! Stay safe out there!
Nope not this amount or location. Yes other locations do get snow like this. But 70 year old born and raised folks have never had what we have in a life time. We do get this amount but usually it’s spread out not back to back to getting another one Thursday.
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The next tractor Aaron gets needs to be a cab tractor. When my hubby upgraded that's what he got- He loves having the heat and a/c...lol Poor thing- Sorry you fell. If you fall a lot maybe sitting on that tractor isn't a good idea...lol...I can laugh- I fall easily too. lol. On another note, Aaron is a good man. I have a good man too, so I recognize one when I see one.
Hard to believe it was record breaking. I woke one Mother's Day in 2010 to a 3ft dump of snow. Yep was out shoveling snow on Mother's day. Seen some winters with barely any snow and others way more than we have seen this year or last year. Was so bad one year that they had a wall of snow 3 stories high on the road driving in and out of Valdez, all you would see was snow on both sides and blue skies above and that's it, gave me the creeps. We are trying to get someone out to shovel our roof, over 2 ft on it. I believe the threshold hold is 3 ft and they start caving in. Sun and Mon another front is coming in and we will get several more inches. You have the right tools and young enough to do the physical labor, it will be hard but it is a I Can Do job. Use some noxima on your bruises helps heal them up quickly. My one daughter lives near the Three Bears in Chugiak she was out of power on and off for a few days now. I hope you guys keep power and have a generator for a back up. Power outages can go a week at a time. Tip eat a banana or potatoes for the potassium and a Epsom salt bath for the magnesium really helps with the aches and pains of hard work.
This is exactly our dinner table conversation and Caleb was sure he was right no way it broke a record. I’m glad it was not a 3 foot break the record storm for sure!
@@modernhomesteadalaska It is good to have multiple means. 1 is none, 2 is one. We have a 2000 and a 3000 Honda gens that can piggy back that gives a total of 4500 I don't know what happens to the 500 watts but it is what it is. My neighbors have the generators that kick on Generac 5 sec it's on super expensive. I can keep all my freezers and fridge, tv, laptop, charge phones on the 2000 so rarely do we use the 3000. We use it when we need a air conditioner used to have a microwave but had it removed those two need higher energy pull. If you keep fuel must use the highest octane possible and use stabilizer. In the summer at 70 degrees have to burp the cans and twice a day at 80. Keep on the north side coolest as possible.
Wellll I think I might feel different. I’m seriously here for the snow I truly love it. Kid in a candy store live it. I think like Anywhere we moved by choice ur was not where we were raised. So our mental game was I am going g to love it. I’m going to rest and let my mind unwind and let my click reset and in the summer we have almost 24 hours of day light so it’s I’m going to go 110 miles an hour all day until I give out. And rest in the winter. If you move someplace like this you have to come with that mindset. Thanks for asking it’s very common.
@@modernhomesteadalaska Thank you for responding. I’m sure you must have come from the northern States? We have Daylight Savings time here in Massachusetts. Which means sundown at about 4:pm. , and sunrise at 6:30am. Not too much different. All I can think of is sleep!!! I’ve always lived in Mass. I live in Plymouth ‘America’s Hometown.’ You know, the pilgrims and all. That tiny bit of sunlight on the few days that it is not raining or snowing are so precious. BTW, I hate snow because I’m 73 yo. and have to shovel the stuff. Happy Winter and wishing you all the best wishes for the holidays.
@@carolyn9824 oh I get that. We have lived all over from Missouri all the way to CA. So Aaron and I have had lots of experience with that day light savings and I’m with you. It’s Dumb! Why do we have it in Alaska for days that are 5 hours long! I’m with you I wonder how we will feel the older we get. However we do love snow so we hope we will feel that way as we are.
I am tired just watching Aaron work so hard! I am glad you talked him into a good rest. It is so heartwarming to see how your sweet family all pitch in and take care of each other and your homestead. God bless y'all!
Thank you! I seriously couldn’t hang with him on this one.
Oh Lordie... wet jeans are the worst thing, especially in winter! Great job getting the gear for Aaron when he's ploughing to keep dry. 👍 Lovely video Jessica. All the best to everyone. Take care from the UK 🇬🇧. Paula 💝
Thank you friend! Slowly we will be ready for this!
Oh no! So sorry you fell and praying for quick healing. WOW! That’s a lot of snow! I do love seeing it but that sure looks like a lot of work. We have been getting up in the upper 60’s with tons of rain. It drizzled rain for 2 days straight so I’m ready to see the sun!
Oh wow you are warm for sure!
Jessica please be careful, we don’t want you breaking something because I would so cry, 😢
Oh man! It’s normal for me!!! Lol I’ll try though the older I get the more it hurts!
I love pit bulls! I have a blue nose and my daughter has a champagne pit. So now we have 8 champagne blue nose pups they originally bread them to be nanny dogs. Having puppies in the house brings back memories of having sleepless nights after having babies. Lol
This snow is crazy but it’s beautiful. Nature in Alaska makes you slow down and enjoy the view.
They are honestly our favorite dogs! I totally agree!
Tipper is the cutest snow hippo. ❤️
Ahhhh we are calling her that now!
I'm from Alabama. The first time I traveled and experienced "real snow" I was not expecting how wet I got. It makes sense, that it gets on you and then melts. But like you said, if it's not part of your life, you don't think about the practical parts. It just looks pretty in pictures. Also learned, it doesn't stay pretty lol.
Exactly. Aaron and I were saying we are not good at making daily things dramatic.
Wow! What a day. Snow it’s beautiful but only if I can stay inside and look at it. God bless you guys 🤗❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻❤️🤗
I totally get that depending on the temp! Thank you for watching
Since I’m from Mississippi and our temps were in the 70’s today, I am extremely jealous of all that beautiful snow. I’ve been to Alaska several times in the winter and I love it. Thanks for showing us all your snow.
Any time. Well now anytime it’s all we see! Lol
I’m jealous. I live in Massachusetts. How are your Summers.
I am in the UK. Our whole country would come to a standstill if we had a snowfall like that. Glad you are all safe. X
Yeah we would have supermarkets closed .and the roads would maybe get Gritted once a day..if that ! Thank god we are not out in the country side.we would be Snowed in. ....
That’s wild I always thought the UK got more snow then it does.
the snow is incredible it's really beautiful but I don't know if I could handle it 24/7 I find the snow and cold exhausting. I admit I'm not in great shape but just watching you walk through all that snow makes me short of breat lol
I totally get it. I wonder what it will feel like to us later in life.
@@modernhomesteadalaska Hopefully your stamina will continue to grow as you adapt and age in the Alaskan climate and terrain !
Thanks for sharing with us your life in Alaska. I’m exhausted after watching Aaron doing all that work. It is absolutely gorgeous there.
You and me both! I just couldn’t hang that day!
Thanks for showing us your alaskan life! In my area in france, if we get 3 cm of snow it's a miracle. Big hugs
You are so welcome! Thank you!
I'm from Cardiff in Great Britain and we don't have snow like that. It's lovely to see. Thank you for sharing 💕💞
Thank you for watching!
I like the fact that you don’t pretend to get it all done.
Oh man could you imagine if I had to have it all together you would never see another video! Thank you for watching
I love seeing pictures of snow, but I definitely don't miss it.
Oh thank you. It is so beautiful to look at.
That is so interesting. I had never seen that much snow ever. Would you believe, though, that it once snowed 12 inches here in Meridian, Mississippi. Very very rare to get any snow. It is so beautiful but I can see from this video it is a LOT of work. Take care and be careful.
That is crazy! It’s wild how south snow flies!
Thank you Jessica for sharing all things from Alaska.
You are so welcome! Thank you fir constantly watching!
We know many families that live there in Alaska across the state of Alaska so let me ask it to experience all the seasons right along with you and yes sometimes TV does not do it justice and sometimes it’s just as bad
I couldn’t agree more!
Thank you for sharing. It makes it all worth while. I have my Bogs (they go down to -40° and are still warm) on the wrong feet. It’s tough when you have heavy duty bib carharts on and a thick cathart Jacket. Lol
Ahhhhh I know life is just easer on the right foot! Lol
Aaron s tractor 🚜 has to be one of your best investments!!!!! Such a good husband and Dad 💞💞 making sure everyone is safe driving , him making sure your car was cleared bless him 👏👏👏👏 Jessica take care and hope your "" bump """ heals quickly. Another great video 👍👍👍 Love from the UK x
Thank you. He truly is rough around the edges with the nicest kindest loving center! I love his center. Wink! He is so good to us! Thank you for seeing that.
Hello from Houston, Alaska
Make sure cars plugged in it getting cold 🥶 out side stay warm
Exactly it’s supposed to be bad tomorrow!
You made me get up and go make sure! Than you all plugged in!
Hi Jessica, Aaron and sweet family! Oh my goodness Jessica, I hope your alright. That was a nasty fall.
The dogs are so cute playing in the snow.
I fell down my parents steps when we lived in Chicago. I was heading home and I was 8 months pregnant, it had rained. The rain made the painted steps slippery. It was 20 steps and all I remember was seeing my feet for the first time in months. I wasn’t hurt, but my back was sore and bruised. I thought my poor mama and daddy where going to flip out.
You made me laugh out loud talking about putting your boots on the wrong feet and saying you where a toddler, lol.
I did a similar stunt. My dad owned a catering and vending company. This was after we moved back to Tennessee. He had a huge catering event at a GE plant, about 500 people. He asked if I would and of course I said yes. He told me what day and time he needed me. So it was about 3:00 am I got up to get ready to go to my dads.
I thought I was smart and laid my clothes as shoes out the night before to keep from waking up my husband.
I had a two pairs of flat shoes I loved, but one pair was plum and the other pair was burgundy.
Both colors match the top I had picked out to wear. I laid the shoes side by side and thought I would decide in the morning when I got dressed.
Needless to say, I got dressed in the dark even put my shoes on. I made my way to my dad’s house and walked in where there was several other people there to work that day.
My dad said, hun, do you need money? I looked at him really puzzled as to why he would ask me that. I said no, why? He said you have the same shoes, but two different colors. I looked down at my feet and sure enough, I had one burgundy shoe and one plum color. Boy did I feel stupid. Everyone started laughing and now I can laugh about it too. I did call my husband to bring me one or the other of my shoes since he was going to be traveling that morning to another county that was close to my dad’s. At least I would look presentable at the catering.
Poor Aaron worked a longtime out in that snow. I’m sure everyone enjoyed your delicious chicken and dumplings. That was always a good stick to your ribs meal on a cold snowy day for my family. I’m glad everyone made it home safely. Beautiful sunset Sorry I’m long winded. Have a blessed night and day!!
I’m seriously crying you are sooo funny!!! Something I would do!
@@modernhomesteadalaska life is so real sometimes, I just think to myself and say..what where you thinking, lol. If we can’t laugh at ourselves, then we surely have no sense of humor. My daddy was the biggest jokester and believe me, I didn’t live that one down. He got me a pair of baby shoes for Christmas. That’s ok, I got him a six foot stuffed Noid from the old Pizza Hut commercials because he would imitate that thing. He kept it for years sitting in one of his office chairs. Guess my sense of humor runs in the family, lol. Have a blessed night and weekend!
Hahahah you were right…crazy eh. I have been waiting to see this since you mentioned it was coming. I love the snow and never tire of it. Don’t tell Erin that James has a covered cab on our plow…hahaha. One winter we woke up and all our windows were covered in snow. We had to go dig out so we could see out. That winter we had 6ft of snow on the ground….it was crazy but beautiful too.🇨🇦❄️🎄❄️
Oh my goodness! He would have loved one! He had a budget and the closed cabs don’t fit in it. But I do think If we take good care of it he can trade it up in a couple years. I am totally like you! I can’t get enough of the snow.
Watching you drive on these Alaskian roads reminded me of the time i was driving to the family cottage up north
Always appreciate your videos ❤ especially the snowy days
Sending love from Ontario 🇨🇦
Oh it really is Beautiful looking out a window. Love this video 😊we had 6 ft last month in 72 hr. In western NY and now you would never know we had any snow at all. 🤦🏻♀️
I heard about that. Then I have friends there for a visit, no snow…., and I was like I must of heard that wrong. That is wild.
It was wild I thank god every day that my Hubby got me a bigger Tractor about5 years ago our drive way is 300ft long from the top to the main rd
Oh how we loved living in snow country 30 years ago when our sons were little. There is no way we could do it now though. We rarely get any snow here but when we got that snowmagedin 2 years ago we sure enjoyed it for the couple days it was here. Your husband is a beast on that tractor! LOL Y'all stay safe and you stay away from ladders! May you all be very blessed, and God keep you safe in the snow!!
Thank you!!! I’ll tell him you said so!!!
Loved your video of the snow. Here in kentucky we get snow but not like this. Those chicken n dumplins' look so good yum. Keep an eye out for your leg to make sure it doesn't change. I get worried about you. Much love and blessings to you all!
Thank you! It hurts so bad and so far not moving up or down. But it’s good enough we are watching it. Thank you for caring!
Thanks for sharing the beautiful snow, I wish we'd get some her in GA
I’ll wish your dream comes true too!
I can’t imagine how you all do what you do in a day! You make me tired; but I love your videos!!❤
I like the way your husband looks for your safety and the kids he is a keeper like my husband always is. We are lucky girls 😂 take care off your wound.🙏🕊🙏🥰🎄☃️🇨🇦
😊 thank you he is so good to us!
Tipper is so adorable. 🐕
Thank you! Dare I say how right you are!
I think Aaron likes his tractor and being out there moving snow.
I think you are 109% correct!
Good work getting Aaron to take a rest. He is such a hard worker.
Exactly he needs it!
Thank you for sharing. I grew up in Minnesota and now live in North Carolina. We seldom get snow, but when it does snow here everything shuts down. Hope you feel better soon.
I get that! It’s wild how prepared for it they are here.
Such a glorious winter wonderland. So beautiful and cozy in your home. That was the next best thing to being there.
Oh wow you made me blush
What a beautiful winter wonderland! So jealous!!
Thank you! ☃️
Thanks for sharing!! In Pennsylvania we have had winters with lots of snow like that but it is not generally a regular thing. Makes me cold to watch.
Oh wow! And we can both get way more!
Watching your hubby on an open air tractor I kept thinking he's missing something to wear. Then I realized! I'd wear a snowmobile helmet! That's what growing up snowmobiling gets me I guess
Ahhh you are right!!! At the very least ski goggles!
Jessica you are really having a white Christmas 🌲🌲☃️ I have never seen so much snow in my life time
We sing about it all the time!
Lovely dinner,beautyful peace ful evening,hate that you hurt yourself,prayers ,🎄🙏❄️❄️❄️🎄🙏
Thank you! I love nights like that!
Wow snow is beautiful! It will be nice when you get your basement entrance everyone can come in and take their wet coats off down there. Lots of work ! Be safe 🌧🎄🌟🎄❄️
That's the plan! And yes it will!
Oh Jessica, be careful sweetie...Of corse Aaron can pick you up, especially when you are hurt. Yes you all got tons of snow, we didn't get as much as you but also got dumped on. I'm pretty sure I told you I'm from the Kenai Peninsula.
Your chicken and dumplings look so good, like mine actually. Take care family and happy vlogmas # 8 ⛄️
Lol I was like I’m so chubby you can’t pick me up just help me…… next thing I know I was on two feet with him still holding me! I see myself as big as him in my head because he does not scare me at all. I forget how big and strong he truly is.
Love your videos, thanks for sharing. I only see snow when i'm abroad and i love it . looks amazing .
Thank you! It was amazing!
Great vlog! I really enjoyed it. Aaron looks great in his new snow suit. So fun seeing all your daily activities. Btw, you should take a rest, too! ❤️👍❤️
Thank you friend we will try!
We moved to eastern North Carolina in 2022 from Kansas and I miss snow. I enjoy seeing your snow.
Tho we never had that much snow like you have in Alaska. It’s a lot of work.
We missed snow too
Suggestion. A non messy way to get that sugar water into the tree base. Freeze it into ice cubes and then just set them in there and let them defrost
Oh man that would of been quite helpful! Thank you
That is a lot of snow. Keep warm and hope you don’t fall again.
Oh me too!
Chicken and dumpling so old fashion. Mom made it all the time in the winter.
Love it
Oh my...I hate that you got injured and are in pain! It makes me hurt just thinking about you! All that snow is beautiful to watch, but there is so much work involved clearing it for normal activity. I do not envy Aaron and all the plowing he had to do!!! Chicken and dumplings is one of my favorites...am I invited for dinner?...lol!!! Take care of yourself sweet one and be more careful. Big hugs and many blessings!
Please please come! Eat be happy and warm!
Hi Jessica and all within your home, I thought Tipper was a labradour mix. Little did i know...lol Wow living on the coast we don't often get snow that stays long, when we do everything stops!! Keep warm and safe guys,
Oh thank you. She is my sweet baby girl. The snow is crazy here.
Enjoyed the snow through you. Sometimes I miss Michigan. I am in Virginia right now. No snow here yet. Relax after the heavy day and enjoy it.
Thank you for watching! ☃️
Beautiful sunset!
Thank you so much
What a lovely vlog! Thank you once again for taking the time and effort to show us your life. With your wether conditions especially, it always amazes me that American homes don't have hallways. If your front door opens, all the cold comes in/heat goes out. And ah... poor Aron, being in that open 🚜, brrr...
You all are doing such amazing jobs, 👏🏻 👍🏻. All the best with your leg/bruise. Arnica creme does help against swelling, but only if applied immediately. But maybe you already know that and applied it?
Glorious sun set by the way! Thanks for sharing that
Thank you. Yes our home designs are quite different for sure. And truthfully mine is more chopped up then others it’s crazy. Poor Aaron someday!
I love snowstorms soooo much! I’d be loving life if I was there. 🤣❄️⛄️💜
See I knew it was not just me!
@@modernhomesteadalaska 🤣💜
And now we have more snow 😯
I know right! We are seriously avoiding going outside!
Lovely sky🥰
Thank you!
Aaron rocks. Jessica don’t push yourself to hard.
Thank you so much!
Great vlog Jess. My friends and family tell me I'm called Grace occasionally too! Isn't slapstick comedy fun? 🤣 you guys are doing great with all the snow ❄️ stay safe and keep on keeping on. It's a gorgeous pink sunset. 😍 take good care Jess!
Yes! Thank you! I’m nothing if I’m not good for a laugh every now and then.
Beautiful snow 🎄 I live in Louisiana, seen snow here 5 times that I can remember 😊
I love it so much we are here for the snow! Thank you for watching!
Your video was so relaxing to me. I know you probably think that because you guys were so busy, how can that be!? But I absolutely love the snow! I hate hot weather. I hate being hot! My ideal place to live would be Alaska. My husband is the complete opposite. Lol! We live in Iowa so we get a fair amount of snow here in the Midwest. I think we could get more. But I usually stand alone on that. I love being hunkered in my house Little House on the Prairie style! Thank you for this video! Btw your putting your boots on the wrong feet gave me such a chuckle, because that is me!!😂 Stay safe!😮
Oh that’s so amazing! I hate to leave my home to! For the first time…. I have created a place I never want to leave. I’ll wish more snow for you don’t tell your husband!
@@modernhomesteadalaska Yes!! That is it! I’ve created a place I don’t want to leave! Lol! I won’t tell my husband. But you & I will know.😉
Be Careful Jessica we are not young anymore., The snow is pretty, I can remember we had snow all the way up my thighs & I had to work 3-11pm shift and they asked us to stay I worked in a hospital for over 35yrs I went home Glady 12-9-2022❤️
Oh goodness! I had a storm like that. I was working in a nursing home. I had to take Kodie and Wyatt with me. He was a nursing baby and we all stayed the night at the nursing home because it was so bad no one could get it.
Well sister Grace!! You must have a doozy hematoma over your injury. Try a warm compress for comfort. I’ll bet you will bruise pretty far down your leg .
At 70 I can still take a tumble. Although I admit since I am a “fluffy” girl, I bounce like the Bumble!! If I were a tiny lady I’d probably crumble like a potato chip!
Aaron needs a drink holder on his tractor. One that can handle an insulated carafe of coffee.
Your home looks so inviting and cozy. I love the feeling of soft light in the evening.
Take special care on the roads, remember for as capable and experienced a driver as you are, there are many who are inexperienced or chemically hampered sharing the roads with you. Enough Momma preaching.
See you next visit ! Hugs to all.
😘❤️🎄🤶. Momma G
I’m in public and read this snd got looks as I started laughing! “Sister grace” wait a day or so to see what coming! Hint just left the urgent care! Not fir me though! Alaska is nit for the weak of heart or those of us that lack grace!!! Lol
@@modernhomesteadalaska oh no!!
Yeah, here in Oklahoma, we RARELY get much snow; much less, as much as you guys were getting at that point. One inch has been known to shut schools down around my part of the state (eastern). Of course, we do get our fair share of ice. Not good! Poor little Tipper! But she loves the snow, doesn't she? Aaron sure worked hard keeping the snow at bay in the driveway! Bless his heart! I hope your leg heals soon! STAY OFF LATTERS!! LOL! Seriously, stay off of them.
Yes!!! Poor Tipper but yes she is so happy! I’m trying to stay off lol!
From south Tn I love your winter ❄️
Thank you! ❄️
we used to put I yardstick to see how.deep
We will need to get one!
I Love all your Videos.
Go to Diversified Tire on the palmer- wasilla get some tires bolt them together in a stack put them over your well casing added protection without hurting your vehicle just a suggestion
I’ll share this with my husband thank you!
I love the name! It’s truly how most all of us live “not so remote”
@@modernhomesteadalaska If he has any questions I'd be honored to help
@@modernhomesteadalaska I also recommend getting LT 10 PLY TIRES FOR THIS OR EVEN SKID STEER TIRES AS THEY ARE STIFFER THEY GIVE THE WORN OUT TIRES AWAY FOR FREE ALSO.
I'd get a Royal Berkey and melt the snow and put thru the Berkey filter, and store the water.
Yes twice I have tried to order one. And both times they are out. I need to try again.
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The moose pictures are awesome.
Thank you I love the moose! It’s such a blessing to see them!
Good Morning my AWESOME friend..!!
Good morning! I hope you had a good day yesterday, too!
Hi Jessica- are you allowed to put a cone with blinking light on or in front of the well?
Yeah I’ll see about something like that!
My husband said the Alaskan snow made the Arizona news. We are supposed to get snow on Monday here in Northern Arizona, we shall see.
Oh that’s wild! So funny!
Love to watch your vido's!! We have as much rain as you have snow in the Netherlands (snow is more work but nicer to be in). In Austria they have alongsides the roads and around other obstacles (like your well) long poles. So you now where the road is with heavy snowfall. You could also put them around your well as wel 🙂 Did you not buy the black coat? It looked very nice.
I didn’t Kodie told me no! She said I know what size and next week is my birthday. I think I’m getting it! It’s the only thing I asked for. I truly need it.
I hope you feel better sister ❤️
Thank you!
That sunset was amazing. Could you possibly do a tutorial on how to make chicken and dumplings one day?
I could I’ll try it the next time I make it!
I miss the snow but not at the level you get it lol. It was 82 here today. I’d rather be 60-70s. Be careful no more falling
I agree! Big skies are hard. Light pretty snows are nice!
Arhhh Jessica what a great video it really was a day in the life .Pleased you managed to find Aaron a decent sized hat .You even give us a bit of a fashion show, even aaron showed us his bed time Attire with his candy stripe PJ`s, ..Enjoy you chicken and dumplings .Here in the UK, we are expecting a little snow.but no where near as much as your getting ..Thank you for sharing Stay safe , Stay well "Wrap yourself in some Bubble wrap that will cushion you and stop big bruises Thanks again...
Hey thank you! You stay safe and warm!
Ustedes tienen que comprar con urgencia una máquina quitanieves manual para despejar los caminos entre las casa y el gallinero y los sitios donde están estacionados los coches familia
We already have one, and we use it. When the tractor can’t get some place
Could you guys get a plow for the front of the tractor? Might make it easier to clear the snow.
Maybe don’t know. Aaron would know. Chains are on the list first.
That snow time was amazing, I enjoyed it so much. Those heavy snows are a different animal all together and so much more work. It's been so long since I've been in real snow, it was a good reminder when I saw your windshield wipers up. It ices here in Dallas and I forget to do that. Of course here, we aren't prepared for snow and ice and just stay home. It was interesting to see the sun up and sun down times, I didn't realize how short your days were. I had a feeling when you said "dumplings" I was going to see the real thing and they were! Here in Dallas the dumplings people make are like thick noodle chunks, not pillowy puffs. The way you made them is what I grew up on. I know how to make them but can't remember my mom's recipe to get them nice and fluffy like that. Could you please share your recipe? Thanks for bringing us along on your day!
Sure I’ll share! (They are so easy) Dallas does not like snow! Or ice…. Lol thank you for watching
I use just the dumpling part of this pin.it/49h0mb7
My mom always said a tight fitting lid was the secret to the fluffy dumplings
@@modernhomesteadalaska Awesome, thanks Jessica!
@@carlatroke4780 Thanks for the tip, sounds right to me now that I think about it!
wow! wat een pak sneeuw. groeten uit Nederland
Thank you hello in Nederland!
3 run's of a ladder is my limit. I feel you 😊
Good rule of thumb. Would it surprise you if I told you it was a step ladder with only 2 and I managed that damage!
Jessica take your time okay 👍
Thank you I will
Hi! Love your channel! I was googling mammoth headwear, they have larger size hats, (my boyfriend has one cause he has a big head and likes there hats). But they dont have beanies! Hopefully one day i can find some. Some are even too small for me. Just wanted to bring that brand up incase your husband is looking for a summer hat, they are kinda pricy but at least they would fit more comfortably. Wishing you and your family a happy holidays!! Stay safe out there!
Perfect thank you I’m on it!
Glad to see Alaska getting a lot of snow. It’s normal, right?
Nope not this amount or location. Yes other locations do get snow like this. But 70 year old born and raised folks have never had what we have in a life time. We do get this amount but usually it’s spread out not back to back to getting another one Thursday.
Good evening lady's ,love when you cook.
Thank you friend!
Where is your bedding from if you don't mind? That looks perfect for my room!
Unmmmm bed bath and beyond I think.
We just had 39c! I wish it was snowing!
Oh man it’s beautiful I’ll wish it for you’
Would you please to post a link to the black long sleeve under layer shirt with thumb holes?
Hope this works www.amazon.com/ColdPruf-Womens-Quest-Performance-Sleeve/dp/B015IH773W/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?crid=1X8Y4VWKNLXYA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Kst93dGbCXj0bVX8vdbDfZUm9U9rNjusi4s7Ev2INV80mNPuV2OAlJkSkQQ134kVe7r76CyWmFLgLf6RCSnvR339-Lwx59c_Y7wxbPU503Gj7HdJ8ey6sWY2GRfu8Nl-JSOr5RTkx_HAJ1byupwu5dW3xBLeb6luwoAe8bWcLhaK3ZsQThQX4EUrGdOgcfz1HAKlxYuXP2a4vz5MtvZ38-Y3NdFQxWaMR9gVs7ZOd0qI2OoqnZACw3dmbFIN5D2TUVTDW19FlDAGe6PslgRFP9euKFCX3BQ6YtyUvOmA6AI.Ldsk8R4Tv8llw6xHjyBWhGzNDS9dZZjwawoP52E0z7w&dib_tag=se&keywords=coldpruf&psr=EY17&qid=1731178410&s=todays-deals&sprefix=coldpr%2Caps%2C251&sr=1-13-catcorr
@@modernhomesteadalaska thanks so very much!
The next tractor Aaron gets needs to be a cab tractor. When my hubby upgraded that's what he got- He loves having the heat and a/c...lol Poor thing- Sorry you fell. If you fall a lot maybe sitting on that tractor isn't a good idea...lol...I can laugh- I fall easily too. lol. On another note, Aaron is a good man. I have a good man too, so I recognize one when I see one.
Thank you! Lol you never know with me!!! Lol I too fall a lot!
Yessss yessss yessss Jessica husband told you 💜 lol 😂
Lol
Good morning good morning 🌞 Jessica that chicken 🐓 looks so good Jessica
Thank you
Hard to believe it was record breaking. I woke one Mother's Day in 2010 to a 3ft dump of snow. Yep was out shoveling snow on Mother's day. Seen some winters with barely any snow and others way more than we have seen this year or last year. Was so bad one year that they had a wall of snow 3 stories high on the road driving in and out of Valdez, all you would see was snow on both sides and blue skies above and that's it, gave me the creeps. We are trying to get someone out to shovel our roof, over 2 ft on it. I believe the threshold hold is 3 ft and they start caving in. Sun and Mon another front is coming in and we will get several more inches. You have the right tools and young enough to do the physical labor, it will be hard but it is a I Can Do job. Use some noxima on your bruises helps heal them up quickly. My one daughter lives near the Three Bears in Chugiak she was out of power on and off for a few days now. I hope you guys keep power and have a generator for a back up. Power outages can go a week at a time. Tip eat a banana or potatoes for the potassium and a Epsom salt bath for the magnesium really helps with the aches and pains of hard work.
This is exactly our dinner table conversation and Caleb was sure he was right no way it broke a record. I’m glad it was not a 3 foot break the record storm for sure!
Oh we do have a generated (welder) but it has special plugs for the house.
@@modernhomesteadalaska It is good to have multiple means. 1 is none, 2 is one. We have a 2000 and a 3000 Honda gens that can piggy back that gives a total of 4500 I don't know what happens to the 500 watts but it is what it is. My neighbors have the generators that kick on Generac 5 sec it's on super expensive. I can keep all my freezers and fridge, tv, laptop, charge phones on the 2000 so rarely do we use the 3000. We use it when we need a air conditioner used to have a microwave but had it removed those two need higher energy pull. If you keep fuel must use the highest octane possible and use stabilizer. In the summer at 70 degrees have to burp the cans and twice a day at 80. Keep on the north side coolest as possible.
soooo.cute
Thank you
Got it.....hi from ND!!!
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I’m from Massachusetts. I hate winter in the Eastern time zone, Day Light Savings and all. How do you get through your Winter months.
Wellll I think I might feel different. I’m seriously here for the snow I truly love it. Kid in a candy store live it. I think like Anywhere we moved by choice ur was not where we were raised. So our mental game was I am going g to love it. I’m going to rest and let my mind unwind and let my click reset and in the summer we have almost 24 hours of day light so it’s I’m going to go 110 miles an hour all day until I give out. And rest in the winter. If you move someplace like this you have to come with that mindset. Thanks for asking it’s very common.
@@modernhomesteadalaska Thank you for responding. I’m sure you must have come from the northern States? We have Daylight Savings time here in Massachusetts. Which means sundown at about 4:pm. , and sunrise at 6:30am. Not too much different. All I can think of is sleep!!! I’ve always lived in Mass. I live in Plymouth ‘America’s Hometown.’ You know, the pilgrims and all. That tiny bit of sunlight on the few days that it is not raining or snowing are so precious. BTW, I hate snow because I’m 73 yo. and have to shovel the stuff. Happy Winter and wishing you all the best wishes for the holidays.
@@modernhomesteadalaska ❤️
@@carolyn9824 oh I get that. We have lived all over from Missouri all the way to CA. So Aaron and I have had lots of experience with that day light savings and I’m with you. It’s Dumb! Why do we have it in Alaska for days that are 5 hours long! I’m with you I wonder how we will feel the older we get. However we do love snow so we hope we will feel that way as we are.
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