WOW! a memory 'punch' for me...watching Ivar use the crow bar LOL....I had completely forgotten that when I was a small child (from the ages of 6-10 yo) my father was ALWAYS working on our house. It is a house built in the late 1700s in upper NY state, USA. & when we asked what we could do to help, he would give us all a crowbar & we would pull nails. We happily pulled many hand made nails, just to be able to spend time with our father. he often worked a graveyard shift & then was always busy working on our house/farm. So if we wanted to see him, we had to do what he was doing. I remember loving the screechy sound the old nails would make as they pulled their way out & it was a satisfying feeling when they finally popped free. Then we had to hammer them straight to use again! Good memories! You are so lucky to have your son WITH you, and be able to spend time with him - the gift of time is the most precious. If I could have had more hours with my dad as a kid I would have loved that. He is a great father, but didn't always have the patience to let us help much - it was rare treat!
Seeing that first window go in and the smile on your faces made me a little emotional. All your hard work and all your patience in waiting for this moment is a wonderful thing to watch. Many hugs and congratulations from Washington State 🎉
This summer seems to finally be a little easier on you both. From the garden, to the chicken tractor, to the new window install, and your beautification project in the cellar storage. Wow, love seeing things thrive for you after almost a decade of hard work. Well done.
Ivar seems to be like a dream child who never gets bored or whines and always find out some creative things to do. Maybe that is a result of not using phones, computers or PlayStation😂. He is living kind of childhood what we lived in 80`s in nordics and I guess else where too.
The joy of being an only child and being home with two parents at all times and having extended family...think how great it would be if all kids could have this
I think he is a happy natured child who would be a such a pleasure to be around. But I wouldn’t say that this was always so because he is human just like the rest of us. But I think too his parents take the time to Bentley correct him. These are peaceful videos to watch for sure.
Projects are getting finished one at a time, since I started watching . The cellar, windows, Tova's garden, the unique chicken wagon. I know you might think it doesn't appear to be much, but to us watching...it's a celebration each time. The things you have learned and achieved, you should be proud. My favorite thing, is watching the animals move around and the land become richer.❤
There were so many beautiful things in this video, and I noticed many people commented on them. So I add my love to your family and how much your mean to me.
Doing such a wonderful work on your off-grid life is very rewarding and congratulations. Little Ivar is enjoying himself and the beautiful nature around him. This is so beautiful and God bless your family.
That is one joyous little man, what a delight to see your family, what a wonderful life you are giving yourselves! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
The ditch along the house, the first window in place, the front of the cellar looking great, the efficient chicken house plus the rest : what an achievement ! And the cherry on the cake: a loving family enjoying a swim in a pure river, and the spa for the adults, because why not ?! SO happy for you ✨🧡 Another great video !
Once again, such a beautiful video of your lives 'off the grid'....and your amazing ability to build the chicken tractor, the smoke house and best of all the framing of the new window with more to come! How wonderful to see Ivor enjoying the warm summer days...especially when in the cool pond with his mommy and daddy. All your hard work is so evident and beautiful. Tova will love her new home and gardens. Ivor is such a happy little boy! Best wishes as you continue your chosen lives in northern Sweden. I will look forward to future videos. (a friend in the U.S.)
Tova, the Sheep Whisperer is the best thing I've seen in a long time. ❤ I think the berry dush and flower idea on the slope is a great idea. Will stop erosion. Just place some well broken down compost and manure down when you plant them.
This compilation was a joy to watch from south western Australia. Your woodworking skills are excellent and I loved the simple design of the ventilation covers. Please will you show us what is happening inside the cellar. I am sure all the women are keen to know!!
I think I’ve mentioned this before. My son, Graham, is 36. He is the doppelgänger to Ivar. They have looked alike since birth. I am of Norwegian/German descent. His father is German/Scottish. How fun. I wish I could upload a picture of Graham at 4 years. Best!❤ The original Franklin BBQ is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He moved to Austin, Texas,part-time and opened his second store there. My large family are there. They would love to host you!! 👍🏽I would too. I live on the Western Slope, an area full of peach orchards and wineries and farms.
Summer in Sweden! I like your video so much! Ivar is such a wonderfull boy! His soul seems to be really healthy by growing up! His joy, empathy and curiosity are impressive! ❤
I love and appreciate your aesthetics with design in the windows and all your creations. The vent covers (?) are so pretty. Ivar is growing into such a little man, emulating his parents, watching, learning, absorbing, helping. He will be a wonderful human when he is grown.
😊 Very good video. We await all your videos. I sorry we can't be a patron, I do feel bad but we just get by as elder ages that we are. Please except that we do enjoy your sharing your lives.🌸
The window itself is not a structural element of the house. If you put a lot of force on the windows, they will warp. Windows just need to be held in place within the outer frame, sill, and the wooden finishing boards. Wooden windows need to be fastened securely at the bottom to keep them down tightly on the sill so they don't leak. On the sides you could use wood shim stock to shim the windows to the outer frame. Then attach the window to the outer frame at the locations of the shims with finish nails or screws so that the nail/screw holds the shim in place. In America you buy shim stock in bundles at the lumber store. I hope this is helpful, best of luck!
Well done on the windows and cellar front. It is all coming along. Although there is much to do ahead, It is good to see hard work coming to fruition. I am really happy for all of you. Your darling Ivar is becoming a tall lad with long legs to help him climb and run. Hugs to you!
Jag vil aldrig in my life get tired of seeing Ivar in his Emil cap 😊 You all look stunning in your summeroutfits on bare feet :) Watching the sheep enter the forest again was magical! Thank you! Perhaps try fireweed on the slope? Purple flowers, excellent tea.
You could try planting "hedera helix" on that slope (unless you want berry bushes or other flowers). Evergreen creeper, good ground-cover, not picky about soil type, can also be found in forest (although I don't know the Swedish flora). It grows and spreads relatively quickly, and holds the soil well in case of rain, so it does not run off. It's a real pleasure to see the cabin progress...
Too right those are beautiful windows. You must be so glad to have them finally. The root cellar looks really nice as well. You are turning into a craftsman Mathias. :) You've come a long way baby!
I marvel at all you have accomplished and the skills you have both honed…ambidextrous hammering. Very impressive! I was so excited to see that beautiful window installed and how you have developed framing that will accommodate shifting of the structure. Always lovely to see sweet Ivar and how you include him in your tasks so he is learning organically.
USA: I’m so excited for you and your new WINDOWS! It was so exciting to see the window go in. 🎉 I think flowers would look beautiful on the slope infringe of your “new” house. God Bless!
Jamaica 🇯🇲 here blessings to you and your family what a blessed sight to see that first window go in your family have come so far and you have been so humble going through the one accomplishment at a time so proud of you both blessings
Well, thank You ❤ this was nice! Seeing all the progress you have made specially during the two previous years! Such is life! Sometimes you are stuck in your head and nothing gets resolved. And then there are times that you just go on and all the projects get to become true! This was a beautiful video and it really showed all the things you've accomplished: the cellar, the sauna, moving the sheep, moving the chickens, the house, the garden and so on!! 😊😊😊 I'm so happy for you! Little by little all the necessary things will be done.
Everything is coming along so beautifully. Congratulations on the first window going in. I love watching Ivar playing with his toys and swimming. Have a continued great summer 😊❤️
I love it!! The window is so awesome and the cellar looks great too!!! So exciting to see your plans come into reality!!! Swimming in that beautiful clear stream is like a dream for me!
The drainage ditch with stones is the solution that we used when we saw how the water was pooling close to the house. My partner being a belt and braces kind of guy did it all around the house!! It's been 4 years now and it works great.
You will never be sorry for the work you’re doing to improve your place. I can see the beauty in what you all have done so far. If your not a believer in the God of Salvation maybe you all will become one but I still say to your family “God bless each of you.” Love in Christ Karen Wade.
I think that your videos are the perfect exaple to all who likes to say that children bother. This is simply beautiful how he’s around in any kind of activity around you - it’s so important and precious 💌
I it is so interesting that our windows have the muttons on the inside and the storm windows (plain glass without wooden slats) on the outside to keep the mutton from rotting in the weather. Your window looks so good! The house is really starting to come together! ❤️ You have so many projects near completion! Hard workers.
Another lovely video. I love the way things are progressing for you. The hens are happy and so are the sheep. Slowly all things get ready or set up afresh. The cellar looks amazing and I love the window in the new house very much! So beautiful to see how happy little Ivar is: the best way to grow up for a child, without a doubt!
You are all doing an amazing job. The new window looks beautiful! Your farm has come a long way with all of your hard work. And Ivar is a smart, beautiful little boy. Stay healthy and safe. From Ohio in the USA!😊
This is one of my favorite videos! I really enjoyed your beautiful home during the summer months. Barefoot and swimming in the water was very pleasant. You are making wonderful progress on all your projects. Keep up the great work!
Tova calling the sheep and their running after her was my favorite part today. It is the simple things that can bring us joy. Be well!
WOW! a memory 'punch' for me...watching Ivar use the crow bar LOL....I had completely forgotten that when I was a small child (from the ages of 6-10 yo) my father was ALWAYS working on our house. It is a house built in the late 1700s in upper NY state, USA. & when we asked what we could do to help, he would give us all a crowbar & we would pull nails. We happily pulled many hand made nails, just to be able to spend time with our father. he often worked a graveyard shift & then was always busy working on our house/farm. So if we wanted to see him, we had to do what he was doing. I remember loving the screechy sound the old nails would make as they pulled their way out & it was a satisfying feeling when they finally popped free. Then we had to hammer them straight to use again! Good memories! You are so lucky to have your son WITH you, and be able to spend time with him - the gift of time is the most precious. If I could have had more hours with my dad as a kid I would have loved that. He is a great father, but didn't always have the patience to let us help much - it was rare treat!
The front of the cellar is beautiful. Your wood working skills are amazing. This was a great video.
Seeing that first window go in and the smile on your faces made me a little emotional. All your hard work and all your patience in waiting for this moment is a wonderful thing to watch. Many hugs and congratulations from Washington State 🎉
Congratulations on getting the first window installed! 💪🏻
This summer seems to finally be a little easier on you both. From the garden, to the chicken tractor, to the new window install, and your beautification project in the cellar storage. Wow, love seeing things thrive for you after almost a decade of hard work. Well done.
Ivar seems to be like a dream child who never gets bored or whines and always find out some creative things to do. Maybe that is a result of not using phones, computers or PlayStation😂. He is living kind of childhood what we lived in 80`s in nordics and I guess else where too.
Such a happy little dude!
The joy of being an only child and being home with two parents at all times and having extended family...think how great it would be if all kids could have this
❤
I think he is a happy natured child who would be a such a pleasure to be around. But I wouldn’t say that this was always so because he is human just like the rest of us. But I think too his parents take the time to Bentley correct him. These are peaceful videos to watch for sure.
@yvonnebrink9912 ABSOLUTELY TRUE🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
The creek swimming hole is divine! Beautiful windows and the cold house vent covers look good! Very interesting episode that went by so quickly. ❤
How exciting that the windows are being installed! And I’m glad you’re getting enough good weather for swimming in the creek! 🎉
Projects are getting finished one at a time, since I started watching . The cellar, windows, Tova's garden, the unique chicken wagon. I know you might think it doesn't appear to be much, but to us watching...it's a celebration each time. The things you have learned and achieved, you should be proud. My favorite thing, is watching the animals move around and the land become richer.❤
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Happy to see the first of the windows I contributed to go in 🎉😊👀
I love watching your life. You are a beautiful family , wonderful parents of a very, smart son.
Tänk om alla ungar kunde ha det som Ivar❤Inga föräldrar som ständigt glor i sina skärmar, hänga med på jobb i det dagliga livet.
We would have a much better World
There were so many beautiful things in this video, and I noticed many people commented on them. So I add my love to your family and how much your mean to me.
For years I've loved yr life, it brings me peace, joy, tranquility, and thoughts surpass me. Thank you for always making me feel welcomed.💗
Finally, installing the first window is done, congratulations.
The window looks great! It will be so very nice to have it all enclosed before the snow flies.
I think that out of all the achievements made in this video, the greatest one was Tova colour co-ordinating her dress with the chicken wagon 👌
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Brilliant! Windows! You did a good job Mathias, building a house, had a son, plant a tree - a life well-lived ❤ as we say in our culture
That is one joyous little man, what a delight to see your family, what a wonderful life you are giving yourselves! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
When you said fill it with moss you weren't kidding. I'm very excited about the windows.
The ditch along the house, the first window in place, the front of the cellar looking great, the efficient chicken house plus the rest : what an achievement !
And the cherry on the cake: a loving family enjoying a swim in a pure river, and the spa for the adults, because why not ?!
SO happy for you ✨🧡 Another great video !
AGREE 💯% LOVED THIS VIDEO❤❤❤❤❤🎉
Once again, such a beautiful video of your lives 'off the grid'....and your amazing ability to build the chicken tractor, the smoke house and best of all the framing of the new window with more to come! How wonderful to see Ivor enjoying the warm summer days...especially when in the cool pond with his mommy and daddy. All your hard work is so evident and beautiful. Tova will love her new home and gardens. Ivor is such a happy little boy! Best wishes as you continue your chosen lives in northern Sweden. I will look forward to future videos. (a friend in the U.S.)
You have a lifestyle that money can’t match; thanks for sharing! You’re part of a wonderful, hardworking family. Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦
Tova, the Sheep Whisperer is the best thing I've seen in a long time. ❤ I think the berry dush and flower idea on the slope is a great idea. Will stop erosion. Just place some well broken down compost and manure down when you plant them.
This compilation was a joy to watch from south western Australia. Your woodworking skills are excellent and I loved the simple design of the ventilation covers. Please will you show us what is happening inside the cellar. I am sure all the women are keen to know!!
I think I’ve mentioned this before. My son, Graham, is 36. He is the doppelgänger to Ivar. They have looked alike since birth. I am of Norwegian/German descent. His father is German/Scottish. How fun. I wish I could upload a picture of Graham at 4 years. Best!❤
The original Franklin BBQ is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He moved to Austin, Texas,part-time and opened his second store there. My large family are there. They would love to host you!! 👍🏽I would too. I live on the Western Slope, an area full of peach orchards and wineries and farms.
Your place is really starting to get a beautiful peaceful happy atmosphere as time goes by. Summer is something dreams are made of.
i was hoping the window was double glazed to deal with the cold, then I saw you install the inner window - very clever!!
Me too 😆
Summer in Sweden! I like your video so much! Ivar is such a wonderfull boy! His soul seems to be really healthy by growing up! His joy, empathy and curiosity are impressive! ❤
I love and appreciate your aesthetics with design in the windows and all your creations. The vent covers (?) are so pretty. Ivar is growing into such a little man, emulating his parents, watching, learning, absorbing, helping. He will be a wonderful human when he is grown.
Takk!
Thanks!
My favorite YT channel
😊 Very good video.
We await all your videos.
I sorry we can't be a patron, I do feel bad but we just get by as elder ages that we are.
Please except that we do enjoy your sharing your lives.🌸
Beautiful, wholesome life.
The window itself is not a structural element of the house. If you put a lot of force on the windows, they will warp. Windows just need to be held in place within the outer frame, sill, and the wooden finishing boards. Wooden windows need to be fastened securely at the bottom to keep them down tightly on the sill so they don't leak. On the sides you could use wood shim stock to shim the windows to the outer frame. Then attach the window to the outer frame at the locations of the shims with finish nails or screws so that the nail/screw holds the shim in place. In America you buy shim stock in bundles at the lumber store. I hope this is helpful, best of luck!
Well done on the windows and cellar front. It is all coming along. Although there is much to do ahead, It is good to see hard work coming to fruition. I am really happy for all of you. Your darling Ivar is becoming a tall lad with long legs to help him climb and run. Hugs to you!
Lovely 'visiting' with you all again.
Jag vil aldrig in my life get tired of seeing Ivar in his Emil cap 😊
You all look stunning in your summeroutfits on bare feet :) Watching the sheep enter the forest again was magical! Thank you! Perhaps try fireweed on the slope? Purple flowers, excellent tea.
Lavender loves sand. Greetings from Toronto Canada !
I have been away from watching the channels for a while & I'm my oh my how your son has grown.
God bless you all.
Lovely to see all the progress on the homestead and house. Such a lovely sunny day, thank you.
Congratulations!!! I am crying tears of joy for you! Things are changing in Talasbuan!🎉👏👏👏💞
Excellent workmanship and thanks for sharing.
You could try planting "hedera helix" on that slope (unless you want berry bushes or other flowers). Evergreen creeper, good ground-cover, not picky about soil type, can also be found in forest (although I don't know the Swedish flora). It grows and spreads relatively quickly, and holds the soil well in case of rain, so it does not run off.
It's a real pleasure to see the cabin progress...
Too right those are beautiful windows. You must be so glad to have them finally. The root cellar looks really nice as well. You are turning into a craftsman Mathias. :) You've come a long way baby!
I marvel at all you have accomplished and the skills you have both honed…ambidextrous hammering. Very impressive! I was so excited to see that beautiful window installed and how you have developed framing that will accommodate shifting of the structure. Always lovely to see sweet Ivar and how you include him in your tasks so he is learning organically.
The window looks great The sheep are looking healthy and Tova calling them so pretty Blessings
USA: I’m so excited for you and your new WINDOWS! It was so exciting to see the window go in. 🎉
I think flowers would look beautiful on the slope infringe of your “new” house. God Bless!
Jamaica 🇯🇲 here blessings to you and your family what a blessed sight to see that first window go in your family have come so far and you have been so humble going through the one accomplishment at a time so proud of you both blessings
Well, thank You ❤ this was nice! Seeing all the progress you have made specially during the two previous years! Such is life! Sometimes you are stuck in your head and nothing gets resolved. And then there are times that you just go on and all the projects get to become true! This was a beautiful video and it really showed all the things you've accomplished: the cellar, the sauna, moving the sheep, moving the chickens, the house, the garden and so on!! 😊😊😊 I'm so happy for you! Little by little all the necessary things will be done.
Playing with diggers in real soil and moving rocks about, that much be so much fun for a little kid. 😂😊 better than a sandpit!!!!
Everything is coming along so beautifully. Congratulations on the first window going in. I love watching Ivar playing with his toys and swimming. Have a continued great summer 😊❤️
Yay! A window! Lovely sheep. So beautiful.
The windows were well worth the wait. The sheep singing and the river swim hole were memory makers.
First window and cellar front looks nice. Enjoyed every second of video. Need that sauna and stream swimming pool too!❤😂
What a beautiful life!
Such a beautiful family!
It was lovely to see another episode in your lives.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Warm regards from Japan!
I love it!! The window is so awesome and the cellar looks great too!!! So exciting to see your plans come into reality!!! Swimming in that beautiful clear stream is like a dream for me!
Windows are pieces of art❤
Rudbekia Hirta , Black Eyed Susan...grows in sandy soil. So easy to grow and just needs sun. ☀ 😊
Ivar is now old enough that you can teach him to swim. With that river nearby it’s important he knows what to do if he falls in the river.
You make the nicest videos. Love the progress. God bless your family.
The drainage ditch with stones is the solution that we used when we saw how the water was pooling close to the house. My partner being a belt and braces kind of guy did it all around the house!! It's been 4 years now and it works great.
You will never be sorry for the work you’re doing to improve your place. I can see the beauty in what you all have done so far. If your not a believer in the God of Salvation maybe you all will become one but I still say to your family “God bless each of you.”
Love in Christ Karen Wade.
Wow.Tova has long hair again,very nice windows,very nice landscape with forest ,your house will be very pretty
Wow, the window looks so good❤ The house stars to became a real house👍
The sellar looks great💪👍❤️
Tova is going to be so happy being keeper of the home when she moves in and makes it a home for her family. I can’t wait to be there with her. Donna
I think that your videos are the perfect exaple to all who likes to say that children bother. This is simply beautiful how he’s around in any kind of activity around you - it’s so important and precious 💌
Thanks
@robertmunro5190, nice 🙂 greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 and my rural life channe😊
Väldigt fina fönster,passar verkligen huset
The double window is beautiful, way to go!
I’ve been praying 🤲 for the windows 🪟 to be installed this is great News !
I it is so interesting that our windows have the muttons on the inside and the storm windows (plain glass without wooden slats) on the outside to keep the mutton from rotting in the weather. Your window looks so good! The house is really starting to come together! ❤️ You have so many projects near completion! Hard workers.
Beautiful life...full of love, work, and play. Thank you for sharing.
Vilka snygga ventilskydd 😍
Another lovely video. I love the way things are progressing for you. The hens are happy and so are the sheep. Slowly all things get ready or set up afresh. The cellar looks amazing and I love the window in the new house very much! So beautiful to see how happy little Ivar is: the best way to grow up for a child, without a doubt!
You are all doing an amazing job. The new window looks beautiful! Your farm has come a long way with all of your hard work. And Ivar is a smart, beautiful little boy.
Stay healthy and safe. From Ohio in the USA!😊
Is Tova wearing a Sondeflor dress here? Beautiful!
Yes, the "classic" one 🤗
Amazing! Thank you for sharing!
You can build a stone wall and fill the slope with soil. And you will have a flat ground and nice garden
Oh that’s a great idea like a terrace.
Very pleased your doing some work on the new house ❤ it would be good to see further progress 🎉
Congratulations! It's been a long time coming 👍
Lots of beautiful moments in this video.
Love your family 💜🥰 You have a beautiful life & home is coming along wonderfully. I hope you have had your car repaired and are getting it back soon.
Always looking forward for the next video 🥰
This is one of my favorite videos! I really enjoyed your beautiful home during the summer months. Barefoot and swimming in the water was very pleasant. You are making wonderful progress on all your projects. Keep up the great work!
Good to see YALL i sure did enjoy watching YALL video the little boy is growing up so fast and he is so good looking
Considering you started off with just a few sheep, you have a nice looking little flock there now 😍
Amazing video, keep up the great work 👍❤️
Great progress lads! Best bits and the subtitles for Ivar. 💙💚
Great job at creating your vent covers. ♥️🇨🇦
Very nice video. Send quickly more videos. All the blessings from my heart
🙋♀️❤️ Window looks great. Your property and swimming pond look like Heaven!
I am so excited to see that first window go in!!! Hooray for you all. And
I am so excited for you! Windows!!!!
I just like your videos and your lifestyle.
The French drain is good solution. Hard work for sure.
That’s nice two hands more !! 😊