Joy, I hope you don’t beat yourself up about screen time. You and Austin are exceptional parents! I don’t believe for a minute that your kids feel like you’re not giving them the attention that they need. Do what makes you and your family the happiest… But please don’t think you’ve done anything wrong! ❤

I think you have such a well rounded outlook. Letting kids play and explore is great. Way to go!

Joy, your kids find the fun and joy in finding the littlest things to play with. It's good to see kids using their imagination and not being on computers all day.

Im 71 yrs old. Retired. Single with a little rescue dog Buddy. I purchased a used 25 ft camper and moved into it fulltime. I totally agree with you on the TV & Social media time. I purposely took down the TV that came with the camper and gave it away. It has changed everything for me. I LOVE being outdoors more and ive been hand quilting and knocking out these quilts and i make prayer journals and these have gone to 25+ women friends. I wasted so much time watching TV etc. But im so done with that and im so present witb family and friends. God is so good like that that He gave me clarity about that wasteful time Thank you for sharing about that. Have a great time at friends wedding. Travelling mercies.

The kids are so care free, and happy. Joy your doing something right. You were a born mother.

I love that your kids are never on any electronics, they are simply just playing!

Evie is just the most beautiful little girl. She has so much personality! She reminds me of my daughter when she was little….she’s 44 now, lol. I love watching your beautiful family Joy. Thank you for sharing. 🌹💕🙏

You are spot on about screen time! Children pattern themselves by example, so they will do as you are doing and want screen time too. You as a couple are raising your children God’s way. 💜

I love how you let your children explore. Little Miss Evie is going to be a heart breaker, and she is going to be in charge of her own business.

Austin’s parents property is beautiful. 😊

Evie's yellow outfit with the bees is super cute! 😀

This brought back memories of when your dad made that huge slide in their yard! That looked like so much fun! Letting kids get wet, dirty and having fun is the best. Blessings!

I so enjoy how you allow your children to explore the world around them, to get dirty, solve challenges on their own, and learn by doing. I love that Gideon and Evie were barefooted while playing, too. As for the screen time, I agree with you. Even though my children are grown, it's important to me to be present when others are around, even at home. But, even more importantly, as you said, it's better for my mental health to limit my social media time. Finally, I just adore your gentleness and kind spirits, and your genuine nature. Thank you for being "real", and not trying to be the TV personality you could be....your fans love you all!

Evie is just the cutest!! Y'all are giving your kids the best life!!

Joy you’re so beautiful and what a wonderful mom❤

You are fantastic caring parents who always have time for their children .you happiness shines through all of you each time i watch .❤❤❤ never feel guilty about anything you have nothing but love for your family that the most important along with the love of god.❤❤❤

I love it all. My Grandma had a pump like that on her sink and we played with a slip n slide and lots of bubbles too. So much fun with families that can play together. My Grandpa made a swing in his big tree for us too. Loved playing outside. That is such a beautiful area. You have a beautiful family.

Love this video! I watch and save them all under your name. You have a beautiful family. I am a grandmother, age 72. I also have 2 sons and a daughter. Best part I enjoyed was your comments at the end regarding tv watching/screen time etc. I absolutely know how much time can slip away and in my case I pass the point of going to bed when ai am a little sleepy, to the point I am up all night some nights and then have a big problem getting my nights and days turned around!! So I do have a big garden and am trying to do more outside, planting flowers, etc. Balance Is always the key, and when I work outside or even run errands like grocery shop, going to Lowe’s for mulch, plants, etc. I get more steps in and am trying to also wear my watch to count those steps. I am always tired 🥱 when I do more out of the house. I prefer doing things outside the house, maybe my personality or the fact I was raised with two brothers, I being the middle child like your Evie was a tomboy! No matter how many cute feminine ruffles and lace dresses my mom made me and she, like her mother, was an exceptional seamstress, I would come home from school after climbing in all the gym equipment with several safety pins holding my beautiful hand made dresses together. I’m sure my mom wanted me to be this little feminine looking little girl but my personality was such, I wanted to keep up with the boys.😂 Anyway I digress. Love your videos and it brings back memories of my time as a young mom. Miss those days still! ❤

I am always so in awe of what a gentle spirit you and Austin have. Your children are so blessed. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your world. Not that you have to, but I love how it debunks so much gossip and rumors. Y'all are just as sweet as can be. Love you! ❤ ~ Your sister in the Lord

you look really pretty in a baseball cap, looks like the kids are having fun, austins's parents property is beautiful

That water pump reminds me of visiting my great grandparents in Eastern KY when I was a child. I ❤ it. Looks like your kids love it, too!

I agree with you about screen time. Kids needs nature and real life experiences. There’s alot of garbage on movies and tv shows and apps on our phones. I do not have kids however i am 46 years of age and I been rethinking screen time. Especially What June stands for. Summer is nice weather time. Thanks for reminding me about how to rethink my screen time.

You and Austin are great parents, those children of yours have a wonderful life how can they not have with all that lovely land. We all spend time on our screens but you do it for KZfaq. Don’t beat yourself up you’re a great mum. 🙏🏻🫶

Adorable family. God bless you all in Jesus’s name!

Happy 7th Anniversary! In 10 more days we will have our 57th anniversary. Time sure does fly by. I adore your family! God has blessed you so much with a wonderful hubby, and 3 beautiful children, and they are blessed with you!

You kids are so grounded. And loved. Your great parents

Your littles are adorable, Joy! Glad you were able to celebrate a happy event. Hope there are more weddings in the future!

Try growing a small garden with them. That’s teaching them about growing, and earth.

My jaw literally dropped when you opened the front door. WOW Y'all are never going to be dull...love love the way y'all make each other laugh!!!!( And me lol to)❤❤😂😂😂

Your baby boy looks so much like you❤ When I wash the curtains I usually just hang them back up on the curtain rod and let them dry, might be useful ❤

Life goes by so fast. Being there for each other is huge. Enjoy the outdoors and your own family. Your phone and tv will always be there your kids won't. Before you know it they are grown and on their own. Good for you because usually you learn this too late.

Oh wow I'm 68 years old and haven't seen a bubble pipe in ages.i loved them when I was a little girl

You and Austin are such wonderful parents to your precious little kids may God bless you and your family ❤

Loved the baby calf and oh my gosh I love your family. They are absolutely adorable.

❤ you are so present for your family joy . But I totally understand a break from social media and TV is such a good idea enjoying the great outdoors ❤

Ps: thanks for the tv reminder!! I think in this day and age that is probably an issue with many people. People lived all of their lives in the past centuries without tv. I’m sure they survived and accomplished more!! Yesterday is past, tomorrow is not promised, today is the present 🎁. Living with intention is a good thing!

I loved your and Evie’s braids! I love to hear the laughter and chatter of your three little ones! ❤️❤️❤️

That face Joy when Gunner wanted your attention. 😂❤

Your daughter is very bright. Nice Church camp.

My husband is also self employed and has a tree business. I am all too familiar with all the equipment and projects going on. God Bless you with juggling 3 kids and everything else. It's all for a good cause and a blessing. We have been married for 30 years now got married when we were 20 and since we are not able to have children, we so cherish all of our many nieces and nephews and spoil them so much!

Great Goals. I'll agree with you and Austin. Continued Blessings to you and your families and all your Bright Plans and Adventures. ❤🎉😂

Great video, Joy! As always, thank you for sharing your lives with us.

Congratulations on your anniversary! We celebrated 11 years last week!

Always enjoy your video on Fridays! So many things are not even worth the time to tune into. I really like seeing your wonderful family together 🥰

I love that you share Real day to day life. Kids look like there having a blast. Good Job.

Joy, you don’t need clickbait!!!

Evelyn cracks me up! Why? Well why? Hmmm why?? Inquiring minds need know!! She is very interested in knowing! I love her! Tiny Joy 🤩 smart girl!

Joy you are so pretty! Yours and Evie's hair with two french braids is so stinking cite!! You're right Austin's parents land is gorgeous!! Seeing the baby calf reminds me of being little at my grandparents wbo raised cattle. Oh how I miiit!!

Great plan to cut back on screen time. Enjoy your family Joy. God Bless you all

Austin is so talented, it’s wonderful. Such a blessing. 🩷🇨🇦

Joy and family I mean a presious family. My gosh are your loving children have grown up so fast. All so beautiful. The both of you are great parents raised by good parents.. I think your baby boy looks like you, very smart children.

Austin? no beard. Looks so young and always a handsome young man.... t.v. 's laptops etc. all in moderation sometimes can entertain kids as well as educate kids.

Being mindful and purposeful about what your doing is wise.

Thanks for sharing your sweet family with us. 💖🙋🏻‍♀️✌️

Wow, I though Austins Parents lived closer like 30 minutes away ! Lol. It is so Beautiful where they live ! I want to take a vacation one day to see it but Im a Paraplegic so,, I dont hardly travel much so I Probably won't ever get to go. Thanks for sharing Their Place and of course the Cows with us ! I Love Cows !

I enjoy your videos. You have some great goals set for the summer. Have lots of family fun.

Love your family , you and Austin are great parents to great kids.❤️🙏

You’re a great mom. Keep being awesome!😊❤

These are my kinda kiddos, my boys always call themselves “outside boys”! Let this be the day you get your kids outdoors in the dirt, learning about God’s beautiful creation.

Congratulations on the new baby calf!

I have a huuuge amount of screen time… but a lot is music playing, or a long format vlog playing while I work.. and texting, and asking my 2 older kids if they finished things or if they can do something or checking up on them.. and chatting with my cousin in England and my husband back and forth..

Those kids are so adorable! Love your videos!

How can it be 7 years already?! How fast it all goes by! Enjoy your Summer❤️‼️

🙋‍♀️❤️. What lovely childhood memories these cuties will have!

Your face during Gunner's mini meltdown was too cute :)

Seems a lot of people don’t consider their animals part of the family life around. The new baby part was largely on Evie’s part. Plus, I wonder if the same people who were bothered would have been just as bothered if she had announced another pregnancy. Why not just watch people you enjoy watching? I love seeing Joy and Austin with their children. So natural!

I love the camp. Looks like fun.

Good for you for taking the social media break! I am doing that for the month of June. No IG (it's the only social I have), no streaming Netflix, Hulu, etc. I've allowed myself to watch some YT, but much less than before. Time does fly by when these devices are on and it's easy to rack up the hours mindlessly. I've also challenged myself to be outside more, walk, read Psalms and the Gospel and read a book a week. It's only been since this past Monday and I already feel so much better. Our minds need to be challenged, especially the older we get. I'm 61!

I love your family!!!!! I hope you are all doing well and having a lovely summer. Much love to you.

Love Evie's pretty dress.

Right on about screen time. Ty for sharing that.

I think that Gunner is behaving like most babies do when Mama's been away. JMHO

When my kids were little, we did something with water, a library, and a park each week in the summer. Now that they're teens, they make a checklist of things they want to do. (Strawberry picking, hiking, thrifting, swimming, etc.) This has allowed us flexibility while keeping us busy and moving!

So cute I liked Abby’s dress she had on with the little bees and stuff. She’s so cute and get in playing in the water and the baby is getting so bad so cute.

So true about screen time - so addicting

The new baby calf is so cute

Evie, "ta-da!" 🤗

In 2014 I gave away my TV 📺 Twelve years later I don't miss it at all 😊

Let us know how your trip goes

This is a good vlog, Love YALL ❤️

Love your vlog. Your kids are so adorable

Please don't be hard on yourself. We all go through times of too much screen and need to course correct. You are doing just that.

Our grandson has a pull up bar with a canvas strap attached to his door frame, he swings all the time

Outdoors is the best thing for children.

Its good to have hobbies. I put the timer on for chores or things i have to or need to do.

Joyanna your such a joy. Thanks for sharing.😊

Your hair is getting longer. So pretty.

Ignore the haters and trolls. But they consider themselves Christian. They are rude. You and your husband are adorable. The kids are beautiful.

I love those braids

When I grew up all the kid friendly shows were Saturday only so that’s the day us kids were allowed TV from 6am till 3 pm ! That’s all we got ! Of course we had rabbit ears and like 6 channels in the 70’s 😂! The rest of the time we were outside ❤

Your family lifestyle suits me perfectly. I enjoy your channel.

You let my little friend Gunner develop one tear without picking him up right away! It must never happen again because his little cute chunk face needs smiles only!! 😂😂😂❤❤❤

Joy 🌸❤️🌸🦋You are the cutest and Sweetest out of all your girl siblings. All your SweetSisters are beautiful, but you outshine them by far. Austin and you just make a perfect pair. You both were my faves. Your kids are so sweet. Wishing you and Austin your best life forward together. Love your Style and Family. PS I know sometimes and some days seem dismal with little kids, but believe me it’s the best time of your life. I miss my young life and my sweet babies❤🌸

going to miss your content I love that you have included us on your life journey

Did you know you can return the dead tree on porch if it died? Most places let you get another.

Loved seeing the new baby calf! Please ignore mean people, I don’t understand why they say anything when they can’t speak nice?

Congrats on the new baby calf, they are so cute.

Yeah totally agree but you still a little you time don't be hard on your self

Wise mama.

I enjoy your videos. Savor ever minute with those little ones.