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So jealous to go on a hike in pretty woods! I have a prayer request for anyone that felt led: my sister in law has been diagnosed with leukemia and my brother, her husband, may need heart surgery soon. Their names are Yajie and Nathan. Thank you for this Christian community!

When I first got married we had a argument and I went to my parents and my parents sent me back ...told me to work it out. My mother told me never go to bed mad...stay up and work it out. That was the best thing my parents did and said.

I can just see those two little grandsons following after Matt all over those woods. It’s the best times of your life. Nothing like being grandparents ❤️

My husband and I will be married for 36 years, on February 20th. One thing that we’ve tried to go by, is first don’t talk about each other behind their back, make secrets together, and don’t do anything that you have to keep a secret from each other. I do thank God for our marriage! We truly do love each other.

I would love to go on a hike and eat ramen any day of the week compared to going to a restaurant in the city. You guys do have the best relationship/friendship. It’s something to be admired. Enjoyed the video.

"I feel empowered because I AM a wife and a mother...I don't feel less, I feel MORE because of that!" Love this. Perfectly stated.

You two are so well matched. A complementary union. Just think: what if you hadn't tried to sell his truck! 😂 Happy Valentine's Day.

What a lovely outing. Thank you for bringing us along Tipper and Matt.

My mom cooked on "high" all the time when i was growing up. Cast iron fryings were a blazing! Meat, potatoes, and veg all cooking at the same time, and when we could smell the boiled potatoes burning to the pot we knew dinner was done! 😂😂 my poor dad😂😂

My husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day or hardly any other holidays. Got married young and I had our first son the day after Valentine’s Day and my husband‘s birthday is on 16 February which is the day after my sons birthday so, we were worried more about birthdays than we did Valentine’s Day and then our kids had their kids so we ended up with seven grandsons and We were always doing something for the grandkids. You are right about keeping God at the center of your marriage and always trying to put each other’s needs above our own needs. There’s really no use in Fighting or arguing when you can just talk and work things out. I glad y’all had a good Valentine’s Day.

Awww Matt and Tipper you're such a fantastic couple. Happy Valentines Day! Thanks for sharing your special hike, fire and vittles with us.

My husband and I got married on Feb 29. We celebrate our love every single day not just a anniversary or a Hallmark made up holiday ❤ y'all remind of us. We had hard times, bad times m, and lots of good times. Happy Made Up Hallmark Holiday ❤ I love y'all ❤️ and your channel

Y’all are so sweet together. Happy late Valentine’s Day to both of you. So happy to see that you both got to spend a lovely, blessed day together. Much respect and love Melissa Rooker.❤

Matt's the right kind of husband. Love to you all.

My Mother would always say "The worm turned!" Especially when the grandkids would get fuzzy & cranky! 😅 That is a very old saying! Love it! I never heard anybody else say it! This video was sweet & very encouraging! 😊❤

Yall are so sweet together. I wish everyone could have the important things that yall have together. It sure would make the world a better place. Continue to love each other and be each others best friend. ❤

Happy Valentines Day!!! My mother back in the day had a pressure cooker on the stove making soup bean....the valve gasket got plugged and the pot exploded. It sounded like a cannon going off and there were pinto beans everywhere! I've been afraid to use one.

My husband and I have been married for 50 years with four children and thirteen grandchildren. Marriage and family are gifts from God. Jesus Christ is the center of our lives. Thank you for your wise words.

My husband & I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day!

Please show us those Laurels again when they bloom. Love them. Happy Valentines you two.❤😊 44 years married, and everything that you said is true. We made promises to each other and that meant something to us.

May god bless you both this old world needs more people like you both I just love your videos

Such a nice way to celebrate. Matt is like a boy playing in the woods. You will make such good grandparents with the extra bonus of living with one of them. ❤️🇨🇦

Thank you for this wonderful video. I feel like I spent a belated Valentine's Day with the both of you. My husband, of 42 years, passed away in 2022. I never figured I'd have another terrific Valentine's Day, but you gave me another one! Thank you!!! 😂❤

God bless you Tipper. ❤

Yall remind me of my mom and dad. Ive never known two more compatible people than they were. Where one was weak the other was strong. Best friends. Great parents. We lost my dad at 48 years old. That was 52 years ago. I, the oldest of 5 was only 19. Mom followed him 5 years ago. They're probably up there still catching up. They say the best thing a parent can do for their children is to love their spouse. We didn't have a lot of material things but we had that. They adored each other and loved all of us. What more could a kid ask for!❤❤

A beautiful place to take a hike and have a picnic dinner. Y'all look happy and content. A great relationship. Thanks for sharing. Happy Valentine's Day!

Here in northern Illinois, were enjoying the winter that never happened. A half century of winters under my belt and I can't remember one quite like this. Who ever is getting my share of winter and snow, enjoy it.

Wow if I ever get lost in the woods I hope Tipper and Matt are close by. What a great Valentines gift.

wow! Matt’s a survivalist. You are a lucky woman. The world needs more men like that.

Matt, you need to build a bushcraft camp for such occasions.

A Pressure Cooker is a great kitchen tool. I’ve had mine 50+ years. I also have an electric skillet about that same age. Both have been utilized many, many times. That side meat looked delicious! I want some now!

😊😊😊😊😊😊 God bless all here.

I agree 100% about being friends as well as in love. It sure helps when the hard times come. The Lord put Butch and I together when we were 17 and 18 years old. We got married the next year and have been married for 42 years in May. There’s no one else that I would want to go on this journey with. We have 2 grandsons and one on the way in June. It’s the best thing ever! 👵🏻❤️👶🏼

Matt sure knows how to make a good fire. I think Matt's grandma had too much on her mind, she was just too busy. So nice that you and Matt can just take a little walk and have a beautiful place to sit and have supper. I agree you have to be evenly yoked' My husband and I have been married 54 years. I'm thankful for John, he has been a blessing to me too, Tipper. ❤🙏Patsy

I have a pressure cooker, a pressure canner, 3 instant pots and an electric pressure canner. I love them all.

My mom and dad worked at a factory, and we had a small farm, too. Through the week, Mom cooked supper like her hair was on fire. Lol. In 30 minutes, it was on the table and so good. Simple country fare from meat we raised and veggies out of our garden kept us healthy and happy!

We have 35 years this year married , we have never done much for valentines other then a cake , it's hubby's birthday 🎂, but we have forgotten anniversaries too , we try to make memories every day , like the walks in the woods . Those are the days that matter most , not just labeled days .

Love to see the two of you together. I consider myself blessed to be able to rest in my husband’s strength. Tipper, I know you, too, are blessed to rest in your husband’s strength. Thank you for taking us along.

This was such a meaningful video that everyone should take to heart. I had to show this to my husband because he has developed a new hobby of restoring cast iron pots & skillets. His recent purchase was a Dutch oven with a handle to put on a tri-pod. He wants to buy it, but I said see how Matt does it. You don’t need to buy one. Your words are so meaningful and I’m glad my husband and I are a lot like y’all.

I said once before how Matt reminds me a lot of my b n law. But actually after watching this one, Tippy reminds me a great deal of my sister too. He always has put out a big garden. Most of her time was spent inside while his was outside. But when needed they worked together on all of it. They were never to have a kid though😢. When she passed, that had been married 43 years. My brother is right now over 42. And our parents made it 48 before my dad passed. All of the videos from youns and your girls are a huge blessing to me though👍 GOD BLESS

The stick to hang the bucket on , now why didn't I think of that , the chickens are getting a modified hanger for their bucket of water ! 😅

It’s been gorgeous the past few days!!

This was the perfect Valentine Date. My husband and I are like that. That’s the kinda date that we like. My husband is my best friend and I’m his. It’s not perfect but it works for us. I can’t wait to see those little grandsons. I have 2 of them and they are pure joy to have. Your world will be forever changed. ❤️🥰

Absolutely Breathtaking on the Gulf Coast USA 🇺🇸 Today ❤❤

Always love the videos. May God Bless you both and the new little ones coming . Your girls are precious.

Somebody sees that smoke they're going to think somebody's making shine. lol you two are great!!!!! ❤

Me and my husband have a relationship much like you all do. (50 years). We use to take a picnic lunch and go places. The one that sticks out in my mind, was a trip to Burke’s Garden in Tazewell Co. We went in the Fall and the leaves were beautiful. We sat on the tailgate of the truck and ate our lunch. It was great! You all will be awesome grandparents!

I just had a question about side meat then I realized that you were talking about what I call pork belly, from the underside of the hog after the loin and spareribs are removed Yes that is delicious. Yum! Ramen is a treat too.

Pressure cooker story --we used ours for all kinds of meals, my husband and mother in law assuring me they were safe. But one time, while cooking ham and beans, some skins of the beans plugged the valve and we didn't notice until it exploded and covered the kitchen, floor to ceiling, with dinner. We found crusted beans for years behind corners and edges. Thankfully, no one was in the kitchen at the time! We learned our lesson and have never had another issue. I must admit we were early on the Instant Pot craze, enjoying all the safety features! Love how you spent your Valentine's Day! Thank you for sharing it with us!

Add some carrots and some cabbage to the ramen it is delicious. I love to eat outside.

Ol matt there, he may not be Mr charisma but he has plenty of skills that will make great videos. This one was really good

So very nice in the Carolina mountains for sure ! But the lovey dovey LMBO , funny term ! Such a sweet day for y'all I'm glad you enjoyed

I really loved your story! Yes, the mommas are doing great and those sweet baby boys is really special. They will be so fun! The holidays and especially Christmas will be amazing.

My Grandpa used to always cook side meat. I love it every since my childhood. I never here of it anymore since I moved from Iowa

Best video ever. We call side meat side pork. But we never see it in the store ,here in mid Michigan . We been married 63 years, and so confident and secure in our marriage we don't have to celebrate it .❤

My grandma's canner pot blew off at least twice that I remember, while canning green beans. In the house of course. And everything in the pot tries to come out that little hole in the lid!!! What a mess!!

I've added a hotdog to ramen noodles sometimes. It may sound a bit strange, but like your meal here, it's not bad. I just add it to the water as it's heating up, before adding the noodles. Another idea I do sometimes is crack and egg in there.

I love beef flavored Ramen Noodles, with anything. Then add a squeeze of lemon 🍋 makes it perfect 🎉 HaPpY Valentines Day 💝

My husband and I don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day or our anniversary in any big way either but I always say we celebrate being together every day and enjoy our time with one another. We have Valentine’s Day every day just by being together.

Eating food outdoors neat a fire is so satifying.❤😊

Great to see your green grass, ours is still gray… but spring is coming ❤️

its a sheet of ice here it rained on the snow then froze/love your channel/my first and only grand child/grand sone will be one next month /hello and happy valentines day to you both /from lonesome in alaska!

That video was precious. Everyday is 'love' day with you 2.

Braver than I, to build a fire among all the leaves … but you have experience than I, so good job!

God bless you all!😊

This was a great video! A perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. No spending of money on frivolous things, just spending time together in the woods. Wonderful! Also, great advice, Tipper, on marriage and what it takes to stay steadfast over the years of marital ups and downs. My husband and I celebrated 50 years of marriage in January. I definitely agree with you on what you said regarding what it takes to make a marriage work. Spend time together, be best friends, have common interests and goals, and above all, keep God in the center of your marriage. By the way, Matt reminds me so much of my daddy with regards to the foods he likes. He loved fried salt pork (side meat). Daddy always complimented Mother’s cooking just the way Matt does you. I thoroughly enjoyed this video of the two of you. ❤

Such a great day for a hike and a campfire meal. I love the sound of a mountain stream. God bless the two of you. You bring so much peace, joy and hope into our lives.

Happy Valentines Day!!! God Bless Us All!!!

My husband and I are the same way 🤷 Matt was so funny saying he didn't like the InstaPot because it had Buttons 😂💞 And alittle PDA would be just fine and sweet💘💖

Loved going on this hike with y'all, very romantic,I'm a country girl and I can appreciate this , we've had warm beautiful days here in Georgia already too, nearly 70 degrees yesterday, but the rain is coming will be here all day Saturday, tomorrow 😢 but I can't wait to go on hikes with my grandbabies soon , ages 3 and 5 they absolutely love being outside too we have always taken them on hikes,we live right in the middle of the Battlefields in chickamauga, Ga. So we always have something to do we love looking for beautiful rocks like Katie and we have even lucked up and found deer antlers,and other treasures We save them in a gallon size ziplock bag and date them and then we get them out later to make crafts or just ponder of the treasures We found and we always pack a picnic lunch,You and Matt are about to be head over heals in love again when those little grandbabies get here, oh by the way I got yours and Jim's cookbook for Valentine's Day !! Can't wait till y'all come to Ringgold, Georgia at the Tea Room to see y'all in person and get my book signed, loving reading all the stories and recipes, Thank y'all for the wonderful hike ❤

I'm simple. I don't really care too much for valentines. Just a way for companies to make money and it's a waste for me. My husband, however, loves it. Spends far too much and has always gone too far. This yr I said if you must buy something, buy something productive because I'm just not really in to the downtown restaurants and jewelry and all that. I got a generator for the house! I'll consider that a valentines/bday/ christmas gift! Marriage now is not appreciated now. It's the idea that sounds nice but they don't wanna put in the work. I'm a big believer in going down with a fight for your marriage. Keep your business to ya'lls selves and don't compare yall selves to other relationships. 15 years married here. 4 kids(5 on the way), husband is the provider, and I stay home, and we both bring a lot to the table. Marriage is tough but it is worth it. I don't believe in idolizin' anyone, but Ya'll are a good example on what a marriage should be.

Lovely video tipper my favourite type talking about life,and watching Matt looking just a little uncomfortable at times,thanks again tipper

Lovely picnic and visit in the outdoors. Thanks for taking us along. Praying for Katie and little bit, health and easy delivery. Praying for all of you as well as Granny.

You guys are very right about marriage. Have a great day! -much love from NJ ~Mary & fam

Such a Beautiful channel.

What a great Valentine’s Day y’all had! I think that is a very romantic! Spending time with each other in nature, Matt cooking over an open fire and just talking with each other as you share your special day with us. You are both truly blessed to have each other as man and wife, but more importantly as friends. Couples don’t realize it’s great when your young to frolic and have fun. However, as one gets older if you’re not friends that truly enjoy each other and having good conversations, then changes are in marriage it’s not going to be enjoyable, desirable, much less have good conversations. Matt said it right, the Bible says we are to be “equally yoked”.

My wife was born on Valentine’s Day. One year I made a double card. You could open it one way and it would be birthday, opened it the other way and it would be Valentine. On the back in tiny print it said for the people born on holidays. She thought that was a good idea and asked where I found it. That was a good year.

Hang on, you guys are fixing to move into a whole new realm when you’re grandparents. It throws a major directional change in the trail and the family adventure picks up steam for all and highlights how worth it sticking out the peaks and valleys is and makes you look forward to where it leads.

I love watching your videos & I love the way you & Matt get along. It's the best thing in this life to have a mate that you are compatible with. I had that for 30 some years with my husband Bryan but I lost him to Cancer in April of last year. I sure miss our time that we were blessed to have with each other & we shared a beautiful life together. May God bless you to have many years together & enjoy those precious grandchildren that will soon be there. Thank you for sharing your videos with us all.

all that work Matt did building the fire base, I thought for sure he was going to rub two sticks together 🔥🔥🔥

Now that’s romantic. Hike and cook for you on open fire. Sitting in the woods near the creek. Love it 😍

I love your explanation of "evenly yoked". In the church that I grew up in they consider that to be of the same race. I do not believe that, I believe it is that you have the same goals. I have been married for 20 years, can't remember the exact date just as you. We are always together, doing things, working in the garden or house projects. We have the same goals and lean on each other during hard times. It's very important. I wish that young people could see marriage through an older persons eyes. It's not all about looks and popularity.

My grandmother had a presto blow up and she was standing over it ! She had small burns where the peas touch her face! She wore glasses thank God! She looked like she had chicken pox! LOL Funny now but it was very scary! Messed up the ceiling bad!

I just love you guys. You're such a delight to watch and listen to.

You two are the best couple I know, Happy Valentine Day. God bless your marriage and your whole family.

Our anniversary is August 27. We have been married for 46. Glen surprises me with flowers and meals all along, but not to celebrate.

Beautiful scenery, beautiful couple, beautiful video.

Wonderful video! Better than a dozen roses any day. If i was there, i would of tagged along..😅😅

I made the orange bread it’s delicious! Love what you said about being in marriage for the long haul. I’ll be married 50 years in April.

Y'all celebrate your love for each other every day not just one or two days out of the year.

Love watching your videos, Matt and Tipper..♥️♥️🙏🙏

I watched this around 9pm and it made me so hungry I had to fix a snack!

Love this video.

Enjoy and make time. My sweetheart passed on to Glory in August and I am missing my buddy. This looks exactly like something we would do. He was an outdoorsman and I was a good tagalong. Make all the sweet memories you can.

I just love y’all! I’m as southern as cornbread to! And your right anything you eat outside like that taste better! And when this old world goes to crap Matt will be able to cook for y’all and take care of his family! And Matt I’m the same way about the instant pot! To many buttons on it for me!

The simplicity of your life is abundant. God bless you, Matt, your daughters and grandchildren

My hubby and I will be married 45 years this year, and I thank God every day for blessing me with him. 😊❤

Lol my husband and I never remember the day of our anniversary but we do remember it's in the first part of January

You made me laugh when you said lovey dovey as we have a Lovey and a Dovey on my paternal side -that would be Eastern Kentucky up to Missouri (on the Hazell side)... They're not sisters, but cousins 😂... I'm purty sure there's a story there somewhere but I haven't managed to dig it up yet.