Things Did NOT Go According To Plan...

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2 жыл бұрын

It's the week before Christmas and there's lots to get done around our farm. Not everything is going to plan but excitement is certainly in the air as we let the piglets out into their paddock and work to pull things together before Christmas arrives.
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We are a couple who are building our own home from the ground up in the mountains of West Virginia. After living near the city our entire lives we finally decided to sell it all, pack up our 3 kids and live in an RV on our 73 acres while building our own debt free, off-grid house and learning to live a more self-reliant life.
Our house build is documented entirely on our main channel "Wild Wonderful Off-Grid" and our family life vlogs can be found on our secondary channel "Wild Wonderful After Show"

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@WildWonderfulOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas 🎄 We'll see you again Sunday with this year's Wild Wonderful Christmas Special 😊❤

@zfolwick 2 жыл бұрын

well done, guys. Thanks for sticking it out.

@mriley4955 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas guys. God bless you all

@whyuneedtoknow 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you all! 🎄🎀☃️

@zau86 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!!!

@lanellhart3018 2 жыл бұрын

Again you gifted me with an ear to ear 16 minute smile and a sense of joy as I watched the whole family working together to make not only the season, but also life - bright and merry. Merry Christmas! May you all experience the joy of Christ being born in your hearts. Love from Texas!

@waynegoebel395 2 жыл бұрын

Luv you guys... "Today they're cute little piglets, tomorrow they're sausage." So down to earth. The people that complain about that think that food comes from grocery stores, or restaurants. LOL I've smiled through this entire episode. Merry Christmas!

@billruark2879 2 жыл бұрын

When Josh hurt himself, it was really great to see Carter and the other one stepping up to help fill his shoes. What great children . We raised our three sons in the same manner on a working farm, and now my oldest and youngest run are automotive repair shop, and our middle son is a high school English teacher. They know what work is.

@CuriousHumbleMarie 2 жыл бұрын

All animals should be so lucky to have a happy life as those on the Wild Wonderful farm!

@codyschiemann4732 2 жыл бұрын

SO GLAD you said that... honestly if more people had to slaughter their own food maybe they would be more thankful for the sacrafices that these living things did for them.

@dubious6718 2 жыл бұрын

or just buy magic meat at the store.

@taxxin 2 жыл бұрын

@@dubious6718 wait, the food at the grocery store isn't brought in by the food fairy? next you'll be telling me that the stork doesn't bring babies...that OJ really didn't do it!

@dubious6718 2 жыл бұрын

@@taxxin People believe in all kinds of magical creatures.

@infinitydreamzz 2 жыл бұрын

If people had to slaughter and gutt the animals they consume we would be eating much less meat. For many people burgers, sausages, hot dogs, bacon, nuggets pretty much grow on supermarket stalls, or at the takeaway.

@sallyannesmith3607 2 жыл бұрын

I don't buy meat very often, as I don't enjoy the taste. Even as a child, I hesitated eating meats. I do, however, eat meat when I am a guest and also when I am out to dinner. I enjoy veggies much more. To each his own.

@fredcory2686 2 жыл бұрын

It is great that your kids know where their food comes from and understand what is involved.

@deanspeer1 2 жыл бұрын

It's also good to note that their livestock are raised and grown in very humane and pleasant conditions. This is is stark contrast of the way grocery store livestock is raised.

@noahbudie6852 2 жыл бұрын

My wife’s dad was a pig farmer. He always told his eight kids, "if you want to name them, go ahead, but you better name them breakfast lunch and dinner". Merry Christmas!

@earldriedger4842 2 жыл бұрын

Or Stewart, or Stew for short. 😋

@kerryangel9590 2 жыл бұрын

Or sausages or bacon 🥓 😋 according to the wee one merry Christmas to you all 🥳🥳🙏

@peterfuzesi1393 2 жыл бұрын

Killing sentient beings is not funny; at least you shouldn't make a joke of it.

@kerryangel9590 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterfuzesi1393 I take it ur vegan then

@gnavrides 2 жыл бұрын

We always raised two Turkeys a year … one called Christmas and one thanksgiving

@davcox100 2 жыл бұрын

As parents I congratulate you on teaching your children the cycle of life . Just want to say thank you for allowing us all to follow your home build. Merry Christmas to you and all the family 🎄

@barryblackmore6080 2 жыл бұрын

Ellie is an absolute sweetheart and your boys are destined to grow into fine young men. You both should be so very proud of them, and of yourselves for bringing them up so well.

@TheBasementGardener 2 жыл бұрын

I totally commend the reality you're raising your kids in with regards to farm to table. Every kid should have that honest an education.

@stevecastro22 2 жыл бұрын

It is so refreshing to see a family working hard and together. Merry Christmas

@ellisdando1061 2 жыл бұрын

Years ago my wife and I were picking up hay from a local farm.The young daughter of the farmer wanted to show my wife the new piglets , when my wife saw them she told the daughter wow how cute .In which she said , they're not cute they're tasty 😂

@BirdYoumans 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh, the rewards of hard work and a lot of perspiration! Glad to see Josh doing better. It's hard to keep a good man down, but it's great to have a good woman to keep things going in the mean time. Merry Christmas!!

@mackfisher4487 2 жыл бұрын

Farm families have such a down to earth understanding of life, "food shelter and clothing" living close to the land. Wild Wonderful, building their house, raising their food producing their own energy. Thank you for helping to educate those of us who purchase our meat in packages. (Ellie where does bacon come from? Love that scene)

@peterputnam3804 2 жыл бұрын

The love that this family has for each other even emanates through the videos. This is so up lifting that I , myself cannot wait for each video installment. Merry Christmas to you all and God bless 💗💗💗

@carlohuerta129 2 жыл бұрын

i dont know why but watching this video brought tears to my eyes just thinking about how far you guys and the kids have come. Blessings

@thewol7534 2 жыл бұрын

Carter really stepped up to help out while Josh was down and out. Bet you are proud of him. He's really starting to pull his weight. He's learning some great life skills in the meantime. Merry Xmas to you and yours. Safe holidays and a great new year!

@4PeTe2 2 жыл бұрын

don't realize how big Carter is until he starts throwing bales around, all three are really growing and thriving

@lanesworld4000 2 жыл бұрын

You can tell all the animals are happy and living a good life. Leon, Frank, and all the farm animals.

@jesseandrade8752 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you guys for bring so much joy to this old Vietnam Vet. I have tears of joy running down my face. Thank you!

@justinl9077 2 жыл бұрын

It's awesome that your kids know the circle of life. The family gives a great existence/home to cherished and respected farm animals, and the kids know that the animals become nourishment later before the animals get too old/sick.

@peter-fuppe-fuchs 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a wonderful idea to grow your own food, that the kids r in n know What is going on is awesome, n the animals been cuddle n Loved all time until processing time only makes their life better.... A win/win Situation...

@donnabourgeois455 2 жыл бұрын

I love how the kids help without complaint love the little girl she is learning along side mom and pop happy holidays

@kennethunderwood7767 2 жыл бұрын

So refreshing to see and hear people living life in a common sense manner. Great videos, great life and great family.

@donnaeye8781 2 жыл бұрын

Truly an amazing family!! Makes my heart happy when I watch your videos.. and I am glad that your kids understand that food isn't just magically in the store.. the fact your animals are raised humanely and your kids are involved from beginning to end just isn't a norm anymore..

@jeffschulteis9168 2 жыл бұрын

Coming from a farm in WI I understand teaching your kids early about the life cycle of your animals 😁❤️❤️❤️

@adamschmidt 2 жыл бұрын

I love to see how you’re raising your kids right, with work ethics, fun, and loving parents.

@53knight 2 жыл бұрын

I am 52 and this how I remember America as whole being. Enjoying the little things but together

@glennc8761 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, “it’s a cute little piggie and then it’s sausage!” Y’all are wonderful parents and churn out some damn fine videos too. Love y’all from Texas. Merry Christmas!

@jimfriday4909 2 жыл бұрын

Oh what fun. Watching the whole family working together to get a project done so you can go to bigger and better things. Happy holidays to your family. Thank you for sharing.

@douglasarmstrong2748 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the most authentic channels on KZfaq. I really enjoy the teamwork, joy and love that this family demonstrates on every video. Merry Christmas to you all.

@arkansasmamabear9829 2 жыл бұрын

Your daughter is so sweet. She knows how to put joy in Christmas. Hope y’all have a wonderful Christmas this year.

@johnduffy1645 2 жыл бұрын

Josh and Erin, thank you for the wonderful posts throughout the year. Every episode is uplifting and it is great to see the fantastic progress you and your family have made in working towards building your dream in 2021. Have a great holiday . Best wishes from Ireland

@deanwa8581 2 жыл бұрын

Erin I love your no nonsense approach to raising animals for food. You go girl! Cute little piggies.

@dmvorrosso 2 жыл бұрын

your good folks and are raising your kids great, raising your own food is much safer and you absolutely know what your getting. keep doing what your doing, your kids will know the difference and be better people for it. merry Christmas and God bless.

@hoekbrwr 2 жыл бұрын

My heart bleeds when seeing the family "working" together with all the animals, so peaceful!!! I wish I could stay there for a holiday, but we are in NL into a quite restricting lockdown, however we will make the best of it. Merry Christmas to you all.

@maxineconnor2037 2 жыл бұрын

Omgosh, I can’t believe how much the kids have grown since I first started following you guys, especially Elly who you were, carrying on your back.. So much has grown and I still love 💕 watching your vlogs, even more now, if that’s possible.. Keep up the amazing 😻 job you’re doing, love 💗 to you all for Christmas 🎄 and the New Year, love from Oz 👍🏻😘🎄🇦🇺💋

@letsgo9724 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like, I am raising her. : )

@LadyBlueRR 2 жыл бұрын

I just love watching the kids growing up and how MUCH love and fun you guys share as a family.

@dottieburton5501 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing things through Ellies eyes lol she shows so much joy and it makes you remember that Christmas is for kids lol I think as grown-ups we forget the magic of Christmas

@terrimccullough724 2 жыл бұрын

My goodness, the kids are getting so big. Merry Christmas to your family!!

@7588lee 2 жыл бұрын

It is refreshing to see that your kids understand where the food comes from. I have been impressed by what y'all have created. I watch your videos and what y'all have done to build your home and hope that others are inspired to work together to achieve their goals. Erin I am impressed by what you do on your farm, I think most women are able to do these things but not willing to attempt them. Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year

@davidfpuu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing all that you and the family do. It lifts up people who really need a new dream of what tomorrow could look like for them. Your cam angles keep evolving and draw the viewer into a warm embrace.

@j.b.5435 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you treat your animals, aware they are living and loving beings that served their purpose their whole life. And your kids know what real life is all about.

@sandracimonetti5307 2 жыл бұрын

Ellie is correct, the “garlic” is beautiful! Have a Merry Christmas!🎄

@Felipe-st7tm 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm not native English and I'm lose with the "garlic". What is it? What means in this context? I couldnt underand what the little girl said

@sandracimonetti5307 2 жыл бұрын

@@Felipe-st7tm she meant garland.

@ronaldpaul3703 2 жыл бұрын

This is why they call it “almost heaven West Virginia.” Josh man you have it all love, honor and cherish it and never for a second take it for granted. You guys are the best off grid channel on youtube merry Christmas and we’ll be watching in the new year

@tiptopup602 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see your livestock being cared for so well.

@TheCybrKnyf 2 жыл бұрын

So much love in that house. Even immense respect for the animals that provide your food. So many things these days make me ashamed to be human, but you all restore my faith in humanity. I cannot articulate the admiration I feel at being human alongside you all.

@homernextdoor5950 2 жыл бұрын

And not to mention you know what your eating when you raise your own animals! Cheers from Canada!😁🇨🇦

@o-suri3922 2 жыл бұрын

Between building an off-grid place to call home, to spending time as a family growing stronger, working on projects, your family has influenced many. Its amazing reading all the heartwarming comments left here. Erin, Josh, and the kids, as well as the animals.. I wish you all a Merry Christmas as well as a Happy New Year.

@tknoerle1451 2 жыл бұрын

Today was my 1st day off in the school's "Christmas Break" (I work at the county's nearby elementary school). Watching this video made me smile from beginning to the end! Thanks for sharing this.

@mrfatty 2 жыл бұрын

One awesome episode, Elie is so cute, to be young and carefree like that again. Good to see the boys helping more is always a good thing. Thank God Josh is feeling better now. Always a blessing to see Erin and Leon, love the dogs. Great scenery. Thank you.

@charlene5461 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos to raising your own food! When I was growing up, my grandparents and uncles went wild boar hunting, deer hunting and we all went fishing. My grandparents and uncle shared a big hog every year. This was the staple foods on our table. Ideas of getting that way of life back!! 🎄 MERRY 🎄 CHRISTMAS!! And may GOD bless you all!!

@sentinel1893 2 жыл бұрын

I am 100% with you about the importance of knowing where your food comes from! I am so disappointed in those whole think you should get your food from the store. You are blessed with knowing exactly how your meat is raised and how happy they lived to help you live.

@sar4x474 2 жыл бұрын

If I had any young couple ask me about how to live a wonderful family life; I would tell them to watch your channel and to pay attention to how you treat each other with love and playfulness. You all are doing family like family is supposed to be done.

@johntuno7340 2 жыл бұрын

The GARLICCCCCC 😂😭 Ellie is so cute! Such a smart kid. You're such great parents to all of them, including the animals ❤ Merry Christmas!

@revpops 2 жыл бұрын

Hope that your family have a Wild and Wonderful Christmas 🎄☃️

@petrusiusmaximus 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you all! I think you can hardly imagine how heartwarming it is to see that they are still there: joy over the simple but so important things in life like a family that sticks together and how much your videos have helped me through a difficult time in recent years !

@rayb3117 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are hands down the most fun family on here. Don't ever stop being you.

@jameswulzen590 2 жыл бұрын

THOSE DAYS WITH THE YOUNG KIDS ARE BEAUTIFUL. i'VE WATCHED THEM GROW UP AROUND YOU BOTH AND IT'S BEEN A GREAT TIME FOR ME. mY KIDS ARE NOW 36 AND 33 .

@nicoleellis21 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are so cool! Thanks for sharing your story and being high quality people!

@robcox5929 2 жыл бұрын

You have all been a real blessing to me this whole year,. God bless you all this Christmas.

@nonnadonna6102 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your kids grow up. They are adorable and wholesome. They are so lucky to have you guys as parents and to grow up the way they are. They’re learning about hard work, but are also allowed so much freedom. Such a great balance. Best wishes to all of you during the holiday season!!!!

@honestlyme4247 2 жыл бұрын

I love how the whole family works together- teaching your kids to contribute but also having fun together. it’s a beautiful way of living. Merry Christmas 🎄

@austyn101ify 2 жыл бұрын

The “garlic” is beautiful. I love when my little one says his words wrong, like for tomorrow night he says yesternight 😂 I refuse to correct him because it’s just so adorable. We name our pigs and chickens and spoil them until they have their only bad day, imo raising them like that is 100 times better than how the animals are treated that get processed for grocery stores. Also I never realized until we grew our own pigs out that pork is not supposed to be white meat and the pigs we grew out looked like beef so I will never buy pork from the grocery store again.

@billydeluca6776 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't help but smile through the whole video. Thank you so much for sharing another precious vlog with me. I loved every minute of it. God bless you all.

@timsak 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas all! Thank you for always including us in your lives.

@louannad1 2 жыл бұрын

Your family brings a smile to my face. Good job.

@firemanj35 2 жыл бұрын

Way to raise your kids in reality, and showing thrm it takes hard work to have what you want, need, and wish for. Love your family

@--Patrick-- 2 жыл бұрын

I love that chuck always looks like he is smiling ear to ear

@bootybandy 2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful feel good channel, with an adorable, well grounded family. Merry Christmas all.

@kathleenturley1561 2 жыл бұрын

Oh you guys... this grandma is so proud of all your hard work. You have many blessings in your life...beautiful family. Merry Christmas!

@marshadodson9683 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Josh, Erin and beautiful children. Have a blessed holiday and happy prosperous new year.

@markholmes1346 2 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaay, a Christmas special on Sunday? Looking forward to it! Merry Christmas to all of you! ❤️🙏🏼🎄🎅

@nancyrichter3016 2 жыл бұрын

I admire you, as parents, for raising such confident and capable little humans. Merry Christmas!

@lhunter325 2 жыл бұрын

These are the memories Ellie will remember when she grows up. Bless you all. Have a wonderful Christmas and may 2022 bring good things your way

@Timberwolf-01 2 жыл бұрын

Your Lil girl reminds me so much of my great granddaughter. She's just too darn cute. Merry Christmas to you all. And happy new year.

@carolmcc59 2 жыл бұрын

That was so special :) Nothing better than delight of a child around christmas time :D Merry Christmas and thank you so much

@tedwebster1606 2 жыл бұрын

I (we) applaud your attitude about livestock not coming from the grocery store. knowing where your food comes from and how it is raised is so much better.

@hwh888 2 жыл бұрын

You folks have done such a fantastic job of having a life plan and incorporating it. All the best this Christmas and the coming year.

@patriciaherman6499 2 жыл бұрын

Love the ending, brought a tear to my eyes remembering when my kids were young. Merry Christmas 🎅🤶🦌🎄🎁⛄ and may the New Year bring health and happiness to all. 😊🇱🇷

@joanhaughton3391 2 жыл бұрын

Have the Happiest Christmas beautiful family. I can't wait to see what projects you'll plan first in 2022 (after attaching the stone to the siding). Have a wonderful time. Bless you all.

@Murjam100 2 жыл бұрын

Watching these videos get me emotional. Such a wonderful family. We could all learn from this family. Merry Christmas all !!!

@genegillis2068 2 жыл бұрын

You guys have a Wild Wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing the past year with all of us. Blessings to you and your family. We’re looking forward to sharing the new year with us.

@barrywhitlock141 2 жыл бұрын

Little Ellie is so adorable, it shows how much she loves all animals and her excitement is great to see, the boys are an asset and they have come a long way, it was also funny to see LEON in charge as usual. You are a wonderful family, Merry Christmas to you all and a very happy new year.

@sharmi9891 2 жыл бұрын

Your kids are growing fast! Good to see all of you having fun. Respect for the hard work you have achieved. Happy Holidays dear family⛄🎁🌲❄️

@BurntWings 2 жыл бұрын

My god when she said garlic I'm not kidding you my heart literally melted all your kids have such beautiful souls but your little Miss has such joy in her that I don't know who could be around her without smiling she surely will bring joy to thousands throughout her lifetime if not hundreds of thousands

@glorfendell2967 2 жыл бұрын

Glad Josh is at 97.345% now. The garlic looks wonderful! I love that you are farming in an ancient tradition too. Thank you for the vid and Merry Christmas to the family.

@judyshallstrom415 2 жыл бұрын

Ellie is at the perfect Christmas age! Everything is wonderful and magical. And, your "garlic" looks great! Merry Christmas 🌲♥️🌲🌲🌲

@markfin7225 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas! Awesome family time. EnjoyEd this immensely. Thank you for the smiles.

@karinp66 2 жыл бұрын

It was wonderful to see everyone helping out today. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

@midweekmotivationlive 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so proud of you and your family! Keep raising them right! My sister always named her pigs Ham and Bacon over and over again to keep reminding her of what they were raising them for. lol. Merry Christmas from Texas!

@genestatler2514 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, how I love this sweet family!!! Merry Christmas guys.

@key4us2c 2 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful loving family! Teaching your kids important useful life skills, and giving them the best gift ever, your presents! But I'm sure whatever is wrapped under the tree is way cool too... Happy holidays! Thank you all for the inspiring content, it's so needed these days.

@TheSteadyRoadHome 2 жыл бұрын

“They’re cute little piglets and then they become sausage.” 🤣😂 I love you guys. Thanks for continuing to inspire me to do this with my life one day too!

@ssartune 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you all. May it be filled with all the love and light you deserve 💜

@seedless461 2 жыл бұрын

Ya'll always nail it with the music 🎶 Happy Holidays!!

@Windowswatcher 2 жыл бұрын

A very Merry Christmas to you all... your hard work, the joys and frustrations, have all been worth it and you're reaping the rewards of a more comfortable life now. Big hugs across the Pond to you all! xx