1 Year TIMELAPSE Transforming Raw Land Into Our Dream Cabin Homestead. In 2021 we sold and donated everything to leave the AZ desert and move to the mountains in Arkansas to build our dream cabin and finally live a new simple sustainable life away from the city and in a dream Cabin Homestead in the Woods. This is our Highlight and Lowlight Reel of 2023. We have SO MUCH planned for 2024! We hope you stay for the journey. - SUBSCRIBE! Watch our 2021 TIMELAPSE HERE: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pX-Yn2p4k4hlon4 Watch Our 2022 TIMELAPSE HERE: kzitem.info/news/bejne/u5p8lmF4fp1ka3Y
@his4evr2c
9 ай бұрын
Planning on it, only I won't be on 'your lives chat's since Wed are my days when I get home later.. esp on Mon and Wed.
@jamesbaird6245
9 ай бұрын
Jim, Plain City Ohio. You guys are GREAT! One of the hardest working couples I've seen in my 80 years! A really special couple that loves and respects each other. This is a REAL FAMILY PROGRAM. I DO NOT MISS YOUR EPISODES. Good respect from your kids. Love to to y'all for your 2024. Stay blessed.
@WayneEllisSr
9 ай бұрын
WOW! What a transformation Mel and Gary! So happy for you both to have your dream home within your reach. You out did yourselves on this build and your homestead and I'm happy I was and am here to watch your dreams coming true. Love your family and framily so much! Love from your friend Connie. 🤗🤗❤❤
@joanwallace28
9 ай бұрын
Time sure flew by. So excited to see you finish the house and get moved in . Best to you for 2024❤❤❤❤❤
@Melissa-pt2ik
9 ай бұрын
I remember watching you cut the boards and Gary putting the headers on the top and I can remember Gary hanging the sheathing on the outside walls of your house and you guys just amazed me how you guys worked together so well
@jamesbaird6245
9 ай бұрын
Who trained you to edit?. What a perfect job.you have done. Music is really well dubbed and appropriate to what's happening. Gary's a perfectionist which will reallybpay off when you're watching your grandkids on the acreage. And you all take time out to help the framily when there is a need.
@SimpleLifeReclaimed
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kindness. Everything is self taught, building, editing, ect.. which goes to show if we can do it - Anybody can. Hope you're having a peaceful day today ❤❤❤
@kiralee2012
9 ай бұрын
You guys did SOOOO much in one year, holy moly! I'm so impressed with everything you guys accomplished. Excited to see what 2024 brings!
@weshouse3170
9 ай бұрын
Heck of a year guys! Keep marching on!
@anitaardiel1691
9 ай бұрын
Loved the timelapse. Great job guys. One thing surprised me was your not mentioning the deer that was a family effort. I'm not a hunter but thought that was the sweetest!😊❤
@SimpleLifeReclaimed
9 ай бұрын
You're right! That was a BIG MOMENT 💚🤗
@vinceleuta8009
9 ай бұрын
Sorry can't watch it now but I will when I get home. 👍👍👍❤❤❤
@susanmcclure327
9 ай бұрын
Great video Mel, You both should be so proud of everything you've accomplished in 2023.
@sheilatubbs1241
9 ай бұрын
It’s MAGIC all this work in one year. Kudos to you all.
@Eejdjee
9 ай бұрын
Soo excited guys! You worked soo hard to get here‼️👏2024 is gonna be awesome when y’all gonne move in the cabin!🤗🎉👍❤️
@54maggiemoo
9 ай бұрын
Great premier!!! I enjoyed it so much. You guys are the bomb. Mel, you did a great job with this premiere.
@bobbydavidson545
9 ай бұрын
Well done Mel and Gary. Had to watch til the end. I admire you both for what you’ve achieved.
@georgewithrow1626
9 ай бұрын
Wow that’s was a lot of work. So much happening over the year ! Thank you for being me along ❤❤
@OurMountainHome316
9 ай бұрын
Guess I was too late to catch this live. But I'm watching now. Y'all have totally kicked ass this year. 💚💚
@Melissa-pt2ik
9 ай бұрын
I am really loving this video that you put together for 2023 and all the amazing people that helped ya’ll out and just how blessed you and Gary are working together I love it and I love ya’ll
@stephaniegranger8295
9 ай бұрын
Y'all did a great job! Love watching y'alls videos! Hope are are well and no more sickness.
@nancyrichter3016
9 ай бұрын
Great video timelapse, along with important stops along the way. I had forgotten how much you accomplished in 2023, and I'm looking forward to following along on your 2024 journey... The kids really grew and matured over the last year. It's wonderful that you took the time and resources to do something special for them ... the playhouse. :-) God bless you greatly .
@iamwhoiamd7056
9 ай бұрын
I year time lapse is awesome but you 2& you 5 did so much in 2023 and 2024 is going to be even more awesome. This I can guarantee
@Gordon-f4j
9 ай бұрын
Highlight watching their channel. It’s very interesting and fun and you learn a lot keep on doing what you’re doing.❤
@jeniferpollonais6546
9 ай бұрын
You guys have accomplished so much in such a short time. Hats off you the both of you! We will continue watching your progress with great anticipation! ❤
@Melissa-pt2ik
9 ай бұрын
I can remember watching you and Gary put up each wall Mel and you both worked really hard and together you got it all up and then you had the framily come together and put the trusses on the top of your house and I can’t wait to watch you finish the inside interior of your house
@leonmiller7711
9 ай бұрын
Good Job Guys!! I got emotional watching those trusses go up! That was around the time I had found your guys channel and was going back when watching older videos!
@keemeewaan8226
9 ай бұрын
Friends: love re-watching ur awesome move. Alot of work with love and children growing up, ur mother is near to. Happy for you all.
@carolyngregory9354
9 ай бұрын
Wowwwwwwwww, you two have done so much to have your homestead ready. I’m tired and I haven’t done anything but watch you two work.
@leann4925
9 ай бұрын
Didn't feel well so slept all day and missed the live. Just finished watching 2023 and brought back a lot of memories. I so do look forward to 2024. So happy for y'all. Sending prayers that all goes well in 2024. Thanks!
@joyames9236
9 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful, blessed family! I adore this video! It’s so inspiring!♥️😍
@Craftingwithsheila
9 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh! Wow! I have been following your channel since you moved to Arkansas. While watching your premiere of your 2023 review, I am amazed! Even though I followed along with all those builds and projects, seeing g them compiled like that make me realize just how busy you guys were. You both should be so proud of all that you have accomplished in 2023. What a year it's been for you. What growth has taken place on your homestead. You two have done a wonderful job creating a home for yourselves and your children. Keep doing what your doing. Love your channel! Many blessings to you all! ❤
@conegallery
9 ай бұрын
Wow... I'm exhausted just watching how much work the two of you did in 2023.... Whew!
@deborahmitchell6387
9 ай бұрын
Dedication + hard work = SUCCESS!
@FrancesJones-d5q
8 ай бұрын
Love Garys mathematical mind and Melanie. Also adorable children!!
@kamikazekid76
9 ай бұрын
ok i have a confession to make when the video first started i said to myself they didnt get alot done in a year... Well I watched the video and about 1/4 of the way through it i started to eat my words because i have been watching since you all moved to the 41.36 and I forgot how much hard work you all did with the house, chickens, rabbits, garden, helping the framily out, and so much more. Wow!!! wow wow!!! good job with the build and the edit on the videos and i cant wait to see what happens in 2024. Happy 2024
@sandrabarrand2564
9 ай бұрын
Love the year time laps! You also got great family time and fun too. Looking forward to seeing your progress for 2024. Way to go!!
@rzpotts4
9 ай бұрын
What an amazing accomplishment! Both of you really are living proof that life on your own terms is successful and positive. Congratulations on the great success of 2023 looking forward to 2024.😊
@inadollard6672
9 ай бұрын
❤😊💖❤️💪👍🏚️🏞️
@midniteadventure
9 ай бұрын
LOVE WATCHING UR VIDEOS AND THE FRAMILY JOURNEY
@lindakallenbach7653
9 ай бұрын
You two absolutely amaze me! You accomplished more just in this last year than I feel I did in my entire life!!! You just never quit! I cannot wait to see what lies ahead! I will be watching, you can be sure of that!! HUGGS!!!
@mjcasados1047
9 ай бұрын
HIT THAT THUMBS UP EVERYONE. MEL WORKED HER BUTT OFF ON THIS.
@lifeiscoffee
9 ай бұрын
that was great! Can't wait for when you can move into the cabin! God speed, Natalie
@kerrylynnparsons7879
9 ай бұрын
AWESOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS!!! 🥰🎶❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🏡
@maryjemisonMaryjay1936
9 ай бұрын
Congratulations dear Mel and Gary 🙏✝️🙏
@mikewebb8456
9 ай бұрын
A year of accomplishments, progress and pleasure! Thanks for sharing.
@brendateague9111
9 ай бұрын
It’s amazing to me just how much you were able to accomplish in one short year. I’m so excited to see what 2024 will bring to the 41.36! I love y’all!
@Melissa-pt2ik
9 ай бұрын
I remember that day Mike couldn’t make it over to help Gary with the roof and he got you up there and you did awesome Mel
@pamelalongmire6705
9 ай бұрын
woo hoo , what a trip !! you two are a power couple, accomplishing so much to be so proud of ....cannot wait for another year, sharing you work toward your eventual completed dream homestead.. Take care and keep smiling... xo Big luv from OZ
@Non_Of_U_business
9 ай бұрын
After viewing most of your actual cabin building vids for view totals like over 70k per cabin construction vid which shows us that the construction vids are the meat of your channel and the most popular. They seem to support something that we tend to agree and that is too many real talk episodes and not enough content on building the homestead. But to be honest. Real talk is a whole other channel. You have a beautiful property and homestead, but we prefer the homestead construction. You guys have really done so much this year! Hands down...GREAT JOB its a LOT of work to run a you tube channel with a plethora of hours dedicated to editing. We as a community know how other similar channels really ramp it up and they also have children and the set backs in life. If your family is happy, then we are a happy! But , if your goal is to increase your viewer ship (with no losses of subs) and the financial rewards that com with it.. then, just like any business, its always a great idea to listen to your viewers and reflect their concerns! We have the up most respect for you and the whole family! We support you either way and wish you a happy 2024! Most Excellent Job so far! Peace and Love! God Bless Your Family ❤
@MelissaMalzahn
9 ай бұрын
What a epic 2023 you all had. So much got done. 2024 will be more epic. Once you get the roofs on the cabin and mud room built and deck finished, siding. The inside will be easy. 😂❤🎉🎉❤❤ I believe you'll all be living upstairs for Christmas 🎉❤❤
@staceyberry6523
9 ай бұрын
you guys have done such an awesome job! working together to get it done...I had my doubts when ya'll was digging them trenches for the foundation, unbelievable how far you've come and all the time,energy,blood,sweat and tears you've invested has given you and your family a wonderful property for years to come....Great Job Mel and Gary!
@bpatton3671
9 ай бұрын
You did accomplish a great deal in 2023. It is just hard to please all of your followers every time. I am sure some wanted the doors and windows 6 months sooner. Mel you did a wonderful job on the video, don't know how I missed the dishwasher install. Really, hats off to the entire SLR family! ❤❤
@Kammitoes
9 ай бұрын
What an incredible year you've had. All that work (and exhaustion), but the sense of achievement must be immense. Congratulations on everything, you're amazing.
@chandrasutton4669
9 ай бұрын
Great stuff with the cabin build, but then I see the kids and I'm like wow, they've grown so much this year!!!😊🎉❤
@ronnydowdy7432
9 ай бұрын
Y'all have accomplished so much in 1 year. I know it's been a lot of hard work. The timelapse just makes it look super easy. Lol. It's also amazing how much the kids have grown in 1 year. Great show and I enjoyed watching this episode.
@dawnyandandy
7 ай бұрын
The pure joy this must give you ??? To do it all learning as you go is amazing 🤩 xxx
@beverleybrowne7856
9 ай бұрын
Well Mel,what a great review you and Gary have done a fantastic job in your journey awesome guys love ❤️ to all xxx Beverley
@mikesargent1388
9 ай бұрын
Outstanding year, it has been enjoyable watching you this past year. Looking forward to 2024.
@BpGardening
8 ай бұрын
I enjoy watching you built your Off gwen cabin Home in 2023. Can I wait until 2024❤❤
@sharmanchadwick6894
9 ай бұрын
Wow what a year to remember you guys packed a lot in 2023 can’t wait to see what you do 2024🎉 🎉🎉
@Melissa-pt2ik
9 ай бұрын
I can remember you and Gary having to rebuild the back end of your camper before you left Arizona
@carllamb6711
8 ай бұрын
Guys, I’m new to your channel, I’ve spent the last couple of days watching your back catalogue and I can honestly say I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of your journey. You work so hard, you deserve everything you’ve got. I still think though, out of all the buildings, I think the chickens got the best build closely followed, by the children’s Playhouse. What great content great editing, so looking forward to what comes next. Thank you both guys.😊😊😊😊😊
@hallierasbury65
9 ай бұрын
beautiful progress. The children have grown so fast
@tammisink9872
9 ай бұрын
Wow, look at how you came in just a short time 😮!! Congratulations on getting dried in
@christinepoe1944
9 ай бұрын
I love your channel because of all the different projects. The two of you work so well together. Looking forward to 2024. Many blessings to your family. Please take care and be safe.
@bakednoodle2732
9 ай бұрын
You really out did yourself with this year in review video Mel. It's top notch and kept us viewers engage the whole 1.5 hrs. Perfect music selection and inserts at the appropriate times. (Still chuckling at the vibrating spider, LOL) Here's to 2024 bringing your and yours God's blessing.❤
@territhreet
9 ай бұрын
Yall really did alot in 2023. I've been along for the whole ride all year and was still stoked about how much this video reminded us of all yall have accomplished. And once again, Mel, I am you on the roof. I cried when u frozen, both the original and this time. You ROCK. I freeze bc I, too, am afraid of heights. Many Blessings. Yall have grown this past year, and I look forward to what this year brings your family as well. ❤
@scottmastersfilms
9 ай бұрын
What a mammoth edit! Post was on point and had me chuckling away.😂😂😂 2023 was a HUGE year for you guys but I feel like 2024 is going to dwarf it! Thankyou for sharing, I've loved every minute.
@rhondabrown306
9 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ you guys are so fun to follow and watch!! This is so exciting to see!!!😊
@louanncrosby5148
9 ай бұрын
Wow, Just wow!! I have watched each step of the way and am still amazed watching your "year in review." It's just mind blowing the amount you two have accomplished!! 🤩❤
@Hunt-N-HollarRanch
9 ай бұрын
THIS IS AWESOME GUYS!! THIS IS WHY OTHERS ARE SO INSPIRED! CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH THIS YEARS PROGRESS. ❤
@larryfeeks6620
9 ай бұрын
You guys really did a whole lot in 2023! Really amazing! Happy New Year 2024! God bless you all!
@Lo51848
9 ай бұрын
Guys you’ve done it again. Tremendous amount of work, huge progress and the promise of more to come 😁 Loved the aerial shots at the beginning of the video. Best wishes for 2024
@brendamoody1309
8 ай бұрын
I am cuddled up on the couch. Staying in. Nice you got the bunny's battened down. Hope Moma bunny has lots of baby bunny's. Stay warm. My mom would make the same bean soup , with corn bread. My mom always rinsed her beans off because they have dirt on them. Also she would let them soak for one hour in a teaspoon of baking soda to get rid of the gas the beans make you have. Some times there are little rocks in those beans. I always sort through the beans an take out the bad ones. Just a few tips I was taught from my mom. My mom an dad would cook about three ham hocks in some chopped up onions an put the beans in with the ham hocks to cook an flavor the beans. Hot corn bread with that. So yummy. Hope you try it. Sometime. Great video as usual. Stay warm an I will catch you on the next one.❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍
@richardgreenlaw1442
9 ай бұрын
This year is going to be amazing on the 41.36 !!!!!
@blindaedwards9528
9 ай бұрын
What a great year, and all of the accomplishments...2024 will be even better ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤
@louisestagnetto8754
8 ай бұрын
Gosh you guys are really hard working... you have got through so much in 2023. Looking forward to 2024 !
@idafisher8327
9 ай бұрын
You two really kicked ass this year.
@karenspeer7378
9 ай бұрын
Hi Mel and Gary!! You should be So Proud of Yourselves!! God Bless and have Have an Amazing Year!! 🎉❤️
@gregoryraven3213
9 ай бұрын
I’ve enjoyed every episode! n the You Tube community gives us hope that Americans can be the best version of ourselves! Nothing beats what you guys are doing and the value your property will have from the sweat equity will be worth it I promise you! Happy 2024 may you all be blessed 😇 n safe. I enjoyed the time you shared with us during the summer break too, kids lives matter n memories don’t waste them. Greg From South Texas, long live the free South!
@chandrasutton4669
9 ай бұрын
2024 will get Gary his garage!!!😊🎉❤ Whoot Whoot
@tammielieurance6204
8 ай бұрын
I have watched this and all your others many times. But I did notice that you didn't include any of the family fun except for one game of toss, I know you had some much more. shows like domestics, the camp outings and Gerry's fishing trip aswell as girl day out then the hunting trips with Gerry and Abraham . Even your walks and exsplorrtion. I love them all. Favorite channel to fallow. I love how the children get involved with the work and looking forward to 2024 , eagerly waiting for eclectic and drywall to start upstairs but I know not as much as you are. Cant wait to see you backing in your own kitchen. And the millstone of family memories ahead . Never loose who you are in Christ JESUS love each day.
@SimpleLifeReclaimed
8 ай бұрын
This comment really blessed my heart. Thank you so much for your kindness hun! We really appreciate you
@eddiejohnson3458
8 ай бұрын
with the rabbits if you have a piece of tin roof or a old tarp you can put it under the rabbits to catch the pellets into a tote or 5 gal bucket to spread on your garden beds just make sure you pitch the tin like a roof pitch and most of it will just roll in the catch bucket or take a old broom and sweep it down to the catch bucket
@paulineoconnell6734
9 ай бұрын
AMAZING video OMG WOW SOOOOOO PROUD of you both ❤ 💖 💗 👏 💕 😊Were has 23 gone 😮❤❤❤❤❤
@vickimcvay9061
8 ай бұрын
you are not alone on the visual learner and the fear of heights, Gary it can be debilitating.
@s2buk
8 ай бұрын
It's true, people have different ways/styles of learning.
@tomasitaalicea5596
9 ай бұрын
Hi guys, you guys work so hard for 2023 can’t wait to see what’s coming for 2024 love your channel, great job 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@kevincerce5056
8 ай бұрын
I've been watching you guys from the first block to today, and loved every minute of it
@MiddleEastMilli
8 ай бұрын
So happy for you all!
@Judiland
9 ай бұрын
Wow🤩🎉 I am so excited! Looking forward to 2024, ❤ y’all. That was awesome 👏!
@brendamoody1309
9 ай бұрын
You two are a hard working couple. Unique. You both totally mastered that dream. Your a excellent videographer. The content you have filmed is excellent content. I have loved watching this recap video. You both are amazing.❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍
@hamimahatan6307
9 ай бұрын
So proud of you both…. Sending love n respect from Malaysia ❤❤❤❤❤
@billiebaldwin4961
8 ай бұрын
Amazing all the things you guys accomplished in 2023 even taking all that much needed family time. 2024 is going to be even more amazing for you your homestead and family. Congratulations on everything! Can’t wait to see what is ahead for SLR 😊
@Melissa-pt2ik
9 ай бұрын
That was an exciting event putting the trusses on the top of the house frame
@seanclark7783
9 ай бұрын
Pray we see the finish of the house in 2024
@cathymorasch4164
9 ай бұрын
That was so great, you accomplished sooo much. Can’t wait for 2024 excitement!!
@melindaivey4772
8 ай бұрын
You two and your three kids are a totally amazing and hardworking family. You two work so very hard and have learned so much. I have been watching you guys since the camper and digging a huge foundation by hand and building forms and figuring out that you needed help. It's just been truly great to see your hard work and dedication and determination. Your love and commitment to each other and your family is great to see in this day and time. Have a blessed 2024
@SimpleLifeReclaimed
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! This was a very sweet uplifting comment 💚 Thank you for being with us
@carolhursh8547
9 ай бұрын
So many accomplishments with so many more to come! Looking forward to seeing what you are going to do with the interior and also to see the visual of your mud room and completion of your deck areas!🥰🌹
@Just.Cathy.Not.aWanderingGypsy
9 ай бұрын
You have come a long way!I love it!
@lindajeter1430
8 ай бұрын
Wow!! Just wow~~ What a year!!
@ceceliaweeks896
8 ай бұрын
WOW! You guys are amazing! You got all that done in an hour and a half! 🤣 Seriously though, what the two of you have accomplished in the last year is beyond phenomenal. Wishing you the best for 2024 and thanks for bringing us along for the ride.
@ceceliaweeks896
8 ай бұрын
I also wanted to add that,between all that work, you managed to spend quality time with your children and help framily with some of their projects too. ❤
@dustyfuller5632
9 ай бұрын
Wow unbelievable amount of work you did this year 👏 ❤❤❤Awesome!!!
@heidibear44
9 ай бұрын
You are both incredible! We started our journey a year ago. I'm so inspired by your journey ❤ much love from South Africa
@donri9037
9 ай бұрын
I enjoyed watching the 2023 year end review... It was nice to see that you included the red cardinal that came to visit. I hope he is still out there somewhere. You guys have come a long way, in a short time. I've been along for the ride since you started at the camp ground. 🥂Here's to 2024 on the 41.39🥂 It will be amazing to follow your progress, in 2024, Gary & Mel !!!
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