Bringing His Family Home to Hawaii | An Emotional Trip Back to the Islands after 12 Long Years 

I found myself smiling all the way through this blog. The peace, tranquility, and love somehow ooze through the screen. Thanks for sharing!

You can just feel the joy and energy bursting out of Jeremy as he takes his family around his beloved island.

While born and raised in Ohio, the US Army took me to Scholfield Barracks on Oahu, where I remained for 30 years. Now retired back in Ohio, I really enjoyed seeing Jeremy take his family back to Paradise. Perhaps one of them might find this their future home one day like their Dad. I'll be returning back in 2 weeks in my annual visit. Come back every year...Your fans will appreciate the glimpse

The smile on Jeremy's face spoke volumes to me about how he not only grew up in Hawaii, but the immense joy it brought him as he shared things that he did as a child with the kids. Looks like Hawaii needs to be a yearly trip. I love seeing parents share their upbringing and memories with their children.

I loved the intro with Jeremy dreaming of Hawaii and him coming into the house and saying "Hey guys pack your stuff, I'm taking you home".

Congrats on 500K. You all deserve it because of the quality and narration of the videos.

From Bison coat weather to bathing suits, what a memory. The children are old enough to carry memories that were made there, their whole life. I'm sure they will cherish Jeremy showing them all the things that made Hawaii his home. Now back to making memories of an Idaho homestead, that they literally watched being built from scratch, that they will be able to tell their children. Thank you for sharing such an awesome trip, I loved it!

Wow from all that snow to the beautiful sunshine. I love your family. Kids so disciplined and well respected. I'm so glad you have reached 500 thousand subscribers. Well done.❤

Kaimani really looks like one Hawaiian Palala running on the beach! And when the heck did Eli grow up so much? Blink an eye I tell ya. So nice to see the fun you are having and the nostalgia in Jeremy's eyes and voice when talking about his small kid time. Aloha to you all!

Wow I cried watching your children run on the beaches you once ran along. That was definitely a full circle moment. The House that Built Me reference also hit the heart strings!

Although I've lived in HAWAII all my life, I loved seeing it through Jeremy's eyes (as the prodigal son returning home). I could sense his nostalgia and witnessing the little boy emerge again.

Thank you for letting me see Pearl Harbor where my Great Uncle passes, Victor. My mother Vicky was named after him. Kauai was one of the best places I have ever had the privilege to visit for two weeks. Once in a life time memory the year before we loss our youngest son and an adventure we forever hold in our hearts. Happy birthday Eli!

I came to Oahu and was stationed at Schofield Barracks and Hickam Airforce Base. My daughter was born in Tripler Army Hospital, and I stayed for 7 years and tried extending again but was denied. I miss Hawaii, I had my parents fly out to have their first Honeymoon on the Big Island because they never ever had one and blessed them with a Circle Tour of the Big Island and Dinner Cruise..they loved every minute of it. Those memories and moments will always be cherish. My last wish, is to take my daughter back and show her Oahu her birth place and enjoy the island life for another moment in time. I am planning for the future our trip. God bless you all this brought back so many memories 🙏 ❤️ Thank you for sharing. ❤

I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but now at 73 I doubt that I ever will. I felt that this was my chance to vicariously live my dream through your family. Thanks for taking me along. Love ❤️

It warms my heart to see Jeremy being home again. Many, many returns.

The iconic return trip to a parents roots. That is the sweetest gift you can give a child. Its like starting their roots for them...i cried for Pearl Harbor and the dophins...these children are blessed.

Found you guys about a month ago and had to go back and binge watch all of your videos. Love your content! Family morals are values, the builds and humor. Congrats for 500K. You guys rock! 😊

Where are the family members that still live in Hawaii Grand parents, Uncles, Auntie's, and cousins? Ohana is everything to Hawaiians. And Music.

This video actually made me crying emotional because I miss my hometown of Honolulu Hawaii and I enjoyed going home again with you

Love to see brahdah take his ohana back to his roots so he can share his upbringing and reboot at da same time!! Yessah🤙🏽

Time goes by too quickly, it seems just yesterday Eli had his 8th Birthday. Happy 9th Birthday Eli!🎂 What a memorable way to spend it! Thanks for taking us along to Paradise on Earth, so glad you all had a great time.

I cannot help but smile when I see Eli grin from ear to ear!!!! you can tell your children are so happy. Thank you for showing me Pearl Harbor my great uncle was shot down there in a plane. He was a gunner.

LOVED the opening! That’s really cool!!

So happy for you Jeremy, to be able to escape the blustery Winter days in Idaho and get back home after 12 long years! Hawaii is a gorgeous State! It must have felt great to be able to show your family all those nostalgic places.👍 It warms the heart to see your family, especially sweet Eli, enjoying 'your old stomping grounds'. Glad that you enjoyed the visit. Great commentary at the conclusion Melissa!❤😊

My Aunt was a nurse during Pearl Harbor. My Uncles were on those ships. I'm so glad Eli got to see it. History is good to learn. Happy Birthday Eli!

Ohhh beautiful scenery, I’m glad everyone enjoyed this trip, and Happy Birthday Eli!

I'm so happy y'all got to go to Hawaii and show your kids were you grew up dad. Lessons to learn about your life. Your kids are so kind,respectful and mind so well. I love going along with learning more about your childhood and about Hawaiian culture. It's so beautiful there. So much fun. ❤❤❤

Happy 🥳 to that sweet little boy! Honestly Melissa, this is the greatest video…. The moments captured and the music chosen…. I got emotional. I’m so happy Jeremy got to visit his childhood memories and share all that with you and your children. Very sweet for your Idaho friends to give such a gift…of time, well spent with family. I’m glad you all had a day that seemed fitting for every one of y’all. And the intro with Jeremy was beautiful. He is a star ….of your making lol! You guys have a beautiful family and I’m thankful you share your adventures with the world. I am much appreciative!❤

I found myself smiling. Also, watching Jeremy feed the horses. Clearing out the driveway. Then walking in and declaring we’re going home! Then I remembered he was born in Hawaii one of the most beautiful places in this world. I thank you so much for sharing Eli’s ninth birthday 🎂

Happy Birthday Eli!!! Aw it was nice to Jeremy beaming from ear to ear being home and showing the kids around. GREAT memories. Thanks for taking us with you. Really special that you took them to Pearl Harbor. Made me cry. My husband is retired Navy and my Father-in-law (WWII) and Grand Father-in-law (WWI). Really meant a lot to see.

Last summer, we took our girls for their 13th Birthday on a dream trip to Hawaii, Kauai. I had also never been. Hawaii captured our hearts. The culture, the land, the freedom of nature, and the time as a family was truly priceless. Watching our kids take on waves off the Napali Coast as the Dolphins jumped in our wake and seeing their excitement as they swam with Sea Turtles is something we will never forget. Hawaii was truly a paradise, but what made it that way, was the time as a family, the reminder that Ohana is everything, and the memories are a gift. Happy Birthday Eli!! ❤

Thank you so much for this video. It has me grinning ear to ear watching your family have fun. I especially love seeing Eli holding onto his stuffed rooster. To me, your videos are a blessing.

I was at the Arizona Memorial in August 1978 - (College Choir Trip ) - the moment your filming started I was taken back to my experience.. so I had to go and pull out my album and read what I thought at the time.(I was 19 then..) : The memorial was beautiful - there was an awe inspiring silence. The feeling was sad and mysterious. I felt kind of "weird" on the memorial - I really felt the heavy presence of doom and sadness. Looking at the names on the wall really made an impact as well. The memorial is one of the most beautiful tributes to human life I have ever seen. --- (Almost 45 years later - seeing it through your lens .. those feelings came back.)

Eli’s a man after my own heart, a history buff. happy birthday Eli!!

What a beautiful family. The picture almost made me cry, Jeremy, that's your whole world.....

Amazing experience for you! I’m glad Jeremy could revisit his home. That’s always special. However I have to say that seeing Jeremy in his buffalo coat in the Idaho mountains with the snow is one of the most beautiful things ever!

500K - yeah. Wonderful milestone! Scenes of Oahu were wonderful to see. This was simply a delightful and wonderful post- the music, the commentary, all of it! Thank you for sharing and happy birthday to Eli.

From the moment Jeremy said, "Pack your bags, we're going home,'" I stared to tear up with happy tears and that happened all through this amazing video. So happy he got to go back and take his family there. Happy Birthday, Eli! You all made some great memories there. Wishing you many blessings in your year ahead, Eli. ❤🍍🎂🏖

As a New Zealander and a “Pacific Islander” and having a half Samoan husband, we have travelled to Samoa many times and have a home there , travelled also Fiji, Cook Islands and Hawaii several times, I love the Islands! The Pacific Islands have a certain magic about them, happy holidays … come to New Zealand 🇳🇿 next!

It’s so important to show your kids your roots. My kids know their mama comes from coal country in southeastern Ohio. Spent alot of time there. They know their history. So important. Hawaii is in my bucket list. So beautiful❤️

I am so heart-warmed by this beautiful family adventure in Hawaii. What a magical place for restoration of the mind, body and soul, not only for you, but for all of us watching and cheering you on, as well. Thank you.

This just made me 😭. Watching Jeremy seeing Hawaii again. Experiencing his culture with his children, was so heartwarming.💗😍

THANK YOU! For sharing a very personal experience. This was a much deserved family adventure ❤

Happy 9th Birthday to Eli!! Thanks to the family for sharing your trip and taking me away from N. Idaho and the cold, for a journey to Hawaii!

Life is short. I’m so glad you went home, Jeremy, and took everyone with you. Good memories are so essential to life!

As an Idaho native I can absolutely say I love our home in the mountains too but there is something so magical and special when we visit the islands. I feel as at home there as I do here in Idaho. Thank you for sharing your time there! Happy Birthday Eli!!🎉🎂9️⃣

Beautiful! Who takes care of all the animals while you are gone? 👍👍👍

When I saw the clips of Jeremy visualizing the kids playing in the water, I thought it was of Coeur dAlene. I totally missed the islands. 🏝 What a great surprise finding out we were going to Hawaii today!! 🌺🌺🌺 So happy for y'all and getting to celebrate Elis birthday there. I truly admire how Jeremy is always so positive and intentional in whatever he's doing building your homestead... and the same in showing his family the great things of Hawaii. And I love seeing him relaxing and enjoying things from his homeland dear to his heart. You can even see a twinkle in his eyes! 🤩 🥰

So glad your family had this amazing experience together! Thank you for sharing this with your viewers. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the scenery. Happy Birthday to Eli! Whoever you had taking care of your pets and livestock in ID while you were gone, deserves a similar vacation. You guys jumped ship as arctic temps and deep snow hit! The caretakers of your place deserve a medal!

I've been watching you for a while. Jeremy, really nice to see your family enjoying the rest and relaxation and getting to know your younger self. You're both very hard working and these are memories we cherish the most, apart from daily grinds. Happy Birthday to Eli! 🎉 Aloha ❤

Hey, Melissa, what an opening to the video, it was great. what a great family holiday. I’m sat on my settee with my pjs and dressing gown, all tucked up as it’s cold here, the sun in Hawaii is to die for. Happy birthday Eli, what a 9th birthday to remember. Lots of love from 🇬🇧 😘😘😘😘

1/27/24 - Great Video ! Thanks for taking us along! Beautiful scenery!

Seeing Dad hug and tenderly caress the birthday boy caused a flood of tears. Thank you all for being the loving family some of us never got to have. 😥

Enjoying my coffee this morning in a warm cabin in the Smokies, Jeremy, your sharing of your family trip back home and Eli's ninth birthday has put a huge smile on my face that will last the day while the memories that you've created for your family will last forever. Thanks for making so many feel so good.

Wonderful family trip. So glad for you all to escape the cold for the beautiful warmth of Hawaii. So nice for Jermey to show the kids his roots. I bet it was a shock to get back home to cold. Enjoy those warm memories!! Beautiful house you all stayed in. That is a dream home!😮🎉Happy Birthday Eli!!

What a special trip. Thank you for sharing these amazing memories with us. ❤

All of you will find yourselves smiling, when you choose to watch this birthday video sometime in the future....and Happy Birthday, Eli! You are just so special!! Aloha from the island of Kauai!

Wonderful , wonderful. So much and many things to say. But you already did by this film. Thank-you for the kindness in taking us all with you. Eli , Happy Birthday ! Can't wait for your next video. Be safe.

Happy Birthday, Eli! I agree with you, poi tastes like nothing! I was born in Honolulu over 62 years ago but did not get to stay long enough to remember much, as my Dad was restationed with the Army. I did get to visit Maui about 22 years ago and loved it. Thanks so much for sharing your vacation with me, I thoroughly enjoyed it! Hawaii is trully a magical and beautiful place!

😮.....Watching this with sweats & long johns & my heater set at 72😢 and I'm cold... Glad you have warm weather to enjoy

I'm so very happy that you bailed out of that brutal weather and took the family to Hawaii. The joy on their beautiful faces almost brought tears to my eyes. So much love and happiness is shared when you're all together no matter where you are. I've been there many times with my mom, God bless her and we absolutely loved it. It's been many years since I have been back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking me along one more time. A late Happy Birthday to Eli, " The Idaho Cowboy" with that great smile ! Much love and hugs to all as you face that freezing weather. Stay well and happy 🥰🥰 xx

Let’s gooooooooo. It is Saturday baby. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Please let Eli know we hope he had a wonderful birthday. 🎉🎉🎉

I also smiled through the whole video. until the end & then I cried.... beautifully filmed, edited & emotion... Wasnt it last year on Eli's Bday you took him flying?

Ever since I started following your family on youtube... I have never seen Jeremy so happy!!! I am glad you made it back home!!!!❤

Thank you for taking us through your trip. My whole face has been smiling. Happy birthday Eli 🎉❤❤

This vlog had me smiling ear to ear.😁 So glad you all were able to go on this trip and enjoy yourselves. I feel like this healed some of Jermeys soul. & Congratulations on 500k

This is awesome!!! Loved how the video started and the music was a big plus. So glad you made it back to Hawaii. Thanks for taking us along! ❤️❤️

I loved this video! I live on Oahu and it was so amazing to see the pure joy in Jeremy's eyes being back home and sharing it with his family. I know this trip was for Eli's birthday, but I think dad enjoyed it more than anyone. Don't feel bad Jeremy. I live here and I'm always tripping out when I go places and its totally different (like Ala Moana shopping center).

This was the MOST beautiful and sweetest video that touched my heart, and so many ways especially as a mother. And noticed everyone’s heart good especially your husband. ❤

What an awesome way to learn history and to explore the parts of our country!! Reading about it never is close to living it!! Good for you!! I love your family!

I remember last year when Eli turned 8, each year keeps getting better. Time really does fly. We went to Hawaii once 35 years ago, it is truly a paradise.

I just smiled through that entire video. The joy and love on all of your faces was just so beautiful to see. Thank you for sharing your beautiful vacation with us. My hubs and I were just on Oahu in September so I can still "feel" like I was right there with you. Thank you so much! And Happy Birthday, Eli!

Though Oahu Hawaii is pretty expensive, I would NEVER give up my island where I was born n raised for any other place in the world. Welcome back family!!!🤙🏽🌈

How anybody can leave paradise is beyond me, glad you all had a beautiful vacation ❤️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELI 🎉

The memories you are creating with them , they will never forget. The time that you share is so precious. They will never think that you never spent enough time with them. The life your giving them will go for generations. I love your family.

Congratulations on reaching 500k on RU-vid. Glad you all enjoyed your time here in the Islands 🏝

Love your videos. Glad your are all doing well. Wonderful progress on the homestead. We appreciate your support of the Clinic.

19:06 aaawwww, his last year as a single digit! Happy birthday little buddy! 🎉

the trip down memory lane was awesome. I was there in 2009, the shave ice shop was amazing, then North shore to jump off the rocks, the AZ memorial (we didn't make it in time for a boat, but the workers let us go after hours since we were all service members). Beautiful Island. So glad your kids got to see where you grew up. The memories will last a lifetime. God Bless.

Happy birthday Eli! Wonderful family vacation. Thanks for taking us along!

Happy Birthday Eli! What a breathtaking and beautiful trip you all had. Thank you for sharing it with us. Jeremy returning back home and sharing where he grew up with the children was awesome. Hawaii is beautiful! Melissa, this was a great video with the scenery, the family, the music, the food, the horseback riding at the beach, visiting Pearl Harbor, and all the places you visited. You outdid yourself. God bless you and yours from Yuma Arizona. I love you guys.

Wow, wow, wow. Your introduction was awesome. Jeremy and his bison coat. Lol. I'm so excited to see Hawaii through your eyes. I've always wanted to go. Thank you for carrying us along. Melissa, as always, great sentiment to end a great video.

Made me so homesick, I grew up in Honolulu been gone 45 years, miss it. You all are great! Love watching such a together family. Love and peace from Georgia.

I went to high school at Leilahua High School on Oahu when my Dad was stationed at Ft. Schaffer. It was a very beautiful experience seeing all the sights again that I went to with my family.

What a wonderful family experience y'all shared! Thank you for letting us come along. Happy 9th birthday, Eli!!!

Jeremy it’s beautiful, so glad you got to take the children to share your memories and make some new ones, happy belated birthday Eli hope you had a lovely day, sending love and hugs from the UK 🇬🇧💕💕💕💕

Love seeing that smile on Jeremy’s face! I dated a gentleman that was raised on the Big Island when I lived in Seattle. However, I have never been. Loved learning about the traditions, food and culture. Thank you for sharing this experience. Happy 9th Birthday!

Omg so beautiful !!! First off the scene of Eli chasing chickens he looked like Kaimani! Keira all of a sudden looks so grown up ! Guys would u ever consider living in Hawaii ?? It looks so amazing !

Jeremy & Melissa, your family is just beautiful and experiencing Hawaii all together magical. Ever imagine that your children may never want to leave the nest ? God Bless

I love the intro! Very clever! Thanks for taking us along. ❤

This single video out if all of your family taking time outs together, this one is the most demonstrative of the love you all share. You make be smile and all warm inside (during our cold Canadian winter!). Outstanfing. Awesome.

I am sure that someone is feeding your livestock back in the frozen ranch. I'm so glad you can afford to go to explore your hometown. Yes, it is amazing the changes and how some things never change.

Loved the change from mountain man to surfer dude. Happy Birthday Eli!!!!

That brought back some memories ... it's around 25 years since I explored the Hawaiian Islands So happy you all got to leave the snow for a short time & enjoy some sunshine

I can’t express just how much I loved and enjoyed this installment! I have no words but the shear joy shown through and I’m thrilled that you all had this experience together. God Bless your sweet family!

Thanks for bringing me along to Hawaii & Eli's birthday celebration! Good decision Jeremy - "making" your family leave the cold and snow to suffer in the warmth, sunshine and memories. (Missed you last week by the way, but now I know why). ❤❤

Jeremy love the intro! Wasn't sure that all was well, when I first saw the title! Thanks for sharing these awesome moments in Hawaii! Though I've never been their, you all have shown on video just how beautiful that place is! However the most beautiful thing was seeing the joy on each of your faces enjoying life, eating great food, and having fun in one of God's most beautifully created places! Happy Birthday Eli 🎂!

Thank you very much for taking g us along with your family. Hawai'i is so beautiful and GREEN! Pearl Harbor Memorial was a beautiful site. Such a tragic event. And thank you for bringing us all along. Happy birthday Eli!

What a great family video. Happy belated birthday Eli, wonderful memories. That Airbnb house is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your vacation with us and showing us around Pearl Harbour. So sad what happened there. Must admit I did say a prayer and shed a tear for all souls lost. 🙏🙏🙏

As a Navy Vietnam veteran, I served on an aircraft carrier ported across from the memorial. Seeing all the places you visited brought back memories for me. My father was a WWII navy veteran who had pictures of Hawaii as well. Thanks for the video, I almost could smell the smells I had when I was there.