Violet looks so much like Everet....such an adorable addition to your family. Enjoy her while she is still so little...a true Gid send to your family. Congrats Hamm family!!!!
As someone who has dreamed of traveling through Alaska but will never be able to do so due to health issues, I am so looking forward to seeing Alaska through your eyes as a resident. Hope Violet gets better in the vehicles and can enjoy going on trips with the family a little this summer. Paring back your normal summer plans is to be expected for both your mental health and the family's well-being. Can't wait to see what Mark captures on his trips with the boys.
Poor little Violet not liking being alone. 😔 I have to think….she had Maggie with her all those months, then mama, daddy, and nurses at the hospital, plus all the big brothers at home now too. She’s just so used to having someone to see at all times. 💞
Oh I really enjoyed this video!! You and Mark are wonderful parents!! Summer sounds like tons of family fun !! Violet is absolutely the cutest !! Just love the Hamm family !! 😀😀💙💙💙💙🎀
Don't feel so pressured to have an active summer. You been through a lot and it's ok to take it easy. Don't be so hard on yourself. Let poppa and grands take the boys out fishing and camping.
I was a visitor in Alaska, driving a rental car near Girdwood. Out popped a mama moose and baby crossing the road. Only by the grace of God did I manage to miss both. I was very aware it might happen, but still, it caught me by surprise. Thank you for the Q&A!
Glad you can come along through the power of RU-vid! One of my main goals, to have our viewers feel like they have visited along with us. Thanks for watching!
Ditto with me. I would love to experience Alaska with your family. Except hunting, I can't handle that personally. I understand needing to eat off the land. Thanks for this great Q&A!❤
Miss Violet is developing her own personality. Just adorable She looks around looking for Everett or Bennett, so cute Enjoy every moment with her, you so deserve this love Judy M
Lauren, you are so elegant when you speak, I’m so proud of you and how far you have come. Listen my friend, you’re doing great no matter what stage of life you’re experiencing. Family first everything else happens when it happens. Just breathe and do what is best for you and your family. By the way the channel is growing, congratulations on 78k. Thanks for giving us your time and energy.
Oh goodness Violet is so adorable! 😊 how awesome to see the mama moose and baby moose in your yard! Love nature. Kudos to you and Mark for not putting the boys in organized sports. So many parents push kids. I let mine choose and if they didn’t want to do sports they didn’t have too. My oldest did scouts for a few years. You guys are awesome. Loved the video. Thank you for sharing! Have a blessed rest of your week! ❤
I found this channel while researching an Alaskan cruise my husband and I have planned for next May. I have become obsessed with your family. I have started watching your videos from the beginning and look forward to your new posts. I have loved watching your boys grow up and seeing how amazing they are with baby Violet. My husband and I both work at Costco so your shopping videos have been fun to watch as well.❤
My grandmother lived in Fairbanks for many many years and I got to go twice while growing up. Once during summer and the other time during winter. I absolutely loved both trips and got to see so much and experience what a lot of people never get to see. Gold rush days was going on during the summer trip. I loved panning for gold. Playing in the oh so cold Chatanika River, picking blueberries on the tundra, visiting the library with the enormous Kodiak bear in the foyer and eating the best pizza still to this day at the Blue Marlin, seeing sled dogs so big their paws when giving me a warm Alaska hello would reach my shoulders, so many memories from years ago (I'm 61 now). I'd recommend seeing this beautiful state if you ever get the chance.
The travel idea is brilliant and I think everyone would enjoy, regardless if we are planning a trip or just getting a better insight into Alaska. ❤ I so agree with you that to get kids off screens is what I always had as a family, and has been carried over by my kids to their families.
I was lucky enough to go on an Alaska cruise with a bunch of my cousins. It was quite a few years ago - 2001. But I just Loved it. Violet is really good, looks like she's really holding her little head up good. She is a sweetie when with those smiles!
Wow, great video! It was really informative. Still can’t get over how large Moose are. Violet is growing like a weed and looking so healthy. Can’t wait to share your summer adventures!
Luna is so happy for the sun. I think everyone needs to be reminded that Violet is still just a baby baby. Sounds like you have great plans. Have a super time this summer.
Can I just say how radiant you are looking and although there has been some sadness (I'm sorry, I don't know how other to type it here and I've been through the same but for you to still get up and carry on the way you do is absolutely remarkable) .. you've an amazing family with a beautiful New Baby to look after, new Adventures and a new outlook on life also. Violet will bring you just as much joy as your boys have. I absolutely adore your family and you've inspired me so very much ❤❤
Oh I absolutely hate Summer! I get very bad summer depression. Yes, it exists. Snow all year round would be my ultimate dream come true! You are such a lovely family. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
I have never heard of this before. I am the complete opposite.I loath snow with a passion and the thought of it gives me anxiety. I hope you manage to cope xx
@shirleyvalentine2794 Thank you 😊 Yes, summer depression is more common than we think. Normally, people associate seasonal depression with winter, but that's not always the case. My children and grandkids think I'm strange to feel so down in the summertime. As soon as November and the colder months roll around, my mood improves dramatically. I hate heat, bugs, beaches, and the sea. I adore rivers, mountains, lakes, forests, cold, and snow. It's partly why I watch this channel. Alaska is so beautiful with all its snow. I feel at peace when it snows.
An Alaskan Planner by an Alaskan would be a wonderful resource. Your cruise last year propelled me to get back in the cruise life. We have been on an Alaska cruise, 20 years ago. We have been on many other cruises as well, but have not cruised since 2020. You documented Princess well and I wanted to try a different cruise line so we booked on Princess for September. Love your videos and your family. Those boys love their baby sister and she is going to grow up feeling so cherished and adored with her own special superheroes!
Oh my Lauren … Good morning to you and Violet ..and Luna !! This is the sweetest video with Violets attendance, she is growing so much ! It’s like she is just now new born , her smiles and facial expressions are precious. Great Q+A answers ! Thank you for the updates and plans for more adventures coming ! Blessings to you all!
No you are not crazy if you Heart desire to do it Please do it!!!!!!! Your Heart tells you the truth and never lies to you!!❤❤❤Love you guy's and have a wonderful Summer time
The moose were so amazing. I live in Utah and we were up in the mountains at our sleepover night shed and just sitting out on chairs. and a moose walked right by us stopped and looked at us and then walked on. It was about 10 feet away we just stayed really quiet and still and it was amazing. So it’s awesome that you get to see these things all the time.
Sounds like you have a plan for lots of adventures this summer. Thank you for all of the answers to viewers questions. You were very helpful. Violet is adorable. Take care
I absolutely would love a guide, I want to bring my parents to Alaska ! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us! Because of your cruise video, I really want to experience the glass top train! Sending love to your family from the downeast coast of Maine!
Let me start by saying it was great to see you and Violet and Luna today. You need to do what you feel you, Mark, and the boys can do. Your needs are more important than anything else. These past 9 months have been thrilling scary, heartbreaking, and exciting. I am happy to hear that you have decided to cut back on a few things. Your mental health has to be high on the list along with your physical health. Love and Hugs from Manitoba
Many years ago my husband and i went on an Alaska cruise for our honeymoon. It was absolutely amazing!! There was a 4 day land portion 1st and we rode the train you were talking about. Highly recommend it!! It's on our bucket list to do it again someday with our kids.
I still love Alaska. I’m a little jealous that you live there. It’s so beautiful there. The mountains are beautiful. Everything is beautiful and the people are beautiful beautiful❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Awe thank you for letting us see Violet. She's so precious. Your comment regarding doing the best that you can, that's all you can do and it looks to me like you and Mark are absolutely rocking the parent thing!
Loved this video Lauren. Seeing the Moose in your yard was so neat. I would enjoy that a lot. Ever since I was young, I wanted to live in Alaska but, I decided to stay near my parents, and I haven't even been able to visit so I appreciate all that you share on your channel. Thank you so much. Violet is so cute. I continue to pray for her to grow big and strong. Beautiful flowers from the kids. Sending hugs to you all as always. Take care! 🤗🤟
Mountains, forests, lakes, wildlife galore, midnight sun, northern lights…. and no theme parks. Sounds like my kind of place! We’re going on our first ever cruise (and first trip) to Alaska (Inside Passage as well) in September. Loved your Alaska cruise videos!
Great video Lauren it's nice to be able to keep up with this Alaska life and all the things you do in the summer. Thanks for keeping us updated on the summer plans . You look great and Violent is adorable. Love from Ohio
Yeah first, I love watching your videos Lauren. Hugs and much virtual love to your family and Inspector Luna of course xx❤🎉 just an addition to my comment, you and Mark are superb parents, your children are really well rounded. Love you loads xx
Lauren, my husband and I are coming to AK for 7 weeks late in July through September. I would love to have a "Local's guide to visiting Alaska." created by you! However, since my trip is coming up soon, I know you can't possibly do that this year. We plan to seek out "off the beaten path" activities as much as possible. We are renting a truck camper so we can do our own thing at our own pace. BTW, it is no one's business about your decision to have/not have more kids. It must be hard to draw the line with regard to privacy when everyone watches/scrutinizes your every move. I do love watching your videos because they give the local perspective on life and family in Alaska. You have been a big help in showing everyday Alaska to me.💜
Sounds like a wonderful summer. Would love to hear more ideas on Visiting Alaska. We started watching your channel because of your cruise last year. It was a couple months before we got to go for the first time. And I took some of your information to guide us. And since then we have completely fallen in Love with your family. We have enjoyed so much being a little part of Alaska life. Would love to see your area one day. All the information is so fun to learn. And watching Miss Violet home and healthy is truly a blessing. You are a very strong family 💕
We have been talking about visiting Alaska. I think it would be wonderful to have a guide for what to do but definitely where to stay and the best tourist destinations to stay and play!
I was enjoying the beautiful warm day yesterday in the sun on my porch after watching your vlog. Today it is cold and rainy! I think MI and AK are sisters!
I think you should do the planning idea. I've done the cruise and wanted something different. I'd like to fly in and drive from north to south. About a 2 week trip.
😊 Its Morel season. Finally the temps are right, the birch leaves are the size of mouse ears, only need three days of rain for them to pop. These are highly sought after for their earthy nutty taste😊 yum. Easily to identify and easy to make sure these are the rules ' if not hollow do not swollow. Thats it! I find the morels in the burn areas or around the cotton woods at the local parks here in central alaska. Take the morel and cut length wise from tip to bottom and it should be hollow if not then it will have cotton looking center which would be a false morel and throw that out. These grow together and are easy to tell apart. Something the entire family can get out and do together. Sounds like a lot of summer fun ahead for you and the family. The train trip to Denali sounds like something I would like to do. Violet is so big now, very good to see her progress. God Bless❤️
We did the 10 day explore Alaska. Took the train from Skagway to the top of the mountain, bus tour stopping at important sights, North Pole, for example, then Denali resort, Alaska Train back to Anchorage. We saw and did so much with very little sleep. I loved it and would love it again. I did fall in Denali which I did get a concussion. The resort wanted to fly me to Fairbanks. I did not go but flew home to the local hospital. I suggest everyone go at least once. Jamie Tipton Tennessee
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺. Just got back from an Alaskan cruise. Love your state. Only one day of rain and the rest of time was beautiful. Just wish it was not so far from us. You have such a great organised life but could not stand the cold. 😊 love seeing your young lady as she is growing.
Hi, I have enjoyed your videos as we have been planning a trip to Anchorage and it’s time! Our flight is tomorrow evening from Pittsburgh PA! Your videos have great info on Alaska and love seeing all of your kids ❤
Thanks for giving a little catch up with us !! I imagined things would be some what different with a little one in the mix. I think you and Mark would be great at putting together an information hub for Alaska. You've been around and would have inside information on loads of activities and places to visit. Miss Violet is thriving !! I'm so happy that she is doing so well !! Looking forward to what is to come next !! Miss Violet has the cutest little smile !! ❤
