Christmas Special 2021 - Ballinger Family

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2021
  • Christmas Special 2021 - Ballinger Family. Merry Christmas! We open presents on Christmas morning and share some of our family traditions. All of our videos are closed captioned and always family friendly.
    Instagram: ChrisBallinger & JessicaBallinger
    TikTok: BallingerFamily
    Merch! store.dftba.com/collections/b...
    #christmasspecial #christmas #christmas2021 #ballinger #ballingerfamily #family #vlogmas2021 #vlogmas #openingpresents
    For Business Inquires Contact: ballingerbusiness@gmail.com

Комментарии • 1,2 тыс.

  • @madisonjones1093
    @madisonjones1093 2 года назад +769

    Jacob talking about his dyslexia and understanding his brain is amazing. He isn’t upset about it and he found out what he is good at. He has grown up so much. He can be a great advocate for children with dyslexia who are having a hard time accepting it.

    • @hilariecalijo4643
      @hilariecalijo4643 2 года назад +11

      I am 52, I hv dyslexia too. I love this positive message. We are great at so much..I’m so grateful for this channel, amazing, wonderful people who bring awareness and kindness to all…..

    • @yasmeeneltawil5631
      @yasmeeneltawil5631 2 года назад

      Time stamp please?

    • @Nery_Nery
      @Nery_Nery 2 года назад +1

      @@yasmeeneltawil5631 31:06

    • @yasmeeneltawil5631
      @yasmeeneltawil5631 2 года назад +1

      @@Nery_Nery thank you

  • @maryg3292
    @maryg3292 2 года назад +593

    “I haven’t gotten any presents yet but I still feel like I’ve gotten presents, I got a present from their happiness. That’s my present.”
    Parker is such a selfless, mature, wonderful kid.

    • @CoaTravelNut
      @CoaTravelNut 2 года назад +25

      yep! All of them are! Christopher and Jessica are raising some pretty amazing kids

    • @SandyArmyCat2005
      @SandyArmyCat2005 2 года назад +6

      Completely agree!

    • @MooMushroom
      @MooMushroom 2 года назад +7

      He is so sweet and mature!!

    • @maryg3292
      @maryg3292 2 года назад +17

      @@Codyiscool28 don’t be a Karen.

    • @floral-smoke
      @floral-smoke 2 года назад +25

      @@Codyiscool28 children of Parker's age are naturally self-centered. For him to show an ability to experience joy from someone else with no gain for himself does show a level of maturity. Doesn't mean he doesn't still act like a child in other ways, but that is a skill that takes time to develop and usually kids his age haven't mastered it yet. Mature in this case is an appropriate word

  • @ej8967
    @ej8967 2 года назад +1427

    a big BIG round of applause and gratitude to Chris for editing this FULL LENGTH MOVIE! wow, such a feat!

    • @Elleenn_95
      @Elleenn_95 2 года назад +41

      Amen - Chris does such a wonderful job with these videos! I think I saw on jess’ insta that he edited over 6 HOURS OF FOOTAGE for this video! That deserves an award

    • @aprilharwig
      @aprilharwig 2 года назад +8

      I saw this comment before I saw the length of the video. Ohhhh yeah!!

    • @jellybean97458
      @jellybean97458 2 года назад +4

      @@aprilharwig same 😀 I'm so happy 😊

    • @blurryoasis
      @blurryoasis 2 года назад +9

      Seriously!! And what a delightful way for all of us to start off 2022! Happy New Year everyone. May it be better than the last two! 🙏

    • @jellybean97458
      @jellybean97458 2 года назад +2

      @@blurryoasis Happy New Year to you too ☺

  • @MissRoseA
    @MissRoseA 2 года назад +663

    Jacobs look to Chris after his Santa gift…showing appreciation whilst keeping the magic alive for his siblings, precious! ☺️

    • @alamogirl2735
      @alamogirl2735 2 года назад +10

      Yes!❤️

    • @jigglymilk9473
      @jigglymilk9473 2 года назад +5

      time stamp?

    • @johunie
      @johunie 2 года назад +10

      @@jigglymilk9473 24:30

    • @musicluver44
      @musicluver44 2 года назад +16

      I noticed that too such a sweet boy but makes me feel so old he's at that point already

  • @mansiondionne
    @mansiondionne 2 года назад +897

    As a blind viewer, I absolutely love that everyone shouts out what they have. I can actually follow along!
    I also appreciate the sound effects editor! The glass shattering sound before Jacob opened his gift made me jump! 😹

    • @mothermarie6057
      @mothermarie6057 2 года назад +24

      I loved the sound effect too ☀️

    • @luv2icesk8lots
      @luv2icesk8lots 2 года назад +45

      In case you didn’t know, all of the glass breaking sounds come when a present is dropped, thrown or something falls (such as one of Jessica’s shoes falling off of Luke’s foot before Jacob opened his ornament).
      As a viewer who is hard of hearing, I LOVE that all of their videos are closed captioned so if I don’t/can’t hear or understand something I can still know what was said because of the captions.

    • @basicallyperidot5299
      @basicallyperidot5299 2 года назад +42

      @@luv2icesk8lots Fun fact! They started doing that because Cris's brother is hard of hearing and because of him they learned how bad auto captions are.

    • @Hrov
      @Hrov 2 года назад +4

      Awww I love this! I jumped too lol

    • @rebekahaposey
      @rebekahaposey 2 года назад +7

      @@basicallyperidot5299 i could be incorrect, but i believe Trent is deaf with a cochlear implant. again, i could be wrong, but that is what i remember them saying in the past.

  • @jaxonjames5160
    @jaxonjames5160 2 года назад +386

    These kids are the most selfless, kind and giving kids I’ve ever seen. When Parker said his present is their happiness? And Bailey sponsoring a child! They’re a testament to your guy’s’ parenting and it’s truly a joy to watch children on RUclips who are actually grateful and kind

    • @AM-ci3gi
      @AM-ci3gi 2 года назад +4

      💕

    • @angelicavazquez8715
      @angelicavazquez8715 2 года назад +3

      Literally! Love this family so much

    • @rubithhaa
      @rubithhaa 2 года назад +3

      this is just what i was thinking! everyone was genuinely grateful for their gifts and such thoughtful givers.

    • @amistewart1194
      @amistewart1194 2 года назад +3

      Melted me, wish every child was this appreciative

    • @dancerfin3053
      @dancerfin3053 2 года назад +1

      I agree

  • @brittanyhrevnak9096
    @brittanyhrevnak9096 2 года назад +310

    Duncan giving his toys as gifts is the most innocent, wholesome thing I’ve ever seen 🥺

  • @stephaniemegan4730
    @stephaniemegan4730 2 года назад +328

    If I ever have a child I want it to be an exact replica of Duncan. That kid has an absolute chokehold on my heart.

    • @Kris-rf1mo
      @Kris-rf1mo 2 года назад +15

      He has the best facial expressions and love the winking! He has a special place in my heart too.

    • @stephaniemegan4730
      @stephaniemegan4730 2 года назад +1

      @@Kris-rf1mo he has such strong baby Bailey energy now and I love it

    • @taylorbores7604
      @taylorbores7604 2 года назад +6

      I feel this way about Parker hahaha I love it

    • @swsr2657
      @swsr2657 2 года назад

      Stephanie..agree.

    • @saraholiverio5000
      @saraholiverio5000 2 года назад +2

      Duncan is the best! All the kids are wonderful of course, but he’s a little Charlie Chaplain- always a source of laughter and smiles. Those winks too will melt your heart 😉

  • @baileighb
    @baileighb 2 года назад +515

    Bailey: “sorry the wrapping is terrible bc.. that’s how I wrap things”
    Same Bailey, same 😂👏

  • @kaitlyn5578
    @kaitlyn5578 2 года назад +289

    Luke’s joy 1:09:00 from the bubbles brought tears to my eyes! It was such a sweet and pure moment of joy 💕

    • @lilyjones9602
      @lilyjones9602 2 года назад +10

      Omg he was so excited it was so sweet and wholesome

    • @Bella51977
      @Bella51977 2 года назад +5

      Yes I agree, he is just so pure and sweet! It was so adorable how he was so extremely excited that he was shaking all over! My daughter used to hold her hands up and shake (without knowing she was doing so) anytime she was overly excited. You can tell he was over joyed at getting bubbles, then when his dad opened them and started filling the room with bubbles he couldn’t help but shake and Squeal! Luke is adorable and so precious plus he’s doing soooo much better with his speech! I’m so proud of his growth this year! 🥰

    • @racheltobin613
      @racheltobin613 2 года назад +2

      I literally sobbed that was so sweet 😭💕

    • @EcoJulie-vx6rx
      @EcoJulie-vx6rx 2 года назад +3

      I kept replaying, him shaking was so cute!

    • @ladygamingunlimited2929
      @ladygamingunlimited2929 2 года назад +2

      my fave part too, i could seriously watch that kid with bubbles all day

  • @melaniemayo6532
    @melaniemayo6532 2 года назад +198

    did anyone else notice luke saying “thank you” verbally and not with sign??? he’s getting so big!!!

  • @kampearson
    @kampearson 2 года назад +479

    Parker’s love language is most definitely giving gifts. All the kids are so thoughtful and happy with giving gifts! Makes my heart happy!

    • @julianovaes7041
      @julianovaes7041 2 года назад +8

      For real!! When he said that he'd already gotten the gift of his siblings' happiness I almost sobbed, Parker's so sweet!!

    • @seester6512
      @seester6512 2 года назад +2

      Yes! Parker is a giver! That was so much fun to watch! Pouring out the goldfish. 18:59

    • @aarguellez1803
      @aarguellez1803 2 года назад

      I love his and Jesse's relationship

  • @baileighb
    @baileighb 2 года назад +445

    Bailey getting so many boxes of wheat thins is hilarious 😂

    • @SuperJezzara
      @SuperJezzara 2 года назад +10

      I love that they gave them to her all at once too 😂

    • @aarguellez1803
      @aarguellez1803 2 года назад +8

      @@SuperJezzara I love that he took the time to individually wrap each one 😭😭😂😂

    • @happy1288
      @happy1288 2 года назад +3

      IKR

  • @LeadTrumpet1
    @LeadTrumpet1 2 года назад +315

    Luke getting excited over Bailey giving him 30 flags was priceless.

    • @emmalien3841
      @emmalien3841 2 года назад +4

      He shook in excitement 😭🥺

  • @zoobeararee3002
    @zoobeararee3002 2 года назад +137

    They did a great job of getting Duncan a trip to grandmas since he couldn’t go to the musical

    • @justanerdyhobbitgirl
      @justanerdyhobbitgirl 2 года назад +1

      I thought the same thing :)

    • @malory4017
      @malory4017 2 года назад +1

      I feel like they could have found a kid friendly play instead, would have been even better !!

    • @Raindropsundropgumdrop
      @Raindropsundropgumdrop 2 года назад

      @@malory4017 but all the kids love Hamilton and they said they didn't want Duncan to go anyway since he isn't vaccinated

    • @malory4017
      @malory4017 2 года назад

      @@Raindropsundropgumdrop I mean for Duncan only, they could have probably found a small local kids play for him to go see instead of « just » going to grandma’s

  • @KendallReviews
    @KendallReviews 2 года назад +73

    I have never in my life seen more well-mannered, selfless, and appreciative children. They’ve all grown, and will continue to grow, into amazing individuals. You two are doing a spectacular job. Seriously, I’m just blown away. Watching this is like a breath of fresh air. I can only hope I will be as good of a parent one day.

  • @charlottejennison4279
    @charlottejennison4279 2 года назад +185

    "can I get some too, I'm still hungry"- Duncan. A true Ballinger 😂😂😂

    • @jigglymilk9473
      @jigglymilk9473 2 года назад +6

      reminds me of the cheerios with flynn

    • @gary610
      @gary610 2 года назад

      @@jigglymilk9473 Duncan went full savage mode on Flynn 🤣🤣

  • @jaquelinejones6026
    @jaquelinejones6026 2 года назад +179

    Bailey’s “Santa” present made me tear up. You’re raising such wonderful and selfless children. You should be proud! Wishing all the best for 2022!❤️❤️❤️

    • @langross-roberts3948
      @langross-roberts3948 2 года назад +1

      i'm tearing up as well and i'm turning 20 soon. my young heart just can't take how sweet these people are.

  • @jackiswack9869
    @jackiswack9869 2 года назад +83

    Flynn saying “Uncle Christopher” was super adorable 🥰

  • @emi1996i
    @emi1996i 2 года назад +91

    I HIGHLY appreciate the age appropriate gifts and how every single person loved every gift they received and they were excited for everyone else’s gifts too. A beautiful family 🥺💕

    • @user-pk7gq5bp3z
      @user-pk7gq5bp3z 11 месяцев назад

      Tumr. Etumrrjetukjvrtjkhruorukheyjv.
      Idykgetu. Rykjeykhru. Tukjrry ruktu

  • @halifax3500
    @halifax3500 2 года назад +162

    I just cried at Luke’s delight over the bubbles! What a sweetie! Also, his speech is amazing!!! It’s really taking off! 💗

    • @erinnowicki6379
      @erinnowicki6379 2 года назад

      It annoyed me that Parker wouldn’t let Luke pop any😒

    • @de4830
      @de4830 2 года назад +4

      i knowwww! every time he got excited, like at the flags and so much at the bubbles he’d shake and his smile was so so precious, i love it.

    • @joejoejoejoe7550
      @joejoejoejoe7550 2 года назад +1

      @@erinnowicki6379 Parker did let Luke, there was plenty of bubbles for them all

  • @milareck
    @milareck 2 года назад +193

    My heart melted when Duncan gave macaroni a gift. So cute!

  • @RoarinRachel
    @RoarinRachel 2 года назад +48

    I used the pictures on gifts this year & didn't even explain it to my 2 yo. She just started grabbing the gifts & passing them out to the people on them!! Thanks for this idea 😊

  • @kimaileen8439
    @kimaileen8439 2 года назад +58

    When Duncan threw Luke’s present at 32:14 and there was a sound like glass shattering I got so surprised and I actually thought it real glass instead of an edit. lol 😆 😆 😆

  • @stephdagie7086
    @stephdagie7086 2 года назад +310

    Its not Christmas until the Ballinger family christmas video comes out. I needed this today!! Thanks yall. Merry Christmas and Happy new years to all.

    • @CJ-ss3lj
      @CJ-ss3lj 2 года назад +1

      Couldn’t agree more!

  • @amethystgardner2835
    @amethystgardner2835 2 года назад +121

    I love how cute the older ones are with the younger ones . It’s so adorable.

  • @Hftoocute
    @Hftoocute 2 года назад +80

    I love that this gives off the home video energy. A lot of other youtubers would post overly edited videos whenever it's something special like a birthday or in this case a christmas video but this one is so real and authentic.

    • @katelandd18
      @katelandd18 2 года назад +4

      Agreed! Theres so many moments of the kids little comments and faces that make me feel that way

    • @nancyfarkas3592
      @nancyfarkas3592 2 года назад

      Don’t judge others videos. They have their reasons. It’s a lot of work to edit I imagine and parents are busy and want to enjoy the holidays with their kids and not always film it

    • @Hftoocute
      @Hftoocute 2 года назад +4

      @@nancyfarkas3592 Alright? If you read again I basically said that I love that they don't overly edit their videos bcs it makes it more authentic and real like a home video

    • @nancyfarkas3592
      @nancyfarkas3592 2 года назад

      @@Hftoocute and again that does not make them better then anyone else. You don’t know what’s going on with anyone else,

    • @Hftoocute
      @Hftoocute 2 года назад +4

      @@nancyfarkas3592 No where does it say that I think they were better than everyone else. I was just sharing personal preference on video style and giving an example.

  • @sarahsmilesss1234
    @sarahsmilesss1234 2 года назад +47

    Bailey giving Luke a 30 pack of flags was the cutest. U could just see his face light up 💕

  • @pcatma
    @pcatma 2 года назад +24

    Parker saying how he hasn't opened any presents yet but everyone else's happiness has been his present was SO HEARTWARMING. What a beautiful family

  • @mallory9567
    @mallory9567 2 года назад +63

    Luke getting excited over the bubbles is the cutest thing ever 😭😭

  • @fangirlofbands7146
    @fangirlofbands7146 2 года назад +22

    Okay Flynn saying “Uncle Christopher this is for you!” Was the cutest thing I’ve heard today

  • @ashlyndunn5995
    @ashlyndunn5995 2 года назад +34

    I’m just dying about the eyeshadow palette from Duncan. How precious!!!

  • @rylie8048
    @rylie8048 2 года назад +42

    I love how every time Christopher says it’s a dinosaur Luke goes roar and cris says exactly!!

  • @ashleymarie6585
    @ashleymarie6585 2 года назад +54

    Seriously, these kids are something else. They are all so wholesome and kind. Warms my heart to see them being so lovely to each other

  • @abbyrenee1005
    @abbyrenee1005 2 года назад +39

    The fact the Rachel and Trent hot glued the gingerbread house cracked me up and reminds me of my siblings 😂🖤

  • @hannahclayyton
    @hannahclayyton 2 года назад +17

    The way Jake explains his dyslexia is so great! It's a good thing that everyone's brains work differently because it means that we are all good at different things! This whole video makes me miss being a kid and opening toys 🎄

  • @witnessjeremy
    @witnessjeremy 2 года назад +10

    I love the way they do gifts! we often forget that kids don’t need expensive tablets phones etc. seeing kids get normal kid things is so refreshing and I can tell they’re gonna be such kind and smart adults one day !

  • @EllaIsNifty
    @EllaIsNifty 2 года назад +32

    At 12:58 did anyone notice how all the older kids had the younger kids in their arms from oldest to youngest!

  • @maddienicole7654
    @maddienicole7654 2 года назад +18

    Luke is the cutest kid. His excitement over the bubbles was the cutest thing I've ever seen.

  • @torjune
    @torjune 2 года назад +49

    Teared up so hard when bailey was reading the sheet about her sponsor child.

  • @SultrySole
    @SultrySole 2 года назад +24

    it’s funny how alike the family thinks. several boxes of wheat thins, several boxes of wraps, SEVERAL flags for little Luke! this family goes big! on everything! especially BIG LOVE!

  • @gracekarath1916
    @gracekarath1916 2 года назад +63

    For someone who has been working in customer service for the whole of Christmas without really seeing my family, seeing the love your family has for each other has been so good for the soul and has really kept me going. Thank you for all the joy❤️

    • @emilyrambo8683
      @emilyrambo8683 2 года назад +2

      Yep. Watching some of the video on my lunch break

    • @courtney4252
      @courtney4252 2 года назад +1

      Thank you for working in customer service!!

  • @misscocochloe1998
    @misscocochloe1998 2 года назад +19

    Just had to rewind and rewatch Lukes excitement over popping bubbles, it’s those moments that make Christmas feel special and remind you that it doesn’t take lots of money or fancy presents to really bring joy to a child, the pure joy on Lukes face was so heartwarming 🥰

  • @elliemaki5124
    @elliemaki5124 2 года назад +54

    I cannot even imagine what incredible adults these children are going to be! Happy New Year Ballinger fam!

  • @jackiswack9869
    @jackiswack9869 2 года назад +20

    I really appreciate Jacob talking about his dyslexia. As someone who has it, it makes me happy seeing a young kid find what he’s good at it and excel at it. Unfortunately, my brain seems to be pretty bad at everything, but I’m glad Jacob has found what he’s good at and it gives me hope that some day I will find something my brain understands too.

    • @swsr2657
      @swsr2657 2 года назад +2

      This kiddo jacob is talented in so many ways....i swear he has cooked more dishes and baked more than i have ever in my life and im an adult. 😆
      No idea he had dyslexia.

  • @tanyamason184
    @tanyamason184 2 года назад +13

    I love Duncan’s face expressions when he’s being told about the train ride to see his grandma!!!! 😊

  • @Jocelyn201014
    @Jocelyn201014 2 года назад +25

    The smashing glass sound when something is thrown/dropped is cracking me up! As a toddler mum myself, I understand 😂 Merry Christmas all 🎄 xx

  • @cocomcelroy
    @cocomcelroy 2 года назад +8

    "my present is their happiness" PARKER IS AN ANGEL

  • @andrewlloyd7746
    @andrewlloyd7746 2 года назад +30

    Genuinely think the Ballinger household owns more Lego than Lego land and the Lego store combined!

  • @hannekirkeb6087
    @hannekirkeb6087 2 года назад +20

    Baileys gift from Santa warmed my heart. She has such a kind heart❤️

  • @ashleydean261
    @ashleydean261 2 года назад +24

    Luke has grow up so much, learning new things everyday! He is such a sweet little boy! Jessica and Christopher have done an excellent job raising all their amazing kiddos 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @jesspearson9280
    @jesspearson9280 2 года назад +22

    Almost 2 hours of Ballinger family Christmas special 🥰🤩 In the words of Duncan ‘ This is epic’ 🤣

  • @lucylxc503
    @lucylxc503 2 года назад +9

    54:35 Duncan’s drawing of him and Jessica on a date is so sweet 🥰🥰

  • @notyourgrammascrafts
    @notyourgrammascrafts 2 года назад +23

    Luke just gave me the BEST christmas gift. Watching him get so happy with the bubbles he was vibrating

  • @meganlott4703
    @meganlott4703 2 года назад +8

    are y’all ever coming back we miss you 😞

  • @deannahampton8906
    @deannahampton8906 2 года назад +29

    Luke playing with those bubbles is the absolute sweetest thing I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family. HAPPY NEW YEAR

  • @dawndanelle3488
    @dawndanelle3488 2 года назад +64

    What a New Years Day TREAT!!! Wonderful timing... absolutely have been looking forward to this!!! Wishing your family a beautiful New Year and many more blessings to come!!!

  • @annabellesalibi
    @annabellesalibi 2 года назад +4

    11 days is too long for me… homesick for you guys!

  • @biancalea6557
    @biancalea6557 2 года назад +7

    The pure joy on Luke’s face when he sees bubbles is the most heartwarming thing ever!! 💕

  • @vanessaparson906
    @vanessaparson906 2 года назад +3

    I actually love the sound of a dog squeaking there toys because I know in that moment they're soo happy! 😍

  • @hannahweaver2106
    @hannahweaver2106 2 года назад +86

    I just squealed when I got this notification, making my dogs start barking. 😂 Lots of joy over here. Merry Christmas, Ballinger fam!

  • @mtvbabe08
    @mtvbabe08 2 года назад +4

    I can't be the only one rewatching this movie to satisfy my Ballinger Family needs!! Lol miss you guys!! Can't wait to see everyone again!

  • @courtneyw.6456
    @courtneyw.6456 2 года назад +2

    Luke's excitement with his bubbles made me cry tears of joy for him. There is something special about the pure happiness of a child.

  • @jordanwilliamsss
    @jordanwilliamsss 2 года назад +3

    Your kids are all so polite, selfless, and loving! I love it so much! And Luke getting excited for the bubbles is the cutest thing ever!

  • @korahluvscandy
    @korahluvscandy 2 года назад +9

    Im also dying at flynn saying “uncle Christopher this is for you” and then “of course” so cute

  • @kellyhoule2763
    @kellyhoule2763 2 года назад +11

    I miss seeing a daily vlog from you guys I hope all is starting off well in this new year!!

  • @jujosch5855
    @jujosch5855 2 года назад +11

    Oh, how happy these kiddos are making me. Every time I hear them having their conversations, especially the bigger kids with Flynn, Duncan and Luke, I vatch myself smiling big at my screen. Seeing the whole family together warms my heart and heals me every time a little more. It makes me wish for one day having a big, warmhearted, kind family myself.

  • @GiJoeStormShadow
    @GiJoeStormShadow 2 года назад +3

    you are such strong mothers it just blows my mind. Colleen, having twins has got to be insane but they are so precious! Jessica you have so many kids there is no way I could handle it, your patients is un-measurable! Some of the best mothers in the world here.

  • @artisticbookworm681
    @artisticbookworm681 2 года назад +20

    I love how close-knit the Ballinger family is!! Their love for each other just warms my heart! 🥰

  • @MsHolli09
    @MsHolli09 2 года назад +21

    Chris, THANK YOU for editing all of this and still giving us nearly two hours of footage 💓

  • @Mintgumery
    @Mintgumery 2 года назад +7

    When Parker said even tho he hadn’t got any physical presents yet, he still felt like he had as he gave people presents melted my heart 🥺🙃😭

  • @alamogirl2735
    @alamogirl2735 2 года назад +5

    Luke and the bubbles. The perfect reaction. That childlike excitement of Christmas morning! Warms my heart!

  • @maryallison0509
    @maryallison0509 2 года назад +13

    Lukes excitement over the bubbles was EVERYTHING. I would love to have one thing that made me that happy and excited. Happy New Year Ballingers.

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 2 года назад +26

    The vid: a nearly two hour long Christmas vlog
    The editing software at 0:36: *I'm about to end this family's whole career*

  • @musicluver44
    @musicluver44 2 года назад +1

    Lukes excitement about the bubbles made me the happiest little clam.

  • @ChoochooseU
    @ChoochooseU 2 года назад +6

    One of the many things I love about your family is the ornament a year thing!
    I’ve seen many people do trees with themes, toss out all of the previous decorations and just start fresh but that’s not at all how we like our tree decorated.
    Our family Christmas tree is a living history of years prior- ornaments each have their own story or are random pieces I pick up at thrift stores and give a home to. But in the end, becomes a hodgepodge off of glorious uniqueness and it’s so fun to decorate and give the story of each one.

  • @undertheestes
    @undertheestes 2 года назад +15

    luke loves teddy so much, this is the cutest dynamic ever

  • @pambee2349
    @pambee2349 2 года назад +33

    Everyone just loves everything! Bailey and Parker's go to word...amazing! So cute! Such a precious family!

  • @SuperJezzara
    @SuperJezzara 2 года назад +5

    I love how you all (and especially the other kids) have a perfect balance between helping Luke when he needs it, but also letting him struggle a little and be independent.
    I know if I was the older sibling, I would just "help" by doing it myself (impatient!) but you all are so incredibly patient it's amazing.

  • @donnacafone6517
    @donnacafone6517 2 года назад +11

    Of ALL the Christmas Open Gifts vlogs out there ,(I may have watched @25 ) The Ballinger Family is by far the MOST heartwarming ,Feel Good video of 2021. There's far too much to comment about .What is ENORMOUSLY exceptional is that each of your 6 children are SO uniquely, gifted, talented and special with very varied interests .Santa found time to really think of gifts that would bring happiness to each one. However, it was the overwhelming joy of giving to each other that seemed to be a central theme throughout that kept putting a smile on my face : ) Parker summed it up far better than I ever could. He hadn't received a gift yet for himself but scarcely noticed .He said he was just feeling happy about the joy of giving ( loosely translated ) How incredible as parents you must have felt to hear that. You have managed to teach and will continue to teach the youngest members that it's not about what you get but what you can give and even the smallest of gifts can be the largest treasure. Some sweet scenes I took away start off immediately with Luke loving his slide over and over BUT much later on in the video he literally shakes from excitement while Chris repeatedly blows bubbles for him. Duncan can be an introvert (at times) and has a heart of gold .I noticed he became obsessed by Bailey's thoughtful gift that she remembered he liked and seemed to continue to look through the book the entire time everyone else was opening gifts.Jacob and Parker have matured immensely and are incredibly responsible young men who look after their younger brothers so well,tenderly and patiently.Jacob's cooking interest is something that has stood out this year and Parker maintains his love of entertainment .Probably most amazing is how Luke ,despite being born missing an imperative cognitive chromosome, has grown and learned in two short years into such a bright little guy. The love that the entire family showers on him in addition to the constant positive reinforcements have brought him to the greatest potential to date . Bailey is simply exceptional .She is a rare whole package of beauty,grace,humility and intelligence. Beautiful inside and out,pure and simply lovely .Never mind her talent for singing . Teddy while only an infant is someone I know I will be watching grow in to his own as well. It will be a joy to see him develop !How amazing that each individual child is representative of SO MANY DIVERSE individual characteristics that had these NOT been NURTURED would go unnoticed. Anyone watching this family can see the best possible version of themselves in all the children.I can't possibly describe how incredible Christopher and Jessica are at parenting these 6 young lives. This would be difficult for the best of us and yet they take it all in stride. They are amazing. MUCH LOVE in this family .Even Rue is prioritized and her best interests are taken in to consideration!! One last thing,the old saying "Apples don't fall far from the tree " is appropriate here . Christopher's parents are exceptional and often the entire family can be watched on this channel or Colleen Ballinger's You Tube channel. Toward the end of the video this family is over at Colleen's house and HER son is also shaking with excitement when giving a gift to his cousin Jacob. The siblings have two things in common , their parents . . .and so what they learned they are now passing down to the next generation . So I applaud Grandma and Grandpa as well. Many blessings to this outstanding family in 2022 .Keep bringing the "Feel Good "

  • @hannahweiss9397
    @hannahweiss9397 2 года назад +9

    Every year i look forward to this vlog! I’m jewish but i love Christmas so any excuse to see others enjoying the holidays makes me so happy. Your kids are the sweetest so they always give me such joy watching them open gifts.

  • @katievs6970
    @katievs6970 2 года назад +3

    I don’t think Tim is seen without a baby in his arms. It is so heartwarming.

  • @sailorkatbat
    @sailorkatbat 2 года назад +14

    Christophers response to Trents gingerbread house :
    "I wanna just chew on that a little"
    Best Dad Joke 2021

  • @Cheekers
    @Cheekers 2 года назад +7

    This was just wonderful. Watched every second. Love this family. Lukey and his bubbles took me back to childhood times, reminded me how I should find the joy in every little thing. His happiness was everything! ❤️

  • @dragonflyamy_
    @dragonflyamy_ 2 года назад +6

    The breaking glass sound effects get me every time. Love seeing what everyone got!

  • @ashleyhills8296
    @ashleyhills8296 2 года назад +5

    When Luke gets excited it's literally the cutest thing I've ever seen

  • @sophiayoung2070
    @sophiayoung2070 2 года назад +2

    Luke’s excitement with the bubbles was THE cutest thing I’ve ever seen…

  • @skp2014
    @skp2014 2 года назад +1

    I love how kind your children are. It’s so refreshing to see that there are no “material” things rather experiences. That says a lot about you all as parents.

  • @desireebarrett2662
    @desireebarrett2662 2 года назад +3

    I love the patience you guys have with all of the kids opening their presents! And same for the kids waiting patiently for their turn.

  • @dominikamihokova784
    @dominikamihokova784 2 года назад +6

    I have to say Duncan is my all time fav kid from this family and I also see a lot of Kory in Parker's expressions!

  • @Jennydre4ms
    @Jennydre4ms 2 года назад +2

    Luke’s smile when he got his Goldfish melted my heart, just adorable

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 2 года назад +9

    Okay but the voice Parker does to Teddy is such cuteness overload

  • @gwenmarshall7964
    @gwenmarshall7964 2 года назад +7

    big thank you and shoutout to chris for filming and editing this vlog for us!! we are so blessed to have a little glimpse into your family’s christmas :)

  • @Kpmomof4
    @Kpmomof4 2 года назад +2

    Such sweet children! They are all such assets to this world 💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @ARTSIEBECCA
    @ARTSIEBECCA 2 года назад +6

    That young picture of Bailey reminds me of the time at that age when Colleen asked her what she wanted to be when she grows up. She responded "a problem". Lol

  • @bethanycollins103
    @bethanycollins103 2 года назад +6

    I always go through Ballinger withdrawal after vlogmas is over

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 2 года назад +15

    "And this is popcorn oil-"
    The US military: *Write that down, WRITE THAT DOWN*

  • @MissyMcFruit
    @MissyMcFruit 2 года назад +4

    My favorite moments:
    - Jacob keeping the L as a souvenir
    - Luke’s quick guitar break
    - Bailey and Erik singing and playing together

  • @Itszahia
    @Itszahia 2 года назад +4

    Luke shaking from excitement because of the bubbles is sooo cute

  • @medtech6758
    @medtech6758 2 года назад +12

    I get that exact smile on my face that Luke had while eating goldfish. And I’m an old woman!