Ottie is the most polite and considerate toddler, I agree with Mark that she is such a credit to you both and it is a reflection on who you are as individuals. Kindest, most authentic people in the industry! Happiest of birthdays Novie!
the clips of you two putting Novie to bed had my heart melting! How grateful I am that you share these special family moments with all of us, your videos are a reminder to me of the goodness of humanity
Everything about this vlog is so perfect. The baking with Ottie, bed time with Novie, your little chat at the end. How is it possible to feel so much love and appreciation for a family that you've never met?! You guys are just doing the most utterly amazing job.
Oh my goodness, the moment at 29:50 when you’re baking and Ottie looks at the camera and gives the cutest look I think I’ve ever seen! And then the way she looked at you after, Zoe! That completely melted my heart. 🥰
Hey Zoe, as a primary teacher - thank you for all the amazing things you do with the girls. Reading, counting, cooking and pen control will all help them so much!
AN HOUR??? Can’t tell you how much this has made my day. Had a shit day feeling really ill when I was meant to be working at a winter ball which I was really looking forward to. You guys always cheer me up, I’m loving vlogmas so much 🫶❤️
The end made me just want to say as a 26 year old daughter, I am the closest with my parents now as I have ever been. You've got all of that ahead. School just presents another opportunity to watch your girls be their very best selves. Each stage will bring its own joy. So of course cry now, but the journey is only just beginning!
This was such an emotional and beautiful vlog for me, I almost cried at the end with Zoe. Having a kid at home I feel the same way, time moves too fast and we just want to hold onto the cozy moments. They are precious, I learnt to not take anything for granted. In terms of dealing with the growing up I just appreciate the amazing human being that she's becoming. This love is forever, it doesn't get smaller.
I've been watching older vlogmas' series from when I was a tween/teen, I go back to them every year, I love jumping from 2015 onwards and seeing how you, Alfie and your family has grown, Doing this every December brings me so much nostalgia, joy, and comfort, Love you so much Zoe 💗
watching you guys really makes me look forward to a future, no matter what it looks like for me. and it’s been so hard to do that for so many years. thank you so much for showing us how much you treasure time together. sending you so much love always ❤️
the ending part where zoe was tearing up and pondering about how much she wants to be able to pause time and totally live in the moment is such a mood!!! i totally understand 😭😭😭 i agree with what alfie said, vlogging and capturing memories are so powerful in preserving moments and emotions, passage of time is such an illusion !!
I can't not comment on this video ❤ It was so heartwarming, funny, emotional - all of the things. Ottie being so cute and mischievous while helping to bake the cake and Novie just being so precious at bed time. The laughs between the two of you when talking about the grinch spoon and then the watch, but at the same time the vulnerability with the emotions you both expressed when reflecting on the past year with Novie. I feel almost privileged to be able to glimpse into your lives like this. Thank you so much for being so authentic and open when vlogging. It makes me feel like I'm right there with you and I can honestly say that you uploading each day is the highlight of mine. Congratulations on having such an amazing year with Novie - the love you parent your children with shows so clearly through these videos. Happy Birthday Novie ❤I can't wait for tomorrows vlog ☺
I watch these vlogs when I’m having a panic attack to calm myself down. I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate you as a person and the dedication you put into these videos. Thank you for helping me catch a breath❤️
I’m lovin how Ottie is starting to say words in the way that alfie and Zoe say them. Like the little “wow” while making the cake was like hearing alfie and THATS so cuteeee
This is one of my favorite videos. It made me laugh and cry. As someone who lost a parent young please never stop documenting and make sure that you are both in pictures and videos as well. Not to post. Just for your kids. My mom died when I was 9 and she was always behind the camera. I have only a few pictures of her. I would give anything to have home movies or pictures. Even scrap books to look back on. As a mom of 2 girls myself I’m doing my best to make sure that my girls will have a ton of documentation of their memories so they will be able to relive them as much as possible. Also, my second baby is 4 now and still my baby. Always will be. She felt so small compared to oldest and still does.
My little boy is a month younger than Novie. I can't believe she's already 1! I'm excited for his birthday but I'm definitely feeling all the feels seeing you prep for Novie's birthday.
Zoe I know you feel Ottie is swiftly going off to school but she will love school & you will be pleased that she loves it. Children enjoying school is a wonderful thing to see as a parent & the fact I forget she is only 3 is huge testimony to you & Alfie as she is a v v bright little spark.
Me 1 minute in and absolutely breaking down laughing after Zoe desperately saving the moment when Alfie said “they are the actual ones off the film I bought them on …. “ Que Zoe NO YA DIDNT ELF DID 😳🤐🤣🤣🤣 hahaha love you guys 😂🥰
not me watching the end of this vlog with bawling eyes 🥹 it’s so wonderful to watch you family growing up and spreading love around! and the fact that girls are going to have this documentary to watch later on is so cherished. and now i just want to say thank you for being such a loving family and to wish you all the happiness! happy birthday, Novie! love you all! 🥳🥰❤️
Oh my gosh your girls are so cute! Ottie playing with the egg on the counter and Novi singing...💓They are truly having the most amazing childhood - baking days with my mom are some of my FAVOURITE memories!
When Alfie said “we’re going to make this a quick one” I looked at how long was left 😅 I love the chatty bits at the end. I’ve had the worst week but watching vlogmas has been such a reprieve.
Ottie and the eggs so cute!!! I remember she used to be so scared of cracking them and now she's the best egg cracker in the world!! The confidence is so wonderful to see
Zoe I absolutely love watching you bake and Ottie being your sous chef makes it even better! Would love to see more Christmassy baking content for Vlogmas.. you always give me great food inspo 🎄🍰
I can’t tell you guys enough how much I relate to the conversation at the end of the Vlog. I live for nostalgic moments and I’ve been reminiscing and thinking about my little one who is about to turn 18 in a few days (I still call her my little one lol). I’m a single mama and I feel so blessed with my little bestie. Trust me, I know that feeling of wanting to stay in those precious moments. I might not be a Vlogger but I definitely captured so many memories of her and I’m so grateful I can look back and just to be reminded of all the amazing moments in our lives. I always say, stay present and stay connected 🫶🏽
Question for next vlog: if you got to live in a Christmas film for a day what Christmas movie would you pick? and what character from that movie would you choose to be?
Your generation is so very lucky to have videos of your kids. I don’t even have a picture of my mom pregnant and there’s only a couple of me being pregnant. And I’d pay so much to be able to hear my mom and dads voices again 😢
In England, children as young as 4 start in Reception class, which is meant to be a continuation of the EYFS, before starting formal schooling at 5. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, Primary 1 is from age 4 upwards. Scottish political parties are currently pushing to raise the starting age to 7, and there are many reasons why.
Fav vlog to date. Happiest birthday to Novie!! And also, unbelievable how Ottie will be 4 next year even for us as viewers. It literally feels like I just watched the pregnancy announcement reel like 1 month ago 😂
Literally crying watching the end of the vlog and understanding exactly how you feel. On another note… I had 3 summer babies. My 1st also has an August birthday and he was absolutely fine at school, never behind his contemporaries and he’s smashing high school now so don’t worry xx
Ottilie is absolutely adorable. Watching her lick the bowl and then climb up on the counter to lick the beater on the mixer had me so tickled. She’s a girl after my own heart for sure! I know having babies and toddlers has it’s moments where you want to pull your hair right out of your head. But luckily enough there’s so many moments that more than make up for the crazy times. And the baby is so sweet too! Zoe, the cake is beautiful!
I cried with you tonight as a Mum Of three twins 13 and my eldest 21, I feel your pain of them growing up fast. My eldest is ready to leave home and the twins are so independent. All the advice I can give is enjoy every moment, which you already do 😊
So I’m a bit behind here I didn’t realize you had two daughters! 🎀🎀 I’ll be binging your vlogmas this weekend! 😂I also never commented before but…omg!!!! Watching you and Ottie make the cake truly warmed my heart. You’re such an amazing mom, Zoe! And so patient with her you’re doing a great job raising your girls! And that Ottie is a little genius! Thank you for sharing this sweet moment with us. I couldn’t stop smiling! And those grinch spoons! I haven’t laughed that hard in a while! 🤣 Happy Christmas to you and yours from Philadelphia Pa, USA! 🥰♥️🎄
I love how I can tell which elf set up was made by zoe versus which ones were done by alfie based on how chaotic they are 😭😭😭
Alfie buying the cutlery from the actual Grinch movie is SUCH an Alfie move 😂
Ottie is the most polite and considerate toddler, I agree with Mark that she is such a credit to you both and it is a reflection on who you are as individuals. Kindest, most authentic people in the industry! Happiest of birthdays Novie!
Alfie: Actual Cindy Lou's spoon, I bought it on-
Zoe: You didn't, ELF did...
Too funny 😂
Suggestion name for the teddy bear: Mark Bearris 😂
the clips of you two putting Novie to bed had my heart melting! How grateful I am that you share these special family moments with all of us, your videos are a reminder to me of the goodness of humanity
I love how long the vlogs are this year, perfection
Everything about this vlog is so perfect. The baking with Ottie, bed time with Novie, your little chat at the end. How is it possible to feel so much love and appreciation for a family that you've never met?! You guys are just doing the most utterly amazing job.
Ottie and her eggs!! watching her confidence grow is so heartwarming 😭
Alfie doing that for you and the girls is so cute!! What a great dad and partner going out of his way to find actual pieces from the grinch movie
Watching Zoe being so supportive and patient while baking with Ottie is so healing ❤🥲
The baking segments with Ottie heal my inner child 🥹
Oh my goodness, the moment at 29:50 when you’re baking and Ottie looks at the camera and gives the cutest look I think I’ve ever seen! And then the way she looked at you after, Zoe! That completely melted my heart. 🥰
I couldn’t help but shed a tear at your conversation at the end of the vlog, the way you look and talk to each other melts my heart
Hey Zoe, as a primary teacher - thank you for all the amazing things you do with the girls. Reading, counting, cooking and pen control will all help them so much!
Omg Ottie singing Annie at 37:00 was just precious! 😭
I’m sorry… the grinch spoon conversation had me CRY LAUGHING 😂😂
Just sobbing along with you at the end. Time is a thief. What a wonderful thing to have such beautiful memories. ❤ your videos are so amazing.
Love how Vlogust and Vlogmas both include the girls birthdays 🥹🥹🥹
Ottie:
“Who’s dis? Daddaay”
“Who’s dis? Mommaay”
“Who’s dis? Poppaay”
“Who’s dis? Seanayyyy!!!”
Cracked me up! so cute!
That moment with Novie was so sweet. The smile she gave when she hugged zoe the look you two gave each other🥹
Oh that moment with Alfie and Zoe hugging with Novie made my heart MELT!! 😭❤
Why do I feel like, at the end there, Alfie was itching for Zoe to possibly go down the route of having another baby 🥹 It felt so emotional
AN HOUR??? Can’t tell you how much this has made my day. Had a shit day feeling really ill when I was meant to be working at a winter ball which I was really looking forward to. You guys always cheer me up, I’m loving vlogmas so much 🫶❤️
Zoe is genuinely such an amazing mother! Her aura is so positive 💕
7:05 when novie looks up, it reminded me of the old videos with joe in the pram looking around, the eyes are so similar! loving the vlogmas xx
I love how Zoe’s reaction is more surprised than Otties!! 😅
The end made me just want to say as a 26 year old daughter, I am the closest with my parents now as I have ever been. You've got all of that ahead. School just presents another opportunity to watch your girls be their very best selves. Each stage will bring its own joy. So of course cry now, but the journey is only just beginning!
I'm loving how much fun Alfie is having with the elf 😂
This was such an emotional and beautiful vlog for me, I almost cried at the end with Zoe. Having a kid at home I feel the same way, time moves too fast and we just want to hold onto the cozy moments. They are precious, I learnt to not take anything for granted. In terms of dealing with the growing up I just appreciate the amazing human being that she's becoming. This love is forever, it doesn't get smaller.
Honestly in love with all clips of Novie. She is just the cutest baby ever
Does anyone think that Ottie looks so much like Poppy & Novie looks so much like Joe? Its so cute!❤☺️✨️
Melts my heart how Ottie used to be so scared of breaking eggs and now she wants to do them all! 😭🥹
Omg Ottie going from not wanting to crack eggs in vlogust to voluntering to in this video made my heart melt 😭❤️
I've been watching older vlogmas' series from when I was a tween/teen, I go back to them every year, I love jumping from 2015 onwards and seeing how you, Alfie and your family has grown, Doing this every December brings me so much nostalgia, joy, and comfort, Love you so much Zoe 💗
watching you guys really makes me look forward to a future, no matter what it looks like for me. and it’s been so hard to do that for so many years. thank you so much for showing us how much you treasure time together. sending you so much love always ❤️
the ending part where zoe was tearing up and pondering about how much she wants to be able to pause time and totally live in the moment is such a mood!!! i totally understand 😭😭😭 i agree with what alfie said, vlogging and capturing memories are so powerful in preserving moments and emotions, passage of time is such an illusion !!
I can't not comment on this video ❤ It was so heartwarming, funny, emotional - all of the things. Ottie being so cute and mischievous while helping to bake the cake and Novie just being so precious at bed time. The laughs between the two of you when talking about the grinch spoon and then the watch, but at the same time the vulnerability with the emotions you both expressed when reflecting on the past year with Novie. I feel almost privileged to be able to glimpse into your lives like this. Thank you so much for being so authentic and open when vlogging. It makes me feel like I'm right there with you and I can honestly say that you uploading each day is the highlight of mine. Congratulations on having such an amazing year with Novie - the love you parent your children with shows so clearly through these videos. Happy Birthday Novie ❤I can't wait for tomorrows vlog ☺
ottie is just the sweetest little soul🥹mark was right both the girls are such a beautiful credit to you and alfie. it’s so wonderful to see♥️
Baking with Ottie has to be the most wholesome content on the internet. Stealing licks of the batter any way she can had me cackling
I love the bath bomb bits. I loved the years where Zoe would show it dissolving. The foam is so satisfying looking.
You & Alfie putting Novie to bed made me tear up! You are such a beautiful little family 😭😭😭🩷
Her and Ottie baking is truly healing me. 🥹🥹🥹🥹
I watch these vlogs when I’m having a panic attack to calm myself down. I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate you as a person and the dedication you put into these videos. Thank you for helping me catch a breath❤️
I’m lovin how Ottie is starting to say words in the way that alfie and Zoe say them. Like the little “wow” while making the cake was like hearing alfie and THATS so cuteeee
Hahaha I think it’s safe to say Ottie LOVES the taste of the cake batter you just made! Her head in the bowl had me laughing so hard. 😂🩷
Every stage of their lives is so unbelievably special. Cherish it. Theyll always be your babies, regardless of age. ❤
The red lip is so good with the black!!😍
Yay!! I love the baking, Zoe you are so talented at cake making!
This is one of my favorite videos. It made me laugh and cry.
As someone who lost a parent young please never stop documenting and make sure that you are both in pictures and videos as well. Not to post. Just for your kids. My mom died when I was 9 and she was always behind the camera. I have only a few pictures of her. I would give anything to have home movies or pictures. Even scrap books to look back on. As a mom of 2 girls myself I’m doing my best to make sure that my girls will have a ton of documentation of their memories so they will be able to relive them as much as possible.
Also, my second baby is 4 now and still my baby. Always will be. She felt so small compared to oldest and still does.
My little boy is a month younger than Novie. I can't believe she's already 1! I'm excited for his birthday but I'm definitely feeling all the feels seeing you prep for Novie's birthday.
The clip of the two of you with Novie before bed was so precious 🥹 thank you for sharing that with us 😭💖
Zoe I know you feel Ottie is swiftly going off to school but she will love school & you will be pleased that she loves it. Children enjoying school is a wonderful thing to see as a parent & the fact I forget she is only 3 is huge testimony to you & Alfie as she is a v v bright little spark.
17:19 the balloons remind me of your Zoella Beauty Launch Party! Throwback!
From Zoe’s reactions to the Elf these past few videos I’m gathering that it’s also a surprise for her 😂
honestly I am as excited as Ottie to see what the elf is up to everyday😂
Me 1 minute in and absolutely breaking down laughing after Zoe desperately saving the moment when Alfie said “they are the actual ones off the film I bought them on …. “ Que Zoe NO YA DIDNT ELF DID 😳🤐🤣🤣🤣 hahaha love you guys 😂🥰
You can tell ottie is going to grow up such a kind girl. You both are amazing parents and should be so proud of yourselves 💕 x
almost an hour long vlogmas??? oh my god you’re spoiling us😭😭🫶🏻🫶🏻
I'm getting so much baby fever 🥺 I also cannot wait for tomorrow's vlog- Happy Birthday Noviieeee 🎂
not me watching the end of this vlog with bawling eyes 🥹
it’s so wonderful to watch you family growing up and spreading love around! and the fact that girls are going to have this documentary to watch later on is so cherished.
and now i just want to say thank you for being such a loving family and to wish you all the happiness! happy birthday, Novie! love you all! 🥳🥰❤️
Oh my gosh your girls are so cute! Ottie playing with the egg on the counter and Novi singing...💓They are truly having the most amazing childhood - baking days with my mom are some of my FAVOURITE memories!
Question! Does the “elf helper” who made the mess the night before leave it to the next nights little elf’s job to clean up? That may change things 🤣😂
When Alfie said “we’re going to make this a quick one” I looked at how long was left 😅 I love the chatty bits at the end.
I’ve had the worst week but watching vlogmas has been such a reprieve.
Ottie and the eggs so cute!!! I remember she used to be so scared of cracking them and now she's the best egg cracker in the world!! The confidence is so wonderful to see
I love how genuine their family looks its healing my inner child ❤ thank you for sharing such personal sweet moments
i love how love, communication, fun and laughters seems predominents in your family life. Take care of that, so hard to get and precious ♥️
You actually re-created (half) the scene from your intro today with Ottie when you were baking!! Love it!
one thing alfie 5:19 is going to do is buy something random😂
Zoe I absolutely love watching you bake and Ottie being your sous chef makes it even better! Would love to see more Christmassy baking content for Vlogmas.. you always give me great food inspo 🎄🍰
I can’t tell you guys enough how much I relate to the conversation at the end of the Vlog. I live for nostalgic moments and I’ve been reminiscing and thinking about my little one who is about to turn 18 in a few days (I still call her my little one lol). I’m a single mama and I feel so blessed with my little bestie. Trust me, I know that feeling of wanting to stay in those precious moments. I might not be a Vlogger but I definitely captured so many memories of her and I’m so grateful I can look back and just to be reminded of all the amazing moments in our lives. I always say, stay present and stay connected 🫶🏽
Love how Novie hangs on to the cuddles!!
20:33 Ottie’s delicate little hand on Zoe’s when she admits “I licked your hand” has me sideways in my chairrrrrr
You guys are so great... It's 1pm where I am so I watch while having lunch and you're such good company, always got my giggling ✨
Question for next vlog: if you got to live in a Christmas film for a day what Christmas movie would you pick? and what character from that movie would you choose to be?
gosh the conversation at the end has made me want to vlog, life moves fast but its so beautiful how you spend it as a family
Ottie in the baking outfit looks just like an elf straight out of Santa Claus the movie! So precious
Ottie immediately fessing up to licking your hand killed me for some reason!
Chef Ottie is back !!
Watching your vlogs since 2014 and still loving it sooo much
Your family is absolutely adorable
Love from France ❤
Your generation is so very lucky to have videos of your kids. I don’t even have a picture of my mom pregnant and there’s only a couple of me being pregnant. And I’d pay so much to be able to hear my mom and dads voices again 😢
In England, children as young as 4 start in Reception class, which is meant to be a continuation of the EYFS, before starting formal schooling at 5. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, Primary 1 is from age 4 upwards. Scottish political parties are currently pushing to raise the starting age to 7, and there are many reasons why.
Oh love being able to come back to these still so comforting vlogs after all these years
Fav vlog to date. Happiest birthday to Novie!! And also, unbelievable how Ottie will be 4 next year even for us as viewers. It literally feels like I just watched the pregnancy announcement reel like 1 month ago 😂
I think you've been had Alfie. We have the actual spoon in my home house. My Mum bought it 12 years ago!!
I love long the vlogs are perfection and I love it when Ottie gets baking with you Zoe and making her sister birthday cake it’s so cute ❤🎉
Novie is so so precious, the bits you share with us are so special! Hope she has the best birthday :)
my baby turns one on the 18th and her theme is “oh what fun, it is to be one!”. can’t believe it’s been a year🥹
Literally crying watching the end of the vlog and understanding exactly how you feel.
On another note… I had 3 summer babies. My 1st also has an August birthday and he was absolutely fine at school, never behind his contemporaries and he’s smashing high school now so don’t worry xx
I was smiling throughout the whole video, such a lovely vlog: baking with Ottie, bedtime with Novie, your chat at the end... my heart 🥰
Ottilie is absolutely adorable. Watching her lick the bowl and then climb up on the counter to lick the beater on the mixer had me so tickled. She’s a girl after my own heart for sure! I know having babies and toddlers has it’s moments where you want to pull your hair right out of your head. But luckily enough there’s so many moments that more than make up for the crazy times. And the baby is so sweet too! Zoe, the cake is beautiful!
39:54 Novie looks so much like Ottie here!!
I cried with you tonight as a Mum Of three twins 13 and my eldest 21, I feel your pain of them growing up fast. My eldest is ready to leave home and the twins are so independent. All the advice I can give is enjoy every moment, which you already do 😊
So I’m a bit behind here I didn’t realize you had two daughters! 🎀🎀 I’ll be binging your vlogmas this weekend! 😂I also never commented before but…omg!!!! Watching you and Ottie make the cake truly warmed my heart. You’re such an amazing mom, Zoe! And so patient with her you’re doing a great job raising your girls! And that Ottie is a little genius! Thank you for sharing this sweet moment with us. I couldn’t stop smiling! And those grinch spoons! I haven’t laughed that hard in a while! 🤣 Happy Christmas to you and yours from Philadelphia Pa, USA! 🥰♥️🎄
YESSS to the long vlogs!! Ps Happy Birthday to Miss 1:03 Novie Nell✨🤍
I’ve been watching the old vlogmas and how far Zoe and Alife have come and how is Novie 1 soon they grow up so fast ❤
i genuinely feel that both Ottie and Novie are gonna blow our minds when they grow up
I want to catch up with vlogs from the last couple days, but excited to see the vlog moments after its come out!
This is what gets me out of bed in the morning ❤
Otties chef hat is so precious 🥹😭💕
Whenever I get that feeling of being sad that a moment will end, I tell myself to just soke it all up because then I don't feel like I've missed it