Wesley totally wanted Maisy to enjoy that star every bit as much as he did! He was like no no girl…clearly it wasn’t completely evident just how cool this is, check it again! Then she was like yyeess I get it. He was like sweet we can move on.
Wesley was totally comforting Maisy and giving her the toy back when she got upset that he took it back! It’s almost like he said “ oh here you go Maisy, don’t cry”. They ( and Flynn obv) are so adorable 😊❤
@@josephl8176 i think that was it yes 😆 but at the end when he saw that he almost made her cry i think he just gave up cause he wanted them to kinda have fun fighting about it but maisy was just not having it haha
Erik is literally the best human on earth for setting up this family photo. And how perfect you found jcpenny sweaters for your jcpenny photos LOL love y’all!!
Those awkward photos are the literal best! Erik's hand bent over Colleen's shoulder at the end was fantastic. Flynn understood the assignment! ROTFLMAO!!!!
As somebody who works at an animal shelter there are tons of dogs with the same disposition as Moose, you don't have to get a puppy that needs training when there are tons of older dogs who already know their manners. I agree that now is probably not the best time when you have so much going on but when the twins get a bit older and things calm down I think a dog would make a great playmate for the kids :)
I have also worked at an animal shelter, but my foster dog was an absolute shock to me. He was outside his whole life, for 8 years. He’s arthritic, was heartworm positive and never lived with other dogs as far as we know. He is the most gentlemanly dog I’ve ever met. Potty trained, plays great, and now runs around that he got the all clear. Quite the deal for a shelter dog!
Colleen, please know when I say this I am being so sincere, I have not laughed that hard in years, those awkward pictures were so on point and the serious ones melted my heart! I really needed this, more than you'll ever know. Thank you so much❤️
Thank you SO MUCH for stressing how much effort, consideration, and care needs to go into getting any animal and deciding which one is right for your family! I am a veterinary nurse and work with a cat rescue. The amount of people who constantly ignore their pets care or just dump them at my feet destroys my soul.
i have a really complicated relationship with my family and i really struggle with that. i love watching you because the familial love radiates through the screen and i truly feel less alone. today has been one of the hardest days and i really needed this. you're an incredible mum. sending you all love and hugs ❤
Wesley's scared-surprised faces in the photos are hilarious!! Erik has some awesome funny faces too. Those family pictures are going to be SO FUN to recreate years later! 😄
Follow a Brad mondo tutorial!!! They are incredibly easy to follow and perfectly put together. You have such pretty hair and can pull off anything. Lots of love from this northern Michigan momma ❤️
I used a Brad Mondo tutorial to cut my hair early in quarantine (my stress response is messing with my hair 😅) and I loved it! It turned out so good and it was really easy to follow.
Those pictures are gold hahaha Flynn looked hilarious in every single one, Maisy looks like a model specially on the one in the thumbnail… and Wesley’s scared face 😂 omg love all of them, so fun
The magic of the awkward family photos is that clearly Maisie and Wes were unsure of what was going on, so seeing you and Erick making the faces you were, the photos turned out silly yet wonderful! It was a good compliment to Maisie and Wes's uncertainty 😊
I met you in D.C. this year and I SOBBED the whole time I was talking to you. It was completely uncontrollable and I felt so embarrassed and ashamed. Not only did you make me feel SO loved and welcomed in that moment, but you were so quick to reassure me in a similar way described in this video. There is no greater feeling than meeting the person who got you through so much via the internet for 12+ years and getting to experience that love in real life as well. Even though I am MORTIFIED I spent 3 minutes and 44 seconds blubbering in your face, I just want to thank you for seeing me, relating to me, and supporting me for the last twelve years of my life and in that moment. NOT ONLY THAT, some people in the audience around me rubbed my arm, touched my leg, and verbally affirmed me as well. You are an angel to millions of people and I am so thankful to you for cultivating this community of emotional, sensitive souls who just love and support each other so much. I could never thank you enough for that. I love you, Colleen. We all do 💗
Wow, I totally love this comment, Allison. We all feel the same way, grateful to Colleen for fostering this cool community. When we go see her on tour, I CaNnOt bring myself to say anything to her, although I want to. Props to you for working through those nerves! Merry Christmas! 🎄
Having gotten to know Colleen through her videos, I can guarantee you that you have nothing to be mortified about. Colleen has a heart of gold and I know she was very touched knowing she was there for you via her videos.
OMG. I was actually chortling laughing about the absolutely awesome awkward JC Penny family photos. They are glorious. I adore them. Thank you for posting them because they are joyous.
It's like Wesley was trying to get Maisy to fight over the toy with him. I love how he kept trying to put it in her hand just to take it away from her lol. Those family photos were Everything!! You could always talk with your hairdresser and see if she is willing to come to your house or schedule for when she goes back to work.
Colleen you are the RUclipsr that is real. You connect to us. As someone who has anxiety, depression, dermatillomania, pots, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and ADHD. I can connect to you on a different level than other influencers because you understand and get it. You talk to us like we are friends! No matter how many subscribers you have gotten I feel like you haven’t changed how you are. I may not be a parent but I understand the other emotions and struggles you go through because I go through them as well. On days that I struggle I watch your videos and it make me feel like I’m on the phone with my friend talking about life the ups and the downs of life.
As a person who's had dogs their entire life, who STILL has dogs, Moose IS prefect . It is HARD to get that kind of chill Ness and patience naturally, let alone train that into a dog.
I just wanted to say I would LOVE to see footage of what your getting the kids for Christmas or just gift wrapping navies j just find it so satisfying!!
what's making me laugh most is the idea that in some alternate universe one day; if one of your kids happens to become a serial killer (obviously highly unlikely), they'll have these family photos to choose from for their Netflix documentary. "we just have no idea why Wesley would do such a thing..." cuts to you and Erik faux smiling in JC Penney. "ohhhh now we get it"
I'm 43 and I know I would bawl uncontrollably if I got to see you in person. You and your amazing family have helped me through so much in the past few years. You have no idea! When that fan said you were her "happy place" I thought that was the perfect, perfect way to word it. I am a single mom raising 3 amazing kids. One went to college, the second is a senior and my son is on a path that is so scary. I come home from teaching 7th graders literally spent from giving all day. I love everything in my life, but I am stressed and tired a lot these days. One of my favorite feelings is to remember I have your videos to watch when I finally get to stop for the day!! I feel the same way about your brother and his family. My happy places. Thank you.
TTQ: Do the twins ever “fight” over Flynn? Like one wants to play with him but don’t want the other to play with him? Also hearing you talk about your mental health helps me feel less alone. Keep being such an amazing role model!
I just love the fact that ppl are able to see a part of themselves in another & not feel alone, the kindness to each other is completely refreshing to me & NEEDED!!! Blessings everyone 💜 BTW… That last part wasn’t me trying to sound like I’m in a Christmas movie 😂
colleen, I’ve been watching you since I was in elementary school haha and now I’m close to graduating highschool and I just wanted to say that you have helped me so much over the years. I have struggled with my mental health for a while now and when I’m in a deep depression state, you help pull me out of darkness. I’m so greatful and in awe about how you are able to share and connect with everyone. Although everyone’s experiences are different you make me feel heard and I hope you know that your feeling matter and are totally valid. I can only hope that I’ll grow up to be like you❤
I love your family Christmas photos. They are adorable. My parents always took Santa pictures growing up and there are definitely some funny pictures from those mall photoshoots. Your vlogs and Tortilla talks have gotten me through a lot these past few years. This year has been extremely hard and awful but watching your vlogs has kept me moving forward and let's me know that I am not alone. Thank you so much for vlogging. You're amazing! I hope you are doing well and I hope you have a wonderful day.
It’s so funny to see the little quirks that Corey adds to the editing that you both have lol Eric’s hand kills me because I know you would think that’s so funny but it’s Corey who brings it to light 😂
Colleen, I've literally watched you as I've grown from a teenager into a young adult. You have literally been so helpful as someone who has ADHD and is awkward and creative. Like, I don't really act or do that sort of thing in a professional way but I LOVE creating things and silly setups. I want to be a HS teacher and I've made so many silly things about books I read that I loved, or setups for classes. Seeing you doing setups for shows or even your kids and your creativity has reminded me of my own and has made me feel proud instead of alienated and ashamed of myself. For a long time, I felt ignored and alienated. When I see people like you share their lives or just see portrayals of people in books that I resonate with, it's a lot easier for me to feel proud of myself and my own uniqueness when I constantly wish to be someone else.
Your vlogs really do make a difference. You're doing a great job. You are why I vlog. I realized I could create a community for myself online where we can all relate to and be there for each other just like you have. Your inclusivity of people like me (nonbinary), your vulnerability; it makes people feel brave and loved. Keep it up.
These vlogs are literally the highlight of my day nowadays. Thank you so much for these videos, they give me and I’m sure many others a break from reality for a minute. Sending much love to your and your family! 💕
Those awkward pictures lightened up my day, thank you Stocklin&Ballingers. Congrats on the chickens, grandma Gwens gonna be so happy & im sure all those Ballingers know a few things about chickens 🥳
omg colleen, i’ve been watching you since i was 9 (i’m 18 now 😭) i grew up with you and i feel so happy seeing you and your family grow. you are one of my favorite people on earth and i just wanted to tell you how proud i am of you for getting through all the obstacles that come your way. i love you and your videos so much!! ❤️
This vlog came at the right time. I’m having a hard time with an engagement I ended a couple months ago, and my ex decided to text me tonight on some bs. I appreciate Colleen and her vlogs so much. Her and her family always makes my day so much better. ❤
The pictures of the kids are adorable! 😍 Watching your videos has been my nightly routine since you found out you were pregnant with Flynn. We can vent and sympathize after a hard day. I love that you genuinely feel like we’re all your friends. ❤
When I saw you live this year in May in Toronto I cried when you came onto stage and again when you spoke about motherhood. It was the same tears that I shed when I saw one of my own friends take the stage in a musical in high school. I was so proud and amazed to "know" you and see you do what you do best💞💞💞
These photos of this amazing family warms my heart i also loved watching the twins interact with eachother and watching flynn smilr while eating his icecream the children are so adorable, and special. God bless, keep and protect this family. ❤️🙏
As a *former* JCPenney portraits employee - we are specifically taught to photograph like that, pose shoot, pose shoot, pose shoot. we are technically supposed to only spend 15 minutes in the camera room, which is IMPOSSIBLE with adults, much less toddlers/babies/twins. so I totally understand why she was doing that. and we’d also get in trouble if we had more than 20 photos total, which is why we can just show you all the options, which sucked to explain to customers. they turned out super cute though, except I totally would have let you skip the “good” ones and get all awkward ones!! I left the company just before that got popular so I never actually got to do one 😭
Colleen, your videos have gotten me through so many hard times over the years. What I love most about your videos is that you’re so real, you show the good times and the bad times, and how you get get through it all, that really inspires me to stay strong and get through my struggles.
TTQ: Would you ever consider doing a day in my life video? It would basically be like your vlogs, but more detailed! Love your videos, you, and your whole family❤
This is so relatable!! Totally experienced awkward family photos with my kids at JC Penney, but it wasn’t intentional 😂 lol!! Loved the pics and thanks for the laughs today! Much ❤ from Florida
going through a really crap time at the moment and those photos really lifted my spirits - didn't realise how much I needed to see them until they appeared lol. please never stop these vlogs, I just love seeing all your lovely wee faces x
Hey! I have 17 chickens, and I will say they are seriously the best! They are super easy to take care of and are so sweet!!! They are great pets for kids and adults! You will have a blast with them!!
The pictures of the kids was adorable. And the one of Maisey was my absolute favorite picture of her. Her sparkly little smile and her whole face was smiling in the picture. It was adorable. I hope you are getting some of those REALLY fluffy silky looking chickens. I don't know what kind of chickens they are called. But I believe your Mom has or had a couple of them.
You have really helped me out these past few days. I’ve been missing my daughter so much who lives out of state, and have been crying daily but when I see you I smile. I just want to thank you so much for that
Hey Colleen, I never comment on any of your videos, but I just wanted to let you know how helpful this one was for me personally. I had a really crappy day, and finally just sat down for the first time at 9:42 tonight to watch your video and I just wanted to thank you for the joy you bring into all our lives through your kids and your silly pictures.
I cannot stress this enough Colleen, you are definitely a comfort place for a lot of people including myself. Every time you post I drop everything just to watch cuz I just want to hear about your day all the time! It’s to the point where when I watch you I verbally respond to your videos 🤣🤣 I hope you know how much of a home you feel like to a lot of people and how much everybody here cares for you, it takes a village to raise children and build a life and we have developed an entire community of people! It’s truly beautiful and I love watching you and being a part of it ♥️ I’m sure others can agree 🥹
Colleen you just hit the nail on the head! We are a clique of emotional little weirdos and I love you for all of it! You literally are some thing I look forward to every day and as cliché as it sounds you feel like home or my best friend that I’m gonna check in with every day and I don’t think I would’ve gotten through the last few years with my mental health and ADD and anxiety and OCD without you and I just think you are absolutely amazing and just know you are not alone! The comment you read in the vlog today it was a literally exactly how I felt when I saw you at your live show in Boston this year. I had tears streaming down my face the entire time you were on stage because you were live in front of me and it was just this surreal moment of these really intense emotions and I just want to say thank you for all that you do!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@Yoonkookminyuhhh we haven't had snow I weeks until about 1 pm this afternoon it started out by sleeting and turned to snow within 30 minutes and hasn't stopped since lol. I thought we were gonna have a green Christmas but most likely this isn't going to stay either.
@@lynnerickson2543 hiya fellow Michigander!!! I'm so jelly I'm not over the bridge but man send some snow down here lol. I'm itching to ride ride my sled and do some skiing and etc.
Wesley totally wanted Maisy to enjoy that star every bit as much as he did! He was like no no girl…clearly it wasn’t completely evident just how cool this is, check it again! Then she was like yyeess I get it. He was like sweet we can move on.
That was adorable
I agree
He tried to put it in her left hand! 🥰
@@sideeffect2 I was waiting to see if he smacked her with it for not listening lol
It seemed like he was like look you can use it as a car and trying to put it in her hand at the end.. so adorbs
Wesley was totally comforting Maisy and giving her the toy back when she got upset that he took it back! It’s almost like he said “ oh here you go Maisy, don’t cry”. They ( and Flynn obv) are so adorable 😊❤
I think he just liked giving it back so he could take it away again 😂
@@josephl8176 i think that was it yes 😆 but at the end when he saw that he almost made her cry i think he just gave up cause he wanted them to kinda have fun fighting about it but maisy was just not having it haha
@@journieturner2632 ? :D
Erik is literally the best human on earth for setting up this family photo. And how perfect you found jcpenny sweaters for your jcpenny photos LOL love y’all!!
I laughed out loud seeing the photos!!!
I agree ☝️
Those awkward photos are the literal best! Erik's hand bent over Colleen's shoulder at the end was fantastic. Flynn understood the assignment! ROTFLMAO!!!!
Was looking for this comment!
As somebody who works at an animal shelter there are tons of dogs with the same disposition as Moose, you don't have to get a puppy that needs training when there are tons of older dogs who already know their manners. I agree that now is probably not the best time when you have so much going on but when the twins get a bit older and things calm down I think a dog would make a great playmate for the kids :)
I have also worked at an animal shelter, but my foster dog was an absolute shock to me. He was outside his whole life, for 8 years. He’s arthritic, was heartworm positive and never lived with other dogs as far as we know. He is the most gentlemanly dog I’ve ever met. Potty trained, plays great, and now runs around that he got the all clear. Quite the deal for a shelter dog!
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Colleen, please know when I say this I am being so sincere, I have not laughed that hard in years, those awkward pictures were so on point and the serious ones melted my heart! I really needed this, more than you'll ever know. Thank you so much❤️
I am begging my kids who are all in their early 20s to teens to get awkward photos done for my Christmas or Mother's day gift.
😂 exactly the same response. I’m full of flu at the moment and I actually laughed for the first time in days seeing those photos 😂
Those photos were everything I’ve ever wanted I love seeing them so much! They’re fantastic and hilarious please keep this as a tradition.
Ikr!!!!???😂😂😂😂
@@jbvanhoose4245I know. My son is clueless on how important it is to get pictures of your growing kids. I always had pics of my son's growing up
the twins interacting with eachother is so adorable 🥰
Thank you SO MUCH for stressing how much effort, consideration, and care needs to go into getting any animal and deciding which one is right for your family! I am a veterinary nurse and work with a cat rescue. The amount of people who constantly ignore their pets care or just dump them at my feet destroys my soul.
i have a really complicated relationship with my family and i really struggle with that. i love watching you because the familial love radiates through the screen and i truly feel less alone. today has been one of the hardest days and i really needed this. you're an incredible mum. sending you all love and hugs ❤
I’ve been no contact with my family for a really long time and I feel similarly. It’s a safe space. ❤ sending love your way, you’re not alone!
Colleen has always been the queen of awkward smiles and photos! And Erik's hand in the last photo 😂😂
Wesley's scared-surprised faces in the photos are hilarious!! Erik has some awesome funny faces too. Those family pictures are going to be SO FUN to recreate years later! 😄
The level of pride i feel at being part of Colleen’s “you guys” crew 🥹
Follow a Brad mondo tutorial!!! They are incredibly easy to follow and perfectly put together. You have such pretty hair and can pull off anything. Lots of love from this northern Michigan momma ❤️
LOL, I literally just suggested the same, but with a twist: to have Erik follow the tutorial and do the cut. I think he'd be great at it.
I was thinking the same! His tutorials are great!
I support Flynn cut 2022 👩👦
@@ladybugamks yes I agree and she could make A VIDEO out of it. It would be great!
I used a Brad Mondo tutorial to cut my hair early in quarantine (my stress response is messing with my hair 😅) and I loved it! It turned out so good and it was really easy to follow.
Emotional, stressed out, sensitive lil weirdos. I’ve never felt more seen 😂❤ - Thanks for making this space for us Colleen, you rock.
The pictures came out great!! The awkward ones are funny and cute at the same time and the ones of the kids are adorable!!
Those pictures are gold hahaha Flynn looked hilarious in every single one, Maisy looks like a model specially on the one in the thumbnail… and Wesley’s scared face 😂 omg love all of them, so fun
this is exactly what i thought !
Erik does some amazing awkward family photos. Something about the face he makes really seals the deal. love it.
I like to think of it as “the Patrick “😂
The magic of the awkward family photos is that clearly Maisie and Wes were unsure of what was going on, so seeing you and Erick making the faces you were, the photos turned out silly yet wonderful! It was a good compliment to Maisie and Wes's uncertainty 😊
I met you in D.C. this year and I SOBBED the whole time I was talking to you. It was completely uncontrollable and I felt so embarrassed and ashamed. Not only did you make me feel SO loved and welcomed in that moment, but you were so quick to reassure me in a similar way described in this video. There is no greater feeling than meeting the person who got you through so much via the internet for 12+ years and getting to experience that love in real life as well. Even though I am MORTIFIED I spent 3 minutes and 44 seconds blubbering in your face, I just want to thank you for seeing me, relating to me, and supporting me for the last twelve years of my life and in that moment. NOT ONLY THAT, some people in the audience around me rubbed my arm, touched my leg, and verbally affirmed me as well. You are an angel to millions of people and I am so thankful to you for cultivating this community of emotional, sensitive souls who just love and support each other so much. I could never thank you enough for that. I love you, Colleen. We all do 💗
Girl I'm sorry but you need a hobby. And a REAL role model.
This absolutely warmed my heart ❤️
Wow, I totally love this comment, Allison. We all feel the same way, grateful to Colleen for fostering this cool community. When we go see her on tour, I CaNnOt bring myself to say anything to her, although I want to. Props to you for working through those nerves!
Merry Christmas!
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Having gotten to know Colleen through her videos, I can guarantee you that you have nothing to be mortified about. Colleen has a heart of gold and I know she was very touched knowing she was there for you via her videos.
beautiful 🥺
flynn is a natural at the awkward smile, I freakin loveeee🤣
Best family photos ever! These deserve an award 💗
THOSE PHOTOS ARE SO FUNNY IM SOBBING
I love the photos! Especially the one where Erik is holding Flynn like he's flying. Also Wes pulling daddy's hair. So frickin' cute!
When I think of quarantine 2020...I think of you! Making bread, whipped coffee...you got us through a really tough time! Thank you!
I absolutely love the one where you're all staring into the abis, Wesley is staring into our souls, and Flynn if flying😂
OMG. I was actually chortling laughing about the absolutely awesome awkward JC Penny family photos. They are glorious. I adore them. Thank you for posting them because they are joyous.
It's like Wesley was trying to get Maisy to fight over the toy with him. I love how he kept trying to put it in her hand just to take it away from her lol. Those family photos were Everything!!
You could always talk with your hairdresser and see if she is willing to come to your house or schedule for when she goes back to work.
Absolutely agree as well as maybe your hairdresser may give you a recommendation for someone in your area if she knows someone!
The zoom in on Eric's hand on your shoulder got me 😆😆🙌🏻
Colleen you are the RUclipsr that is real. You connect to us. As someone who has anxiety, depression, dermatillomania, pots, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and ADHD. I can connect to you on a different level than other influencers because you understand and get it. You talk to us like we are friends! No matter how many subscribers you have gotten I feel like you haven’t changed how you are. I may not be a parent but I understand the other emotions and struggles you go through because I go through them as well. On days that I struggle I watch your videos and it make me feel like I’m on the phone with my friend talking about life the ups and the downs of life.
As a person who's had dogs their entire life, who STILL has dogs, Moose IS prefect . It is HARD to get that kind of chill Ness and patience naturally, let alone train that into a dog.
Can we appreciate Colleen for posting and making our day 😊
most definitely!
YES WE CAN
I just wanted to say I would LOVE to see footage of what your getting the kids for Christmas or just gift wrapping navies j just find it so satisfying!!
The twins definitely passed the test of being awkward on the photos without even trying LOL
Best family pics ever! What a great memory that will always be at the top of your list when reminiscing in many years to come!
Those babies were having a full on conversation about that toy, I swear!
what's making me laugh most is the idea that in some alternate universe one day; if one of your kids happens to become a serial killer (obviously highly unlikely), they'll have these family photos to choose from for their Netflix documentary. "we just have no idea why Wesley would do such a thing..." cuts to you and Erik faux smiling in JC Penney. "ohhhh now we get it"
I love how Maisy was hesitant to take the toy back because she knew he was just gonna take it again 😂
I used to work at my local JCPenney portraits. It was definitely a stressful/exciting job.
I'm 43 and I know I would bawl uncontrollably if I got to see you in person. You and your amazing family have helped me through so much in the past few years. You have no idea! When that fan said you were her "happy place" I thought that was the perfect, perfect way to word it. I am a single mom raising 3 amazing kids. One went to college, the second is a senior and my son is on a path that is so scary. I come home from teaching 7th graders literally spent from giving all day. I love everything in my life, but I am stressed and tired a lot these days. One of my favorite feelings is to remember I have your videos to watch when I finally get to stop for the day!! I feel the same way about your brother and his family. My happy places. Thank you.
TTQ: Do the twins ever “fight” over Flynn? Like one wants to play with him but don’t want the other to play with him?
Also hearing you talk about your mental health helps me feel less alone. Keep being such an amazing role model!
Can you PLEASE do a video showing what you got the kids for Christmas
I just love the fact that ppl are able to see a part of themselves in another & not feel alone, the kindness to each other is completely refreshing to me & NEEDED!!! Blessings everyone 💜
BTW… That last part wasn’t me trying to sound like I’m in a Christmas movie 😂
Your gonna look back at these photos in the future and it will warm your heart ❣. I'm glad Erik decided on jcpennys for the family photo lol.
colleen you’re literally my favorite person ever u make me feel so seen and i love how u share ur life w us ily so so so much
i haven’t watched since last christmas and i’m just so happy all your babies are home with you and you’re celebrating together.
Okay, the photos? Flynn was the star, he understood the assignment and nailed it! Everyone looked great.
Colleen you are amazing! Thank you for helping everyone when time are hard
Eric’s hand in the last photo is star of the show 😂
OMG those photos 😂😂😂 I was snorting I was laughing so hard, they are truly a thing of beauty. And then the ones of the kids are adorable.
Flynn understood the assignment on those awkward photos 😂❤❤
colleen, I’ve been watching you since I was in elementary school haha and now I’m close to graduating highschool and I just wanted to say that you have helped me so much over the years. I have struggled with my mental health for a while now and when I’m in a deep depression state, you help pull me out of darkness. I’m so greatful and in awe about how you are able to share and connect with everyone. Although everyone’s experiences are different you make me feel heard and I hope you know that your feeling matter and are totally valid. I can only hope that I’ll grow up to be like you❤
I love your family Christmas photos. They are adorable. My parents always took Santa pictures growing up and there are definitely some funny pictures from those mall photoshoots.
Your vlogs and Tortilla talks have gotten me through a lot these past few years. This year has been extremely hard and awful but watching your vlogs has kept me moving forward and let's me know that I am not alone. Thank you so much for vlogging. You're amazing! I hope you are doing well and I hope you have a wonderful day.
I'm dying at the pictures!!! Eric looks like hes trying so hard not to laugh and its priceless also, Flynn and the babies are just so adorable!!!
Those photos are the best thing I’ve ever seen and for sure your kiddos will love you forever for doing them.
Colleen: I don't trust a new haircutter to cut my hair
Also Colleen: Maybe I'll just have Flynn do it
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Wes wins at awkward photos. His face in every one was *chef kiss*
It’s so funny to see the little quirks that Corey adds to the editing that you both have lol Eric’s hand kills me because I know you would think that’s so funny but it’s Corey who brings it to light 😂
Colleen, I've literally watched you as I've grown from a teenager into a young adult. You have literally been so helpful as someone who has ADHD and is awkward and creative. Like, I don't really act or do that sort of thing in a professional way but I LOVE creating things and silly setups. I want to be a HS teacher and I've made so many silly things about books I read that I loved, or setups for classes. Seeing you doing setups for shows or even your kids and your creativity has reminded me of my own and has made me feel proud instead of alienated and ashamed of myself. For a long time, I felt ignored and alienated. When I see people like you share their lives or just see portrayals of people in books that I resonate with, it's a lot easier for me to feel proud of myself and my own uniqueness when I constantly wish to be someone else.
Your vlogs really do make a difference. You're doing a great job. You are why I vlog. I realized I could create a community for myself online where we can all relate to and be there for each other just like you have. Your inclusivity of people like me (nonbinary), your vulnerability; it makes people feel brave and loved. Keep it up.
the shirt collar + sweater combo is so cute. esp with the pearl earrings!!
These vlogs are literally the highlight of my day nowadays. Thank you so much for these videos, they give me and I’m sure many others a break from reality for a minute. Sending much love to your and your family! 💕
as hysterical and adorable as it would be girl do NOT let flynn cut your hair 😂😂 unless erik is the one doing it and flynn is "helping" lmao
Omg the twins interacting is hilarious 😂😂. I love the family photos.
your family is the cutest! i can’t😭 you’re the sweetest person in the world! we love you, bestieeeee 🫶🏻🫶🏻💜
Those awkward pictures lightened up my day, thank you Stocklin&Ballingers.
Congrats on the chickens, grandma Gwens gonna be so happy & im sure all those Ballingers know a few things about chickens 🥳
omg colleen, i’ve been watching you since i was 9 (i’m 18 now 😭) i grew up with you and i feel so happy seeing you and your family grow. you are one of my favorite people on earth and i just wanted to tell you how proud i am of you for getting through all the obstacles that come your way. i love you and your videos so much!! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your life. You're the only family channel I watch now
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Those Christmas pictures are EVERYTHING! Even the kids are mimicking you and Eric
This vlog came at the right time. I’m having a hard time with an engagement I ended a couple months ago, and my ex decided to text me tonight on some bs.
I appreciate Colleen and her vlogs so much. Her and her family always makes my day so much better. ❤
Ugh that sucks! Hope you don't have to deal with your ex again
Maisy gasping and saying wow! is so cute 😄
The pictures of the kids are adorable! 😍 Watching your videos has been my nightly routine since you found out you were pregnant with Flynn. We can vent and sympathize after a hard day. I love that you genuinely feel like we’re all your friends. ❤
When I saw you live this year in May in Toronto I cried when you came onto stage and again when you spoke about motherhood. It was the same tears that I shed when I saw one of my own friends take the stage in a musical in high school. I was so proud and amazed to "know" you and see you do what you do best💞💞💞
My favorite family on planet earth!!! ❤😊
These photos of this amazing family warms my heart i also loved watching the twins interact with eachother and watching flynn smilr while eating his icecream the children are so adorable, and special. God bless, keep and protect this family. ❤️🙏
As a *former* JCPenney portraits employee - we are specifically taught to photograph like that, pose shoot, pose shoot, pose shoot. we are technically supposed to only spend 15 minutes in the camera room, which is IMPOSSIBLE with adults, much less toddlers/babies/twins. so I totally understand why she was doing that. and we’d also get in trouble if we had more than 20 photos total, which is why we can just show you all the options, which sucked to explain to customers. they turned out super cute though, except I totally would have let you skip the “good” ones and get all awkward ones!! I left the company just before that got popular so I never actually got to do one 😭
Omgeee those Christmas pictures were top notch! 2 cute!
i am now super inspired to take family christmas photos. we don’t really do that in my family.
super duper cute!!!
Colleen, your videos have gotten me through so many hard times over the years. What I love most about your videos is that you’re so real, you show the good times and the bad times, and how you get get through it all, that really inspires me to stay strong and get through my struggles.
TTQ: Would you ever consider doing a day in my life video? It would basically be like your vlogs, but more detailed! Love your videos, you, and your whole family❤
Yes!!!
The photos are gorgeous, I live in the uk and have 4 chickens they are great and really helped me through lockdown you will love them ❤
This is so relatable!! Totally experienced awkward family photos with my kids at JC Penney, but it wasn’t intentional 😂 lol!! Loved the pics and thanks for the laughs today! Much ❤ from Florida
I really appreciate your message about our community. I love that we are weirdos together too. ❤️ Thanks Colleen for this space and for your spirit.
If I met Colleen I would be In absolute tears … she’s changed my world
going through a really crap time at the moment and those photos really lifted my spirits - didn't realise how much I needed to see them until they appeared lol. please never stop these vlogs, I just love seeing all your lovely wee faces x
TTQ: what’s Kory’s life like now that you’ve moved? Does he come over daily or does he have a room? Or both? Have a great weekend!!
Hey! I have 17 chickens, and I will say they are seriously the best! They are super easy to take care of and are so sweet!!! They are great pets for kids and adults! You will have a blast with them!!
The pictures of the kids was adorable. And the one of Maisey was my absolute favorite picture of her. Her sparkly little smile and her whole face was smiling in the picture. It was adorable. I hope you are getting some of those REALLY fluffy silky looking chickens. I don't know what kind of chickens they are called. But I believe your Mom has or had a couple of them.
You have really helped me out these past few days. I’ve been missing my daughter so much who lives out of state, and have been crying daily but when I see you I smile. I just want to thank you so much for that
@real_colleenvlogs is this for real
Hey Colleen, I never comment on any of your videos, but I just wanted to let you know how helpful this one was for me personally. I had a really crappy day, and finally just sat down for the first time at 9:42 tonight to watch your video and I just wanted to thank you for the joy you bring into all our lives through your kids and your silly pictures.
Oh my gosh Flynn’s face in the first one is so funny and cute!
I cannot stress this enough Colleen, you are definitely a comfort place for a lot of people including myself. Every time you post I drop everything just to watch cuz I just want to hear about your day all the time! It’s to the point where when I watch you I verbally respond to your videos 🤣🤣 I hope you know how much of a home you feel like to a lot of people and how much everybody here cares for you, it takes a village to raise children and build a life and we have developed an entire community of people! It’s truly beautiful and I love watching you and being a part of it ♥️ I’m sure others can agree 🥹
Those Photos are Everything!
Colleen you just hit the nail on the head! We are a clique of emotional little weirdos and I love you for all of it! You literally are some thing I look forward to every day and as cliché as it sounds you feel like home or my best friend that I’m gonna check in with every day and I don’t think I would’ve gotten through the last few years with my mental health and ADD and anxiety and OCD without you and I just think you are absolutely amazing and just know you are not alone! The comment you read in the vlog today it was a literally exactly how I felt when I saw you at your live show in Boston this year. I had tears streaming down my face the entire time you were on stage because you were live in front of me and it was just this surreal moment of these really intense emotions and I just want to say thank you for all that you do!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Flynn’s trying so hard to smile has me cracking up. And Eric’s chicken arms. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I mean those are definitely some awkward family photos for sure 😂 I freaken love them 😂
Those awkward photos are amazing. You'll look back at them one day and appreciate them.
colleen trying to look awkward but just ends up looking absolutely stunning and gorgeous queen slay the house
THE SINGLE SHOTS OF THE KIDS 🥹🥹🥹 I am squealing they’re so cute!!!
OMG these portraits are perfect lmao it's exactly what I expected. You all are so amazing together 💕 Lots of love from this northern Michigan momma ❤️
Wow northern Michigan! im in southern Michigan and it hasn't been snowing 😭
Upper Peninsula here. Hi fellow Michiganders! We have tons of snow in the Keweenaw
@@Yoonkookminyuhhh we haven't had snow I weeks until about 1 pm this afternoon it started out by sleeting and turned to snow within 30 minutes and hasn't stopped since lol. I thought we were gonna have a green Christmas but most likely this isn't going to stay either.
@@lynnerickson2543 Luckyyy 😭 we got none here in ann arbor Michigan
@@lynnerickson2543 hiya fellow Michigander!!! I'm so jelly I'm not over the bridge but man send some snow down here lol. I'm itching to ride ride my sled and do some skiing and etc.
My fav was the second to last one you showed. Super awkward, super awesome. Merry Christmas!