My favorite thing about this family is that it shows me that families can be happy. I’m used to a dysfunctional family where Christmas involves a lot of stress and yelling and dread. This gives me hope that things don’t have to be that way and I can stop that cycle for my own kids ones day.
This is always my favorite Christmas morning video, I love how’s thoughtful and not completely chaos ❤ also, Christopher, you deserve an award with editing this long videos
My heart feels warm and fuzzy every time Duncan reads something out loud. ❤ I looove seeing that process of a child learning to read! Thanks so much Ballinger family for sharing your Christmas with us, you have a beautiful family 😊
I love how your family loves the simple things and how they appreciate all their gifts and it shows you don't have to break the bank for kids to be happy when they are raised with right morals. Wonderful family
The look on your mother's face - whilst Colleen gave you her present - was priceless. I don't think there is a better present, for a mother, other than seeing her kids together, happy and healthy. Brought tears to my eyes. Happy New Year Ballinger Family!
I love all the friendships between the kids, but I love the close age between Jacob and Bailey and how you can tell they are just so close in every way
at this point, I am disappointed that the glass-shattering sound effect doesn't play when I get clumsy with stuff in real life! kudos to Christopher for editing this! may your family stay forever blessed
Where in the world did Santa find a blueberry blanket AND cow? That is just too cute, Lukey! Now you can drift off to sleep with visions of sugar plums AND blueberries!🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐
She did them for the Ballinger kids before Flynn was born. I’m sure she was an integral part of their creativity and childhood before she had her own children, although of course she still is :)
I love how thoughtful each kid is. They love watching each other open and get excited for one another’s unique gifts! Such a feel good video I look forward to every year! Can’t wait to see what the new year brings you guys!!
The kids are so appreciative of their gifts, well behaved when their siblings are opening their presents and very loving towards each other. What a great example of great kids! Merry Christmas!
My comment is actually about a previous video when Luke so clearly said "Beautiful" the look on Jessica's face said it all Love, Pride and Happiness. Moments like that are the best
I quite literally cannot handle that Bailey and Jacob are on their way to young adulthood. I’ve been watching for years and this whole family is so incredible. Wishing you all the best that 2023 has to offer 🎉
Not me crying when Bailey opened her logic puzzle book. That was so thoughtful of Parker. Literally my favorite part of this was everyone being so excited to pass out their gifts to each other.
I’m so happy luke got blueberry stuff for Christmas and Bailey was so sweet to Duncan when she asked if he wanted to do they’re puzzles together and when Duncan nodded yes she hugged him that was so sweet💖💖💖
The most precious and pure family on YT. Thanks for sharing your beautiful family moments with us… I found myself giggling and “awing” along with y’all like if I was there. Sweet sweet people! God bless you all!
I notice this often, but really wanted to comment on it today. I really admire how patient you are with the young kids. It seems y’all always take the time to let them try things on their own, even when it would be faster or easier for you to take over. It’s great for their confidence and of course their motor development! Thanks for being such a great example of patient parenting! Merry Christmas! 💕
Duncan giving presents to everyone is just the sweetest thing. When he gave Jake a hug after and then everyone joining in just melted my heart. ❤ I hope to bump into you guys someday around Ventucky!
Roo is overwhelmed by all her gifts I believe, lol! She also is well behaved. She doesn't get into the presents or anything like that she knows what's hers and she sticks with that! Good girl, Roo!💖
I love that everyone's style of opening presents is the rip it open method vs the tedious careful untaping, no tearing take forever method. It's funner to just tear into them (imo) 🤟✌️
This is the ONE Christmas video I look forward to watching every year. Love you guys all the way from Australia. Cook one of the Aussie dishes from the recipe book and know how much you are loved down under. Thanks for the joy you bring to our lives!!!
The warmth I get being part of your Christmas is unmatched! Thank you so much! I hope Parker and Bailey liked their gift as well! It’s like a logic puzzle escape room deal-io. What a wonderful time!
I look forward to watching this each year. Your kids are so incredibly sweet and appreciative and it warms my heart watching them be so grateful and happy! You and Jessica are amazing parents!
What a great video. I love seeing how each child is allowed to develop their own personality and strengths. You encourage their hobbies and interests. Something that stands out is how secure they are in the mix. They love one another and celebrate their siblings' happiness. Some great parenting and teaching going on in your home. Wishing you all a great 2023. May your dreams come true.
Ive been watching for many Christmas mornings of your fam and this is when It really hits that the kids and not just kids anymore. You have TEENAGERS now. Good Job Chris and Jess. 🎉🎄🥳
Bailey! Life was my favorite game as well! My brother and I used to name all the children in our minivans and it was the best. Thank you for reminding me of such sweet memories with your thoughtful gift for your brother!
42:01 when it pans up to Jessica smiling makes my heart so full. My love language is like Parkers I love gift giving so seeing everyone's reactions and all the laughter and smiling makes me so happy! Love your family and everyone looking out for and loving each member of the family even Rue!
Thank you for sharing your family and some of its very precious moments with us! I don’t think y’all realize how much it means to a lot of us out here that don’t really have family or anyone to enjoy the holidays with! You always make us feel part of the Ballinger family magic! I love watching traditions like the ornaments and puzzle each year! It is so amazing to see each family members reaction to gift giving! I can’t wait to see what this year holds for every member of your family and I’m thankful I get to feel like I am along for the ride as a tiny part of it!
The way the kids treasure low costs gifts is really something to me. Not to knock anyone if they do give their kids expensive gifts. I just think this family is very humble in many ways other TH-cam families are not. They remind me of how Roman Atwood started.
Bailey's mannerisms are so much like Jessicas I LOVE it! When I was a kid all I wanted was to be just like my mama and I bet she feels the same, so I hope one day it makes her smile when she sees her mama in herself!
Trent is such a thoughtful and amazing gift giver everytime! I know he isn’t in the videos all the time because he isn’t always comfortable, but I hope he knows that we notice what an amazing uncle and brother he is 🥰♥️❤️
I really enjoyed your video. It is nice to see kids who are so appreciative of their gifts and their parents. Luke is making so much progress with his speech. You must be so proud. He is such a cutie! Blueberries are my favorites too!
I love how Luke went and got that piece of wrapping paper out of his hoodie even though it wasn’t bothering him HES SUCH AN ANGEL good job Christopher and Jessica
Highlights: Rue understanding “meat stick,” Teddy with his dolphin toy, Luke’s excitement over everything, Duncan playing with his gifts immediately, Parker loving his Santa rat (bonus points for the upcoming vlog of him freaking out over the show), Jacob not being disappointed he didn’t get the fire hazard printer from his list, Bailey being so excited for her graphic novels, Christopher making pin with his mug, and Jessica feeing fancy with several of her gifts! Merry Christmas! This was truly wonderful!
An hour and 37 minutes?! Stop! This is literally a movie! I'm beyond excited! So ready for this! Thank you for working so hard to edit this beast of a vlog for us Chris! So impressed you got this up so fast! We love your beautiful family and so many of us so look forward to sharing Christmas with you every year! Thanks for sharing all the love and joy that your family exudes! We love you all so much! Happy New Year Ballinger Family!!❤❤❤
Thank you for all the time and effort you put into the Christmas specials! They're my favourite videos, I regularly go back and watch old ones when I'm not feeling good or just can't decide what I want to watch. They just make me so happy!
Your Christmas videos always bring me a lot of joy, but this year especially, because it was the first year, in 22 years, that I haven't seen my sister for Christmas. Seeing all your kids and all their love and sharing just made me very emotional, but very happy. Merry Christmas, happy new year ❤️
Thank you for sharing this part of your families Christmas. This is what Christmas used to look like a few years ago for me. My mom passed last October and the last 2 Christmas' have not been the same. We would have a ton of presents and would take turns like you do to watch everyone open each gift.
The fact that it's an hour and almost 40 mins long AND EDITED!! You go Christopher!!
Honestly this sums it all up- the Ballinger vlogmas is the one I most look forward to every year
I'm right there with you!
Christopher edited an entire movie. Incredible.
Holy cow. I didn’t even notice how long this was until I read your comment 😂
@@KatsObsession hahha same loll
My favorite thing about this family is that it shows me that families can be happy. I’m used to a dysfunctional family where Christmas involves a lot of stress and yelling and dread. This gives me hope that things don’t have to be that way and I can stop that cycle for my own kids ones day.
This is why I love these videos so much too, it's beautiful to see.
I feel like this family brings joy to so many of us that don’t have these types of families.
Exactly!
Luke is so sweet and appreciative for his gifts, it’s absolutely adorable. Don’t even get me started on how cute his obsession with blueberries is🥹
Yeah he is sooo cute! I agree!
This is always my favorite Christmas morning video, I love how’s thoughtful and not completely chaos ❤ also, Christopher, you deserve an award with editing this long videos
Jake and Bailey have the cutest relationship. Happy Christmas Ballingers!
Watching them exchange gifts to each other was also super cute!!
I’ve been so patiently impatiently waiting for this! Thank you Christopher and Jessica for all the hard work you always put into this video 🤍🤍
Who is Cassandra
My heart feels warm and fuzzy every time Duncan reads something out loud. ❤ I looove seeing that process of a child learning to read!
Thanks so much Ballinger family for sharing your Christmas with us, you have a beautiful family 😊
I love how the Merry Christ-ams and Fragile Daddy jokes live on year after year. Those of us that were there know hahaha
I love how your family loves the simple things and how they appreciate all their gifts and it shows you don't have to break the bank for kids to be happy when they are raised with right morals. Wonderful family
The look on your mother's face - whilst Colleen gave you her present - was priceless. I don't think there is a better present, for a mother, other than seeing her kids together, happy and healthy. Brought tears to my eyes. Happy New Year Ballinger Family!
This family is so wholesome. It’s a pleasure to watch how much they love each other and how grateful they are for each gift.
I love all the friendships between the kids, but I love the close age between Jacob and Bailey and how you can tell they are just so close in every way
at this point, I am disappointed that the glass-shattering sound effect doesn't play when I get clumsy with stuff in real life! kudos to Christopher for editing this! may your family stay forever blessed
MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR when Ballingers post their Christmas special, I patiently wait for this video all Christmas every single year 😍
Every single one of the members in this wonderful family is so thoughtful towards one another and it makes my heart so happy ❤
I love how perfect and personal each Santa gift was for each child.
The guitar puns really just struck a chord with me. Good job. 😍
Parker’s yellow squishmallow is a Dumbo Octopus! They’re super cute in real life too!
The love these siblings have for each other and really everyone is so amazing. You guys did an amazing job raising these amazing humans!
Where in the world did Santa find a blueberry blanket AND cow?
That is just too cute, Lukey! Now you can drift off to sleep with visions of sugar plums AND blueberries!🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐
Parker's treasure hunt was so creative and reminds me so much of what Colleen does for Flynn sometimes
Parker is definitely going to be an entertainer, just like his Auntie Panties!
100% he looks up to colleen so much its so cute
She did them for the Ballinger kids before Flynn was born. I’m sure she was an integral part of their creativity and childhood before she had her own children, although of course she still is :)
I love how thoughtful each kid is. They love watching each other open and get excited for one another’s unique gifts! Such a feel good video I look forward to every year! Can’t wait to see what the new year brings you guys!!
The kids are so appreciative of their gifts, well behaved when their siblings are opening their presents and very loving towards each other. What a great example of great kids! Merry Christmas!
My comment is actually about a previous video when Luke so clearly said "Beautiful" the look on Jessica's face said it all Love, Pride and Happiness. Moments like that are the best
what vid??
@@juliatripodi9772 It was one of the Advent calanders, I think the one previous to this one
I quite literally cannot handle that Bailey and Jacob are on their way to young adulthood. I’ve been watching for years and this whole family is so incredible. Wishing you all the best that 2023 has to offer 🎉
I love how grateful the kids are and that they love to give & watch others open their presents 😊💕
Not me crying when Bailey opened her logic puzzle book. That was so thoughtful of Parker. Literally my favorite part of this was everyone being so excited to pass out their gifts to each other.
Luke has developed such phenomenal observational skills and is really very verbal about everything! Really fantastic to see ♥️
I’m so happy luke got blueberry stuff for Christmas and Bailey was so sweet to Duncan when she asked if he wanted to do they’re puzzles together and when Duncan nodded yes she hugged him that was so sweet💖💖💖
The most precious and pure family on YT. Thanks for sharing your beautiful family moments with us… I found myself giggling and “awing” along with y’all like if I was there. Sweet sweet people! God bless you all!
I notice this often, but really wanted to comment on it today. I really admire how patient you are with the young kids. It seems y’all always take the time to let them try things on their own, even when it would be faster or easier for you to take over. It’s great for their confidence and of course their motor development! Thanks for being such a great example of patient parenting! Merry Christmas! 💕
Luke is so cute "My wallet" just made me smile. What a great family.
Duncan giving presents to everyone is just the sweetest thing. When he gave Jake a hug after and then everyone joining in just melted my heart. ❤
I hope to bump into you guys someday around Ventucky!
Best New Year's Eve I've spent in a LONG time! Thanks Ballinger Family.
That pure moment of Ballinger chaos montage at the end was everything.
Roo is overwhelmed by all her gifts I believe, lol! She also is well behaved. She doesn't get into the presents or anything like that she knows what's hers and she sticks with that! Good girl, Roo!💖
I love that everyone's style of opening presents is the rip it open method vs the tedious careful untaping, no tearing take forever method. It's funner to just tear into them (imo) 🤟✌️
I love watching All the BALLINGERS living room performances reminds me of the olden days growing up in a big family
I love Luke helping with the “here’s what we learned today” segment. The way he looks up at the camera and says Hi! OMG, so cute.
I know, I know... I'm not supposed to have a favorite Ballinger - but Duncan has my heart!
I love how your family is so loving and caring for one another. It's so genuinely sweet.
Seriously, you all have just the sweetest family ever. Your kids are so kind!!! They have wonderful parents that teach them well!!!
This is the ONE Christmas video I look forward to watching every year. Love you guys all the way from Australia. Cook one of the Aussie dishes from the recipe book and know how much you are loved down under. Thanks for the joy you bring to our lives!!!
The warmth I get being part of your Christmas is unmatched! Thank you so much! I hope Parker and Bailey liked their gift as well! It’s like a logic puzzle escape room deal-io. What a wonderful time!
I look forward to watching this each year. Your kids are so incredibly sweet and appreciative and it warms my heart watching them be so grateful and happy! You and Jessica are amazing parents!
What a great video. I love seeing how each child is allowed to develop their own personality and strengths. You encourage their hobbies and interests. Something that stands out is how secure they are in the mix. They love one another and celebrate their siblings' happiness. Some great parenting and teaching going on in your home. Wishing you all a great 2023. May your dreams come true.
Your kids are kind, thoughtful, and patient. You have a beautiful family ❤️
I love watching your family. Your children are the most thoughtful and grateful. Thank you for showing me there is still good in this world.
It's so sweet that Parker makes homemade gifts for his family. 🥰
Ive been watching for many Christmas mornings of your fam and this is when It really hits that the kids and not just kids anymore. You have TEENAGERS now. Good Job Chris and Jess. 🎉🎄🥳
Bailey! Life was my favorite game as well! My brother and I used to name all the children in our minivans and it was the best. Thank you for reminding me of such sweet memories with your thoughtful gift for your brother!
I don’t often watch hour long videos but when I do it’s the Ballinger family. Love all the reactions to the gifts. Such thought put into each one ❤
This family makes me cry with joy. Every. Single. Time.
I love Bailey and Jacob's bond as the two eldest they are so adorable!
Best Christmas special ever!!!! I smiled so big the whole way through. Thank you Ballinger family!!!
When Chris said, you’ve got me pegged lol. I really wish my mind didn’t plummet towards the gutter. Cute gift!
Duncan opening his stocking and the little wiggle as he says “ and some penguins” 😂 he’s so funny
A whole Ballinger Christmas movie?! I’m so excited!!
42:01 when it pans up to Jessica smiling makes my heart so full. My love language is like Parkers I love gift giving so seeing everyone's reactions and all the laughter and smiling makes me so happy! Love your family and everyone looking out for and loving each member of the family even Rue!
One might say (or sing) that Luke now has a Blueberry Beret.
I love seeing how well the kids know each other and how generous they are.
All the blueberry things for Luke are so adorable.
This family has so much love for one another 🥹
I love that the babysitters gifts are so sentimental, so sweet. ❤
Thank you for sharing your family and some of its very precious moments with us! I don’t think y’all realize how much it means to a lot of us out here that don’t really have family or anyone to enjoy the holidays with! You always make us feel part of the Ballinger family magic! I love watching traditions like the ornaments and puzzle each year! It is so amazing to see each family members reaction to gift giving! I can’t wait to see what this year holds for every member of your family and I’m thankful I get to feel like I am along for the ride as a tiny part of it!
Luke is so adorable, the life of the party or the makes the videos even better! What a cutie pie!
You have truly wonderful children! They are such a testament to you and your parenting!
The way the kids treasure low costs gifts is really something to me. Not to knock anyone if they do give their kids expensive gifts.
I just think this family is very humble in many ways other TH-cam families are not. They remind me of how Roman Atwood started.
A full length Ballinger family movie? Yes please! Kudos for the editing, Christopher!
Bailey's mannerisms are so much like Jessicas I LOVE it! When I was a kid all I wanted was to be just like my mama and I bet she feels the same, so I hope one day it makes her smile when she sees her mama in herself!
Trent is such a thoughtful and amazing gift giver everytime! I know he isn’t in the videos all the time because he isn’t always comfortable, but I hope he knows that we notice what an amazing uncle and brother he is 🥰♥️❤️
I really enjoyed your video. It is nice to see kids who are so appreciative of their gifts and their parents. Luke is making so much progress with his speech. You must be so proud. He is such a cutie! Blueberries are my favorites too!
Teddy speaks so well.. he's very observant. He is growing and learning so so much! And for a little one, he doesn't get into a lot of things.
I love how excited the kids get about giving to each other ❤️
Lukes blueberry themed gifts is so adorable lol 😅
An hour and forty minutes??! Christopher, you are incredible!! So excited for this, love you guys❤️
I love how Luke went and got that piece of wrapping paper out of his hoodie even though it wasn’t bothering him HES SUCH AN ANGEL good job Christopher and Jessica
I think Teddy is gonna be a lot like Jacob. He looks like Bailey sooo much. He makes me so excited to be a Grandma!
Christopher (and/or Jessica) painstakingly edited in a glass breaking sound byte every single time something fell...I’m nerding out over here!
Christopher was so AMPED to get that mug 🎸
Why did I have so much fun watching people open their presents ? 😂Merry Christmas ☮️
Jacob is such a mini Christopher and it melts my heart. The imaginary sip request!
LUKES SANTA PRESENT 🥹🥹🥹 and his little thank you santa ❤️ my heart
Highlights: Rue understanding “meat stick,” Teddy with his dolphin toy, Luke’s excitement over everything, Duncan playing with his gifts immediately, Parker loving his Santa rat (bonus points for the upcoming vlog of him freaking out over the show), Jacob not being disappointed he didn’t get the fire hazard printer from his list, Bailey being so excited for her graphic novels, Christopher making pin with his mug, and Jessica feeing fancy with several of her gifts! Merry Christmas! This was truly wonderful!
An hour and 37 minutes?! Stop! This is literally a movie! I'm beyond excited! So ready for this! Thank you for working so hard to edit this beast of a vlog for us Chris! So impressed you got this up so fast! We love your beautiful family and so many of us so look forward to sharing Christmas with you every year! Thanks for sharing all the love and joy that your family exudes! We love you all so much! Happy New Year Ballinger Family!!❤❤❤
The excitement that brings to the youngens is so precious I can’t wait to do this for my future kids one day❤❤
The entire Ballinger family back together again, just like old times!!!! Woohoo....I've missed the family parties!
imagine luke was thinking during the whole morning * is this a bad time to tell them i dont like Blueberrys anymore*
Thank you for all the time and effort you put into the Christmas specials! They're my favourite videos, I regularly go back and watch old ones when I'm not feeling good or just can't decide what I want to watch. They just make me so happy!
I’m impressed with Luke’s pronunciation and conversation skills.
Christopher this Christmas vlog is a masterpiece. Your work doesn’t go unnoticed! 🎄Happy New Year
Parker: “saNtA GoeS oN iNsTerGrAm” had me laughing 😂😂😂❤❤
Your Christmas videos always bring me a lot of joy, but this year especially, because it was the first year, in 22 years, that I haven't seen my sister for Christmas. Seeing all your kids and all their love and sharing just made me very emotional, but very happy. Merry Christmas, happy new year ❤️
Thank you for sharing this part of your families Christmas. This is what Christmas used to look like a few years ago for me. My mom passed last October and the last 2 Christmas' have not been the same. We would have a ton of presents and would take turns like you do to watch everyone open each gift.
You have such patient and kind children! ❤❤
Omg that blueberry pillow pet and blanket are so precious. I’d love that even as a 27 year old 😂
Love the appreciation you all have for everything ❤️❤️ merry christmas!!
i’ve been so excited waiting for this! it feels like a part of my christmas season at this point! ❤️
“something for a fragile daddy” I laughed out loud😂❤
Jacob is so sweet. I love his personality