Sweetie you never should have to apologize for being real. So glad your Mom & Teddy are ok and you got to spend Christmas together. That is the MOST important thing. Your Dad was for sure your Mom’s guardian angel through that accident. What a blessing!! Big hugs!! 🙏🏼❤️
I'm so glad your mom is OK! Secret Santa is a game changer! Especially when everyone is grown. My siblings and I do secret santa (we use Elfster) and then group together for a big gift for our parents. All other gifts are opened simultaneously, but one gift at a time so we don't feel like we're rushing and not appreciating the moment/gifts.
Mama was needing that shotski after the day she had before! We actually hit a deer on our way home from family Christmas this year. I felt the same way as your mom because this miracle random person stopped and made it so our car was able to drive home! It was such an amazing moment! So glad your mom is okay and was able to spend Christmas with you!! ❤
so glad to hear that your mom and teddy are okay!! your dad was definitely looking over them💗 looks like you had a great time celebrating with family, thanks for sharing!
Such a scary thing to have happen! I’m so happy your mom amid Teddy are fine!!! Your dad was definitely watching over them!! It’s a comfort to know that those we love and have lost are still with us!!!! ❤
I was the same way about being a paper book girl and was so against the kindle. You’ll be forever changed with the kindle! It makes reading so much easier and being able to have a book with you at all times! I struggle with falling asleep at night too and with the backlight of the kindle it lets you read in the dark and helps me fall asleep!
Also consider leaving the Christmas decorations up longer! The traditional 12 Day of Christmas went until January 5 so it's funny to me that in modern times we've shifted to "the Christmas season starts at Thanksgiving or earlier and instantly stops when Christmas Day is over". Especially since January still has long winter nights!
Sorry to hear about your mom. Please continue to be there for her. I was in an accident on the highway with my dog as well a few years back and it still impacts me to this day
Gretchen I just love your videos! I didn’t realize how much I enjoyed your energy and positivity until I got sick with Covid a couple weeks ago. I binged vlogmas and a couple before💗
That hair color was the move!!! This is the best ive ever seen your hair look. I know you said you wanna go back to blonde one day but noooooo girl u look amazing❤
Omg hosting is a such a journey. I’m learning each time how to be better. It definitely gets easier but is draining! Congratulations for hosting your first Christmas! It will be one you’ll look back on :) take notes on what was successful this year and what to improve on next time.
Also when you mentioned your mom getting into a car accident I was so shocked :( I swear every time you cry I cry I’m glad her and teddy are safe and okay and so glad she was able to make it safely to you and your family Love you so much!♥️
First off I love watching your vlogs so much, the way you speak and your content is relaxing to watch & wind down to any time of the day. Secondly, I love hearing you talking about your dad. My dad passed away on Christmas Day this year after battling cancer for the last 2 1/2 years. His same cancer came back just around his 10 year mark of being cancer free and it was the toughest battle, but he was the strongest and most brave soul I’ve ever known and I got to have him as my dad & role model. He kept saying he just wanted to make it to Christmas and he did just that. I’ll never not think of him and carry him with me everyday, and I see you always thinking of your dad and hearing you speak about him warms my heart because I just know he was the best guy. ❤️ happy holidays and happy new year to you and Max & your whole family.
We do everyone opens a persons gifts at once so basically all the gifts I bought I hand out. Then my sister will hand out all her gifts to everyone to open
I did that with my middle name! I have way more connection to my maiden name then the middle name I was given so I chose to have that as my middle name bc it means so much to me. I’m so happy I did it and didn’t take away my maiden name! Also random but helps with family history lol and my family is big into family history.
For our family Christmas someone hands everyone a present we open at once and then everyone gets another. So it's not a total free for all and yo can still see what other people got. I usually pause while someone is opening gift from me lol. My boyfriend and I exchange just the two of us one by one but when it's a larger group it would take so long. Also, so glad to hear your mom wa okay. That would be very scary!
When I got married, I kept my maiden name and added it to my middle name for the same reason - my dad passed and I wanted to make sure I kept that part of him ❤️
I did the same thing using my maiden name as a new middle name! But sad because I lost my grandmas middle name… really can’t win 😂 I had a crisis about it
I got my maidan name tattooed on my arm to have it still be apart of me! I love my middle name too much to change it but I know that when I get married I'll change my last name. Your dad will always be with you ❤
You’ve already lost one parent, Gretchen, of course you’re emotional and upset. So glad to hear your mom and Teddy are okay. Your dad was watching over them, no doubt. 🤍
Sweetie you never should have to apologize for being real. So glad your Mom & Teddy are ok and you got to spend Christmas together. That is the MOST important thing. Your Dad was for sure your Mom’s guardian angel through that accident. What a blessing!! Big hugs!! 🙏🏼❤️
I'm so glad your mom is OK!
Secret Santa is a game changer! Especially when everyone is grown. My siblings and I do secret santa (we use Elfster) and then group together for a big gift for our parents. All other gifts are opened simultaneously, but one gift at a time so we don't feel like we're rushing and not appreciating the moment/gifts.
Mama was needing that shotski after the day she had before! We actually hit a deer on our way home from family Christmas this year. I felt the same way as your mom because this miracle random person stopped and made it so our car was able to drive home! It was such an amazing moment! So glad your mom is okay and was able to spend Christmas with you!! ❤
so glad to hear that your mom and teddy are okay!! your dad was definitely looking over them💗
looks like you had a great time celebrating with family, thanks for sharing!
Such a scary thing to have happen! I’m so happy your mom amid Teddy are fine!!! Your dad was definitely watching over them!! It’s a comfort to know that those we love and have lost are still with us!!!! ❤
I was the same way about being a paper book girl and was so against the kindle. You’ll be forever changed with the kindle! It makes reading so much easier and being able to have a book with you at all times! I struggle with falling asleep at night too and with the backlight of the kindle it lets you read in the dark and helps me fall asleep!
Also consider leaving the Christmas decorations up longer! The traditional 12 Day of Christmas went until January 5 so it's funny to me that in modern times we've shifted to "the Christmas season starts at Thanksgiving or earlier and instantly stops when Christmas Day is over". Especially since January still has long winter nights!
So glad your mom is okay Gretchen ❤❤❤
Sorry to hear about your mom. Please continue to be there for her. I was in an accident on the highway with my dog as well a few years back and it still impacts me to this day
Gretchen I just love your videos!
I didn’t realize how much I enjoyed your energy and positivity until I got sick with Covid a couple weeks ago. I binged vlogmas and a couple before💗
That hair color was the move!!! This is the best ive ever seen your hair look. I know you said you wanna go back to blonde one day but noooooo girl u look amazing❤
Love you!!!!!!! So glad mom & teddy are ok!
I’m so glad that your mom and Teddy are okay❤❤❤ thinking of you Gretchen ❤
i’m so glad your mom and teddy were okay❤ your dad was protecting her through that! much love and peace for you and your loved ones in the new year ❤😊
after losing my mom the fear of also losing my dad is so crippling I know exactly how you feel! Sending you immense love
Omg hosting is a such a journey. I’m learning each time how to be better. It definitely gets easier but is draining! Congratulations for hosting your first Christmas! It will be one you’ll look back on :) take notes on what was successful this year and what to improve on next time.
Your hair is looking so so good girl!!!! Yayyy!!
Also when you mentioned your mom getting into a car accident I was so shocked :( I swear every time you cry I cry
I’m glad her and teddy are safe and okay and so glad she was able to make it safely to you and your family
Love you so much!♥️
I love when you blabber. it makes me feel not crazy for also having a lot to say about things and events too
So sorry that happened to your mom ❤️ your dad for sure was watching over her!
First off I love watching your vlogs so much, the way you speak and your content is relaxing to watch & wind down to any time of the day. Secondly, I love hearing you talking about your dad. My dad passed away on Christmas Day this year after battling cancer for the last 2 1/2 years. His same cancer came back just around his 10 year mark of being cancer free and it was the toughest battle, but he was the strongest and most brave soul I’ve ever known and I got to have him as my dad & role model. He kept saying he just wanted to make it to Christmas and he did just that. I’ll never not think of him and carry him with me everyday, and I see you always thinking of your dad and hearing you speak about him warms my heart because I just know he was the best guy. ❤️ happy holidays and happy new year to you and Max & your whole family.
Thinking of you with the loss of your Dad ❤
So glad to hear your mom and Teddy are ok.
Im surprised you dont take the gifts out of the shipping boxs lol 😆 before you wrap
We do everyone opens a persons gifts at once so basically all the gifts I bought I hand out. Then my sister will hand out all her gifts to everyone to open
Your dad was looking out for your mom. I strongly believe that ❤
I love your hair darker! It looks so natural and beautiful.
so glad everyone is okay!
Aww that is such a sweet journal Lucy gave you. Are you starting to use it now?
I’m glad Heidi & Teddy are ok ❤️
Glad to hear they’re okay! Happy new year to you all 🌸
I did that with my middle name! I have way more connection to my maiden name then the middle name I was given so I chose to have that as my middle name bc it means so much to me. I’m so happy I did it and didn’t take away my maiden name! Also random but helps with family history lol and my family is big into family history.
So glad your fam is okay!!❤ hope you had an amazing holiday girl
I am praying for you in the new year with the absence of your dad. He is always with you!
I Love the Name change Idea! I understand bc I lost both my parents before I turned 17 😢. The names have always been a wonder for me.
Oh my goodness, the shot glasses on the board that was so nifty ❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing your 🎄! So glad that your Mom and Teddy are okay. Hugs for everyone! Happy New Year!❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤
For our family Christmas someone hands everyone a present we open at once and then everyone gets another. So it's not a total free for all and yo can still see what other people got. I usually pause while someone is opening gift from me lol. My boyfriend and I exchange just the two of us one by one but when it's a larger group it would take so long. Also, so glad to hear your mom wa okay. That would be very scary!
New hair is working for you!!
When I got married, I kept my maiden name and added it to my middle name for the same reason - my dad passed and I wanted to make sure I kept that part of him ❤️
Where are your earrings from in the haul portion?
I did the same thing using my maiden name as a new middle name! But sad because I lost my grandmas middle name… really can’t win 😂 I had a crisis about it
Where’s the chunky knit blanket from?!😍😍
what kind of new balances are those?
I got my maidan name tattooed on my arm to have it still be apart of me! I love my middle name too much to change it but I know that when I get married I'll change my last name. Your dad will always be with you ❤
I come from a family of eight kids we did Christmas opened them all together.
What new balances are they
You’ve already lost one parent, Gretchen, of course you’re emotional and upset. So glad to hear your mom and Teddy are okay. Your dad was watching over them, no doubt. 🤍
Your hair makes you look like ur Sister❤ love it
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Sometimes when your excited you talk really fast and you mumble and we cant understand what your saying ! I want to know what your saying 😊😊
❤u beautiful
Hey Gretchen
You are literally saying literally Tooooooooo many times!!!!! 2024 should be Literally Free.