The way he threw his backpack when he saw Mom. A mother's love and support is just so beautiful and pure. Seeing them hug and them both cry speaks for itself. Welcome back Gavin.
Haven’t watched you guys in YEARS, but this vid popped up in my recommended and WOW is it insane to see the kids all grown up… Feels like just yesterday I watched the vid of Braxton being born.
Bro, you're so right! I re watch their Christmas special every single year in november and december because I wanna go back to old memories and see new ones being made, I count it as my own little tradition!
this is WILD to revisit after having watched you guys so much when i was growing up in the 2010's. everyone is so grown!!! the internet is pretty cool sometimes, man. happy for you guys, thanks for continuing to share ♥
this makes me think back an old christmas vlog when logan was on his mission and you tell gavin “i’ll miss you when you go on your mission” it’s so crazy how fast time passes. so happy to see you all together again 🥲
I know right? Just as I was watching this video, my dad came back from Korea after a quick business trip but it felt so awkward hugging him. Always has..
@@sandigerfilms That's interesting, not sure how long you've been around, since there's no Shane in this family. Secondly, if you can't see the significance of two people going through a time of struggle, but still managing to do the work, take accountability for wrongdoings, and put forth the time and effort to hold their family together in the midst of it all.... How many couples do you see making it through in this day and age? And that doesn't happen by accident; it requires perseverance, resilience, and determination. Look at their children. Do you think those children would be as happy as they look to be if their lives went in a different direction? They are loved beyond measure. And frankly, it was atrocious for the Internet to think they had a say in two people's marriage. To not recognize the added hurt and humiliation it would inflict onto innocent children to discuss their family's personal struggles publicly. You cannot tell me that is acceptable. This family is strong and committed. And I can only imagine that is a testament to their Faith in the Lord. Because I don't know what else it could be. And that's a beautiful thing. Anyway, I think it's time to move on. I know I'm sure not the struggle I went through five years ago...
@@sandigerfilms Hi there, Kayla again. Since my reply didn't post I'm on a family members account to copy my comment to you: That's interesting, not sure how long you've been around, since there's no Shane in this family. Secondly, if you can't see the significance of two people going through a time of struggle, but still managing to do the work, take accountability for wrongdoings, and put forth the time and effort to hold their family together in the midst of it all.... How many couples do you see making it through in this day and age? And that doesn't happen by accident; it requires perseverance, resilience, and determination. Look at their children. Do you think those children would be as happy as they look to be if their lives went in a different direction? They are loved beyond measure. And frankly, it was atrocious for the Internet to think they had a say in two people's marriage. To not recognize the added hurt and humiliation it would inflict onto innocent children to discuss their family's personal struggles publicly. You cannot tell me that is acceptable. This family is strong and committed. And I can only imagine that is a testament to their Faith in the Lord. Because I don't know what else it could be. And that's a beautiful thing. Anyway, I think it's time to move on. I know I'm sure not the struggle I went through five years ago....
@@sandigerfilms (Trying again, comment isn't posting.) That's interesting, not sure how long you've been around, since there's no Shane in this family. Secondly, if you can't see the significance of two people going through a time of struggIe, but still managing to do the work, take accountability for wrongdoings, and put forth the time and effort to hold their family together in the midst of it all.... How many couples do you see making it through in this day and age? And that doesn't happen by accident; it requires perseverance, resilience, and determination. Look at their chiIdren. Do you think those chiIdren would be as happy as they look to be if their lives went in a different direction? They are loved beyond measure. And frankly, it was atro cious for the Internet to think they had a say in two people's marriage. To not recognize the added hvrt and hvmiIiation it would inflict onto innocent chiIdren to discuss their family's personal struggles publicly. You cannot tell me that is acceptable. This family is strong and committed. And I can only imagine that is a testament to their Faith in the Lord. Because I don't know what else it could be. And that's a beautiful thing. Anyway, I think it's time to move on. I know I'm sure not what I went through five years ago....
The way gavin melted into collete im not okay im bawling my eyes out rn, I’ve been watching since the very beginning and it felt like i grew up with all of you, this makes me feel so happy
People say they are tired of crying for strangers on the internet. But I think for a lot of us, these aren’t strangers. We have seen them grow up and I definitely cried like a baby watching this.
Takes me back to: - 10 year old Gavin and Shay in the airport watching when the other missionary comes home - Two years ago, Shay wondering if Zeke will still be around when Gavin comes home - All three older kids on the same mattress when the vlogs first started in California
Omgggggg!!!! Been watching since 2010 this is INSANITY!!! I remember him talking about his future Mission. How tender all of this is🤍 Heavenly Father is soooooo good
Instantly sobbing with this video 😭 seeing Shay and Colette get to hug Gavin again and then seeing all 5 of the kids back together again and hugging. Sobbing immediately
This really takes me back. Such a trip down memory lane seeing all these people together in this video; all the aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins. I remember so many of them by name still from the old daily Shaytards vlogs.
The comedy in the signs is so good! Come back from a mission just to see people saying hes back from rehab and holy shit we missed you. I died laughing. Im so happy the humor is still intact even with this holy moment 🤣🤣
@@ktk6049okay why are you being negative this is a happy moment and full of emotions ❤🥺 it’s great to see a loving family with good supportive system 😊this made me emotional And yeah the signs were indeed funny
@@ktk6049 calm down. First off a damn sign doesn’t dictate the past and on top of that he didn’t make the damn sign. He also isn’t responsible for others. Don’t come ruining my comment with your negativity.
shaytards (and bratayley) are the first family channel I ever watched! I started watching when I was 8 or 9 and I’ll be 21 in a few months, I feel like I grew up alongside your family. I’m so happy to see you all together again, love you guys!❤️
As someone who’s been watching since I think 2009, this vlog was like a 15 year reunion episode. Seeing the whole family there and how much all the kids have grown up was really great. Gavin has grown into a fine young man and should be proud of himself. God bless you guys.
I don’t ever comment, but so happy to see Gavin complete a mission! I watched your family as a young girl in middle/high school and learned a lot about the church through your videos. I specifically remembering you referencing a talk by Jeffrey R Holland called “A high priest of good things to come.” I listened to that talk and it changed me. I joined the church right after high school. I attribute much of my exposure to the church to you and your family. Hearing you talk about eternal families really made a difference for me. I’ve been a member 10 years now and have 4 kids of my own, serve as the primary president in my ward and truly love this gospel and all it has given me. Thank you for being a light!
I’ve been watching for the last 12 years. I’ve always appreciated how important family is to Shay. I never knew if one day I would have a family of my own like that. I am happy to say I am now 40 years old, married and have a 3 year son and a baby girl on the way. Shay’s videos will always hold a special place in my heart and this one really felt nostalgic.
YoAnty, I remember when you gave Shay a pair of Mickey Mouse vans at some conference. Watched your videos all the time when I was in my sneaker head phase.
@@SnipetsofTime because the commenter said he wanted to be like Shay, duh. Who would want to be a man, a husband, a father that would do that to his family?
Man.. Seeing the kids grow up and realize time flies is one thing.. But when I saw old man Zeke for the first time in so long i gasped, brought a little tear to my eye. Not in a bad way, just notalgic and happy for all of you. I cant believe how long its been since the Malachai days.
been watching you guys since I was about 9 or 10 and I’ll be 21 next week. So proud of you elder butler and happy that ur family is back together shay!
I started watching this TH-cam channel in 2009 because my parents couldn't afford cable and man. I was 12 then, I'm 27 now. It's always nostalgia watching your videos now. Thank you for your content and letting me grow up watching you guy for so many years. Much love.
i would love to have a sit down vid with Gavin discussing his experience a little bit. especially the reacclimating back to his old "life" and environment. i found it funny how he mentioned how huge the house was when he entered. i imagine the life in mexico was a bit more conservative and humble livings but i would love to hear from him on that. this homecoming game me all the feels. thanks for always sharing the most touching moments with the world. its going to be a great shaytards holiday season with everyone home
He is coming back to a pretty priviledged environment. He deserves that environment because his parents basically made money off of him and his siblings. When I came home from my mission my single mom had moved into a one bedroom and I had to sleep on a couch. I honestly wanted to be back on my mission in some ways for those first few days.
Instant tears. I have been watching your family grow up since day one of your vlogging journey. I remember Gavin as a little Kid and now he is all grown up into a wonderful young man. Welcome home Gavin!
Growing up with you all from 2010 until now and man it’s so touching seeing everyone’s growth. Love the shaytards and I hope you keep us updated throughout life.
I can’t believe how quick the last two years have gone. Doesn’t seem that long ago that he left. Bet it doesn’t feel like it to you. Glad he’s home safe ❤
I love how close all the siblings are. I live 30 mins from my brother, have seen him twice this year, we barely grumble a hello to each other. We love each other of course but watching that sibling group hug made me start bawling and realise I need to go hug my brother immediately (its currently 230am and hes gonna get a weird ring notification at about 3am).
This has such a surrealness to it. At first I thought the little girls in the beginning were flashbacks to him and his sisters when they were younger and then realized its the younger cousins. To seeing Gavin walk up looking like his father with all the compassion of his mother in his embraces. Welcome home Gavin, we can't wait to see the next season God has for you unfold.
Man, imagine your WHOLE family rocking up to the airport to meet you! Gavin is very lucky to have such an amazing and loving family :) you lot are the reason I had kids of my own. I only have the two (one daughter and one son). Would have loved to have had more but my body wouldn't be able to handle any more. Love you guys! ❤
The way that Brock, Daxton, Avia and Emmy look at Gavin, is so awesome and special! I can't stop crying. Shay and Colette, you have such a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing this special time with your family, with us!
My heart cannot handle mom and dad having all their babies back together. I know your family is soaking up this time so much. Really beautiful to see so much love!
I had the biggest smile on my face and cried watching this, as someone who’s deploying to the army in just a couple months this makes this feel so much easier thank you for sharing moments like these I’ve been watching since before Brock was even a baby thank you Shay and the butler family!!
This is crazy! I haven’t watched you guys in probably around 5 years. The kids are GROWN! Gavin is a full on man now, insane! Great to see you all doing so well!
15 years later, i find myself at the same age that you started your youtube days, the lawnmower video outside your house is engrained in my head and when you said "i had to start recording going into my 30th year", the granite countertop job you had and the old house, losing the weight, creating maker studios.. buying the homes for you and your family, you instilled incredible lessons in my mind at a young age that i believe are a driving force in my life today. so happy, this is my first time seeing a video of yours in so long, i was there from the start, wild to see the kids all grown, grateful we are all still around this is absolutely awesome. cant forget the OG great dane.
Wow many of these people I haven't seen in years! It's nice seeing everyone together all in one video. Reminds me of the days back in the past, the old daily Shaytards vlogs. And welcome back Gavin!
I can't even see this my eyes are so filled with tears. Even though I watched the different quick versions and one take yesterday, there's just something about this take seeing these different angles... when he loses it as Colette gets him. You can tell Brock really missed him and is so proud. UGH I AM BAWLING!!! Just absolutely beautiful and how blessed to have such a warm welcome home... I can't believe those two years are over. WOW. Welcome home, Gavin... (Sontard).
Gavin is a few months younger than me but to see this family throughout the years, to see Gavin leave for his mission and then finally be back is crazy to me. Thinking about Logan leaving for his mission and you guys mentioning that Gavin would be missed while he’s gone. Such a sweet moment for this family! So happy to hear he’s home
Seeing the absolute love and adoration in the eyes of every single one when Gavin came back was something that made my year. I remember watching the birth vlog of Daxton and now seeing Gavin come home and everyone back together again was just heart warming. Welcome home Gavin, and thank you to the Gods and Goddesses, Lords and Ladies above for watching over you.
I can’t believe how grownup he looks. What a loved guy he is! I have to say this video really pulled my heart strings, seeing the whole Butler crew showing up for Gavin. They are all so loving of each other. What a great family. I’ve followed them since 2009. Crazy.
When the kids were all hugging, you could tell with every blink brock had, that he was so happy and at peace that his big brother was finally home😢 also, him hugging all his baby cousins realizing they’re not babies anymore 😢 all the feels ❤
Welcome home Gavin. Talk about such a sweet and emotional sight seeing Colette and Gavin finally getting to hug after two years I just sobbed and couldn't imagine. I love how y'all's family all came out. The world needs more Shaytards again.
This has me sobbbinnggggggg! This is the most beautiful video I've seen all year. Thanks Shay for always sharing your family with us! You don't have to but you do! And have for over 12 yrs (which is crazy!) I love y'all!
Love it!!! This is probably one of my favorite Shaytards moments. I miss seeing your entire family in the TH-cam circuit of events. haha Welcome home ELDER BUTLER!!! Sending you all love from the Dyches Fam!!!
He looks so handsome and well mannered, you guys did such a great job raising your children. I've been here for years watching your beautiful family grow and learn together, dreaming about my family one day. Sad to say this day is yet to come. I'm not Mormon but I've learned so much from you guys, God bless you all!
Y’all have come so far! From the kids sharing a mattress and rooms to THIS ❤🎉 …remember the first pregnancy they vlogged??? I literally just had my first baby…time is mysterious. Thank you for sharing your story ❤❤❤
Well who could keep from crying when Gavin threw his duffel bag down and hugged his mom? Not me. How wonderful to see them back together. Thanks for sharing.
I could watch this all day! Logan did an amazing job at getting great shots! What great memories! So nice seeing the whole family there to support this amazing young man! Let the fun begin!!
instantly started crying when gavin walked out and hugged his mom, very wholesome vlog.. i can’t wait to see lore vlogs of this beautiful family all together now❤
15:07 holy cow this house is so huge 😂 what a lovely vlog love this family since 6 years old and always felt i was apart of it and im so glad there back together
I just cannot believe that sweet little boy is a man. So so proud of you all. Gavin you are incredible. Shay and Collette it’s been a privilege and honor to watch your family grow. I must’ve been 15 the first time I watched a video. I’m 31 now. You guys have shown me what a stable loving family looks like and I know the same is true for so many. Gavin you are such a light and look so grown up! I can’t imagine the adventures and good you’ve done in the last two years. Just amazing to be let into this touching moment
I was WAITING for this video!! I grew up LDS and videos like this always make me tear up. I’ve watched your videos my entire childhood. (Quite literally more than half my life) and this makes me so proud 😭❤️ I love you, Shaytards. This video made my entire day!
2 years has gone so quick, I cried watching him go on his mission and I’ve just cried watching him return home. Your whole family dynamic and love is just something else, welcome home Gavin 🎉❤
I don’t comment on videos but this one I had to. Even if it disappears. I’ve been watching for over 10 years, I have grown up watching this family. I cried at Avia’s video and I cried at this one too! The montage Logan filmed not only represents the family time Gavin has missed out on but it also shows how much time has passed since some of us started watching. Everyone is so grown up now. It made me very emotional, now I’m an adult and can rarely catch time to watch TH-cam now it reminds me of when I was a child and discovering these family vloggers and watching religiously! Very nostalgic and very beautiful. Welcome home Gavin ❤
It’s crazy to see how everyone has grownup. From Shay and Colette with the kids. To even Logan and Carly looking so much different than they used to. It feels just like yesterday that everyone was so young and I was watching the Christmas specials
9:10 let the waterworks begin......... love seeing how the whole family came to greet Gavin back after being gone for 2 years. Thank you for sharing this precious moment with us all. Been following Shaytards since the beginning and to see the whole family grow througout the years, thank you again
man did this ever make me cry... been watching since no smiling on the teacups (i was in middle school) and i swear this family helped raise me, always there to turn to whenever i needed the kind of comfort my family couldn't provide me. it's wild to think that i grew up alongside these (big) kiddos. welcome home gavin, we've missed you!
I've been watching you guys since 2013, but I haven't watched in a couple of years. When I was down and needed family values in my life, the Shaytards came out of nowhere! I started with Shay skateboarding all those years ago. You guys were and still are a blessing in my life. I don't cry a lot but this touched me. I am not going to lie.
Welcome back Gavin! I for sure cried like a little baby 😭I cried right when he started to burst when he saw mom. I just know that the Christmas special is gonna be so good ❤ love it!!!!!!
i’m so thankful yall make vlogs here and there still… growing up, i struggled with depression pretty bad sometimes and id watch these videos alllll the time as an escape. reminiscing on old times. everybody grew up so much, its insane to see the change. hoping for a christmas vlog this year as they topped any others i watched. i miss those times!
@@annakatie7347 I completely agree with this statement but that’s their life and their own business. I’m far from religious and I believe is pointless but if it makes them happy than that’s great for them
That bag toss and embrace got me! Between this and Avia’s video had me crying dammit! The clip in Avias video of you (shay) and Gavin at the airport years ago and the words you said to him…. Ouch and to this now … just beautiful. You guys honestly don’t realise the comfort you give us all . Currently going through anxiety but watching you all helps take my mind off things . 💜
I'm glad you made this video, I can recall when I was homeless and faced with many things in Life until $75,000 biweekly began rolling in and my Life went from A homeless nobody to a different person with good things to offer!!!!!💚
Yeah sounds impossible, yet with Christina Ann Tucker, I've come to the conclusion that financially anything is possible. I got my self my dream car 🚗 just last weekend and a whooping $320k in savings already, My journey with her started after my best friend came back from New York and saw me suffering in debt then told me about her and how to change my life through her. Christina A. Tucker is the kind of person one needs in his or her life! I got a home, a good wife, and a beautiful daughter. Note!:: this is not a promotion but me trying to make a point that no matter what happens, always have faith and keep living!!
It's my first time watching the Shaytards vlog again since high school and now, I am already a dental hygienist practicing for a year. This is giving me comfort and makes me sad at the same time... time flies so fast. Thanks for making my childhood a good one. PS: I still have your book.
OMG, this made me cry (happy tears), I literally have been watching the Shaytards for years, and it was so heartwarming to see everyone's reaction. Thank you for sharing this moment, you make your subscribers feel like family. I cannot believe it's been two years already, time has flown by so fast. And I want to say thank you for everything you do Shaytards , you've always been the channel to go to when I was at hard times, and also good too! Glad Gavin is back home safe and sound.
So surreal that I started watching when I was just out of high school and Gavin was so little. I’m now watching this while cuddling with my three-year-old and two month old sons. Definitely set in that this life passes so quickly and these boys are going to be grown before you know it. What a great young man Gavin has become! Welcome home Elder Butler!
The way he threw his backpack when he saw Mom. A mother's love and support is just so beautiful and pure. Seeing them hug and them both cry speaks for itself. Welcome back Gavin.
De donde vino?
Man that had me in tears... seeing this big dude walk out like a man. Reminds me of him sleeping on the couch in LA with Malachi 🎉
SOBBING 😭
@@antiaruiz9826Torreón, Coahuila, México 🇲🇽
@@antiaruiz9826Mexico
Haven’t watched you guys in YEARS, but this vid popped up in my recommended and WOW is it insane to see the kids all grown up… Feels like just yesterday I watched the vid of Braxton being born.
Bro, you're so right! I re watch their Christmas special every single year in november and december because I wanna go back to old memories and see new ones being made, I count it as my own little tradition!
The way Brock looks at Gavin with admiration when they’re hugging… has me balling!!
Right? That’s one of the MANY moments I cried while editing this.
@@SHAYTARDS tell Gavin Butler that I said welcome home
@@SHAYTARDS tell Emmi butler that I said hi
He looked so relaxed and at peace when he hugged him, like all was right in Brock's world, and it is!
@@crawford73 tell emmi butler i said hi
That sibling group hug has me EMOTIONAL. 😭 Watching your kids love each other has to be the biggest blessing as a parent. ❤️
Man you could tell he needed that hug from his mama ❤
Hugs from Mama's are the best...You just feel so safe and know that you are finally home
this is WILD to revisit after having watched you guys so much when i was growing up in the 2010's. everyone is so grown!!! the internet is pretty cool sometimes, man. happy for you guys, thanks for continuing to share ♥
Thought I’d be strong but as soon as Gavin started tearing up I couldn’t hold it in anymore 😭 crazy, I feel like we all grew up together🥲
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this makes me think back an old christmas vlog when logan was on his mission and you tell gavin “i’ll miss you when you go on your mission” it’s so crazy how fast time passes. so happy to see you all together again 🥲
I commented the same thing on a vid once:) when shay was punching those bread rolls on the 2013 Christmas vlog:)
This comment just made me SO emotional omg!!
Can you imagine having a group like this loving you like they love each other? 😭 Over here in tears. What a family. God bless.
I know right? Just as I was watching this video, my dad came back from Korea after a quick business trip but it felt so awkward hugging him. Always has..
LOL. Loving eachother is a stretch when Shane cheated on Colette.
@@sandigerfilms That's interesting, not sure how long you've been around, since there's no Shane in this family. Secondly, if you can't see the significance of two people going through a time of struggle, but still managing to do the work, take accountability for wrongdoings, and put forth the time and effort to hold their family together in the midst of it all.... How many couples do you see making it through in this day and age? And that doesn't happen by accident; it requires perseverance, resilience, and determination. Look at their children. Do you think those children would be as happy as they look to be if their lives went in a different direction? They are loved beyond measure. And frankly, it was atrocious for the Internet to think they had a say in two people's marriage. To not recognize the added hurt and humiliation it would inflict onto innocent children to discuss their family's personal struggles publicly. You cannot tell me that is acceptable. This family is strong and committed. And I can only imagine that is a testament to their Faith in the Lord. Because I don't know what else it could be. And that's a beautiful thing. Anyway, I think it's time to move on. I know I'm sure not the struggle I went through five years ago...
@@sandigerfilms Hi there, Kayla again. Since my reply didn't post I'm on a family members account to copy my comment to you:
That's interesting, not sure how long you've been around, since there's no Shane in this family. Secondly, if you can't see the significance of two people going through a time of struggle, but still managing to do the work, take accountability for wrongdoings, and put forth the time and effort to hold their family together in the midst of it all.... How many couples do you see making it through in this day and age? And that doesn't happen by accident; it requires perseverance, resilience, and determination. Look at their children. Do you think those children would be as happy as they look to be if their lives went in a different direction? They are loved beyond measure. And frankly, it was atrocious for the Internet to think they had a say in two people's marriage. To not recognize the added hurt and humiliation it would inflict onto innocent children to discuss their family's personal struggles publicly. You cannot tell me that is acceptable. This family is strong and committed. And I can only imagine that is a testament to their Faith in the Lord. Because I don't know what else it could be. And that's a beautiful thing. Anyway, I think it's time to move on. I know I'm sure not the struggle I went through five years ago....
@@sandigerfilms (Trying again, comment isn't posting.) That's interesting, not sure how long you've been around, since there's no Shane in this family. Secondly, if you can't see the significance of two people going through a time of struggIe, but still managing to do the work, take accountability for wrongdoings, and put forth the time and effort to hold their family together in the midst of it all.... How many couples do you see making it through in this day and age? And that doesn't happen by accident; it requires perseverance, resilience, and determination. Look at their chiIdren. Do you think those chiIdren would be as happy as they look to be if their lives went in a different direction? They are loved beyond measure. And frankly, it was atro cious for the Internet to think they had a say in two people's marriage. To not recognize the added hvrt and hvmiIiation it would inflict onto innocent chiIdren to discuss their family's personal struggles publicly. You cannot tell me that is acceptable. This family is strong and committed. And I can only imagine that is a testament to their Faith in the Lord. Because I don't know what else it could be. And that's a beautiful thing. Anyway, I think it's time to move on. I know I'm sure not what I went through five years ago....
The way gavin melted into collete im not okay im bawling my eyes out rn, I’ve been watching since the very beginning and it felt like i grew up with all of you, this makes me feel so happy
Collette
Me tooooooo such a beautiful heartfelt hug :( :)
People say they are tired of crying for strangers on the internet. But I think for a lot of us, these aren’t strangers. We have seen them grow up and I definitely cried like a baby watching this.
I’m not crying! YOU’RE CRYING! 🥲🥹😍
Taaaaaaay!! You are FOR SURE crying 😭❤
I am! It's true!
Legend!
Takes me back to:
- 10 year old Gavin and Shay in the airport watching when the other missionary comes home
- Two years ago, Shay wondering if Zeke will still be around when Gavin comes home
- All three older kids on the same mattress when the vlogs first started in California
Didn't Shay something along the lines of "that'll be us one day"
yeah in Avia's video she added that old clip from the airport
Had the same thought All the kiddos laying on the mattress...😢 Only knowing their nicknames Sontard, PrincessTard and Babytard aka Loofus
Im out of touch, been a while. Is zeke still with us?
@@suitebabygurl1979 He is in the video. Malachi was the black dog they had years ago when they first started
INSTANT tears when he hugged Colette - you can tell they BOTH needed that ❤ welcome home, Elder Butler!!!
Omgggggg!!!! Been watching since 2010 this is INSANITY!!! I remember him talking about his future Mission. How tender all of this is🤍 Heavenly Father is soooooo good
Me too, I was in love of his dad.😂
2010 gang!
I remember when sontard would bust dance moves! 😂
@@SnipetsofTime it was always 2-3 moves standing and then he'd go to floor to breakdance
@@steeleye55 bruh 😆 yup I remember that!
bawling my eyes out!! i've been watching since brock was just a baby!!
the way gavin scrunches his face up when he hugs his mom just kills me like wow.
Instantly sobbing with this video 😭 seeing Shay and Colette get to hug Gavin again and then seeing all 5 of the kids back together again and hugging. Sobbing immediately
I knew I couldn’t have been the only one crying my eyes out lol
I loved seeing Avia and Gavin re-united. Always loved their relationship ❤
This really takes me back. Such a trip down memory lane seeing all these people together in this video; all the aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins. I remember so many of them by name still from the old daily Shaytards vlogs.
The kids group hug and then the individual hug to each of them BROKE ME 😭😭😭
The comedy in the signs is so good! Come back from a mission just to see people saying hes back from rehab and holy shit we missed you. I died laughing. Im so happy the humor is still intact even with this holy moment 🤣🤣
@@ktk6049way to be negative at very important moment of their life. Why can’t these stuff just be left in the past?
@@ktk6049okay why are you being negative this is a happy moment and full of emotions ❤🥺 it’s great to see a loving family with good supportive system 😊this made me emotional
And yeah the signs were indeed funny
@@ktk6049 calm down. First off a damn sign doesn’t dictate the past and on top of that he didn’t make the damn sign. He also isn’t responsible for others. Don’t come ruining my comment with your negativity.
@@carlosr5918.good for you Carlos!:)
@@ktk6049like you don’t have skeletons in your closet? stfu and get your negative behind out the comment section
The way he instantly got calm you could see on his face when he was hugging his momma! A mommas love and comfort goes a long way
Literally SOBBING watching this. You can just feel the love from everyone for Gavin. We have missed you!
shaytards (and bratayley) are the first family channel I ever watched! I started watching when I was 8 or 9 and I’ll be 21 in a few months, I feel like I grew up alongside your family. I’m so happy to see you all together again, love you guys!❤️
Same dude 😭 💔
As someone who’s been watching since I think 2009, this vlog was like a 15 year reunion episode. Seeing the whole family there and how much all the kids have grown up was really great. Gavin has grown into a fine young man and should be proud of himself. God bless you guys.
I don’t ever comment, but so happy to see Gavin complete a mission! I watched your family as a young girl in middle/high school and learned a lot about the church through your videos. I specifically remembering you referencing a talk by Jeffrey R Holland called “A high priest of good things to come.” I listened to that talk and it changed me. I joined the church right after high school. I attribute much of my exposure to the church to you and your family. Hearing you talk about eternal families really made a difference for me.
I’ve been a member 10 years now and have 4 kids of my own, serve as the primary president in my ward and truly love this gospel and all it has given me. Thank you for being a light!
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I’ve been watching for the last 12 years. I’ve always appreciated how important family is to Shay. I never knew if one day I would have a family of my own like that. I am happy to say I am now 40 years old, married and have a 3 year son and a baby girl on the way. Shay’s videos will always hold a special place in my heart and this one really felt nostalgic.
I’m 36
Shay taught us how to be fun loving fathers.
YoAnty, I remember when you gave Shay a pair of Mickey Mouse vans at some conference. Watched your videos all the time when I was in my sneaker head phase.
You know Shay cheated on Colette with a woman not much older than their daughter, right?
@@annakatie7347we all know that but what’s your point of stating this?
@@SnipetsofTime because the commenter said he wanted to be like Shay, duh. Who would want to be a man, a husband, a father that would do that to his family?
Man.. Seeing the kids grow up and realize time flies is one thing.. But when I saw old man Zeke for the first time in so long i gasped, brought a little tear to my eye. Not in a bad way, just notalgic and happy for all of you. I cant believe how long its been since the Malachai days.
been watching you guys since I was about 9 or 10 and I’ll be 21 next week. So proud of you elder butler and happy that ur family is back together shay!
omg same i literally cry every time i see an upload
I started watching this TH-cam channel in 2009 because my parents couldn't afford cable and man. I was 12 then, I'm 27 now. It's always nostalgia watching your videos now. Thank you for your content and letting me grow up watching you guy for so many years. Much love.
i would love to have a sit down vid with Gavin discussing his experience a little bit. especially the reacclimating back to his old "life" and environment. i found it funny how he mentioned how huge the house was when he entered. i imagine the life in mexico was a bit more conservative and humble livings but i would love to hear from him on that. this homecoming game me all the feels. thanks for always sharing the most touching moments with the world. its going to be a great shaytards holiday season with everyone home
He is coming back to a pretty priviledged environment. He deserves that environment because his parents basically made money off of him and his siblings. When I came home from my mission my single mom had moved into a one bedroom and I had to sleep on a couch. I honestly wanted to be back on my mission in some ways for those first few days.
@@aarons.6022 Hi, sorry for the stupid question but what exactly is a mission? And why did Gavin go to Mexico?
Instant tears. I have been watching your family grow up since day one of your vlogging journey. I remember Gavin as a little
Kid and now he is all grown up into a wonderful young man. Welcome home Gavin!
That first hug with mom was absolutely the best. ❤
Growing up with you all from 2010 until now and man it’s so touching seeing everyone’s growth. Love the shaytards and I hope you keep us updated throughout life.
I can’t believe how quick the last two years have gone. Doesn’t seem that long ago that he left. Bet it doesn’t feel like it to you. Glad he’s home safe ❤
The younger siblings running to Gavin and then closing their eyes just absorbing Gavin's presence was precious. Brock looked so peaceful 😭🥺
I love how close all the siblings are. I live 30 mins from my brother, have seen him twice this year, we barely grumble a hello to each other. We love each other of course but watching that sibling group hug made me start bawling and realise I need to go hug my brother immediately (its currently 230am and hes gonna get a weird ring notification at about 3am).
This has such a surrealness to it. At first I thought the little girls in the beginning were flashbacks to him and his sisters when they were younger and then realized its the younger cousins. To seeing Gavin walk up looking like his father with all the compassion of his mother in his embraces. Welcome home Gavin, we can't wait to see the next season God has for you unfold.
Man, imagine your WHOLE family rocking up to the airport to meet you! Gavin is very lucky to have such an amazing and loving family :) you lot are the reason I had kids of my own. I only have the two (one daughter and one son). Would have loved to have had more but my body wouldn't be able to handle any more. Love you guys! ❤
The way that Brock, Daxton, Avia and Emmy look at Gavin, is so awesome and special! I can't stop crying. Shay and Colette, you have such a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing this special time with your family, with us!
My heart cannot handle mom and dad having all their babies back together. I know your family is soaking up this time so much. Really beautiful to see so much love!
I had the biggest smile on my face and cried watching this, as someone who’s deploying to the army in just a couple months this makes this feel so much easier thank you for sharing moments like these I’ve been watching since before Brock was even a baby thank you Shay and the butler family!!
This is crazy! I haven’t watched you guys in probably around 5 years. The kids are GROWN! Gavin is a full on man now, insane! Great to see you all doing so well!
You can see just how overwhelmed with emotion Gavin is, how much it is to take it. How amazing it must be to all be together again!
Little baby son tard. He is now a handsome young kind man! I’ve watched him grow up ❤
15 years later, i find myself at the same age that you started your youtube days, the lawnmower video outside your house is engrained in my head and when you said "i had to start recording going into my 30th year", the granite countertop job you had and the old house, losing the weight, creating maker studios.. buying the homes for you and your family, you instilled incredible lessons in my mind at a young age that i believe are a driving force in my life today. so happy, this is my first time seeing a video of yours in so long, i was there from the start, wild to see the kids all grown, grateful we are all still around this is absolutely awesome. cant forget the OG great dane.
Wow many of these people I haven't seen in years! It's nice seeing everyone together all in one video. Reminds me of the days back in the past, the old daily Shaytards vlogs. And welcome back Gavin!
I can't even see this my eyes are so filled with tears. Even though I watched the different quick versions and one take yesterday, there's just something about this take seeing these different angles... when he loses it as Colette gets him. You can tell Brock really missed him and is so proud. UGH I AM BAWLING!!! Just absolutely beautiful and how blessed to have such a warm welcome home... I can't believe those two years are over. WOW.
Welcome home, Gavin... (Sontard).
I’ve been a fan and watching since Gavin was about 7 years old. I can’t believe he’s this grown. So proud of him! Congrats Shay and Colette!
Gavin is a few months younger than me but to see this family throughout the years, to see Gavin leave for his mission and then finally be back is crazy to me. Thinking about Logan leaving for his mission and you guys mentioning that Gavin would be missed while he’s gone. Such a sweet moment for this family! So happy to hear he’s home
Seeing the absolute love and adoration in the eyes of every single one when Gavin came back was something that made my year. I remember watching the birth vlog of Daxton and now seeing Gavin come home and everyone back together again was just heart warming.
Welcome home Gavin, and thank you to the Gods and Goddesses, Lords and Ladies above for watching over you.
I can’t believe how grownup he looks. What a loved guy he is! I have to say this video really pulled my heart strings, seeing the whole Butler crew showing up for Gavin. They are all so loving of each other. What a great family. I’ve followed them since 2009. Crazy.
When the kids were all hugging, you could tell with every blink brock had, that he was so happy and at peace that his big brother was finally home😢 also, him hugging all his baby cousins realizing they’re not babies anymore 😢 all the feels ❤
Welcome home Gavin. Talk about such a sweet and emotional sight seeing Colette and Gavin finally getting to hug after two years I just sobbed and couldn't imagine. I love how y'all's family all came out. The world needs more Shaytards again.
I gotta admit, sontard is all grown up. No one stays young forever.. Shaytards will never change in my life.
This has me sobbbinnggggggg! This is the most beautiful video I've seen all year. Thanks Shay for always sharing your family with us! You don't have to but you do! And have for over 12 yrs (which is crazy!) I love y'all!
The way I cried seeing your instagram stories and cried watching Avias video. I already know I’m gonna cry during this I grew up with you guys
Love it!!! This is probably one of my favorite Shaytards moments. I miss seeing your entire family in the TH-cam circuit of events. haha Welcome home ELDER BUTLER!!! Sending you all love from the Dyches Fam!!!
So thrilled for you guys!! Looking forward to Christmas neeeexxxttt! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
This holiday season is gunna be lit!
I’ve cried during the whole thing, it’s amazing how two years have flown by. He’s all grown up.
He looks so handsome and well mannered, you guys did such a great job raising your children. I've been here for years watching your beautiful family grow and learn together, dreaming about my family one day. Sad to say this day is yet to come. I'm not Mormon but I've learned so much from you guys, God bless you all!
Y’all have come so far! From the kids sharing a mattress and rooms to THIS ❤🎉 …remember the first pregnancy they vlogged??? I literally just had my first baby…time is mysterious. Thank you for sharing your story ❤❤❤
Okay but seeing the kiddos all grown up is so wild. Love you guys! Congrats, Gav! 🩷
Well who could keep from crying when Gavin threw his duffel bag down and hugged his mom? Not me. How wonderful to see them back together. Thanks for sharing.
i love this family forever. thank you for letting us grow up with y’all.
I could watch this all day! Logan did an amazing job at getting great shots! What great memories! So nice seeing the whole family there to support this amazing young man! Let the fun begin!!
No way its already been two years!! That's crazy, welcome home buddy❤️
instantly started crying when gavin walked out and hugged his mom, very wholesome vlog.. i can’t wait to see lore vlogs of this beautiful family all together now❤
15:07 holy cow this house is so huge 😂 what a lovely vlog love this family since 6 years old and always felt i was apart of it and im so glad there back together
I just cannot believe that sweet little boy is a man. So so proud of you all. Gavin you are incredible. Shay and Collette it’s been a privilege and honor to watch your family grow. I must’ve been 15 the first time I watched a video. I’m 31 now. You guys have shown me what a stable loving family looks like and I know the same is true for so many. Gavin you are such a light and look so grown up! I can’t imagine the adventures and good you’ve done in the last two years. Just amazing to be let into this touching moment
I was WAITING for this video!! I grew up LDS and videos like this always make me tear up. I’ve watched your videos my entire childhood. (Quite literally more than half my life) and this makes me so proud 😭❤️ I love you, Shaytards. This video made my entire day!
2 years has gone so quick, I cried watching him go on his mission and I’ve just cried watching him return home. Your whole family dynamic and love is just something else, welcome home Gavin 🎉❤
I don’t comment on videos but this one I had to. Even if it disappears.
I’ve been watching for over 10 years, I have grown up watching this family. I cried at Avia’s video and I cried at this one too!
The montage Logan filmed not only represents the family time Gavin has missed out on but it also shows how much time has passed since some of us started watching. Everyone is so grown up now. It made me very emotional, now I’m an adult and can rarely catch time to watch TH-cam now it reminds me of when I was a child and discovering these family vloggers and watching religiously!
Very nostalgic and very beautiful. Welcome home Gavin ❤
It’s crazy to see how everyone has grownup. From Shay and Colette with the kids. To even Logan and Carly looking so much different than they used to. It feels just like yesterday that everyone was so young and I was watching the Christmas specials
im 34 now and i think i was 18 when i first started watching shaytards. its insane how much gavin looks like shay.
9:10 let the waterworks begin......... love seeing how the whole family came to greet Gavin back after being gone for 2 years. Thank you for sharing this precious moment with us all. Been following Shaytards since the beginning and to see the whole family grow througout the years, thank you again
Okk I teared up at 9:53 when all the siblings ran in for a hug 😭❤
Man this got me right in the feels. Sobbing. Ya’ll were a huge part of my life during some very formative years. Forever grateful. ❤
Have been waiting! Thank you for sharing such a special moment welcome home Gavin
Antonio 😂 Casitllo
man did this ever make me cry... been watching since no smiling on the teacups (i was in middle school) and i swear this family helped raise me, always there to turn to whenever i needed the kind of comfort my family couldn't provide me. it's wild to think that i grew up alongside these (big) kiddos. welcome home gavin, we've missed you!
i love you guys ❤❤ i’m bawling
I've been watching you guys since 2013, but I haven't watched in a couple of years. When I was down and needed family values in my life, the Shaytards came out of nowhere! I started with Shay skateboarding all those years ago. You guys were and still are a blessing in my life. I don't cry a lot but this touched me. I am not going to lie.
9:29 hes a man now 😢 welcome home gavin! 😢😢😢😢😢😊
I keep rewatching and seeing Daxton so excited to have his big brother back home is so heartwarming ☺️
Welcome home, Gavin!
This is soooo touching. What a supportive family, I want my kids to feel this love someday too. Great job, Shay and Colette!
Big family. That’s real wealth!
Welcome back Gavin! I for sure cried like a little baby 😭I cried right when he started to burst when he saw mom. I just know that the Christmas special is gonna be so good ❤ love it!!!!!!
hes lost so much weight. and really looking like his dad now when shay was younger
i’m so thankful yall make vlogs here and there still… growing up, i struggled with depression pretty bad sometimes and id watch these videos alllll the time as an escape. reminiscing on old times. everybody grew up so much, its insane to see the change. hoping for a christmas vlog this year as they topped any others i watched. i miss those times!
This is beyond hearbreaking & sad. Two years are lost to precious memories these young people will never get back, for the sake of religion.
@@annakatie7347 I completely agree with this statement but that’s their life and their own business. I’m far from religious and I believe is pointless but if it makes them happy than that’s great for them
But religion doesnt tear families apart, it has Gods blessing....😂🤔🤔
Shay you living the dream, been watching you since I was 13. 27 now and you keeping the family dream alive for me.
I'm glad you made this video, it reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, $80k bi weekly and a good daughter full of of love
Hello!! how do you make such bi-weekly , sometimes I feel so down of myself because of low finance but I still believe God
This is what Daisy Clara does, she has changed my life.
Wow! I know Daisy Clara, and I have also had success...
Absolutely! I have heard stories of people who started with little or no knowledge but managed to emerge victorious thanks to Daisy Clara.
Please what’s her contact information?
That bag toss and embrace got me! Between this and Avia’s video had me crying dammit!
The clip in Avias video of you (shay) and Gavin at the airport years ago and the words you said to him…. Ouch and to this now … just beautiful. You guys honestly don’t realise the comfort you give us all . Currently going through anxiety but watching you all helps take my mind off things . 💜
I'm glad you made this video, I can recall when I was homeless and faced with many things in Life until $75,000 biweekly began rolling in and my Life went from A homeless nobody to a different person with good things to offer!!!!!💚
Yeah sounds impossible, yet with Christina Ann Tucker, I've come to the conclusion that financially anything is possible. I got my self my dream car 🚗 just last weekend and a whooping $320k in savings already, My journey with her started after my best friend came back from New York and saw me suffering in debt then told me about her and how to change my life through her. Christina A. Tucker is the kind of person one needs in his or her life! I got a home, a good wife, and a beautiful daughter. Note!:: this is not a promotion but me trying to make a point that no matter what happens, always have faith and keep living!!
Wow 😱 I know her too!
Miss Christina Ann Tucker is a remarkable individual whom has brought immense positivity and inspiration into my life.
I got started with a miserly $1500. The results have been mind blowing I must say TBH!!
There is her line!!! under this comment!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🔁 Just put the digits together.
It's my first time watching the Shaytards vlog again since high school and now, I am already a dental hygienist practicing for a year. This is giving me comfort and makes me sad at the same time... time flies so fast. Thanks for making my childhood a good one.
PS: I still have your book.
The girl in a bow tooks like babytard😢 4:47
That’s one of Carlie shays sisters daughters
OMG, this made me cry (happy tears), I literally have been watching the Shaytards for years, and it was so heartwarming to see everyone's reaction. Thank you for sharing this moment, you make your subscribers feel like family. I cannot believe it's been two years already, time has flown by so fast. And I want to say thank you for everything you do Shaytards , you've always been the channel to go to when I was at hard times, and also good too! Glad Gavin is back home safe and sound.
6:13 she looks just like babytard
So surreal that I started watching when I was just out of high school and Gavin was so little. I’m now watching this while cuddling with my three-year-old and two month old sons. Definitely set in that this life passes so quickly and these boys are going to be grown before you know it. What a great young man Gavin has become! Welcome home Elder Butler!