Baking Treats & Making a Flower Arrangement for the Garden Center Holiday Open House! 🎄🍪🎅 

Being an only child without any family remaining, I have to say that the first 7 minutes are what I really miss in my life. So thank you for allowing us (me) to live those moments vicariously through your videos!

I am in my 80s now and this is what I miss-the generations getting together, the cooking, the sampling, the joking, the laughing. These are the memories that keep us warm when we get old. ❤️

Benjamin asking his Mom "Guess who I love?" was the sweetest thing EVER!! I literally shed a tear. What a great kid ! ( and what a great Mom to inspire such a thing !.... Priceless. Made my day. :)

We love when Laura includes her family in the videos! 🙂

Benjamin stole the 'show' and my heart when he said: He ask the question on who he loved: "YOU" What a great video! Always enjoy cooking videos and the goodies for the open house....and Moma seems so happy that she is 'healed' and feeling so grand with her girls and Benjamin by her side. Makes me so happy! The arrangement is so PRETTY!!!!

you are so lucky to have such a close bond with your Mom and Sister.. Benjamin and his crystal blue eyes.. he is a keeper.

The fact that you guys really bake the treats that you serve at Andrews for this event each year is amazing. It just goes to show how much you guys love the customers that go into the store. We need more people like you guys.

Her recipes look like mine....lots of years of love. Your baking together brings back memories. My mom, my sister, my very young niece & I use to get together & make Christmas cookies, all in one day & then divide them. We did that for years. My niece is now 42 yrs old & it's been a few yrs since we've attempted that. My mom is 98, I'm 75, my sister 60 & niece 42. Lots of yrs have passed but the memories are still there for all of us. Thanks for helping to bring back those memories.

You are right…he is the sweetest little boy! “They’re tea towels of course!” What a beautiful floral arrangement! Nice job!

“This mixer does not owe us a dime, it has been in use for 30 years!” Lol Susan

Never really too sure about some kids but my lord Benjamin is a splendid little human! He’s going to be a safe pair of hands for your gardening/landscaping legacy👨‍🌾

Their mom is healing up so well! Look at her standing and making cookies all day! ❤

I’m not saying this to make you sad. Watching this made me tear up. I’ve lost both parents and my siblings. I see the wonderful relationships you have with your family and wish they were mine. You are truly blessed and may God continue to bless you and your family in the days to come! Love your videos!!!❤️

My mom was a fantastic cook and Baker. She had multiple recipe boxes filled with her recipe cards written in her terrible teeny scribble all up, down and around the cards. During the year after she died, i pulled out my and my sisters favorite 'mom' recipes. I typed them up but also copied the original stained, scribbled cards. Put those chosen recipes together and bound them with inexpensive spiral (one page with original and facing page with typed version). At her memorial service a year later, I put those bound slim recipe books out for my mom's relatives and friends who had come. It turned out to be a wonderful warm memory and conversation starter of great stories. My sisters and I still use that recipe book and often prefer to look at the pages with the original cards on it. Happy memories.

Monica saying lining up the chocolate covered pretzels would be a one sided race, she really doesn't care made me chuckle. Love seeing you ladies together♥

My first instinct when Laura said “this is the treat table” was to wonder how all those delicious treats were going to fit on that table! But then I remember Laura’s gift for packing planters to the brim and now im not concerned at all! 😅 ❤️ 🍪 🌹

I love your handwritten recipes! Every year when I pull the recipe box out, there's the handwriting of many loved women who influenced my life, and their presence is in my kitchen with me.

What a great family day!! Benjamin is priceless❤️👍👏🎉🎄

My mom and I always make Christmas cookies together every year. She is in the heaven. Been 6 years. Hit me very hard when you guys making the cookies. Miss my mom very much.

So grateful that you share your loving family with us. This was the perfect start to Thanksgiving week! ❣

I absolutely love all of your family videos. It’s such a blessing to so many when you share these good times. Please tell your dad that he is an integral part of this blessing and we’re all so happy to see him, too!!

Thank you for showing me the possibility of family and the joy it can bring. I have always wished for a family that at least gets along whenever they get together. Now that I'm older I know that will never be possible. Gatherings are always a chore, disputes always arise, and old grievances are always brought up. The holidays are a sad and depressing time for those of us who are never able to come together in peace with our family. Although it will never be possible for my family to unite in a way that is healthy and happy, I want to thank you for showing me that such a thing exists. Thank you for sharing your blessings with us. Happy Thanksgiving, Laura.

A family that bakes together, stays together. Love it! You ladies are the best! Happy Holiday Open House!! Beautiful flower arrangement and table setting. Excited to see the tour!

The best Christmas present my kids said they ever received from me was a binder I put together with all the favorite family recipes! I made notes on each one as to whose favorite it was and where the recipe came from. I also wrote a personal note inside each binder, reminding each child what they loved to eat growing up. The gift itself cost very little, but the time and and effort and joy I got from putting it together was priceless! My adult kids are now enjoying making memories with their own children in their kitchens…makes my heart feel good! Your arrangement and the snack table looks absolutely beautiful! Well done ladies! That was a lot of hard work, and I know the customers at Andrews just loved them!!

Celebrate, celebrate your family and friends. We celebrate with you watching your parents, siblings, and other family members. The holidays are challenging for many of us, but your youtubes bring so much love, light, and happy memories for us all. Happy Thanksgiving and we look forward to your Christmas videos. Peace and so much happiness.

Forget about watching “Good Morning America” in the morning…..we all have Garden Answer and her beautiful family! No better way to start the day!

Such a joy to see this family time, & Benjamin is such a love.

"You know who I love?" "You".... heart melting! Thank you for sharing the love of your family with us. I feel the warmth and love between all of you.

That Benjamin is going to make one heck of a good man when he gets older he’s gonna know exactly how to charm the ladies with flowers and chocolate!

I have to complement Aaron in his choice of background music! It always adds so much to the presentations, especially during the seasons! 🎶🌲

Oh my goodness! I used to have that old pink Tupperware! Wish I still did.

It’s like tinker bell is on your moms shirt at 4:40 🧚‍♀️ adding to the magic of the day…

Whoever has been picking the music lately is crushing it!

Laura, you can send your Kitchenaid back to the factory, and they will fix it, and make it run like new for you. I send mine in (circa 1960's) every 10 years for them to go over, and make sure it stays in it's prime condition. It's not very expensive, considering new prices to replace them.

Laura, you're truly a flower fairy. The flower arrangement is amazing and you even call Benjamin, bud..❤❤

So reminds me of cooking with Mother during the holidays especially. Really miss her. ❤

Benjamin is such a sweet little boy because he is surrounded by sweet and thoughtful adults. 😊♥️

My mother passed away a couple of weeks ago and way to young and out of nowhere. It really helps me seeing you with yours. It’s very obvious you and your mom have a special relationship… ❤

Benjamin is a happy little boy.

I’m watching this in 2023 and wow! I need your alls help when I’m doing cookies!

This video reminded me of the open house that my wife and I had every Christmas. She generally made about 200 dozen cookies to serve at the open house and then to give as gifts as people left. I remember taking the wrappers off of hundreds of chocolate kisses for the Peanut Butter Blossoms. This video got me ready for Christmas.

I'm glad you mentioned that the leaves are hanging on longer this year and it's not just me. I noticed it in Olympia because they are usually totally gone by this late in November. What a fun family tradition! Always enjoy behind-the-scenes stuff. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🍁🥨💯😍🎄🎄

Attended Andrew’s Open House and boy was rearrangement beautiful! Monica’s divinity surprisingly not too sweet….Yummo!

there have been some pumpkin recipes failures here in Canada because the ED Smith cans have been changed and now one of the top 3 ingredients is water (replacing oil) so know they are super watery and they didn't let consumers know, the only way you know is to look at the ingredients list! i know this sounds crazy but my cheesecake didn't bake and i don't want it to happen to anyone else!

Good morning Laura and Benjamin!!! Many fun memories made on this day!!! Hugs from N.C.. You know who we love Benjamin? YOU!!!❤️

Seeing you in front of the felco display at Andrew's reminds me to thank you for your felco discussion in a previous video. I suffer from tendinitis in my thumbs and it's aggravated by using clippers. I purchased the felco 12s and I love them! They are a game changer! Thank you, thank you, I never knew these existed, they are so comfortable and easy on my hand. Wishing you and your lovely family a blessed Thanksgiving.

When Laura mentioned the trees holding their leaves...Yes! My daughter and I had that same conversation yesterday! (Western Washington State) Now I can say Laura said the same thing! The Holiday Open House will be so fun! Benjamin is a sweetheart.

Nothing more precious than handwritten recipes! Laminate them so they are preserved longer. (Maybe run copies, too, and laminate for each family.) It has worked well for my go to recipes. The arrangement and family baking was a special treat.

What a fun day and I love Monica said Pioneer Woman of course. I’m a fan of her and Monica.

Fun but now you teased us! I wanted to see the garden center all decorated! Can't wait for tomorrow. You also inspired me to make cookies again for this Christmas. I was on the fence about it but I think I'll do it!

Oh the memories you stirred in me. My momma used to bake the peanut butter blossom cookies every year for Christmas. An the divinity she made was so delicious. I also remember her trying to make pie crust but while my great grandmother was alive she'd push mom aside and take over. She did make the best pies. I still can remember the day mom pulled out the last pie granny made. Mom cried knowing that we would be having the last pie. Wishing you and the family a blessed Thanksgiving. 🥧🥮🦃🍁🍂🍪🧡

What a great day. That is what I miss doing with my Mom. I am digging out all my recipes and baking today. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

You have such a sweet boy because he has a sweet mama and family. This video made me happy.

I really enjoy seeing more of Monica and getting to know her. It would be wonderful if you shared the family recipes. 😊

I'm grateful for Garden Answer & Family!

Good morning, ☕️ How fun! Benjamin is such a ham; love him🥰 Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Everything about that was precious! I appreciate you sharing personal stuff, that was awfully nice of you to do!

🇨🇦What a beautiful lovely family. You all are so blessed to have each other.🎄☃️❄️💖

I love this type of video & my daughter who is almost 8 loves seeing Benjamin! We love watching your videos together.

You have such a sweet son because he’s being raised around some of the sweetest ladies around! I love watching you interact with your mama and sister. He is the direct result of good parents. Kudos to you for being good examples for your sweet kiddos. ❤

I love seeing your different personalities come out in how you laid out the chocolate-covered pretzels!

Felco was getting some free advertising in the background of the floral arrangement at Andrew’s.

You ironed the top of the table cloth then covered it with the tea towels. Lol. Another beautiful Laura flower arrangement. Cookies are making me hungry.

I am so excited to see the Christmas tour of Andrews! Thank you, Laura (& Aaron) for sharing so much joy with us. Your time is recognized & appreciated. ❤️🎄🦌❤️

I melt like butter when Benjamin says, know who I love? You.

Greetings, Kurth Ladies and Benjamin 👍 I was watching so closely that I almost forgot to thumbs up 👍 and leave a note. The music 🎶 🎵 👌 was perfect today. I would be lining my pretzels up, just like Monica! I'm 72, but the youngest, too! 🤣 As a retired florist I think on-site designing is far easier than transporting and needing to redesign to align the best visual angle 👍 Suggestion: You ironed the tablecloth and the tea towels. If you laid a few drop clothes down so you have an easier clean up and no stains to worry about. I learned that while setting up a BIG Black Tie affair with white clothes with Berries in each arrangement. Just a thought. Your arrangement and table turned out perfect 👍👩‍🌾👍

💚 💜 All in niceness, I'd be waiting at my door for that smile of Benjamins! When my kids were little my mom didn't even ecknowledg me when she would be at her door helping us in. L0l omy I love your dad's beacon!!!!

You are so lucky to have a wonderful family who loves to spend time together. I laughed at Monica's statement of it would be a one-sided competition. I have the same personality.

I have a boy like Benjamin but he’s a teenager now… it really is the best! Sweet, always polite and helpful (99% of the time!) and loves his momma!

I knew that container you found antiquing would be gorgeous! How special for you all to make special treats for your customers. Benjamin is precious! ❤️

So enjoyed today's video! As you said slower pace has been so awesome. Benjamin is winner!

When your mom summed up all the goodies she made I got sooooo hungry 🤣🤣🤣 oops… I just noticed I drooled 🫣🤭😂

Needing a LOVE button for this vlog. Watching you ladies work together to make homemade goodies for the open house is heartwarming. And sweet Benjamin is a joy.

Benjamin is the absolute sweetest little boy ever created. Makes my day even better hearing his wee lil voice 💘

Love everything about this video! The sweet family baking together, sweet Benjamin, the fun music! I love baking with my daughters and grandkids! Just makes it feel like it's the Holidays! Thanks for sharing your family with us! Can't wait to see the Garden Center all decked out!

BEAUTIFUL family ❤ we need your GOODNESS and we are so BLESSED that you share your wonderful life with us 🌟 thank you 🎄

"You know who I love?" ❤My heart melting.❤

How fun is that?! So many memories you are making! ♥️♥️

Love that White Christmas was playin when y'all walked in. ❤

Your mothers property is just so beautiful, just like your family !! I so enjoy all your videos especially ones like this one. Your all so down to earth. HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you all !!!!!

That silver container for your arrangement is stunning

You’re right Laura on the leaves taking longer to fall this year. It’s so nice to see you, Monica and your mom baking cookies and preparing for the open house. Benjamin is such a pleasure to see and my heart melted when he told you he loved you. Beautiful arrangement you made! Love it!

I love going back and watching previous videos. I don't have a system, sometimes I search for something I'm looking for, like roses and sometimes its whatever comes up. Thank you for doing a great service for people like me that can't get out much anymore. I really wish we had a garden center like your family's. I could spend a week in there! Thank you!

Love the memories of family time past!thank you for sharing family time!

One of the things I absolutely love about your channel is seeing the dynamic between your family. It's beautiful!! I share the same deep bonds and connections with my parents and sister, but we all live in different states, so seeing you all together so often fills my heart with joy. What a precious gift!! God has truly blessed you all ❤️❤️❤️

Such a fun day. Did I notice Benjamin had a slight sugar rush towards the end? Most businesses would have cookies made for this. It's great that Andrew's does it home made.

Such a SWEET picture of the two of you! It must be a fun tradition that you ladies do 😊Can’t wait for the Christmas Andrews Christmas Tour 🎄💕

I made the ginger snap cookies this afternoon after watching. And they are seriously delicious and fluffy! Thank you!

Laura, nice to see you, your Mom & Monica making delectable treats for your Garden Center Holiday Open House. Wish I was there to see your beautiful Garden Center in Oregon! Well, maybe one day!

That Benjamin is a precious child who loves his mama. So sweet. All of your Christmas treats look delicious! Such a fun Holiday tradition you ladies are perpetuating. Your customers must really enjoy this.🎄✨

Such a great shot of Benjamin and Laura for the thumbnail. Benjamin is so sweet and adorable throughout this video. All the treats look so yummy.

Good morning Ladies and Benjamin🥨🍪. Oh my lots of happy memories, memories also for me with my mom came in from Holloman Air Force Base New Mexico the next night stayed up all night and baked cookies and pies for Christmas the good old days. Your flower arrangement is awesome. Have a good rest of the day stay warm.🥨🍪👋🙂

Oh how much fun to watch I’m right there with Benjamin’s fun energy yeah!!!!🥰👏👏🤣🍀

Seeing your family make pumpkin bars brings up so many holiday memories. It's something that is always a Thanksgiving treat in our house

Such a sweet sweet family Hey everyone ❤

You don't know how you got such a sweet boy ????????? You and Aaron's love and role modeling OF COURSE !!!!!

You are like identical triplets!

Beautiful arrangement, as usual, Laura. I loved seeing you and Monica and Mom baking...with Benjamin taste testing. What a perfect, fun day!

Such a fun peak into your world & love seeing more of your sister!! Hope the sweets turned out delicious!

I'm sure you already do, but I hope you realize how incredibly lucky you are to have such a close, loving family! These are always my favorite videos of yours as it gives me motivation to be the best mother I can be, in hopes of having a tight bond like your family 💞