Thanksgiving Special 2021 & Vlogmas DAY 1! 

I laughed so hard when Christopher was like “look at Jessica she looks so pretty” and Jess was like “CELERY!” 😂🥰

I'm totally convinced that Teddy is going to be a darker hair version of Duncan! His facial expressions are right there with Duncan!

LUKE SAYING WATER WAS SO GOOD OMG!! I AM SO PROUD

Luke saying water was so incredible. My daughter has a chromosomal deletion disorder also,and has/ had major speech delays. She's 16 now and an amazing young woman and has fought so hard to overcome and still works hard at overcoming her difficulties. She passed all her exams at school last year and is now at college doing hairdressing (which brings its own challenges) Here in the uk,college is different to your college and is not the same as university, and kids can choose to leave school at 16 after their exams and go onto college instead.

i quite literally choked a bit on my water when luke said the word "water" so clearly! that's the most clarity i've heard in his speech before, it caught me so off guard. what a lil smartie!

Ok, so many wonderful moments! Gotta say, Chris the veteran dad being moral support for Erik carving the turkey? Prime wholesomeness! And I laughed at all the kids being very sceptical of the movie!

I was not expecting the ‘let’s talk about what we learned today’ BUT IT MADE ME SO HAPPY!! It reminded me of watching your old videos when I was younger

the first clip of Collen singing "Children Will Listen" caught me off guard... RIP Stephen Sondheim, your art will be forever treasured

Jessica, what you said about being thankful and enjoying the times when people aren't sick or there isn't grief made me tear up, it is so true and my mom even told me the same thing at our big family thing yesterday. Thank you so much for pointing it out, it is so amazing when you take the time to enjoy the good days so that you have wonderful memories saved up for the bad days.

My heart literally exploded when Luke said ‘water’ so clearly! What a smart guy!

Luke saying “vlogmas” is the CUTEST 😍🥰

Having both Jacob and Colleen in the family is a dream - two EXCELLENT bakers! 😋😍

WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT BAILEY SINGING THE CIRCLE OF LIFE, I GOT GOOSEBUMPS!! 👏👏👏

Christopher: look how beautiful Jessica looks ❤️ Jessica: I’m just realizing we don’t have celery. 😂

I laughed so hard when Flynn said he was thankful for red and green 😭🤣🤣 also I love that the whole family is having fun and not being a party pooper! I also love that they include Kory 🥺❤️

As always this family, Colleen's family, Gwen & Tim, Kory: you all blow me away with your amazing personalities. Bailey singing during the game: WOW! I wish the world could be filled with people like you all! You are MY kinda people! Loved seeing all the kiddos. Loved seeing Kory celebrate with you as he is awesome too. So many smiles! Hugs from Central Florida! My girls are 15, 20, 25 & 29.

Love that Bailey get's some wear out of her costume. That's what I do with my cosplays as well and over time bits and pieces end up in my regular wardrobe.

LUKE SAYING WATER LIKE IT WAS NOTHING 😭 So happy and proud of him!!! Also i am watching this at 7 am my time, so the intro was l o u d. 🤣🤣🤣 ‘woke’ me up indeed!

I think it’s really cute how Eric always helps the kids out in one way or another 😂😂😂

Aww Teddy nodding his head when Christopher was asking him if he was having fun on Thanksgiving 💜💜💜

My heart and mind literally blew up when little Lukey said "water" so perfectly!!!

Christopher: *compliments jess* Jess: uhh … celery.

I thought the most important thing we learned was to save room for a piece of each pie, but red and green are good too.

Luke has been communicating so clearly it makes me cry every time

Luke said “water!” SO CLEARLY! I’m so proud of him and all his speech work 😭😍

When Luke said water clearer than I ever could my face dropped. Yay luke!

“What are you thankful Duncan?” Duncan: Flynn! Aww🥺

Thank you, Ballinger Family. I appreciate all that you've shared over so many years and I'm hoping for so many more years of sharing to come. Take care, be well, & enjoy, everyone.

Awe, when Duncan said that he is thankful for Flynn ❤️❤️ Total besties!

not me sobbing over a little boy i dont know because he is starting to talk so clearly

I am thankful for the whole Ballinger family who have been there to keep me sane and happy and entertained when I haven’t been able to see my own family.

did anyone else say out loud "I love the ballingers" because I said it constantly. I am thankful for your whole family for keeping my spirits up and showing me that its ok to go through rough times and that everything will be ok. you are some of my favorite people and I want to say that I am so thankful for everything you do.

the love you guys have for one another is beautiful, you can tell you all are genuinely sweet caring people

Really had fun watching this celebration! Loved Jessica’s dress…so perfect for her and she looked so happy wearing it. 🦃🍁😷😻

I always cry during “Let’s talk about what we learned today!” It’s so sweet and makes me all warm and fuzzy!

LUKEY SAYS WATER SO CLEARLY OMG SUCH A CUTIE

i love how duncan tried to move mooses feet so he can drive the car 😂

I was cheering and clapping when I heard Luke say water. He's getting so big and his speech is getting so good!

Jessica was very insightful when she said she was grateful for not being in a terrible time in life (or something similar) because we all will have those times one time or another so the days we don’t have the dark cloud are always a blessing and something to be grateful for!

Love the Vlogmas intro! You guys rock!! I also love how Teddy was responding to Chris by nodding his head! He's so smart!! (26:23)

I love how Luke lights up now when the vlogging starts, wanting to greet everyone just like his siblings! And Flynn's reaction to Parker's Miranda impression was so cute!

aw that was the sweetest, your family is the best. Thank you for sharing such heartwarming, uplifting content. Grateful for the Ballingers’ 💕

So, when Bailey started singing, I was like "Yayyyyyyy!" That Ballinger talent!

I am so thankful to have seen your guy’s channel. I’ve been going through a lot in my family especially growing up with parents who haven’t been the “best” I appreciate and love you guys for being such hands on and loving people towards your children and others. You all are doing so great for not only showing so much love toward your children but also sharing it with so many people. I appreciate you all so much because it makes my day everyday to see all the love and care you guys share and I hope to have a family like yours!!! Happy thanksgiving!!!

I loved the little dancing montage at the end, everyone with their own moves! And yes yes yes to "what we learned today" so happy it's vlogmas season

Luke's little baby babble at the end of the vlogmas song.. MY HEART CAN'T TAKE THE CUTE!!

For all the folks who keep asking Colleen what Flynn will be like as a big brother, they should watch the moment with Flynn making sure Luke has a snack on his tray.

The end of this vlog with everyone dancing made me feel so happy. Also, when Luke said “water” I froze for a second in shock! What an amazing little guy!

I love how all the kids help out in cooking in some shape or form! I think it's incredible for kids to learn how to cook early on - it's such an important thing to learn especially as they get older so they know how to eat healthy and make their own food! it's also really fun lol

I love what jessica says about being thankful. My husband passed away at 29 last month from cancer...you never know what tomorrow holds

Luke is so adorable and his speech as come along way and I am in love with your hole family I've been watching your family for a long time I hope u had a great t day . 💗 and I can't wait for your Christmas special

My dad missed Thanksgiving this year because he was having a bad day due to his cancer, so y’all saying you’re thankful for your health really hit me. Stay safe ❤️

Love how much more Luke is talking and becoming his own little person 🥺🥰

LOVE the intro! I always get so excited to see what you come up with each year 😍

So excited for this,had a crappy day,and I know you will cheer me up.

Best vlog ever! I'm so excited that the family is back for daily vlogs! Really love the family so much! I'm so grateful for each of u.... Loved the individual dances.... Eric is just simply the most amazing person ever... So sweet & caring. Loved this vlog & looking forward to each one!!! Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! I love your vlogmas intro, I think this one is my favorite especially little Luke’s part. His vocabulary has getting so much better! All your children are wonderful! Jessica looks beautiful! I like your tie Christopher, I’m thankful for your family.

Ugh.. Flynn sharing his food with Luke... guys stop the cuteness I can't

I just love Chris's what did we learn and recap at her end !

Yay. Vlogmas. Love you all so much and I hope you all had an amazing thanksgiving

Yay for Vlogmas! I can't tell you how happy I was when I heard and saw the vlogmas intro, it's always my favorite time of year.

Luke saying “water” 😍😍 It was so impressive, I rewatched it 3 times just to hear it again! Good job, little guy!!

Omg yesss the into is everything I just got chills

What a wholesome video 🥺♥️. I loved Christopher’s little bit at the end too, really warmed my heart

So many great things. Guitar time is back!!! Baileys voice gives me goosebumps. Your food looked great and I love the dance at the end. Hooray for vlogmas Ballinger style!

I love that y’all are still so supportive of them going to see the babies even when y’all are at their home..💜💜

This my first vlogmas with you guys and I'm so excited to watch every video. Happy holidays!!!

That yes and water from Luke was soooo clear! That’s amazing! Keep going Luke you’re doing amazing!

OH MY GOODNESS, I could not help but smile when I saw the vlogmas intro! SO amazing and joyful!!

I remember my young kids would only eat the rolls at holiday dinners! So much food, I'm sure a lot of leftovers were divided to go. Colleen looked great and so active!

Omg Its Snowing In Ontario Canada Right Now Got Me All In The Spirit Of Christmas Wow That Dinner Looks Amazing😍🥰

Teddy smiling and nodding at everything at Christopher said was without exaggeration, the cutest thing I've ever seen

Omg. Why am I literally crying at the end of this vlog!?!? This was awesome! Thank you guys for taking the time to share your awesome family with the rest of us!

I just love love love your family!! I look foward to your videos. Thank you for sharing your lives..

Jessica, what you said about being thankful for your family's health is so true. My family is currently going through one of those times where things aren't great. My grandmother has been on Hospice since March and we continually see a decline in her health. However, we are so thankful that she can continue to live with my parents who are retired and can take care of her. I have a work from home job so I can spend as much time as I want at my parents house and we can make any final memories with her that we are able to. She was thankfully feeling well enough to sit with us at the dinner table and have a bite of each item at the Thanksgiving meal. This alone made Thanksgiving so wonderful for us. I hope everyone remembers, even when things get difficult, you can still find things to be thankful for!

omgosh Luke saying water so well! ugh i just love this family so much. ♥️

I remember the recipe for that gravy is tricky, and we don’t have that type of stuffing mix here! So, I always drool during that part of your meal! That corn casserole looked so yummy too!

Absolutely love the new Vlogmas introduction....I know how much work went into it ! Luke was so adorable at the end 💚

Lukey’s “water!” at the beginning was so good! it was so clear! his speech is getting so much better!

Jessica your words after everyone said what they are thankful for were so beautiful and very true! ❤️

It’s so cute & funny how Teddy bear is oblivious to the noise around him. He’s like I’m use to it😂💕

Thank you for sharing all your special memories; I can tell you all had a great Thanksgiving!

I almost cried when I understood Luke say “water” today. Oh my goodness he’s doing so well!!! Love you little guy!! Happy Thanksgiving Ballinger Family!!

I love that Luke is able to say so many more things now. He is super cool. I love when he smiles. It reminds me of Duncan's smile at his age. Teddy is adorable as well. I love all the kids and Jessica and Christopher and how they run their big family. I think Gwen and Tim are swell as well. lol My family makes food throughout the day of thanksgiving but we allow ourselves to eat some as each item finishes. I am so grateful to get to sit down with my family and watch your family each week. Thank you for sharing part of your lives with us. I also love Colleen and Erik and the angel child that is Flynn. I cannot wait for the twins to be able to be home and with their family and I am excited to see them grow and learn to be beautiful, smart, good-hearted Stocklin and Ballinger kids like the rest.

Omg Bailey's LionKing was amazing even though it was only 2 seconds. I can't wait to hear her voice like 5 years from now. Bet it will be stunning! Also love Christopher's mini impromptu driving lesson for Duncan lmfao.

Haha, loved the endless stuffing shot. 😄 Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️

YESSSS we brought back what we learned today! That made me so happy!

OMG Luke is saying 'water' so well! I'm so proud of him! All his hard work is showing!

Wow, 'water' is the first word that I've heard Luke say completely clearly. He is doing such a good job with his speech!

Omg Luke is talking so well, the way he said watter!!!! Omg amazing, you guys are amazing!!!

I was half asleep and then played your video and definitely woke up. Love you guys

Aaaaaaaaah!!! Loved the ending. So happy "let's talk about what we have learned today" is back. Loved the intro. Loved everything in between! I'm really excited for vlogmaaaaas 2021

Wooh That was an epic Thanksgiving movie! Thanks for bringing us along! Great to see Chris's section at the end too. It always brings a smile and sometimes a chuckle. Kinda like Jerry Springer on Sesame Street! lol CELERY! lol

I say this every year but this year’s thanksgiving blog was THE BEST!!

You know its that time of year when the Ballnger's start vlogmas!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful family once again. Some are excited to shop on Black Friday...I feel so grateful to watch the Ballinger Family Vlogs

I dont have family 2 spend the holidays with & this is the 2nd holiday season without my daughter who passed away at 24 yrs old so watching ur family all together & so happy makes me feel very emotional. I want 2 thank you 4 sharing ur amazing family with us all!! Its very hard 4 me but I feel included, in a weird way, watching all of u together, it brings me a little joy 2 a not very happy time 4 me. THANK YOU & GOD BLESS ALL OF U!!!!!!!!!

I so badly want a family like this 😭😭 everyone is so sweet and kind and gets along and loves the holidays. I love itttt

I love jessicas laugh so much. Also flynn being thankful for red and green I can relate

why is no one taking about 5:26? His facial expressions matched chris perfectly!