PREPARING FOR AND HOSTING A BIG FAMILY CHRISTMAS

[@andreapietras9436]

Uncle Joe helping Colt up the stair was adorable ❤️

[@lindamackin5685]

Your Christmas tables looked beautiful the way you laid everything out was perfect really beautiful.. Looked like everyone had a great time lovely memories made.. Thankyou for sharing with all of us.

[@CindyKinney]

Hi, Jennifer. Thank you so much for sharing this night with us. I remember when this could have been my family, but children have grown, no babies and many deaths have dwindled down our get-togethers. This took me back to my holiday family memories. I loved the chaos, the noise, and the laughter and family love.

[@patriciakoester1580]

A very Merry Christmas Brockman Family 🙏♥️🙏 Patricia-Daniel Indiana

[@beverleypicard2116]

Wishing you all a happy new year ! Let's pray for peace health and the happiest of years , thank you for all the super videos and recipes. Have a great evening Jennifer .

[@acountrylife]

That's a great prayer indeed.

[@1214rdc]

I watched this video 4 times already. It is so calming and fun to watch you cook. I have your cookbook and love it. Genius on wrapping the table. Everything looked delicious. I would love Em’s recipe for the peppermint bark. You guys are pure joy. Some KZbinrs change when they get bigger. That’s what I love about you. Your thrifty, humble, great mama. I learn a lot. I think we are the same age or close to it. Oh and I have 5 kids. That’s it. Sometimes I don’t write because I watch on the tv with my husband at night. 😊

[@lisachatham8690]

I saw your NOEL pillow in the video and it triggered a memory from when I was a child. My mom always told everyone that my first daughter would have to be named NOEL because it was the first word I learned to spell at 3 years old. It didn't happen her name is Joanne bit that memory is one of the happiest memories of my mother and I. I don't have many good ones with her because after I turned 3 the focus turned to being all about my brothers and what they wanted.

[@acountrylife]

I love that story about the name. Sorry for the difficult relationship with your mom.

[@hgreening1]

Jennifer, you look especially beautiful in this video! What a gorgeous and growing family! It reminded me of our own wonderful family gatherings. My kids and I love watching your videos together!

[@niccoamorsiemprenajar6701]

I just love seeing everyone relaxing and enjoying the moment. Song at the end was amazing❤

[@nancyfarkas3592]

My sisters kids loved the Tupperware drawer. Not sure why kids like that but they like the simplest things at that age

[@robins5880]

You have a beautiful family, the chaos of paper at the end brought back wonderful memories of our family holidays with 5 boys and their families.

[@audrahcoleman0224]

We used paper plates for Christmas no shame in that game there’s already a lot of dishes to do and your Christmas table was beautiful

[@acountrylife]

We have to keep the paper mills in business.

[@cathylarkin5664]

I never cease to wonder how a celebration like this takes so much time, preparation and energy and, seemingly in an instant, results in presents opened, food eaten, tons of dirty dishes and wrapping paper all over. Good thing that the wonderful memories that last a lifetime make it all worthwhile!❤

[@heidihendrix8069]

Nice seeing everyone together. You have a wonderful family

[@julieoneil1279]

what beautiful tables you set for all your holiday get togethers your family will always remember those I am sure!!

[@cathydecarles7084]

Your family Christmas touch my heart so much this year 🙏🏽✝️📿🇺🇸

[@kathyconger2188]

That was wonderful! What a wonderful family Christmas!❤️

[@melindaridinger3008]

The venison sandwiches sound delicious. The canned venison reminds me of when my mom would can venison and then make a venison stew over mashed potatoes.

[@acountrylife]

Anything made with canned venison is so good and tender.

[@susnorth40]

Hi Jenn! Everything about this video made me smile ! ( except: Sam lol I hate dish duty too 🤘) All the best to you all from Thunder Bay ❤️🇨🇦

[@jankitteringham8483]

Wonderful Jennifer. Thankyou for sharing. 🇬🇧🎇🎆

[@jackistemper1419]

Merry Christmas to one of my favorite families! God Bless 🙌 🙏 ❤

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

Everything is absolutely beautiful!!!! The food, the decorations, everything! I love it!!

[@cindyabraham5503]

I got my three cookbooks just in time for our Christmas party and I gave away two of them m. One to my daughter in law and the other ti my sister. They loved it. Thank you and happy new year from Michigan.

[@acountrylife]

Thanks for sharing Cindy. I hope you all have fun cooking.

[@shirleymorgan9254]

Jennifer you have such a lovely family.

[@katesyms2456]

Sweet decor. Everything looks yummy ! May God bless you richly this new year.

[@belindaevans5171]

Paper plates always worked for us

[@susanwilliams768]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@kerrimosich6217]

What a fun gathering! Love the paper plates; some times I do regular plates and sometimes paper. It always depends on much I want to do dishes.

[@reneelopez902]

How fun. Ever since my daughter found her then future husband. I’ve been hosting Christmas Eve dinner. I didn’t want her to feel like she had to choose a side. I’ve been doing it for about 7 years I love having everyone together.

[@acountrylife]

Sounds like a happy family tradition.

[@reneelopez902]

Yes his family provided a new tradition. I’m happy to accommodate

[@reneelopez902]

Another random. Sam played the guitar for your audience. I was watching old videos because my husband had a late working night. I loved it. Please make that a “thing” I truly enjoyed his guitar playing

[@TreasureRescue]

Your cookbooks are selling because of your yummy recipes! The pie crust recipe is the best I have ever used, so easy, so flaky and good. Your Christmas celebration was beautiful, thank you for sharing with us all 💖. Now, I'm off to make the chocolate crinkle cookies and cranberry muffins. Happy New Year to you all! 🥳

[@acountrylife]

Thank you for sharing that with me. Happy New Year 🎆

[@annedevine1021]

Perfect family Christmas ….. have a great new year from Ireland ☘️

[@heythere2364]

Such a beautiful family celebration. Happiness and blessings to all!

[@Pharphette]

So sweet to see Joe help the baby up the step. Maria seems to have a lot of positive energy and that’s so refreshing. Happy New Year from Burlington 🇨🇦

[@melissabibby7310]

Looked like everyone had a wonderful time, good food, family. 👍❤️

[@irasemabiggs6434]

Merry Christmas! Jennifer. Everything looks so pretty and the food looks so yummy. It was so nice to end the video with Sam singing. Blessings of good health ❤️

[@deniselakatos5418]

Your Christmas celebration with family was awesome. Everything looked beautiful. Wishing you and yours a Blessed Christmas and the Holiest and Happiest of New Years!

[@deborahross8586]

I love watching your channel. You have such a beautiful family and I really enjoy watching all of your adventures. Looks like you had a wonderful Christmas!

[@acountrylife]

Thank you 😊

[@carolynsinyard1306]

What a precious family you have. I love Joe's smile, very contagious.

[@mollysmith6055]

My mom taught me to rinse my hams to get rid of a little of the saltiness, it really seems to help. Thank you for sharing your Christmas with us...it looked like a lovely, busy, memorable day.

[@marlanebraun5635]

what a wonderful family day!! its Jan. 4th. Happy New Year filled with sweet blessings!

[@frankieniedorf4463]

Precious family

[@Whatsthedeal106]

You look so pretty in the white and green! Makes your eyes pop

[@acountrylife]

Thanks!

[@midgesilvers9316]

It's about to get wild I saw the van go by🤣

[@nancysadewater964]

What a wonderful celebration for you and your family.

[@rosiehelminiak2947]

I enjoyed every minute of this video. I absolutely love how normal you all are. I grew up in a big family and your videos always feel like home to me.

[@acountrylife]

Thanks for calling us normal. It’s not often that large families are called that.

[@rosiehelminiak2947]

@@acountrylife I love being from a big family and I wouldn't have it any other way. I also grew up not far from where you all live.

[@yvettegerry9862]

Beautiful!

[@rondap.328]

Lol..the answer to cds is yes...I have a rather large collection covering a wide variety of genres...

[@cherylsoergel9561]

In my area if you don't get to the store when they first open, no paper plates or napkins for you. I went to Wal-Mart at 10:00 am the day after Christmas and there was nothing. I have had luck at 7:00 am though.

[@janesecaraway3995]

What a wonderful house full of joy!! From Montgomery al 🙏 ❤

[@sammer1208]

All of the food looks so delicious!! I’m from north Florida and I’ve never had cheese curds. I see them on your channel from time to time and they always looks so yummy! The food and decor was beautiful!! Seeing Joe with Colt melted my heart. He is such a sweet boy. My brothers name was Joe. 🥰 Hope y’all had a Merry Christmas. Stay warm up there 🎄

[@britineee123]

Christmas paper as a table cover is genius! Love the old school CD player!

[@acountrylife]

We like old school. We have multiple CD players like that.

[@denisedalton8202]

Omg! I just found your video! This is great! I love it! My mom 's family is from Rice Lake area, I love Wisconsin! I subscribed!😀😀

[@denisedalton8202]

I'm from Cleve. Ohio

[@acountrylife]

Welcome Denise and thanks for subscribing!!

[@marciadichiara5688]

You looked lovely! Happy New Year to all

[@acountrylife]

Thank you Marcia. Happy New Year 🎆

[@caroljay593]

Merry Christmas to your wonderful family!!!

[@juliewright1895]

Everything looked so nice!! The tables, the food, etc!! The grandbabies are just precious! What a lovely day!

[@laurie9377]

Jennifer you look very pretty in this video with your wavy hair and your lipsticks that match to perfectly ❤️❤️🇨🇦😊

[@cathydecarles7084]

Your table looks beautiful you make everything beautiful love everything you did God bless you all 🙏🏽✝️🇺🇸📿❄️

[@sanmilahe]

What a special family you and Warren have created! Such a wonderful tradition you keep! God bleed you all !

[@acountrylife]

❤️😊

[@cathydecarles7084]

The meat you are making for sandwich’s for your looks delicious all your food looks delicious happy you are celebrating with your older Children and grandchildren God bless you all

[@acountrylife]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@peterrenzi4674]

Hi Jennifer this is fiorella from Toronto Canada I just wanted to say Happy New year to you and your family bless you all you have a beautiful family and you're such a beautiful amazing woman I love watching all your videos bless you and I can't wait to watch more of your videos and by the way the Maybelline stay lipstick I bought them they're amazing thank you for sharing that and the foundation works amazing ❤️

[@acountrylife]

I'm glad some of my mentions have helped you out. Happy New Year!

[@tonyasmith9335]

Thank you for sharing your life makes me realize there's still good time's yet to be had God Bless yaw

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Thank you for sharing your special and ho'ey Christmas. I live alone and Ppreciat3 your sharing. The food made my TAstebuds go on high alert! Lol Y’all are truly blessed to haveyourfamily.

[@georgiapring2505]

Being on my own now how I miss Xmas like it used to be what a wonderful time and your little grandkids how beautiful they are fantastic eyes just like your older ones sending love from uk still making things from your book xxxxxx

[@acountrylife]

Changes can be hard especially that first transition moving away from home. Stay strong and recall the happy memories.

[@deborahkelley4719]

What a wonderful night to celebrate the Birth of Jesus. Merry Christmas 🎄 Wonderful celebrating with family. You have such a delightful bunch. Great job Mom and Dad. Blessings from VA

[@acountrylife]

Thanks. Happy New Year 🎆

[@deborahkelley4719]

@@acountrylife Happy New Year!

[@Souperat60]

Oh what a beautiful Christmas!! You have such a wonderful family. I have enjoyed watching all those kids grow up so much Jen. Thanks for sharing~ there’s nothing like family (especially the littles). Lov ya, Darlene 🎶

[@acountrylife]

And wow, how fast they are growing up.

[@sherrypowers552]

I love your food!

[@marywilliamson1260]

Beautiful vid Jennifer- God Bless you and your amazing family..thank you for sharing!💝💝

[@acountrylife]

Thank you Mary; Happy New Year!

[@bettylongshore9594]

Such a sweet celebration!!!!!!

[@maryannditullio2581]

You have a beautiful family! I so enjoyed all the preparations for this very special day! Thank you so much for sharing your family tradition’s. It warmed my heart! 💗 Wishing you and your family a Beautiful and Blessed Christmas, and Happy, Healthy New Year. God bless you all! 💕

[@acountrylife]

Happy New Year 🎆 Mary Ann.

[@nancyalberghini7581]

Beautiful family memories!

[@reneebond777]

Enjoying your video , drinking coconut creme flavored coffee inspired by you Jennifer...I love it !! Thank you ❤️

[@acountrylife]

I love it too and so does everyone else because it’s been sold out at Aldi for quite a while now.

[@beckysteinmiller338]

What a lovely family!!

[@acountrylife]

Thank you Becky!

[@trishpolk640]

Lovely, Jennifer...God bless you all

[@Curiouscat5980]

Good afternoon , wishing you all a Happy New Year ! Enjoyed your video very much and thank you for sharing and letting me hang out with you and your family. 👍😎👍❤️💕🥰😊

[@wendylynch]

Happy New Year Jennifer! I look forward to your holiday vlogs every year. The food, the table, the smiles, the presents, it all looked perfect! I hope 2022 is a great year for the entire family. I'll be watching :) to see what it brings.

[@acountrylife]

Thank you for supporting us always. Happy new Year Wendy!

[@donnagalvan1047]

Jennifer, I would like to make a suggestion for next Christmas for you, go to the dollar tree, or Dollar General and buy each one of your grown kids including son and daughters in law so as they open there gifts they can put them in there bags to take home with them..It keeps everything together for them..just a suggestion..

[@acountrylife]

I like that idea for keeping all the gifts together.

[@tonivoskanian7111]

What a wonderful time you all had together! ❤️😘

[@terrychittam945]

Bless your Sweet Family this Year

[@acountrylife]

Happy new year!

[@BellaBella-mg8pp]

Using the wrapping paper is wonderful

[@acountrylife]

And it made cleanup a breeze.

[@karenchakey]

Merry Christmas sweet family

[@acountrylife]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

⛄Thank you for sharing part of your Xmas afternoon with us🎄 Tables really do work with wrapping paper. Great idea.! Happy New Year to you and your family. 🌟

[@acountrylife]

Happy New Year Robin!!

[@dianatennant4346]

Hope you had a very merry Christmas look like a very enjoyable meal and very similar to the one that I usually make.

[@acountrylife]

It was lovely. Happy New Year!!

[@paulaelves5179]

wonderful..thanks for sharing xxx

[@gholzem]

I'm in the process of making a big pot of split pea soup from our Christmas ham bone this afternoon. My favorite soup.

[@acountrylife]

I ended up making ham and bean, but it was a hard decision because I love split pea as well. Happy New Year!

[@lauraknoop1877]

I love A Winter's Solstice too!!!! We've had that CD for years. What was the cabbage, Raman noodles salad you prepared?

[@acountrylife]

The recipe is in my cookbook - Tina’s cole slaw salad. So yummy with all the crunchy additions.

[@jojo-tz2ym]

Great video thanks for sharing. Happy New Year

[@acountrylife]

Happy new year!

[@cathydecarles7084]

Jennifer your cookbook is wonderful I got in February last year I love I don’t buy any one else books

[@acountrylife]

Thank you Cathy for supporting me and my channel.

[@vonlipi]

Watching your video gave me such a wonderful warm feeling! Thank you so very much for sharing! Happy New Yer to you and your family!

[@acountrylife]

Happy new year!!

[@rensf4987]

Looks like you had a great Christmas

[@barbseverino1278]

Great dinner and beautiful Christmas

[@acountrylife]

Thank you 😋

[@linda-mariestephens3719]

Charlotte from Ky.🙂

[@hollyfink3358]

Try adding orange juice while cooking the ham. Nothing else. Has an amazing flavor. Everyone always wonders what I did. Too me it takes the excess salt out of it.

[@reesteack186]

Beautiful Christmas video tfs Happy New Year to you and your family 👍🥳

[@kimmccarty1524]

Beautiful family ❤️🎄

[@janetennis3451]

My father ALWAYS boiled the ham once. Drained it. Broiled it with gingerale. Drained it, then baked it with gingerale and foil over the top. Never too salty or too fatty. Always delicious and moist. Easy..but not as easy and what you and I do with ham. I need to make a gingerale ham. He used regular ginerale. NOT diet.

[@acountrylife]

I've never heard of that. Thanks for sharing.

[@barbseverino1278]

If you add a few drops of light Karo syrup in frosting it gives it a shine look

[@acountrylife]

Great tip! Thank you.

[@aprilhutchens2105]

Just checked out the current weather up by you. Brrrr! I thought it was cold in Georgia! We got snow flurries the other morning and we always break 0 🤣

[@acountrylife]

Snowstorm coming tonight. Small one...we should get 2-4 inches. I suppose it’s warm and sunny in GA. Enjoy it for me.

[@aprilhutchens2105]

@@acountrylife sunny yes but only 40 degrees. I'm hiding by the fireplace 😂

[@tammifields4142]

Really Really enjoyed the video Jennifer!♥️♥️ EVERYTHING you prepare and serve look So Yummy!!😋😋 Loooove how Family is ALWAYS incorporated!🤗💞🤗 Wishing you many Blessings and Success in this New Year!🎆🎆

[@acountrylife]

Thank you so much!! Happy New Year Tammi!

[@sheilaperl4155]

Merry Christmas! You have such a lovely family and so many wonderful traditions, your tables looked beautiful, thank you for letting us share in the warmth of your holiday!!

[@dln7994]

Very nice:)