Christmas on the Homestead! Gingerbread House Competition!

[@carolmalko615]

I'm thinking no matter who I vote for..... RuthAnn wins for raising such a wonderful family. You must be bursting with pride. Watching this video almost made me cry. It is so sweet to get a peek into your family. I just love seeing how Kendrick wanted to get all dressed up for Christmas dinner and he was such a help setting the table. Hugs to you all. But truth be told, Team A won me over with the mailbox!

[@evelynjolliff2799]

Exactly,how do you vote with this much creativity ❤

[@beverlycastor8606]

My cinnamon exactly mom and dad

[@karenw9996]

TEAM A, ALL THE WAY!!!!! A garden, firewood for cold weather, a pond with shade tree for hot weather, and not just a mailbox but a mailbox with outgoing mail...I love everything about their creation, and they did a stellar job on quality too!!!!!

[@tinacline7178]

I love them all, but I have to go either way Team A for their creativity, attention to detail, and utilization of every inch of their “land”. The “little” boys did a fantastic job. I love this family activity!

[@ColleenSchimmel-w8x]

😊Team A house was unforgettable. Everything the boys know and love is incorporated into their house. It's beautiful and beautiful to see how much the family life on the homestead means to them!

[@snapcleveland9074]

Team A unreservedly. So rare for young boys to show such pride for their homestead.

[@justjules-pourlyequipped9303]

Team A ... Kendrick and Harrison's creation was the best. They showed very good engineering design as everything was in prospective and they'd thought of everything. They obviously worked wall as a team ... well done boys.

[@lorapiet2495]

Team A for creativity and explaining every detail about the build and the land and what and how it was used. Radishes in the garden...wood by the house and more farther away and when that is gone we need to cut more. I wish there was a Love button for this video. I felt like I was there.

[@QuietCottage]

Team A. They have a great design and they used every bit of land they had. In the economics of today's market, we must maximize our resources.

[@StudioTinidril]

My vote is for Team A! Not only did they create a lively scene, they recreated their life on a small farm, created a story of what was happening, and were filled with joy. Excellent teamwork, boys! ❣

[@lisalee3981]

Ruthann, you speak of eternal value all the time. It really shows how you’ve cultivated this within your family. I love how Kendrick just sees that you might need help, and just pitches in when you’re setting the table. I love how someone just sits at the piano and plays a Christmas song, and that your little boys randomly walk around singing carols. What memories - well done, you.

[@kathyself8816]

I agree with everything you said. Kendrick makes me smile every time.

[@fraweggy]

There is so much beauty in this video. I'm voting Team A because who can resist a land with a history, a story, and a well-dressed young man? However, wow! to the rest of the family. Thank you RuthAnn for sharing your amazing gifts. ❤

[@singing3495]

I so appreciate what you say about being intentional in how your memories are stored. Thank you, RuthAnn. I grew up in an abusive family, and yet there were also some good times. AsI have learned to accept God’s guidance in growing to forgive those who abused me as a child, I have also learned to treasure the memories of good times. I am deeply thankful for this healing process.

[@vivianmckay90]

I was blessed by your husband’s prayer. His prayer was from his heart and revealed his love for Jesus.

[@petethemeat9010]

This is Mrs Pete. There is no way to vote for just one. Each one is so unique and beautiful that there is no way to vote for one over the other. Love them all.

[@lorizacharias3797]

Yes I do agree too ❤they’re all unique and beautiful 😍 🎉

[@gwenmurillo1093]

That was just precious! I loved watching the little boys talk about their gingerbread house property, so I choose Team A. Everyone did such a fabulous job though. I loved the family prayer and the reminder of how we process the memories. I've helped my husband make enchiladas for over 45 years now. This year was different with the memory reminder. Thank you RuthAnn!

[@karmaroberts6660]

Team A…. Planning and creativity! I loved seeing Dad work on the project too. All in all- beautifully thought out work. Nice to see a family enjoying that time together! 🤗

[@dianemackinnon6407]

Team A wins for enthusiasm, Team B wins for Nostalgia because the A Frame cabin looks like something I would book for a holiday but Team C wins for design. I love the wafers on the roof and the fire in the backyard. Honestly though they are all amazing. In the 1970s my church group made hundreds of gingerbread houses each year for fundraisers but none were as amazing as these. Great Job everyone.

[@Vicky-l7t6l]

I’m Team A also! I loved Kendrick’s description of their homestead, especially the use of all their land. “Waste not, want not.” You taught them well, Mom!!

[@m.wheeler2976]

Team A, I love how the little boys used every acre of their land were so creative with the garden and wood piles as well as that mailbox. Great job boys!!!

[@lindabrown2792]

Team A not just cause they are the littlest either. I really really liked the creativity. They really had such fun and you can tell. I just love your family.

[@wendyhenschel.]

Love how each team was extremely creative in their gingerbread house build. Love all of them but my heart goes to Kendrick and Harrison. For a couple of younguns they thought of it all. Pool, garden, house and yard. Great job boys you have my vote 100%!! Beautiful family memories.

[@leslieherald1591]

Loved all of them! Your son taking care of the baby’s needs throughout is a real gift! ❤️

[@bonniericks7506]

Ruth Ann, you are such a wonderful mom to teach your children about fun completion! I throughly enjoyed watching! Everyone did great!!!!!However since we have to pick a winner, I vote for Kendrick and Harrison! How creative and unique they were, especially for including the garden! Praise God for these precious boys, and for your entire family!

[@sharih5741]

They were all fabulous! I think you need to have awards by category! Team A for their age should win. Team B’s was the Most Creative…and Hadasa made her own building! Team C’s was the Most Cozy! Team D was the Most Rustic and had the Cutest Baby Team E had the Most Life Experience!!! ❤

[@1954mill]

@sharih5741 thanks for figuring it out for me. I so so liked them all 🎉

[@cindybennetts4589]

@@1954millyes, excellent categorizing!

[@tammywellsgarcia2377]

Team A- The fencing around the whole property was an amazing idea- wood pile, not one but two, the huge garden with the radish’s was so creative. Team A gots my vote 🗳️ 🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️

[@raneek1516]

Team A for originality! I could see their love of home and their life on the homestead. Great going boys!!!❤

[@ZenDreaming60]

Such a Beautiful Family!! They are all wonderful but I vote Team A!! Those 2 boys did such a wonderful job and so insightful on how they almost replicated life on the farm!! Yeah Boys!! 💞💞💯

[@joykleinhenz6118]

They are all lovely - lots of talent! Kendrick definitely deserves a shout out for his composed & detailed story! Hadassa & Team for the great A-frame design ❤️ Blessings to you all in the year ahead!

[@loomandbloomstudios]

I love all of the houses. They are all beautiful and unique creations. Since I tend to be a maximalist, team A has my vote. Well done, all of you. I applaud you!!👋👋👋

[@Kelli-f4x]

Team A. The real winner is of cause the Family Unit.. The memories made and praise of God himself. What a wonderful role model for families you folks are. Thank you for sharing. Blessings from Australia 🦘🦘🦘

[@jerisharpe906]

All the gingerbread houses were made with love & are unique. I think this is a great tradition. Ive seen some gingerbread houses that are first glued together with hot glue & then decorated. What a wonderful reminder of the birth of Jesus.

[@kimskluckers2951]

You all looked so nice, bless you Kendrick❤. The piano playing is sounding so great. Theres just so many special things about this video. It has become my favorite. I love your family. ❤

[@DavidSmith-bw3bk]

I love the comments below. As an old lady now, I can tell you that all of your efforts to make memories with your children is worth every second. My children are telling their children that they made gingerbread houses at Christmas and many other activities that we did as a family. I remember so tired, but wouldn't have done it any other way. I loved Kendrick's comment about the frozen garden, "we forgot to pick it', or them referring to the vegetables. Your Christmas Eve dinner table was beautiful. Kendrick wearing a suit to dinner warmed my heart. All of the family looked so well dressed. You are very special, Ruth Ann, thank you for sharing.

[@shelbaforbes5502]

I have to say, at the end of your video, as you were reminiscent of your father and your vision for your children/grandchildren YOU MADE ME CRY!! I absolutely love your heart Ruthann. Beautiful Christmas at the Zimmermans. Thank you for sharing and reminding us of what is most important.

[@vins6036]

Totally agree with you ❤merry Christmas

[@shelbaforbes5502]

@vins6036 Merry Christmas my friend!

[@NellieChristopher]

My vote is TEAM A! Although each one was unique and creative, the young boys put a lot of detail into their homestead. Their work was very neat and thought out. Great video! Love ALL the gingerbread houses!

[@bmacdougall53]

Looks like team A has a landslide. Ruth Ann, what a beautiful job and family. God is Great! 🙏💜

[@sincerelyme-777]

Love everything about your grounded graciousness as a mother and matriarch. The creativity is fantastic in the gingerbread houses! Thank you for sharing your lives with us! May God continue your abundantly bless you and your family and all you touch.

[@ann2155]

Everyone’s project was amazing. However, I think that the youngest team. Team A put a great deal of thought into their project. And use of every bit of space they had. I vote for team A❤ What great family memories you have created.

[@karendemoure5024]

Such a great family activity. I loved them all. The A frame was exceptional, but I think I have to vote for Team A. The little boys went all out. I loved their fence around the whole house. You all did an amazing job. Thank you for sharing your Christmas.

[@karenhelms7584]

All of the creations have their own wondrous awe. Kendrick and Harrison have incorporated their childhood passionate memories on their homestead. I vote team A.

[@dianenoble8906]

Team A. They thought theirs out, and they used "all our land". All were very creative and fun! How wonderful everyone looks all dressed up. Ruthann, you look so pretty in your Christmasy dress!!!❤

[@wendyjonasen9746]

Oh my goodness, the cow! So fun. Hard to pick a favorite, there are little details of each one that are just so good. Love the A-frame team B, but I also love the porch on team C. The walkway on team D is amazingly straight like it was built with an engineer's eye for detail & the wood pile is so cute. I love the detail (the extra snow😊) on team A & the fact that they used all the land they had for their homestead was so stinkin' cute! So much fun!

[@tamaracreighton]

Such fun traditions! Have to give my vote to Team A, Kendrick and Harrison - incredible level of detail, solidly built, and love that they used all of their land. ❤

[@johnfernsler6026]

Team A . I loved the imagination of the boys, the explanation of all that they did and the fact that they used all their "land"! What a special memory , thanks for sharing a window into your family's life.

[@marylynnlutenski9196]

I really loved ALL of the gingerbread houses!! You guys are just the best . I loved the parents small house out back BUT I vote for Team A!! They had such detail and could describe everything!! The unpicked frozen garden and the pond were awesome! Loved the dress up for dinner idea too!!! Your family is so lovely and all get along so well!! I love your intentional memories and I hope my kids and grand kids feel the same. I lost my mom last January 51 days shy of her 100 th birthday! I feel very blessed to have had her for 70 years !!

[@michaelmarcum3790]

All of these creations are so beautiful and thought out. My wife and I loved the house using the vanilla wafers, it looked so much like a tucked away cabin in the woods! The peanuts being used to make the chimney look realistic, the A frame with its pond, the use of the herbs is a wonderful addition to all making them even more realistic! However, Team A made use of ALL their space, detailing so much of their own farm life. They seemed to have a plan and included all the things they enjoy. So much detail, even getting a little coating of snow in the chimney! Team A is definitely our pick this year! We love watching every Saturday morning to get our weekend started. Loved seeing everyone have Christmas dinner and especially Mr Zimmerman giving thanks to our Lord and Savior! He is such an awesome God!

[@sunshine5206]

This video just warms my heart ❤️ Mitchell helping with Winston and Winston babling at pray brought a huge smile to my heart, what a joy!! Words are hard for me, but i just LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos and truly appreciate you filming your precious moments for us to see. I learn so much from you. Thank you for being you and not what the world says you should be and have and look like. May God bless you and your family!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Steel-Rails-Ranch]

Team E !! The cow 🐄, the barn, and the one peanut at a time chimney did it for me !! From reading the comments, it's apparent who the winner is. GREAT JOB BOYS !! But the cow, the herb bushes, and the patience Dad used putting those peanuts on that chimney got my vote! All the teams built beautiful houses! Thank you for sharing this wonderful tradition with us. God Bless You and Your Precious Family 🙏 ✝️

[@maryannd9256]

This was my 2nd favorite!

[@nanceandthings820]

It is so hard to pick a winner. I mean, I did not know this could be possible but they are all my favorite ! But if I must then... Team A's for obvious reasons stated by the other commentators. But then I can't help but say that Team B's is so welcoming, if Team C's was on the market for sale I would purchase it and take it home with me, Team D's has the most symmetric structure and I love the trees and gardening details of Team E's. Job well done, mim and everybody. I really enjoyed the video. ❤

[@jessicabeaudoin2829]

Team A for all their thought and effort in creating the homestead. Love it.

[@dmartin4295]

What wonderful Christmas traditions! All the gingerbread houses were creative and worthy of a win, but Team A gets my vote this year. So much thought and detail went into their creation. 🥰🥰

[@Joe-ew5rt]

I can't possibly vote for any one team. They're all imaginative, well thought out. & well crafted. What a lovely tradition. Your children will carry these memories in their hearts forever, perhaps handing them on to many more generations. God smile upon you and bless, love, and keep you and yours in this holy season

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

I love Mom and Dad's! They are all just wonderful, wood piles and everything! What fun! ❤❤❤

[@BrendaSmith09]

I love team E. As a homesteader I know the importance of having a barn lol love the details. Thank you for sharing with us these very sacred moments with family. Everyone did an amazing job! The boys with their fence around their house and the garden was awesome! Shabbat Shalom.

[@AlisaOrrDaisy]

I loved them all, but I have to give my vote to TEAM A. They used all the land they had just melted my heart. Everyone did an amazing job and all the houses were so special, but nothing is more special than the wonderful family memories created that day!

[@BonitaRichmond-lg9lq]

Team A has my vote. First glance, I just loved their fence, and later the fact that they used their entire acreage were the reasons for my vote. Overall though, everyone did a great job. I did love Dad's peanut chimney as a special touch, and how carefully that big man with big hands put that together. Hadassah's A-Frame house was also very nice. They were ALL well done. I was very touched with Dad's before dinner prayer, and I just love your family, as this is the kind of family I always wanted. Ruthann, you have a true mother's heart, and it shows in all of your family. Little Winston is certainly a doll baby and very loved by everyone, and I'm sure there will be many more grandchildren in the future. God's blessings on your entire family.

[@InGODitrust5and2]

All were very creative, however Team A boys did such a great job creating their own Zimmerman homestead with all the trimmings. I also loved Mom and Dads cow. Well done everyone. Kendrick looked so handsome in his suit and Hadassa was so pretty in her black gown ❤

[@janetfuhrmaneck3149]

Team A has my vote! So creative! This is truly a labor of love.

[@audreyaugust6806]

I loved the thought and detail of team A's gingerbread house. They used every bit of space available to them and you could see how proud they were with their efforts.

[@sharonbunker2340]

Your oldest son taking care of the baby is precious. I love seeing them bond. I want to come and be in your family 😊

[@LM_Auto]

I like how another commenter said it: "TEAM A, ALL THE WAY!" Woot, Woot, boys! Their house was so representative of a homestead with fencing, garden, pond, wood pile. I did love the string of lights on another house and your and husband's barn and cow! So fun to watch; thanks for sharing. Blessings in the new year!

[@WryMeee]

Team A. So hard to choose! Every one had some unique detail that I loved but Team A really expressed their homestead and how it operated efficiently really well using the ingredients available. Good job, boys!

[@helenBaldwin-x8u]

We want to vote for team A. They had such a great explanation of their build! I did love that A frame but the youngest boys stole the show. Everyone put a lot of work into their builds. Love your show!

[@MonsMusings]

Team A. All were super creative and beautiful. But the boys outdid themselves with their house that even has a mailbox. Really impressive this year!

[@Brighgn-qp7ce]

O boy, this was amazing!!! I'm voting team [A] loved the huge deck, garden, and pond! But what put it in the win was they fenced the whole land, and fencing is hard work!!😊 Everyone did a fantastic job, Way-to-go!

[@joanies6778]

Wow! Loved all the thoughtfulness and attention to detail by each team! The front porch with chairs, the fire pit, the barn with a steer, pathways, the log cabin A-frame, the roof tiles, the string lights, trees, etc... but I have to say my overall favorite was completed by "Team A". Theirs was most impressive to me! The "dream home", fully fenced yard, a pond, the mailbox, a wood pile to keep from walking so far... and the garden! So much thought went into the whole property, and it was very personal. What a fun tradition and wonderful family memory. ✨️💖✨️

[@suewilson4449]

They are all so beautiful but Team A is spectacular! I LOVE the real life vibe with the mailman and unpicked vegs! THE STORY WAS THE BEST PART!

[@pbar8439]

Team A all the way! Their vision was about "HOME." The home you have created as a family. Kendrick did an awesome job giving us a tour of their home and property and Harrison admonished us to be good stewards of what God has blessed us with. Thank you for sharing your Christmas memories with us!

[@barbaramiller349]

Such a fun tradition. Hearing Kendrick’s story about their house was so creative. I loved seeing how his mind worked. You can tell everyone enjoys this tradition. Each house is so unique and special. I’m going to vote for team A this year!! But they are all awesome!!👏 ❤

[@pups4evr]

Every team made a wonderful gingerbread house, but I must vote for team A , Kendrick and Harrison. They had great ingenuity, and they used 'every bit of land that they had'. I loved their imagination for the garden and the pond, and the reason for the wood being where it was.

[@gracef244]

this is incredible. While all the builds were outstanding, I have to give my first prize to Team A because of the incredible thought of planning and all the things they had going on in their build. Excellent planning, boys!

[@futurekron]

So hard to choose! When you look closely, each one has its own merits and unique style. Gotta go with the little boys though...creativity and enthusiam. Team A.

[@galeharris6696]

I cannot pick one that's better than all the rest, because I love them all for different reasons! I loved that Elvin so patiently glued those nuts on the chimney, the beauty of the herb greenery on those that used it, the boys' well-thought out and executed house, Hadassah's making her own template, just all the beauty and creativity shown! What a wonderful family activity, and wonderful family. Such love, RuthAnn.💙Your children will NEVER forget these memories.

[@kimberly1273]

I can't pick one. They were all great in their own unique way! I loved them all!

[@pmartin6759]

All are great but I vote... Team A Those young men have the hearts of designers..... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kavln11]

Tough choice, but I’ll say Team A. The detail reflects the creative play time they have in real life. Love it!

[@vickifaypeffer464]

I love them all! But I would have to say that I agree with Harrison, him and Kendrick used every bit of land that they had. I loved their details too. So I would say team 1 made me smile the most! Just love your family Christmas! Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you all!❤

[@Minnehaha64]

This was such a fun and touching video! Thank you for allowing us to peek in! All the gingerbread houses were beautiful! I seriously mean that! But it was the way Kendrick and then Harrison described their creation that makes me vote TEAM A! I loved them all! Beautiful memories❤ And little Winston wanted to pray, too!❤

[@lisaroche2746]

2 team winners, can't decide....... Love team A's creativity and land use. I like that they fenced their property, and made sure to have a garden. Team B's house is beautiful. Love the original design. Beautifully decorated, with the herbs added a holiday touch. Nicely thought out landscape with a perfect pond. Love all of them but they were the two stand outs. Honorable mention to mom & dad's cow and cow barn, super cute. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family and traditions with us. 😙💕💗💖

[@annettemitchell2485]

I love all the Ginger Bread houses,but I have to say, Team “A” really did an awesome job for 2 little boys, they were very creative.

[@kkandjfischer2903]

They were all great! But the boys(team A) really put thought and creativity in it! So team A is my vote👍 such a beautiful family making beautiful memories 🤗

[@christinecrispin6553]

My vote is Team B. I love the originality of an A-Frame. All of them are so joyful! Great job to all the teams. ❤

[@paulaneu8303]

So hard but Team A worked hard and loved their story. What a wonderful family tradition!!!❤🌲

[@cathydavis7041]

Team A... the boys brought all of their talents and ideas this year... they even thought of the garden with frozen radishes. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MistepMissy]

I agree with Mrs. Pete! All of them are unique and beautiful. Though not a contender, the "cutest" is Winston eating ginger bread!! I would say that the little boys, Team A, is my vote. Their creativity, utilizing all their land, and logical set up and features. What a beautiful and fun family tradition!

[@mathputz]

Thank You Ruthann for sharing such a special time with us! I really enjoyed it!

[@sararempel7956]

I think everyone's house was a step up from last year. They just get better and more creative! What a great tradition

[@gisellejones1139]

That little helper in his suit made me cry...such a beautiful family!! Im partial to the A Frame house 😊

[@juliedalgardno3361]

A team! It was great to see the entire acreage used. I like the entrance to the front yard, all the fences and they persevered to make a chimney! ❤ They all had their special parts. Love to all!

[@lotofhankins1]

There was definitely debate among the family on our favorite, but Team A won my heart for how thoughtful theirs was in making a duplicate of their own sweet home/homestead. A good hearty vote for Team A here. ❤

[@lorenstribling6096]

I can't choose just one house, as they are all unique and so detailed. Your family dinner was so wonderful too. And may I say that Hadassa is beautiful with her hair up. All of your children are so happy and creative and helpful.

[@indywombles]

The houses were so unique! I love Team E’s peanut detail and the barn animal - very creative. Team C’s roof, porch, and porch chairs are super cute! My vote is for Team A - “ The Zimmerman’s Dream House.” What a very well-thought-out gingerbread homestead.

[@janballew9916]

All houses are so Adorable, love the wood shed, ponds, trees, back porches, Christmas lights, and more! My vote is for Team A. Cuz they used all their land and built a fence around it. Well thought out boys! Great Job! God bless you and your family! :) ⛄

[@ldg2655]

Kendrick looked so handsome in his suit! I don’t know that I can choose a gingerbread house winner… they all showed creativity and care. I LOVE that your family keeps getting bigger, and everyone participates!

[@carolynh8866]

100% Team A.for creativity, imagination, execution and for the detailed description. And the snow fall....loved it . The A frame was also exceptional. Just loved the whole video such a wonderful experience for the whole family

[@nancypritchett1159]

I’m sorry, I can’t choose cabins. They’re all so beautiful I could move into any of them today!! You have a beautiful family. They enjoy their time together, you can tell. I’ve always taught my children if you want your family to be happy, show them. Hard times come to us all, but this too shall pass , and this is how you work through that. There’s nothing that God gives us that you and he can’t handle together. God bless you all. You teach me something every day!!

[@CB-ed7yh]

Every Gingerbreadhouse is amazing but I love the house from Team A! Kendrick and Harrison did such a great job with all the little details! All houses are wonderful and we're made with lots of love! What a great family tradition! Thank you for sharing this moments with us! Greetings from Germany 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@WillowsGarden]

Good morning RuthAnn and sweet family! What a fun family day making gingerbread houses. Team A then mom and dad for the win, but everyone done great. Winston is so cute. Everything looked so delicious. Such a beautiful prayer. Memories and pictures are all we have left of our loved ones after they pass. I hope everyone has a very blessed day!

[@topazzsky]

I remember as a little girl sitting or laying qt the base of the Christmas Tree, smelling the living pine, singing carols, and feeling the wonder that was Christmas. I've never felt that way since, so I totally get making tge memories and having them attached to music and smells combined with family moments. Im in my 50s now and it is one of my dearest cherished memories.

[@littlecountrykitchen]

I loved team A story, they have quite the imagination and love of homesteading ❤ Team B path was very pretty 😍 Team c roof for porch looked delish! Lol Team e love the lights and trees I will have to pick team... C As the Winners 🏆 Loved the pretzel chairs on porch and the Voight Christmas colors. ❤ 🎄

[@NancyS-qx3ez]

Team C here, too. Loved all the colors on the house!

[@MaryDierkens]

All of the gingerbread houses look so good, but team A would get my vote and followed by team C. All seemed to have fun and enjoy making beautiful family memories. Also loved seeing your eldest son taking care of Wiston. Thank you for sharing your family experiences with us. God is good!!!!❤❤❤