we left.

[@MAZELEE]

(Joe) Every Christmas Alena's sister throws a Christmas Adam party. This year we're flying to Charlotte, North Carolina then driving to Gatlinburg, Tennessee to stay in a wintery wood cabin in the Smoky Mountains!!

[@soulblacklady]

Why you didn’t take a flight to ATL, it’s closer to Tennessee? That flight and drive is a lot. 😮😮

[@fruitofthespiritgalatians5856]

I want to go to Gatlinburg, TN.

[@tippaa1]

Welcome to the South!! Happy Holidays!

[@dawnalva6685]

I live 45 minutes from Gatlinburg! Enjoy yourself and don't feed the bears 😂

[@terryallen8463]

I stayed there 3 years ago with my Aunt, cousin, & Older Sister! I flew to Texas first. Then connection flight over to Tennessee, it’s so nice up there. Stayed right in the smack of Gatlinburg. Went to the moonshine distillery. Went hiking. Went to Dollywood almost broke my neck on a rollercoaster, and the Ridley’s aquarium. It was great! My Aunts company that She works for has a partnership with a hotel down there!😁

[@TinkTink311]

No one is talking about Ajedi being happy to see Amaya! “Amaya is cool!” Y’all know he’s always so unimpressed. So that was great to see ❤❤❤

[@VanDenArch]

i'm sayingggggg!

[@Theredroomsalonspa]

Technically Ajedi and Amaya has had a great relationship over the years, she’s really his favorite 🥰 so he’s always impressed or happy to see or be around/ with her. 💞🤭

[@kimbizoe3214]

Ajedi always unimpressed 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jilswift157]

They also share a birthdate, so they are closer in more ways than one.

[@yourfavoriteoompaloompa139]

THAT WAS SO SWEET!

[@jacquelinesmith9450]

The honesty with mom and the girls discussing the grades was so funny and refreshing. We have all been there. ❤

[@Kandie47]

Amaya having "short hair" but it being my goal length is actually a huge flex! beautiful hair and family

[@MatchlessAbove]

I love Amaya‘s bubbly spirit and sisterly love towards her other sister and she just seems very loving towards her siblings as a whole. She seems to encourage a lot of of the conversation and lightheartedness which is a plus matter fact it shines well and it’s beautiful on her she is very lovely. She does look like mommy a lot more than the other children and that is a beautiful thing. I love her thick, beautiful hair. It’s truly not short. It’s a nice length and I know how it feels to have longer hair and then have to have three or 4 inches chopped off of it is like whoa but being a mother when you see your children and you know their hair and you love the way it is and then you see them chop off through 4 inches. It’s like why do you do that? Why you take so much hair off so I get it but it’s lovely. She’s lovely. Your family is lovely. Have a blessed merry Christbirth.❤

[@d.l.robertson825]

Good Morning from Baton Rouge, Louisiana It's Christmas 🎄 Eve. Watching the girls/ young ladies exchanges with each other is priceless the ❤ care and concern is heart warming. Each child has distinct interest and talents . Alena you and Joe are doing an amazing job as parents .Family is everything, and your ❤ is evident in all that you do for your family and life experience of your families culture. Blessing this holiday season and Happy 2025 .

[@yourfavoriteoompaloompa139]

Merry Christbirth!! I like that! I like to say Happy birthday JESUS!!❤

[@preneeearley]

Aww I was feeling sad for babygirl she loves animals. She was very hurt to see them unalive and stuffed hanging on the walls. Bless her 🙏🏽 heart.

[@arayascurls]

same!! that made me tear up she’s so special ❤

[@monicahill750]

If I was renting out my house/cabin. You never know who you are renting to, they should never have those animals hanging on the walls 🤷‍♀️. If it was solely their (owners) get away place, I understand.

[@missladyanonymity]

Im sure they were mounted on the wall, in the pictures online. Most people who rent rustic cabins in the woods are prepared for nature/mounted bucks/deer 🦌 🦌 🦌. Shrugs. That said, if the renters preferred they be removed, that's a request to make before arriving. And who knows if the owners would accommodate. I wouldn't recommend alena et al removing it before the baby sees it. They might not be able to remount them or might mount them in incorrect spots, despite taking pictures.

[@MahoganyBelle]

Ajoui has a tender heart for animals, as do I.😢 I wish they could take them all down, at least for her.

[@johnnywalker5288]

Those parents are not having quality time with each other. Too many children. The toddlers were at the edge of the view park ....don't envy them.

[@noneofyourbusinesslolz6112]

Akyli looks like you when she laughs and Amyah looks like you with a straight face💕

[@LagoonaGhoul12]

Ajoui’s empathy for animals is so sweet 🥺

[@laydbak46]

Good sister she is to help her sister that way. Though those animals are real,she fibbed to console her. What a beautiful soul for animals. You two have done well,very well with how you raise your children. Faithful,spiritual, kind, and strong emphasis on academics. Continued blessings to you all❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@TBWL829]

If she feels she might be dyslexic. Just get her tested. So she feels she is being heard. My daughter was told she has dyslexia by the college testing person. We took her to her specialist. She does have the traits, so they going to test her. She feels relieved. She has a tutor who specializes in students who have dyslexia, and they help her study and prepare for her test. She's in college and love to continue to learn.

[@BearingMySeoul]

Agreed! It's better to find out you don't have it so you can work on what the real issue is. Otherwise, you're suffering in vain!

[@kellymurphy7914]

Agreed, dyslexia is more than letters being transposed.

[@lovetosing249]

Yeah I'm dyslexic I don't read or write up side down but after I was tested it made sense why I had issues with reading and spelling so I had to get extra help even in colllege

[@simplynay232]

Agree!! I have trouble focusing on words fast when reading, it hurts my eyes but it was not until I was an adult both my sister and I started getting tested and got diagnosed with add and a other things that were all treatable Ignoring your kid just makes them Feel unheard and that always breaks my heart

[@AngelsofSwager]

12:52 “You duhh” Give joe his twin back 😂😂

[@authenticallyerica]

That was hilarious!!!

[@VanDenArch]

i LOLed sooo hard at Ajedi!

[@maricathornton7727]

Glad your family made it safely to TN. Baby girl couldn’t handle all those stuffed animals. Just shows her ❤. Enjoyed this video.

[@jacquelineadams3770]

Amaya sooooo looks more like you. She has your entire face. Beautiful kids!😂

[@vibinvina4309]

Yeah I rlly think so too

[@adenaregeorges1908]

Love the house 🏠. Your daughter is so sensitive. She is an animal’s lover. God bless her precious little heart.

[@sandrahardison4918]

Joe is calm personified. He doesn’t sweat the small stuff. Alena is so positive. I love all your beautiful children. Hello Amaya!!!😊 Merry Christmas Maze/Lee family.

[@connieosburn6886]

Smokey mountains are beautiful. Enjoy your trip !!

[@blendedtonesable]

Azaio, Azaio...whew! Look at her confidence! 2:23 I remember when she was in pre-k or kindergarten, having a tough time emotionally and in general. She is so confident now. Joe was her peace in the storm during those early days.

[@joy_to]

She shines.

[@speakingheaven]

Enjoyed Joe’s photography and editing. Your children are getting better at on camera improvisation. You need to continue to slow down and appreciate time, girl!

[@alishagillam6123]

Hey mazelee. The last time i watched your oldest video the oldest children looked so different now there growing in to beautiful young ladies

[@lanitavance8209]

Wow

[@carlgibbs2127]

I love Joe. He's so cool 😎. The definition of coolness is Joe. Another beautiful video: keep them coming ❤❤❤.

[@austinowesi8955]

Yeah and it real matches well wiith Alena energy, these were perfect match.

[@AllThingsVon1277]

Nawl is not cool he just in another zone of I'm tired.The load is on Alana.

[@carlgibbs2127]

@@AllThingsVon1277 congratulations you are on my prayer list❤️

[@favouromoyisolaadeyemi5071]

😂​@@carlgibbs2127

[@aleiciabarrett6164]

Love how Amaya is such a big sis . Encouraging the lil ones for better grades etc

[@lasooniami8162]

The big sister is big sistying😂😂😂 Amayah who are you becoming? ??😂❤

[@Serenitym88]

this warms my heart as a girl living by herself, with almost zero touch with her 7 siblings+ parents family living just 3O minutes away.. I've crying my eyes off during every holiday but I managed to make my peace with it and just accept what rejection feels like over and over. thank you for always putting a smile on my face ♥

[@shervonri]

Do you reach out ?

[@californiapattycakes4417]

@maryama8 FIND your tribe! ❤ “Family” isn’t who you’re related to, it has a lot to do with who shows up for you & vise versa. Speaking from experience. You won’t regret it. 🙌🏼❤️

[@michelefreeman6512]

I'm so sorry sweetie. I'll communicate with you if you'd like. Just let me know. Sending hugs, peace and love to you. Blessings from Philadelphia. God be with you 😊

[@zlumi428]

Loneliness is a blessing sometimes...

[@danitalynetteb]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@naomisantiago1884]

WOW!! I have been following you and Joe for years now, through your pregnancies and watching your older children grow up and leave home for College, but watching you and Joe with your younger children is amazing. I am so very proud of you and Joe, even more that you’re Christians and people of color and Proud of your heritage you and Joe. God Bless each and every one of you, I’m proud of your Children and the people that you and Joe are raising them to become in this world!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏽 God Bless and MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁 🎉

[@achanabi]

You guys have a true definition of an amazing family, God bless you

[@naomir10]

I just love Amaya!🩷 she’s so funny! And Arazo, you can be any doctor you want baby girl!🩷

[@jadrefinnej1169]

6:38 Ajedi's hand writing 😮😢. Holy Lord.

[@monicahill750]

Amaya, the way you explained how the lady did your hair. It seems like she did that on purpose, I'm just saying. A hair dresser know not to comb hair like she did your hair. Amaya you look like your mom ❤

[@Everxobloom]

23:25 kids are so pure 🥺

[@eishauhamilton5495]

The other 2 older girls have their own looks, and the other kids all have the same face 😂. How you manage to have the same kid 5x in a row 😂❤❤❤

[@Lookatme272]

The architect and designers of this edifice or their representatives must be satisfied on their achievement with this family's excitement. Do have a wonderful and fulfilling holiday. Joe, thank you so much for how you are raising your children. I hope other fathers will learn, how to be a family man from you. God bless you all. Merry Christmas

[@Loleini91]

Loving these more frequent vlogs, especially during the holidays!

[@september9113]

Alena your daughter Amaya doesn't have short hair ...it's quite long and it looks very Nice. Happy Holidays to the family.. Merry Christmas 💖

[@beramyers8873]

My family and I stayed there last year for Christmas. We were deeper in the mountains. It was big and beautiful as well. Enjoy. We had so much fun.

[@1Loveneverends]

Traveling mercies. Happy Holidays! Love you guys!😊

[@eboneburnette1360]

It's about to Home Alone cabin edition with the baby!! He be gettin' left! 😂

[@theadrenalizedartist6843]

Gatlinburg is a beautiful place to be during the holidays. I wish you guys safe journeys and I hope that you really enjoy your time there. Happy holidays to your family.

[@mikirose2598]

What a treat to hang out with all of you on your wonderful trips!!! Happy and proud of all of you. And thank you, Mazelee!!! More blessings to all of you.

[@thelmagrace6948]

you guys have the most fun, and i love that you're so family oriented. Joe needs to do more filming with his family and maje awesone memories 😊

[@thelmagrace6948]

Akyli is your twin! All your children favor you, but Joe's kids, you can forget it 😂

[@MamaRayRayInTheKitchen]

MazeLee I just love your videos. They are absolutely phenomenal and your husband is so laid-back. You are absolutely phenomenal and blessed with gifts of God. Your children are absolutely special in so many ways Thank you for always sharing these videos. Your videos are inspiration to me and my heart feels so good every time I watch a video thank you again for sharing your awesome journey with your family with us and I totally pray for nothing but peace, love happiness and prosper in 2025. This family is the best Family On youtube to me.🙏🏽🥰

[@donnamarie6736]

Love you and your wonderful family!! Parents are the first teachers ...you two are doing a phenomenal job!! Merry Christmas and Holiday Blessings to you all🎄🎄🎄!

[@denisaraye5863]

Hello Mazelee Family, Hope you enjoyed your short visit in my state of NC. Gatlinburg is beautiful this time of year. Wishing the family a Blessed Merry Christmas ❤

[@lenorawestwoodson5710]

I love how you love your family Joe. They are blessed to have you. I hope that they know it.

[@Mary_305]

Wow! This is awesome. I can't wait to visit Smoky Mountains. Your family are beautiful thanks for sharing.

[@Jennifer-oz7bq]

Awe, they're so excited 😊 what a joy to watch. I ❤ the Mazelee family 🙏

[@chaazyasharal7037]

NICE!!! Poor Ajouie. I hope she won't be traumatized looking at all of those stuffed animals.

[@patmartin4473]

Enjoyed the video Champs you know how to live it up and still not take things for granted by giving thanks to God and reminding the kids too also it is no pretend even the love we can see it your patience in God is making you and your family great God bless you and yours forever😂😅

[@Samish-Samsam]

What a great sister she is❤Love from Zambia

[@vantra182]

Welcome to Tennessee. Our mountains are beautiful.

[@Vanessa-mv7xm]

Welcome to Tennessee, I pray that your family have an enjoyable time in the Smoky mountain and may your Family have a safe and Merry blessed Christmas 🎄🎁✌🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@eishauhamilton5495]

Amaya is ur twin, periodttt

[@mariaepifaniaahaya7510]

Enjoy your holiday and advance merry Christmas to the MAZELEE family ❤

[@katenkosi1389]

Mazelee family enjoyed the road trip and have a great time at the smoke mountains and it's nice to see Amaya joining the family again ❤

[@connieosburn6886]

Look at the children their so excited like their momma!!!!

[@aleiciabarrett6164]

Loves Amaya hair too it’s healthy and nice and long too

[@CarlaJonesbeautybizpro]

Split ends grow up the hair strand. So, they need to be trimmed.

[@tauielofa_eanni]

Have fun. Gatlinburg is beautiful this time of year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family in advance.

[@lifedesignsbyracheljanielle]

Welcome to my state you guys!!!! Even though you were in Charlotte for a little bit…enjoy every ounce It’s beautiful here 🍁 🍃 🎄

[@metalkittens]

Amayah is such a big sis ❤

[@LouisLark-by7rb]

To assiduously observe the splendid fall foliage terrain with the animated facial expressions of the kids and agile animals was phenomenal. Love the Mazlee family!

[@ella5911]

Love this family! Waschung from Germany every Video! Thanks for sharing all family events! I am feeling this spirit and bless the lord!

[@tito_noobi]

13:57 Baby holding the camera is sooooo cute ❤

[@ijustlove2sing]

Welcome to North Carolina!🥰 I hope you Enjoy your visit.

[@barbarapeller]

You guys are awesome! Enjoy and stay safe. Merry Christmas!

[@mai-zx7my]

This video literally made my day. I was kinda feeling down but this video some how helped me improve my mood❤

[@bfrhoden8037]

Merry Christmas Y'all Enjoy Stay Safe. Welcome South. Blessings❤

[@Fortune024]

Hellooooo! Compliments of the Season! So great to see you all interacting together in an idyllic holiday setting and enjoying each other's company. Merry Christmas Christmas 🎄 ❤ ♥ 💕 💖 💓 🎄 and a Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Loving you all!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@vthomas372]

Thanks for sharing this lovely trio so far❤❤

[@TheQueenEC]

lol we won’t be able to “argue”, lol that’s what we are calling it now.

[@IsoRoro-h8j]

His mother is doing an excellent job and so is the father this family is blessed

[@sha0724]

A Lena your third daughter looks like you’re the most she just like her. You have a beautiful family.❤

[@SimplyTS]

It’s so wild seeing people visit my hometown ☺️ hope y’all had fun!

[@vwiggins9797]

Amaya and Arazo look more like mom

[@dorisweems1510]

Gatlinburg TN is a fun destination for families, enjoy. Merry Christmas 🎁⛄❤

[@ChanelWilliams-g1n]

What lovely young princess you have. They are amazingly beautiful adorable gorgeous sweet grown ladies. I love them. You have been doing a great job raising them. All are well mannered. God bless you all🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@RockwellsAccountability]

0:15 blessings and love to you and your families, safe and blessed happy holidays and new years to you all 🎉❤ .

[@subrennaross1043]

Have a wonderful holiday...... My hubby and I love Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

[@teresalewis6802]

Welcome to Tennessee, I pray your stay is Amazing 👍🏾❤️

[@sandrafortune5280]

Lovely home away from home..the excitement is so heart warming..thanks for sharing ❤

[@yourstrulyapr]

I would love to spend Christmas in that house🥰🤗 I felt bad for Ajoui she must love animals alot. I'm afraid those are real stuffed animals though❤️

[@gloriah8265]

😅😅😂😅😊😮😢😊

[@DimereseiniNRobbyRavouvou]

another fabulous family video vacation adventures indeed hahahahahahaha respect looking great as always guys God bless

[@alwaysluckee7]

I haven't been getting notifications. I just love ❤❤❤❤your family. I am a senior and wish for a family like you guys. You make me smile and I feel like I am part of the family.🎉 So much love laughter and fun.❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@michelleblaylock3350]

Such a Beautiful Family I love you all and May God Continue To Bless You All Much love ❤️ 🫶🏿🙏🏿

[@franceschoi4555]

Merry Christmas! Mazelee Family, Enjoy! Traveling Grace And Mercy. ❤❤❤

[@vickicampbell2736]

warms my heart. Making forever memories❤

[@lisadavis9849]

Love that you work with your children in their education and not rely solely on teachers. Good for you.

[@Set_F]

The roast during the discussion about the grades 😂 been there!

[@cynthiamckinney4276]

When you said “hey Siri” my Siri popped up, and started talking. I was like hey I didn’t say anything 😂 😂

[@lindiwedube5914]

Merry Christmas family.Enjoy your holiday.Stay blessed

[@debbie371]

We are enjoying kids and merrychirstams and travel .. you are an ND hubby and happy kids 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sharonmcdaniel9667]

Have a Merry Christmas with all your family.🎅🏾🤶🏾🎄🎁❣️🥳❣️

[@Hidayah-u2m]

Happy to see guys.. Take care and stay safe... And merry Christmas 🌲🎅🎁❤️🎊🎉🌟💕

[@carolbonner9385]

Beautiful to see you travel in the US. I was hesitant to travel down south, being a Black mother with my young child.

[@mehruthomas]

the views are exquisite... i love how your fam always travels

[@ChosenLove7]

An other amazing video from a lovely family 🙏🏿✨🥁🪇🪅🎉 Happy Christmas and Blessed 2025🎉❤🎉

[@audrahamilton273]

Gatlinburg in the mountains is awesome this time of year. Watch out for those bears, and next time, visit Dollywood😊

[@annwill2089]

You are all so funny discussing those grades and school work.😂😂 Also fun watching you all discovering the whole location. Blessings and enjoy every moment of the Season. Happy Christmas.🌲🌲🌲

[@nakanjakkodorothy2032]

Thanks for always giving interesting contents on your lives,clear and un edite.Happy holidays. See you in another one Greetings from Uganda East Africa. ❤

[@aaliyahs9594]

I always enjoy watching you guys ❤, aww all the children got so big I love the positive family fun vibes and how you’re always educating them on things. Happy holidays 🎄

[@nomsamazunga3742]

Love love u re family I'm from Zimbabwe keep it up girl good job u're a gd mother an a gd father