The Hardest Part About Parenting No One Talks About!

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[@juliecummings6345]

I’ve been watching this vlog since the beginning and before that I was watching Bringing Up Bates. To be perfectly honest, I miss the early days when the families acted more like normal people. Social Media and all its perks and payments has changed them. Normal people cannot afford the extravagancies that influencers all the time. I miss just the fun loving real life, non sponsored vlogs of yesteryear. I miss the real life, 5 day work week, making ends meet lifestyle they used to have. I feel it was more relatable to most. I still like to watch and keep up with everyone, I just enjoyed it a bit more when it felt “more real”.

[@jilllocklear4763]

Same ❤

[@deborahfoust6886]

yes

[@jmcast3195]

I think there are newer, less "discovered", couples out there.

[@Disneymom28]

I agree it’s all about dressing to the nines now and fashion and spending tons of money. Ralph Lauren and Samba’s a Tesla a jeep all the trips. They used to have to wear dresses that came past their knees or down to the floor now most of the girls wear skimpy dresses. They’re great people but wow, things have changed.

[@firecracker-c4z]

Most young family's can't afford their lifestyle. All those trips, vacation, theater. I'm glad if i can go on vacation once a year. Layla is performance all the time with a camera on her. 😢 I miss the early days with picknick in the park.

[@annielyst]

We need a Travis/Evan singing among the Christmas trees video.

[@CD-il5xh]

yes! another Travis/Evan duet please!!!

[@jnbond]

Like last year! Yesss!!

[@vickiemitchell123]

I love to hear Travis sing!!

[@Shippingnews]

The super cheesey Christmas duet needs to become a tradition!

[@belindasanders7072]

Yes yes yes another Evan & Travis duet! Was so great last year!!! ❤ u guys bunches. God bless

[@tigrlady2u]

We threw a huge, fancy Mickey Mouse themed party for my grandson's first birthday. When someone commented that that was a lot of money and work for something he won't even remember, my daughter responded that the first birthday isn't for the kid, it's for the parents to celebrate that they managed to keep this tiny human alive for an entire year. 😊 My grandson has autism and is non-verbal, and he will never appreciate that party, but it was a wonderful memory for my daughter. No, no one can prepare you for when your kids begin to grow up and become more independent. It's even harder when they become adults. Don't blink; it goes by so very quickly. ❤

[@TrishRyan-ey8go]

Wow have times changed! When I was a kid my birthday party was a cake a pizza 🍕 🎂 and the backyard!! Fancy for Nancy!! 🎉

[@susanlassiter6494]

My oldest is is 44 and I can tell you every year is a new learning for you as a parent and now for me as a a granny, it's beautiful and so sweet and so heartfelt Enjoy every moment!

[@JolovesDecor]

I’m sorry. No offense. But we have over a 1000 kids living in tents whose homes were swept away in Helene. Snow in the mountains. It looks the same 50 days later as when it happened. Cadaver dogs every day still doing recovery. This is not the Stewart’s fault, but I can’t watch this today. Maybe later. Going through what we’ve gone through in Swannanoa, gives perspective to life. I do not think badly of anyone who has …in any way, but at this time I just can’t focus on this kind of extravagance (I’m referring to that party for a 1 yr. Old) when kids and families are living in tents across the street. 😢. I truly hope your kids had a great time. ❤ God bless y’all, and hug your family. Know how extremely blessed you are. I’ll watch later. 😊 we all love your family.

[@lorriepowell6323]

I totally agree

[@at4everTia]

Yes. If someone has that much to spare they should donate..I know KZbinrs get things sent to them, and deals but I don't know in their case

[@Terisue-l7e]

@@JolovesDecor Spot on!! 👍🏻

[@marylawson4492]

My thoughts exactly. Is it God first or material things first ???? You think it’s great she’s so independent, and in charge. Boy do you guys have alot to learn.

[@chrissiecarr5721]

It’s all over the top and in your face😳The world seems so unbalanced….Peace to all of good will🕊️

[@emmaaguiniga4717]

Evan don’t worry..my kids come home from school for the holidays and don’t want to leave. They’re home every chance they get! They even bring out of state friends along to spend the holidays with us..love it ❤

[@lisawatkins8801]

My Dad and brother put up the Christmas tree, my mom vacuumed up the fallen needles and then my sister and I did the lights and ornaments by ourselves. You're making great memories no matter how things change. Y'all are so incredibly blessed.

[@asacor9435]

You have to make them do certain things in the formative years that they " don't want to do " ie decorate the tree as a family. Because that teaches you work ethic, of pushing through a job or season you don't feel like doing. Also, how to compromise, share ect . Because no one as an adult likes to hang out with a whiny , or selfish individual.

[@melissam.8838]

My thought exactly! Since when does a 4 year old get to make their own choices?!! She is going to grow up to be a spoiled brat if something doesn’t change.

[@katrinap2432]

Y’all are so cute, just love to watch you guys. The kids are just the sweetest , nice to see joyful happy families, God bless

[@danahenderson3742]

1st bday parties are for the mama’s, not the babies. She might be able to book some parties if she is interested in that. It was beautiful, extravagant, PINK AND PINK! Love the pink punch, pink macarons, the pink balloon bow. I loved it all. I feel like it’s their business, their dollar(dollars) If mama is happy and made the memories she wanted to make , it’s all good!

[@rah2209]

Oh MY Goodness!!! That is one extremely extravagant kid party. I Can’t imagine how they will top it next year. Clearly it a party for the adults.

[@steezyjackiessister]

Jesus loves y’all❤

[@louisianagreatgrandma650]

That party was a little ridiculous for a 1 yr old. 🤦‍♀️

[@dawnjohnson4303]

No it wasnt

[@wildflower008]

Your friends planned a beautiful party💗🤍 It was nice to see Zach and Whitney. You guys are a bright spot in the lives of so many. I love your positivity and love for each other. I look forward to your videos every week.

[@deborahhopper2682]

Beautiful tree! Layla is so growny she just tickles me and Zade is so adorable! Love Y’all! Love and Prayers Always

[@sharih5741]

Could be since they have their own trees in their rooms this year, the main tree has lost the “oomph” for Layla. So sweet. But you also can’t force the traditions.❤

[@laurie6332]

Yes you can. You tell a 5 year old that the whole family is going to decorate. Period. Layla at age 10, age 15, is not going to be so "cute" if she has control now.

[@seventhdayissabbath8747]

As soon as you give the kids their own "trees" in their rooms, they no longer want to gather around the big tree in the living room, that is until there are presents under the big tree!!

[@janelizrodriguez2509]

Yes, my thoughts exactly. They have already experienced the Christmas tree moment so it's not that "special" for the big tree. These are just my thoughts and I could be wrong. Either way, love the family and how much God has blessed them. I hope God heals Evan and Carlins heart from what their new experience with their little girl. As well mostly, I pray God helps those in need in the states surrounding them that were effected by natural distasters. God is with you and loves you. God bless you all. 🙏🕊

[@Gree263]

Omg, Zade!! He's so special & unique. He's the poster child FOR having kids!💙💚💛💙💚💛

[@suestephan3255]

And looks like his Papa Stewart

[@ValerieNewcomb-n2b]

This has been my hardest year of parenting! My son graduated this year from High School and I’ve cried more this year than I did from my High School breakup. 😂 Love all these moments with them. Big and small! They grow so fast! ❤️

[@cindland]

Parenting is bitter sweet. Bc we are given our children to ultimately let them go. So all through the different ages and stages we are actually losing a bit of then every day as they mature and try to make decisions on their own. Hold on tight onto the times where they let us in more!❤️

[@vickifg13]

I say it every week y’all are the sweetest little family.❤❤❤❤

[@TerriSpringer]

Zade is so sweet. He picked the cutest trees. Thank you for sharing

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Zade running thru that yard was so cute! He looks so much like Mr Stewart. Love you guys.

[@alicia7679]

Yall are the cutest!!! Sometimes I don’t ask I just say hey we are all doing this, let’s go… do that for decorating.

[@BeeWOWdbyAprilLee]

Zade is so dang adorable telling wait for me layla. Omg so precious

[@nancymosley708]

I loved the kids trying to pick out a tree. It can be overwhelming. Laylas outfit for the tree farm was adorable. Zade is so cute and I can’t get over his arm rolls that he still has. You just want to squeeze him. Fun that your kids had trees in their room. That’s magical. I did grow up in GA although I live in KC now. So I have to say Go Dawgs! 🏈That was a fun way to watch a game together.

[@TrishRyan-ey8go]

You guys have so much love to give a kid get one 4-9 years old out of foster care and show them they too are loved!🥰 think about it your family has so much love!

[@rachaelhart363]

You are the sweetest mum and dad ever 😊

[@amyworrell9563]

I might sound negative, but that party was over the top. And the friends of yours’ kids won’t feel any more loved just because their parents threw them a ridiculously extravagant birthday party. I enjoy seeing more of your families in your vlogs than other people.

[@suestephan3255]

@@amyworrell9563 it was extravagant but the little ones loved it and felt special.

[@margosurrell9953]

See it was the first birthday wst bdays are always very special for mine lil one im hoping to go all out over the top cause i was told for years i couldnt have kids and 13 years later we had our first and only so her first is gonna be over the top

[@hannahsmiles4222]

not really, we went all out for my son's 1st birthday, jumping castle, petting zoo, fully catered. why? because he was an IVF baby after losing 4 babies prior, he arrived 6 weeks early and had some health issues afterwards. being a mum was always my dream and I was finally a mum, so I wanted to celebrate it in a big way because he is my whole world. Will he remember? nope he sure won't, and probably won't really understand just how much that milestone meant to me. But I sure will, and I'll have those memories for the rest of my life. Everyone's reason behind what they do is different, and might not be what you understand.

[@TheEricksonGang]

Wow what a Vlog! I enjoyed you all getting a tree together and bringing it home & setting it up. The kids are so adorable! Thanks for sharing!

[@martivanravenswaay-waddell6810]

It's been a while since I've seen the family -- ohmygoodness the kids have grown UP!!!! Love seeing you guys!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@Disneymom28]

Why is everything, bro, brothers, brother, Bruh ? Yeah that party was little over the top .

[@jerrilynhenson9024]

Habit…. But I get it. I despised when the fad was every other word was “like”. 😱

[@nancyclaiborne5091]

Yes,a little over the top! Children were adorable ❤

[@laurapope6931]

I love your family, but Layla is 5. She really shouldn’t be feeling this way. Way too grown up for 5. I really believe it’s the over the top everything you do with her. She is already full of drama and she is only 4 about to be 5. Your sweet mama and daddy worked so hard to make your life simple without all the stuff. My favorite episodes are Papa Bill and Janie videos. The playing horseshoes and croquet. Walking to the cows. The silly games and dress ups on I love you day. The sweet little presents that you bought each other by doing chores and saving because it was something that they would love to have. You are wonderful parents, but may need to take a step back.

[@tammygabaldon9907]

I have a 17 and 14 year old. Man am I soooo sad, they are not to much into the family traditions we always had. Enjoy your sweet little ones❤❤❤❤❤ So thankful for another Christmas with family

[@dianeford7179]

Where is Izzy? Haven’t seen in a while. The kids are adorable 🥰

[@jnbond]

“TN lost end of convo” Evan had me busting out😂😂😂

[@bluehearts2012]

I thought that maybe Layla didn’t want to decorate the living room tree b/c she already decorated the tree in her room that she probably loves! Great vlog as always guys!!

[@annetteprobert2640]

Tree looks great! So fun putting up the lights with Zade. 😊 Consider putting the tree in front of the mirror if you are not happy with where the white chairs are. Then you can put the chairs closer to fireplace.

[@danielleelias685]

So cute to see how excited Layla and Zade were to see everything. But wow who in the world can afford all this and go all out for a 1 year old. I mean it looks beautiful and so much fun, but I don't think the 1 year old really cares or will remember any of it. All for show I guess. But I love love watching the kids's excitement and happiness, they are so so very precious.

[@alycecline5053]

Some times you just need to do as a family. I tell my kids just do it for Mom. We do so much for them, they can do this for Mom whether it's decorating a tree or taking a picture sometimes my kids don't want to but we do so much for our kids at least they can do the traditions that we like to do.

[@2110289707]

Can we have an "oh my word" counter please. I couldn't stand it after 2 min 😂

[@littlemountainhomestead]

Oh my gosh the part about decorating for Christmas and Layla wanting to do her own thing…brought tears to my eyes. My kids are grown with their own kids now, but here’s the thing - Layla is going to come back to the sentimentality of it all, I promise you! She’s just at an age where she’s learning her independence but it won’t be long before she is loving this part of her life and doing all the Christmas things with her family!! Hang in there guys 🎄💕

[@mclemay6703]

Holy cow. 😮🤯 My kids were lucky to get a 🎁 bday gift, little lone such an extravagant party! We struggled to even pay the normal bills…like heat in the winter!! We really worked hard for so little. Parents these days spend their money in such crazy ways. This is NOT how normal middle class families celebrate a birthday. It’s hard to imagine such a lifestyle. I’m glad my children know they’re loved, without having to break the bank. Well, happy birthday to her! Every life is worth celebrating! 🥳

[@JJV69]

At first I thought it was a wedding they were attending

[@daveshoemaker7137]

For a one year old? All of that money! They must have a lot of money to spend! I thought everyone was struggling? Our kids got to go to pick a nice restaurant and they got a cake of their choice and something they'd been wanting for a gift! Even then we had to budget to pay for everything, because back then we paid cash!

[@Shell-s4d]

Granted, I have a gigantic family, but it was my cousins 1st birthday and they rented...a Banquet hall😮 My Aunties, in their upper 80's, were in shock!!! I mean, we only turn 1 once in life😂 but was it more to feed the 'parents' ego? Or, for the baby 🤷‍♀️ who won't remember? I think in my family, clearly it's...ego. Narcissism 😅 Which, can create future narcissists when those children reach adulthood. Too many of those in the world. The saddest is, reaching adulthood, really, no one cares about another adults birthday, except for a select few. I grew up having descent family parties, nothing huge or lavish, but so much love and it was a real surprise, kind of sad, to realize, no one cares in the real world that it's your birthday😂 So many people in my family treat their children by overcompensating with praise, everything is yayyyy, good job, you're the best, so special etc., and seeing these children get older and many are adults are me, me, me, I, I, I people, narcissists! Disheartening to wreck the youth because of parents egos😢 and there are so many ill adjusted young adults that are entitled, self serving and so much more😢 Praise...NOT pedestals parents! Not saying the people in the video are like my family at all, just sharing my experience and I'm glad you shared yours!❤

[@gigiowens7241]

Ya'll also remember that people like them are making $$💰 🤑 off of people like us watching small parts of their lives. The Stewart family is a very sweet little family in my opinion of watching them on and off over the years.

[@ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname]

I grew up poor as smuck BUTT here is the thing so many adults are parent shaming otheres choices when it’s not their life’s I’m happy for your kids butt I’m also happy for the kid that had that birthday party We don’t need to be so negative about others life

[@janetkt-ut]

None of us are perfect!! 😅 Love that comment. Your family is so cute. God Bless you. 🙏🏻

[@cynthiaburns5071]

I saw the Christmas trees in the kids room on your Instagram. I thought it was the cutest thing! Yes the kids do grow up. Wait until your son says"Mom I am getting so old." I told him what does that make me!!! LOL!!! Your home is decorated beautifully! Thanks once again for sharing oh I forgot you have to get out your oranges that you made years ago. I loved them the most!

[@LifewithMamaLucero]

Okay Evan, I hate to break it to you but it only gets worse, especially with girls. I have three. I am like you, a "Christmas Tradition/Hallmark vibes" person. Decorating the tree together has been my one non-negotiable. But I'm not gonna lie, there's been years the fight to get all of them in the room to do it has seemed not worth it. Hang in there...lower the expectations and just enjoy the moments when they come!! Merry Christmas Stew Crew❤

[@melodytaylor3472]

My kids are all out of the house and now in different states, so we barely have a Christmas with all the kids and grandkids, it's hard because I love traditions. Make those memories and as they grow make different family traditions to adapt to your situation. Love your family!

[@paulaheflin75]

You are so funny and you literally bring life to your post

[@chinaalia3]

Time flys. My baby boy is now 18, up at college and EMT. My daughter is 16, HS junior and use to "love me, lol". At the end of the day you just remember they will always need you even from afar. Just hold on to every memory. I still cry because I have to let them be. But, when they need mom I know immediately. They grow up fast, but in my heart they are still my babies.

[@megandrynan6080]

You all are so sweet. Have a wonderful Christmas. 🎄 💖

[@pennycunningham-mb6yg]

If they have trees in their rooms, that might be why they’re not as excited about the big tree!

[@LAnnMcK]

I've had good years and bad years about older kids decorating the tree. However, because it is a family tradition, we have always said you have to help a little. Yes, we enforced it, even if that meant they helped put on candy canes and their ornmaments with their names on them only. I'm talking about our 14-17 year old sons. Thankfully, my husband agreed that some things you do as a family. I think it's up to the parents to set the tone, and figure out what you want to stick with when it comes to family traditions and children participating.

[@melissam.8838]

Agree!! I can’t imagine having let my 4 year old (who is now 21) tell me she wasn’t going to help decorate the tree, and just letting her have her way.. that is not about them growing up, in my opinion. It’s her not being made to do something that she just didn’t want to do. She already has a tree in her room and they got GIFTS under them.. why would she even care about the main tree.. Wow.. I’ve always loved this family but I’m kinda shocked by the parenting of Layla. This video just seemed different. 😢

[@TrishRyan-ey8go]

Beautiful blessed family so full of love❤❤❤

[@jeanr502]

Please please please Evan, make a Christmas Song video this year with Travis!!!!! ❤

[@jasper63689]

We have a birthday party each year but keep it a minimum, cake gifts and a few games.

[@cbpaddingtonbear2606]

That's all children need. That party was for the parents not the one year old.

[@indiagatewood1296]

All we do is cake and let the kids run around the yard! Kids birthday parties have gotten ridiculous!!!!

[@djbabyv]

Parenting is so much harder than people realize. Unless you have kids you really have no idea what goes into it.

[@joannepiatte4026]

Some families go all out for birthday parties. I just took my son to Chuck E. Cheese's. Of course it was 34 years ago.

[@MilindaMcCall]

Mine too 31 years ago and again 22 years ago for his birthdays! He was happy and loved ‘em! 🥹🥹🥹❤

[@Terisue-l7e]

You, clearly, had a better sense of yourself, your child's needs, and the world at large. This is really horrendous.

[@cbpaddingtonbear2606]

This is ridiculously over the top and not for your child for the parents to flex. A one year old would be happier at Chuck E. Cheese.

[@CHBT2021]

Forgive me for leaving a second comment/personal opinion and an outsider’s perspective…. Precious Stewart family, it’s time to get back to the roots. Literally. Beautiful common sense, Biblical family living, simplicity, wholesome, clean, character building, living by example, teaching children to respect, honor their elders, immediate obedience not pouty responses etc. Trim back the extravagance, over indulgence, idolatry of children, constant need for attention, preoccupation with needing to be happy 24/7. Obviously not to the extreme of the previous IFB church teachings but instead instilling basic biblical principles. Even recently down to witnessing immodest dressing. The last few years I’ve witnessed especially Carlin wearing extremely inappropriate clothing like shorts that barely cover the bottom. As someone who’s forced to wear a burka when traveling to Pakistan and places in the Middle East for safety concerns I’ve experienced extreme modesty standards and crazy female expectations that are excessive. Not to mention restrictions of basic human/ female rights. However, just as it’s extreme to cover every inch of a woman’s body for modesty, it’s more extreme to expose a woman’s/ girl’s figure with indecent clothing or lack there of. I understand growing your own family, discovering G*d for yourself and seeking the answers to life for yourself and family. However there’s no middle ground when it comes to decency. Decency is an absolute. Either it’s decent or it’s not. Excessively finding the need to buy to excess, spoiling the children and seeing the pouting, lack of respect from children to parents, straying from traditional family roles, dressing immodestly, teaching worldly possessions are more important than incentivizing G*dly character development. From what little previous shows provided insight to daily lives of especially Carlins family not everything was rosy nor perfect. But I personally miss the beauty of witnessing glimpses of G*d’s character, love and genuine pursuit of what is right in the home. It taught the world that G*dly righteous living was attainable. Please pray about what G*d wants for you and your family. Hopefully whatever G*d places on your heart to change He gives you the courage to do so. Blessings and prayers yall.

[@annjames1837]

My wedding wasn't even this extravagant 😅

[@leephilips3669]

Mine too 😂

[@carriesandoval649]

😂 same. But it is so cute.

[@cbpaddingtonbear2606]

These two influencers (who hosted the party) are ridiculously over the top with everything. I don't mean to sound mean but they seem incredibly immature.

[@SweetPea6348]

Mine either !! We had a Yard Wedding. We had ,,Maybe 15 of our families including us ! 😅

[@China-Clay]

What will they do for an encore next year??? Save your $$$ for reality!!😅😅

[@victoriahorton4166]

Please put the tree in front of the window, I love it... love it...❤❤ ...

[@marilynfdavis891]

Love your vlogs & being included in a glimpse of your family life. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. 💜✝️🦃

[@DanaQuinn88]

Love ya'll. Please quit saying bro.

[@mindyhein9186]

And , what was the count for “oh my word”?!

[@nicolewalter4871]

They absolutely don’t tell you that the hardest part of parenting is the letting go. They’re so dependent on you the first year and you think it should be that way forever. With each new phase, parents have no choice but to let go little by little. Enjoy every moment with them. Before you know it, they’ll be a senior in high school like my son and going off to college.

[@delorismcnair1355]

I only watch this channel because of Evan 😂 this dude is so funny 😅

[@MadMaxine1979]

They want to be surprised?? I think they're smart by conning you out of them helping 🤣🤣

[@YvonneLovell]

Keep in mind you are the parents.

[@janieadames8453]

Yall always have me laughing. Thx for sharing yourself with us. 😊

[@brendacase2975]

Kids are getting so big,I enjoy your videos.

[@letspraytherosary4410]

These aren't the hardest parts of parenting. To me, this is like a few of the strands of the apron string tearing. The hard parts are when they are teenagers and they change. It's almost like a personality change. Not all kids go through it, but many do. You have to be patient and wait for them to come out of it--that is hard. You are no longer their favorite person, but often, the last person they want to talk to. That is hard! Throwing in my 2 cents about the party: I have to agree with a lot of the comments about it being so extravagant for a baby. While it's important to celebrate the life of a person, it comes across as showing off. Simply because a baby is not going to appreciate the work, time and expense put into it. Children are naturally simple and I think the negativity that you are seeing in the comments is the sorrow that we see when a child's simplicity is taken away from them. Parties like this only make them expect more and become worldly. It's sad. Sorry if it hurts feelings, that isn't my intention and I hope it doesn't. Just adding in my opinion.

[@ericaaubie860]

Layla's jacket is so cute.

[@davidjillraines7114]

One of ours was very independent at a young age. It was great but frustrating at the same time. Now that she is an adult it has made her a better person.

[@JulieMelberg]

You all are adorable. Enjoy even the bumps!

[@laurie6332]

I love being able to understand Zade talking! Was he just a late talker or did you end up having speech therapy? I remember you having him checked out but don't remember the result of the opinion? He is talking up a storm and he is very understandable now. Some kids just decide to talk when they want to LOL> He is so cute. I know you don't want any more opinions but I would flip the tree to the other side in front of the mirror (it's reflection in the mirror would look pretty), then put the white chairs one dividing the room, and one near the window on the other side. But it's your home and you picked out the perfect size tree.

[@TexasbyStorm]

Insane party! Layla's dress is adorable! I think Layla would have wanted to join in, but she honestly looked exhausted. She is so independent though.

[@TifJones-p8s]

My son's eldest daughter at 12 yrs old went for her first ever non family member sleep over last weekend - she has a phone for when she is out (walking to Nana's one street over and walking to school 4 streets over etc) and she forgot to charge it so when she did not answer her phone my son, her farther when over to her friend house to check on her - she was two streets over from their house - Dad standing in the door saying please charge you phone so I can contact you - he was a shocker for this as a teenager so I laughed and said oh the payback coming your way - remember all the things I worried about you times it by 3 as that is how many grandbabies you have given me

[@bethpittsiirjdjdb1028]

I hate to see what she gets next year. People in N.C and Florida probably wont be able to give their kids a Christmas and people like that like to show off. I fast forward through the video cause it made me sick to watch. Zade was so cute helping with the tree

[@lauraruot9051]

Agree. I fast forwarded most of this video. I enjoyed Michaela and Brandon's Q & A youtube video. They are so humble and wise.

[@dianecervantes9095]

Eat it up while you can because they do grow fast. I have one son two girls and they’re all adults and they’re 40 enjoy Why they are little. I’ll see you in the next video. Blessed Saturday night.❤❤

[@private-os9zg]

Oh my goodness Carlin I’m so obsessed with your white boots you wore to the party! Did they come from BSB? Please tell us where you got them! They’re gorgeous!

[@AngeliqueSharap]

That party was beautiful. 💕

[@growinggenerationshomestea516]

My husband and I just had the growing to fast, time flies talk last night. Our oldest together is 14, we have 4 more years with him.....ya'll that is a talk you dont talk about lil now im crying again lol. Ask your oarents grandkids grow even faster! We have 9 oldest is 31 youngest is 7. We have 1 grabdbaby with a second on the way.❤❤❤

[@mummatrinz3530]

Please drop a reel this week with the Evan and Travis duet from last year. The tree shopping has me in the mood 🙏

[@carlavision6143]

Evan and Carlin, thanks for the laughs! Really enjoyed your video. Looks like Layla and Zade enjoyed the birthday party as well as y'all. And looks like y'all had fun getting a real Christmas 🎄! Love your lights and all your Christmas decorations! Love y'all and God Bless!❤️ Wishing y'all a very Happy Thanksgiving too!

[@EllianaNoelle]

So cool that you went to Georgia! I live in Georgia it would’ve been so cool to see yall! I hope you enjoyed your trip

[@MargueriteNeely]

Y'all Christmas decorations are so cozy and cute!!!! Layla is getting so old!!!

[@elisabeththolo6456]

love the Stewart's. cutest familiy!! :)

[@suewilson3044]

Carlin you have your home decorated so lovely; well done. I always look forward to your videos Evan. Could I ask where Layla got her little plaid jacket from? Happy Thanksgiving x

[@nikkidemuth2636]

Pull it back to the corner of the rug , it will be perfect! I’m coming over and sitting in the swivel chair closest to tree and just stare at your tree all day long 😂 Happy Holidays!❤

[@JackieKing-k7e]

You guys are the best , Evan is so funny love watching your videos

[@teresabeamon9650]

Y'all are making me cry. Bcuz our daughter moved to VA the 28th of September and she says she's not coming home for the holidays. 💔 But she is 25. But in my heart she's still my baby. 😭😭

[@jukes243]

Matching pj's but Evan was the only one wearing them. lol You're a good sport, Evan. I would love to have a spouse as upbeat as you. Love the clothes you choose for Layla and Zade, Carlin. They always look so stylish and cute. I felt the sting of my daughter growing up when she turned 14. So long ago now. Keep kissing and hugging you two. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

[@suestephan3255]

@@jukes243 Evan is a good sport and I love his excitement. Some guys put the nix on family matching pajamas.

[@pattyb7090]

Our son is 23 years old. We still long for the days when he was little. We cannot wait for grandchildren so we can experience little ones all over again.

[@erinlyon1554]

Oh boy I remember this stage of the game with my boys when they hit 5 it was over, they no longer needed mom to pick out their clothes, they had an opinion on their shoes. We adopted our daughter when she was 14 but we knew her since she was in Kindergarten with our older son so we had 3 teenagers at once so as you can imagine that was fun lol. Prayers to yall for strong little girls don’t dim her light

[@AdelaGeist]

Very beautiful but kind of extravagant

[@justforfunny7674]

A good way to counter her: “I don’t want to, yall surprise me” would be to explain to her how much it means when you are all together and it’s about making the other family members feel loved when she spends time with them. If not, it might grow into an entitled attitude about a lot of the wonderful things you do for her.

[@robertaskversky1482]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@galinaa4403]

Don’t mean to sound judgmental, but Layla needs to learn how to have a good attitude and happily spending time with family. If she always gets to choose and feels like she’s the boss on whether she wants to do things or not, then who’s parenting ? Who’s in charge of a situation? She needs to learn how to listen to parents without having her say. If parents always give in her winning then what’s it going to be like when she’s 15? Children thrive when there’s discipline in the house when they feel like dad and mom are in charge. That’s what the Bible teaches, to train up a child not child manipulating parents. Hope you see the message and hope she grows up to be a pleasant young lady, not a sassy spoiled one.

[@donitawhite8111]

Take a shot every time Evan says "Oh my word". 3 minutes into the video... nope nevermind. Bad idea. 😂

[@loridill4683]

Evan dancing was funny. Go Evan.