Throwing our son's FIRST birthday party

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Our baby boy turned one. Throwing his first birthday party was very emotional for us #mattandabby #matthoward #abbyhoward

[@MegaGreenPotatoe]

The fact that now Griffin will have that voice recording of his great grandmother singing him happy birthday forever. Man I would do anything to hear my grandmothers voice again

[@stephanieann622]

Oh my gosh, that is so true! We lost my Dad when I was only 2 1/2 weeks old and my sister was 2 years old. I have always wished I could hear what his voice sounded like. What a beautiful gift for cute little Griffin ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@NEVAEHISCUTE]

@@stephanieann622sorry for your loss

[@otterwithadarkside4422]

Me too!! My great grandma died when I was one, so I will never truly remember her, but I do have a picture of her and I on the top of my bookshelf and I always have the stories my dad tells around the dinner table! I would love to be able to see her and hear her voice now that I'm older. She seemed like such an awesome person!!!

[@Hangwithcoco123]

Yes my great grandma died early this year and me and her were very close and she’d lived with us since 2020 and every photo video and this one voicemail and every story she ever told me I cherish very much

[@kaavyaprasad2027]

😊❤

[@alyssasways]

Happy Birthday Griffin!

[@Mariah._.rxndom]

OMGGGG YOUR REALLLLLL ALSO COMMENTED FIRST 🎉🎉🎉

[@adwitasrinivasan7485]

Second

[@Dinonugget_111]

Another reason you guys are the best

[@sylviehandley4335]

Hi!

[@meganmcnamee2185]

Oh my gosh, you and them are my favorite KZbinrs

[@shaysmith94ify]

I adore how you protect your sons identity. Seriously is so admirable

[@kiramoloney9248]

But they showed his face still.. I'm new to this channel and most of the time they only show the back of his head but in this video they showed his face so I'm confused..

[@kianagates4628]

It’s not that dramatic a lot of family channels do show the kids faces they aren’t gonna look the same when they’re older anyway

[@markrouch4159]

The great grandma singing at the start is so sweet 🥲

[@abbylewis9702]

I totally agree!!!! You should put her voice inside one of the stuffed animals at build a bear. I think it’d be soooo cute!!!!! ;)

[@careip]

​@@abbylewis9702what a great idea! ❤

[@user-zl4uh4bv3u]

as much as I have baby fever, I would absolutely be in aww looking at the lill dudes face , I respect their privacy

[@janaghariani]

Abby should definitely do a baking channel that would be so great!

[@archieharriman2999]

Trueeee

[@kramirez177]

Just cuz she bakes a couple cakes 😂 ok. Every mother bakes a cake or two guess I should have one too.

[@wlals175]

A baking channel for sure and baking her kiddos Bday cakes every year ❤ That'll make for great memories, and also, your kids will one day love that you made the cakes special for them♡

[@elet9303]

For sure

[@meredith_0016]

​@@kramirez177yeah so she should make a baking channel 😁

[@zoepeters3826]

Finally a family vlogger i dont feel guilty following coz they actually protect their childs identity from the freakery of the internet 🎉 Happy birthday to your little guy 🎉🎉

[@kianagates4628]

You do realize in reality anyone can take a pic of the child while they’re out in public and it’s on the internet forever pixelated on KZbin has no relevance whatsoever in real life

[@zoepeters3826]

@@kianagates4628 i respecrfully disagree. While it is possible for some people to take a photo your children and put it on the internet, its far less likely, purely based on how few people would live in their locality compared to the amount of people on the internet. Not to mention, that the parents would be close by and monitoring the situation. If someone seemed unsavoury, you’d assume the parents would remove the children. In real life most people abide by social norms more readily. There is a reason most celebs chose to have their childrens faces blurred in paparazi pics, despite the fact a member of the public could take a picture. It is effective at reducing the risks, despite it not being impossible to take photos on public property.

[@Erin-G-M]

This is how it’s done! Maintaining baby’s privacy yet still making a great video that’s all about him. Well done mom and dad. I wish more would follow your lead.

[@ladyatilano40]

You enjoy seeing the back of a baby's head? Yep, my definition of great content.

[@Erin-G-M]

@@ladyatilano40 they were showing his birthday party and celebrating their child. I don’t need to see his face and know every detail of his life. Their channel is called Matt and Abby. People watch for them and yes I applaud them for giving their child some privacy. More should be doing the same.

[@jennifergeorge7280]

@@ladyatilano40 it’s respectable to let their kid have some privacy. It’s creepy to whine about not seeing a strangers kid’s face.

[@rttnmlk9013]

​@@ladyatilano40I think you need to re-read your comment bc its very off-putting and creepy. Why do you need to see someone's child's face to have good content ...?

[@fergsfamilyadventures]

Congrats on 5 million!! You really deserve it!! Happy birthday Griffin! ❤🫶

[@that.guy.Caydennnn]

When did 5 Million happen I though had a million just a few days ago they are great content creators

[@MattandAbby]

❤

[@that.guy.Caydennnn]

@@MattandAbby You guys are the best ever

[@trixgaming2614]

@@MattandAbbyyou are the best KZbinrs ever ❤

[@MissMariaBennet]

In the Netherlands the moms are congratulated on their kids’ birthdays! In that spirit; congrats on your 1-year old Abby 🥳

[@user-wj6wk6db6h]

Plus the kids. Right 🤨

[@old_yeller4251]

In the Netherlands every family member gets congratulated for their family member's birthday. I really dislike it lol

[@kashvii20]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRIFFIN!! 🫶🏻 Can't believe he's one 🥹🥹🥹🤍

[@isha8274]

,s

[@MattandAbby]

It happened soooo fast!

[@sarahjones6858]

@@HopesWorld-tm2el yes!!

[@biapereira6106]

Happy birthday Griffin I Can’t believe you are one❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AyanTate21]

Can't believe they are having another one in a short time 🎉😂🎉🎉🎉❤

[@becca9728]

Great Grandma singing him happy bday was so sweet. I love how Matt always tells Abby how pretty, beautiful she looks.

[@germsfly]

Happy birthday Griffin!! Can’t believe he’s a year old! When he’s older he will look back and appreciate how amazing parents you guys are

[@godlovesusall8115]

I love it when Abby whips out the whiteboard, I remember her in Hawaii walking around with it to check out all the "adulting" tasks 😂😂😂

[@kathrynhall7021]

Sweet tears over Great Grandma singing Happy Birthday 🥰💙🥰

[@Brewer8481]

Great Grandma singing is the most precious thing ❤

[@joebeilouny7057]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRIFFIN!!!! He is so lucky to have parents like you guys ❤

[@leahpotterf]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRIFFEN I’ve loved watching him grow up the first year was amazing so the other years will forsure be the best!!!!

[@PattyByrd]

Happy Birthday Griffin!! You can totally tell how loved this baby is and how loved baby #2 will be!!!!!!!!

[@haileygallegos4929]

Awww! Happy Birthday, Griffin!!! It's been so fun seeing your first year :) 🎂🎂🎂

[@johnthompson1280]

Griffin is a fortunate young man who has awesome parents that made his first birthday party fun, loving, and special. I am happy to see that he loves his birthday cake.

[@sehoida]

Abby’s baking show? Yes, please! She’s so cute and sweet I’d totally watch!

[@saraelizabeth155]

I would honestly love it if abby had a baking/homemaking channel. Happy birthday Griffin! What a sweet video ❤

[@carmenwilmoth]

Griffin is adorable! Baby August is going to be equally as adorable 😍 Love you Matt and Abby!! ❤️❤️ Happy birthday Griffin 🥳🥳

[@racefan312325]

How special to have his great grandma singing happy birthday!!! A memory he will have forever!!!

[@eliza.angels]

I'm so happy how Griffin has grown! Feels like he was just born❤️

[@EmberRoseGaming]

Happy birthday Griffin! You’re adored and have captured the hearts of millions! ❤

[@ladyatilano40]

The back of his head has captured the heart of millions?

[@bidenstillsucks2249]

​@@ladyatilano40yes in the day of predators it's best not to show his face.

[@Keely_Coles]

Happy birthday to sweet adorable Griffin! Thank y'all for the content, congrats on 5 million subscribers, and I hope y'all have a safe delivery with baby boy #2!

[@naomibengoa8527]

Oh my goodness. He has grown up so fast. Happy birthday Griffin! ❤️🥳🎁

[@hiimapotato123]

You should definitely bake Griffin a cake each year! My mom’s done it for me since I was 5 and it’s honestly so special. The amount of time and effort she puts into them just makes me so happy. And she would ask me what cake I would like her to make and she’d always make the most amazing cakes for me. I can’t wait to see the one she makes this year 🥰

[@Slay2435]

Happy birthday Griffin ❤ So excited for baby number 2

[@Gl1tz_fish]

Happy birthday little man!! I hope this day was filled with joy and love. Happy birthday Griffin🩷

[@kenneditompkins3609]

Happy 1st Birthday Baby Griffin! I can't believe Sweet Precious Baby Griffin Is already 1 yrs old time Is flying by way to fast Ican't believe It's already been a year now!!!!!!

[@varnikajangama1603]

Happy Birthday Griffin 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎈🎈🎈🎈❤❤❤❤❤❤Hope he has a wonderful first birthday ❤

[@clairem21]

Abby should absolutely have a baking channel!!

[@amyhughes616]

Happy birthday griffin i hope you had an amazing day better than ever imagined i cant believe you are 1 now it feels like yesterday you were born i hope one day you get to look back and see just how many people love you whether thats family, friends or strangers on the internet I love you guys you are amazing parents and cant belive how far you have come

[@Imasandal]

Omg! He’s so precious and time is flying by 🥹🥰❤️ happy btdy!!

[@lolmymom]

Can we just appreciate how they aren’t showing/exploiting griffin like mad respect. Happy birthday to Griffin 🫶🏽

[@kneeldah68]

I understand that you shouldn’t exploit your children and clearly you can tell that Matt and Abbey wouldn’t do that, but it would’ve been nice to see his adorable happy face on this birthday video. Just my opinion….not trying to offend, annoy or disrespect anyone. Happy Birthday Griffin!

[@HolisticallyHealthy-dk1kc]

Matt is just as excited as a one year old… 😂Abby be reeling that boy in! I dig this dad‘s excitement for his little dude. 🎉

[@genamartin229]

Sweet! Righteous cake Abby!🎉 🎂🎈🎁Happy 1st Birthday Griffin!!!

[@oliviapinter9478]

Happy Happy Birthday Griffin! Awe this was so sweet🩵

[@MaryBrown-jp1mv]

Happy 1st Birthday Griffin!🥳🎈👏🏻💙🎉 Abby I commend you for making his cake!

[@litbugv2438]

Abby "We are always last minute" .. "So it's perfect," 🤣 🥳🎊 Happy 1st Birthday, Griffin 🎉🎂

[@kalyowaglad7621]

Happy birthday baby Griffin, more years to come your way and happiness to your entire family.

[@laney512]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRIFFIN!!! 🎂🥳

[@Yourstinkyxx]

Can we just appreciate them not showing Griffin's face. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRIFFIN!! 🎉❤

[@user-cy6rh8uv6r]

I know it's the responsible thing to do ❤❤ when griffin is older he can decide if he wants to show his face on camera or not😊💙

[@ladyrayylin3268]

🙄🙄🙄

[@Lovemyboys22]

How is his face any different than his body? I really think Matt and Abby are entertaining but I got hooked on their videos when they were pregnant the first time. They were so open and genuine. I know they work hard at this job but now that they aren’t showing their cute baby, I’ve lost interest. I wish there was a video explaining why they don’t show him any more. I mean they can edit out anything that might embarrass him down the road right? It feels like they are trying to have their cake and eat it too, pun intended.

[@kristenstone1721]

Best choice ever!!!

[@taylorharris859]

@@Lovemyboys22it’s because they want there kids to have privacy and when there kids get older there kids get the decision they said it on a vlog while abby was pregnant

[@i.love.sza.]

i can’t believe griffin is one already!! time has gone by so fast. i feel like just yesterday you guys posted griffins birth video!! i’m so happy for you guys and how far your little family has come. you guys were meant to be parents! can’t wait to see little auggie in august, too🥰

[@victoriagrgic164]

Congrats on 5 million!You guys are amazing

[@NoraDiCarlo]

Happy birthday Griffen!! love ya'll

[@E.z.b.f]

I love that you guys aren't showing his face! You guys deserve that privacy with your child. So much respect for that!

[@kayla.h.16]

Really love how you’re covering Griffin’s face more. Little’s safety is always first priority ❤

[@jennifergeorge7280]

Yes! We are adults are so glad our entire childhood isn’t online for the world to see. It’s great to provide our kids the same.

[@bayleemitchell3018]

Awwwe great grandma singing happy birthday got me crying😭 that is so sweet and so amazing and so special to always have. Absolutely melt my heart.🥺❤️

[@marielahnum8824]

May you have and extra Happy Birthday Griffen!🎂🎁🎁🎁🎁🎈🎈🎈🎈🥳🥳🥳🥳 It has been so wonderful watching him grow up this last year. Love you Matt, Abby and Griffen.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LauraJohnsoncrafts]

Came over from the dad challenge podcast and honestly if y’all choose to stop showing your kids I will subscribe 🥰 for now I will watch the videos that don’t show the kids!! I’m proud of y’all in making this change!! ❤❤❤

[@annmariedobbin4369]

Im from their too and i will promise the same, i will subscribe to thir podcast that does not include the kids.

[@ashleeattridge4900]

Happy birthday Griffin!! I love you Matt and Abby and Griffin!!!

[@Tamoghna-pm7qc]

Oh my God, happy birthday Griffin he’s growing up so fast! It means so much to see your videos every day and it really brightens up my day. Abby it’s such a strong mother, no matter what happens, we will always be here to support you. Love y’all ❤

[@Rubysharma12]

Happiest birthday to Griffin ❤️I wish you guys all the very best and wishing nothing but all the best upcoming days !!

[@mckenzieheil8723]

This was an amazing and entertaining video even without making it all about the child. And that’s hard to do while talking about his birthday. Good job!!!

[@oliviapinter9478]

I'm so good at making frosting I have this magazine with all these different frosting recipes in the back of it I'm going to be such a good mom one day omg slay! Like you Abby I would find it so overwhelming doing all of this in one singular day especially while pregnant and you just did that with a smile on your face and no anxiety (showing at least) like damn I would be sweating buckets I get so nervous before doing things or throwing parties you are literally super parents like how did you do this all in one day my brain can't even comprehend it lol such bomb parents❤

[@kristinadacus7691]

Happy 1st Birthday, Griffin!!! 🎉🎉 It has been wonderful watching you grow up your first year. You have amazing parents❤ who love you to the moon and back!! Thanks for sharing your life with all of us Matt & Abby!! ❤

[@yes0752]

Happy birthday Griffin! ♥️ 🎂 He grew up so fast! ❀

[@ajayaarushi8603]

I wish you would do slower and longer vlogs where we can actually see what’s happening, rather than just fast narrations with a video montage. Miss your old content.

[@andreea.cristina.popescu]

I'm so glad that the 2 of you decided to keep your son's privacy!! This is amazing, you are inspiring me once more!!! I don't really watch family channels but yours brings me soo much joy

[@JayyandAbby]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY GRIFFEN! ❤

[@JustMeJayE73]

Happy Birthday, Griffin 🎉. Abby, you are such a beautiful person! I love watching both of you but you absolutely make me smile.

[@evakeay2843]

Abby HAS to do a baking channel!! I would watch every single episode without a doubt ❤️

[@user-rz3im1hm2c]

happy happy birthday, griffin!!! 🥳🥳 i love the dump truck theme and the party looked like it went great and was a blast!🎉🎉 matt and abby you guys are SUCH great parents and we all can’t wait to celebrate baby number 2 soon enough!!!! also yes, abby on the baking channel!! 🤣 can i get a pin for being here in 17 seconds and first comment? 😊😘

[@user-tn9xl5eu9g]

I have loved watching griffin grow over this past year! And I’m so excited to see this new baby boy! 💙💙

[@Jen-zz7nv]

Happy Birthday little dude!! What a sweet party.

[@xoxo_rue]

Let’s just appreciate how much Matt and Abby do for us❤

[@user-wj6wk6db6h]

Yea

[@genesiscruz7068]

I agree

[@nikki9127]

What do they do for us

[@destinycritcher3527]

There’s always these comments on every video & it’s pretty annoying

[@xoxo_rue]

@@destinycritcher3527well then don’t read it just scroll past 🙃

[@TripleJs3]

My last baby turned 1 July 15th, I lost my grandma when he was only 2 months old.. I miss her so so much, your grandma singing happy birthday made me cry because it reminded me that mine wasn’t here for any of my kids birthdays for the first time .. this year. Cherish her and spend as much time as you can with grandma because my heart is still broken every single day. Happy birthday little buddy!

[@veneciawooding6797]

Happy 1st Birthday Griffin!🥳🎂🎈

[@icecreammm1]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRIFFIN! It feels like only yesterday when I saw your birth story video ❤. May he have many more memories with his baby brother ❤ 🎉

[@jennifergeorge7280]

I love how you’re giving your son more privacy. He will thank you for it!!

[@williamm.andrews7354]

First

[@Fr.fr.faries]

Congrats

[@its.kenzie.333]

Congrats on 5 mil! Happy Birthday Griffin!!! I seriously can't believe its been ONE year! It felt like a month ago! You guys are amazing 🫶

[@evertskids2578]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRIFFIN!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING YOUR PARENTS SO MUCH HAPPIER! ❤🫶

[@annadiaz261]

This video is basicslly just one very long advert. I don't think I'll click on these videos anymore.🤮

[@kellyviolette4184]

That's great you reached 5 million you guys are very genuine

[@jadedladey]

Happy Birthday sweet boy!! 💚

[@starbucksgirl652]

I have just started watching your channel and I have love watching him grow. Happy Birthday Griffen

[@parkerhamel8287]

Thanks for making me SOB!!! My grandparents would always call and sing happy birthday to me and I spent my first birthday without them this year so I loved hearing Griffin's great grandma sing to him :,)

[@karolmackenzie]

Happy Birthday Griffin!!!! Congratulations on making it to 5 million Subscribers, that's wonderful

[@haydeerodz64]

It was so great for everyone singing HBD in tune 🤗

[@IvieBurton]

Griffin is getting so big! I have loved getting to watch him grow in the last year!! You guys are such good parents and I can’t wait for the new baby to be born!!

[@mercedezdelafuente7753]

Happy birthday little man !

[@jenniferpaulausky7975]

Happy 1st Birthday Griffin!! 🎂🥳

[@miajackson7914]

So glad Griffin had a great birthday! Can’t wait for baby #2’s first birthday but I can wait. Enjoy time with the new little one!

[@traceygilligan1201]

Happy Birthday Griffin, Wow what a big deal it is visually from newborn, to smashing his first cake! Amazing 🎉🎂

[@NicoleRhoades2025]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRIFFIN!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@marykategillis8537]

Also as a toddler/infant teacher the water table is a must have / loved by all the baby

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

Appreciate the thanks to vendors that are being paid to do their job, hope they tip well to compliment the words!

[@chelseaploof3490]

Aw! Yay! Well done, you two! Happy Birthday, Griffin!! 🥳👏

[@BestSisters4LifeYT]

Congratulations on getting 5,000,000 subscribers and happy birthday griffin I hope he has the best you're ahead of him

[@annmariedobbin4369]

Hi matt and abby, ive come from dad challenge podcast like another lady. I too am proud of you for recognising the dangers of children being on the internet, i honestly believe that you have set a precedent that other family vloggers will hopefully follow. I will subscribe to your podcast because it does not involve your children, best wishes from uk.

[@EricaChristy]

Happy Birthday Griffin. I can't believe he's one already. That year flew by.🎉🎁

[@maebelvanderhorst4923]

Pro tip if you ever get in egg shell in the cake mix use she rest of the shell to get it out because egg shell sticks to egg shell ❤❤

[@diegoalvarez1543]

Happy birthday Griffin !! He is going to be the best brother ❤

[@chelseetyler1003]

That was so sweet of great grandma so cute.

[@Calliemcdonald]

I am so proud of you all and watching you guys parent your babies. Keep protecting your babies and hold them close. Scary world.

[@Kayanna_917]

Awe! Happy 1st Birthday Griffin!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉