I enjoy your video’s more and more! Me and my husband are 73 years old, each of us grew up with getting a cedar tree from the hills of our Arkansas homes. We each went to a one room school early on and at this one room school, the community would have a pie supper around September, then the proceeds would be divided up equally so that each student could look through a Sears catalog to choose what we would like from Santa. We would pull a curtain across the stage and have a part to memorize for our Christmas play. Then on that special night, our parents and community would pack in to that one room schoolhouse and we would perform,then Santa would come down the aisle, after we’d all performed for the community and he would hand out our presents to each of us. Boy, did we feel big and important when we heard the applause.My husband is a Baptist minister, and I’ve always been a stay at home to our four daughters. We are blessed by our Almighty God, and by the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Merry Christmas!🎁
Those sound like very precious memories. You are very blessed as are we. We are very thankful for the blessing of this farm and having family so close. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
thank you so much for sharing your memories and your traditions. we have many traditions and they are all equally important. Christmas Eve is attending christmas eve candle light service at church. For supper that night, we have shepherds pie to honor the shepherd who were the first to be told of christ birth. and we also have angel food cake to honor the angel who gave the good news. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Those sound like some amazing traditions....so much meaning to all of them. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Just love your channel. I am in your age group and what you have accomplished in a short time is amazing and inspiring. Your faith, your family values, your respect for history and your work ethics make these videos so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing. 🇨🇦
It's a wonderful way to use up the discarded starter. These are so good that it's almost worth keeping sourdough starter just so I can make these. Enjoy!
Love your videos! Grew up in PA oldest of six kids, so now we all have a combo of 23 grandchildren. Love your farm and especially your family experiences.
Love hearing about your Christmas’ in my home we always went to church service Christmas Eve and the candlelight service. Then after presents opened we sing happy birthday to Jesus and read the Christmas story aloud. I’m definitely trying the pancakes.
We also do Christmas Eve as a family and everyone disperses for Christmas Day. Thanks for this today, it puts the focus on what Christmas is all about.
It's so much easier on the kids & grandkids not to have to attend so many things on Christmas day. I hope you have a great Christmas Eve with your family.
Congratulations on grandbaby #9!! Christmas will be at my house this year (we share/trade holidays…every other year!) and will include about 2/3 of my 4 children, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great, greats! One son & family in Canada, one in MT…but rest within distance of me here in NE Nevada, so it will be chaos, indeed….but every one shares in the chaos! Deep-fried suckling pig on the menu, prepared by adventurous grandchildren! I don’t have to do anything except tell everyone where stuff is that they might need to use! and they all clean up!! My favorite Christmas memory will always be when our 4 kids were old enough to get up VERY early on Christmas morning to sneak out and get all the ranch chores and feeding done before their dad even woke up…their Christmas present to him!!! We lived at 6200’ in the coldest part of NV (I have fed cows at -52°!), so it was a real gift for him not to have to go out and feed the animals and break the ice in the creek…and it was ALL the kids’ idea! I had nothing to do with it! Your blog brings out all the emotions of the season for me…but mostly gratefulness that I have wonderful memories and experiences…and others are continuing to have them and passing them on! Looking forward to more with you!! Merry Christmas!!❤️🎄
It sounds like you have a wonderful family and MANY amazing memories. That's very special that so many will be with you on Christmas and will be cooking for you too. That was a wonderful gift that your children gave their dad so many years ago. I hope your entire family has a wonderful Christmas!
Thank you so much for this heart-warming perfect Christmas video!! My husband and I both enjoy watching together over lunch. So peaceful and you always share something I save notes from for the recipe binders. I type and print the recipes and so grateful to have them to refer to later. I was intrigued by the little bag for the mulled cider spices, that is so much easier than tying them in cheesecloth. Your home and family and so blessed. Thanks for sharing your faith and home with us!
Thanks! We're so glad you appreciated the video. This waffle & pancake recipe are definitely worth keeping. We love both the waffles and the pancakes. As for the bags, they are very handy. Easier than tying cheesecloth. Here are the ones I bought: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0893SW3JQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
@@waardenburgfamilyfarm4764 thank you!! You are so very gracious to answer our questions. It is great to hear you both say you are encouraged and enjoy the comments and ideas. We feel like we know you!! Merry Christmas friends!!
I love your videos with all the crazy stuff going on in the world I forget all about it when I watch your videos, you show just what really matters in the world faith and family Thanks for that!
Love your videos, I didn't marry my husband till I was 42, now 68. We live on his childhood family farm. We don't farm ourselves but rent out our land to another local farmer. Live hearing your stories. Happy Holidays to you both.
Thanks! That sounds wonderful to be in his childhood family farm. There must be so many memories for him. (Plus the new ones created with you. Thanks for watching!
Tried and LOVED this recipe-like you, Brenda, I love spices, so I adapted from another recipe and it was amazing with your recipe! 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon ginger 1 cup pumpkin puree The rest, I followed yours! I loved how crispy the outside was and chewy and moist the inside was. Amazing! Oh! And it was gluten free discard as my son has a gluten sensitivity… LMK if you happen to try it when you do it for Xmas!
@@lorijensen4387 Yes, the people of the DR are terrific. We were in Santo Domingo in the old city. It is very rewarding to see infants healed so that they can walk and go to school. Thanks for watching! Oh, I did enjoy the coffee as well!
Congratulations on your newest grandchild❤ As always your videos inspire me to try new things in the kitchen. May you and your family have a blessed holiday season!
Awwww congrats on the beautiful babe....We have done Christmas the Saturday before the actual Christmas day for the same reasons...to many kids trying to juggle inlaws etc....works out better. I'd rather have them all together on a day where everyone can relax...and enjoy...with nowhere else to go.
I miss having young kids around for Christmas. My girls are now young adults...not married, no grandkids yet...except for a gorgeous step grandson born on Halloween. Sadly, he lives across the country so he won't be here Christmas morning. But, one thing I've learned over the years...Christmas is what you make of it. Merry Christmas to you both!!!
I made sourdough waffles this past weekend using your recipe. They were delicious! I haven't made waffles in ages. I plan to make waffles Christmas morn. Thank you. Merry Christmas.
Another great video, your waffles look amazing and yes, Don, you sure do need that whipped cream. It looks so good you guys have a wonderful, blessed Christmas with your family.🙏❤🙏
Loved this video, am going to definitely try those waffles, they look delicious! We have an open house on Christmas eve for all of our family, friends and neighbours. It's such a lovely day with people popping in and out wishing each other Merry Christmas. ❤
These waffles are amazingly good. (as well as the pancakes on Melissa Norris's link) I hopeyou have a wonderful Christmas open house. It sounds wonderful
Thank you for sharing, i really enjoy your videos, my husband and I we plan to retire next year and watching your videos has motivated us to buy a few acres and grow our favs veggies and fruits 😅, we know the Lord is leading us to this lifestyle and we’re so excited to start our new journey…..btw I love waffles I’m gonna have to try this recipe ❤ merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄
It sounds like you have an adventure ahead of you. We are very thankful that we made the change to be 'homesteaders'. Best of luck finding just the right property. You'll love the waffles. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thanks! I got both of them from Amazon. I'll give you links to both. The dress is very comfortable and when I wear it with fleece-lined tights it's extremely warm and comfy, even on really cold days. Dress: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DGPY2WF2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Apron: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y6G44FS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
You will LOVE the waffles. Here's the waffle iron I use: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TYBWIG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 We are enjoying a new baby in the family. I think we are all totally in love with Olive.
Our favorite Christmas tradition is having a cake for baby Jesus. When my daughter was three, I told her the story of baby Jesus. Of course she asks why he doesn't get a birthday cake. So from that year on, we have a birthday cake. It has progressed to not only cake, but we actually have a birthday party with hats, noise makers, and decorations. Last year Jesus had a bluey birthday party!
Could you please tell me where you bought your waffle maker. My sweet husband loves waffles and gadgets. That type of waffle maker would be a dream come true for him. Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤. Jesus is Lord
Here's a link to the one I use: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TYBWIG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I enjoy your video’s more and more! Me and my husband are 73 years old, each of us grew up with getting a cedar tree from the hills of our Arkansas homes. We each went to a one room school early on and at this one room school, the community would have a pie supper around September, then the proceeds would be divided up equally so that each student could look through a Sears catalog to choose what we would like from Santa. We would pull a curtain across the stage and have a part to memorize for our Christmas play. Then on that special night, our parents and community would pack in to that one room schoolhouse and we would perform,then Santa would come down the aisle, after we’d all performed for the community and he would hand out our presents to each of us. Boy, did we feel big and important when we heard the applause.My husband is a Baptist minister, and I’ve always been a stay at home to our four daughters. We are blessed by our Almighty God, and by the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Merry Christmas!🎁
Those sound like very precious memories. You are very blessed as are we. We are very thankful for the blessing of this farm and having family so close. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
thank you so much for sharing your memories and your traditions. we have many traditions and they are all equally important. Christmas Eve is attending christmas eve candle light service at church. For supper that night, we have shepherds pie to honor the shepherd who were the first to be told of christ birth. and we also have angel food cake to honor the angel who gave the good news. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Those sound like some amazing traditions....so much meaning to all of them. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Just love your channel. I am in your age group and what you have accomplished in a short time is amazing and inspiring. Your faith, your family values, your respect for history and your work ethics make these videos so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing. 🇨🇦
Thank you so much for the kind words and the encouragement. We are very thankful for the life we are living on the farm.
Yet another reason I need to get a sourdough starter going on!!
It's a wonderful way to use up the discarded starter. These are so good that it's almost worth keeping sourdough starter just so I can make these. Enjoy!
Love your videos! Grew up in PA oldest of six kids, so now we all have a combo of 23 grandchildren. Love your farm and especially your family experiences.
Thanks! Your family gatherings are probable pretty lively too. It's the best!
Love hearing about your Christmas’ in my home we always went to church service Christmas Eve and the candlelight service. Then after presents opened we sing happy birthday to Jesus and read the Christmas story aloud. I’m definitely trying the pancakes.
Thanks! You will love the pancakes.
You and your family have a very merry and blessed Christmas!
Thanks! IWe hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
We also do Christmas Eve as a family and everyone disperses for Christmas Day. Thanks for this today, it puts the focus on what Christmas is all about.
It's so much easier on the kids & grandkids not to have to attend so many things on Christmas day. I hope you have a great Christmas Eve with your family.
@@waardenburgfamilyfarm4764 Thanks you too - we so enjoy all the content you produce!
Congratulations on grandbaby #9!! Christmas will be at my house this year (we share/trade holidays…every other year!) and will include about 2/3 of my 4 children, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great, greats! One son & family in Canada, one in MT…but rest within distance of me here in NE Nevada, so it will be chaos, indeed….but every one shares in the chaos! Deep-fried suckling pig on the menu, prepared by adventurous grandchildren! I don’t have to do anything except tell everyone where stuff is that they might need to use! and they all clean up!! My favorite Christmas memory will always be when our 4 kids were old enough to get up VERY early on Christmas morning to sneak out and get all the ranch chores and feeding done before their dad even woke up…their Christmas present to him!!! We lived at 6200’ in the coldest part of NV (I have fed cows at -52°!), so it was a real gift for him not to have to go out and feed the animals and break the ice in the creek…and it was ALL the kids’ idea! I had nothing to do with it! Your blog brings out all the emotions of the season for me…but mostly gratefulness that I have wonderful memories and experiences…and others are continuing to have them and passing them on! Looking forward to more with you!! Merry Christmas!!❤️🎄
It sounds like you have a wonderful family and MANY amazing memories. That's very special that so many will be with you on Christmas and will be cooking for you too. That was a wonderful gift that your children gave their dad so many years ago. I hope your entire family has a wonderful Christmas!
Thank you so much for this heart-warming perfect Christmas video!! My husband and I both enjoy watching together over lunch. So peaceful and you always share something I save notes from for the recipe binders. I type and print the recipes and so grateful to have them to refer to later.
I was intrigued by the little bag for the mulled cider spices, that is so much easier than tying them in cheesecloth.
Your home and family and so blessed. Thanks for sharing your faith and home with us!
Thanks! We're so glad you appreciated the video. This waffle & pancake recipe are definitely worth keeping. We love both the waffles and the pancakes. As for the bags, they are very handy. Easier than tying cheesecloth. Here are the ones I bought: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0893SW3JQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
@@waardenburgfamilyfarm4764 thank you so much for the link to the bags. I was wondering what size they were. Do you wash and reuse them?
@Longfamily3 so far I've only used them for the mulled cider and I didn't wash them.
@@waardenburgfamilyfarm4764 thank you!! You are so very gracious to answer our questions. It is great to hear you both say you are encouraged and enjoy the comments and ideas. We feel like we know you!! Merry Christmas friends!!
Merry Christmas! Congratulations on a new grandchild. ❤
Thanks!
I love your videos with all the crazy stuff going on in the world I forget all about it when I watch your videos, you show just what really matters in the world faith and family Thanks for that!
Thank you so much for the kind words!!!
Congratulations on your new baby. Waffles look delicious.
Thanks! We're thrilled to have a new baby in the family.
Love your videos, I didn't marry my husband till I was 42, now 68. We live on his childhood family farm. We don't farm ourselves but rent out our land to another local farmer. Live hearing your stories. Happy Holidays to you both.
Thanks! That sounds wonderful to be in his childhood family farm. There must be so many memories for him. (Plus the new ones created with you. Thanks for watching!
Tried and LOVED this recipe-like you, Brenda, I love spices, so I adapted from another recipe and it was amazing with your recipe!
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
1 cup pumpkin puree
The rest, I followed yours! I loved how crispy the outside was and chewy and moist the inside was. Amazing! Oh! And it was gluten free discard as my son has a gluten sensitivity…
LMK if you happen to try it when you do it for Xmas!
Our daughter worked in and lived in the DR for about ten years. Their coffee is also amazing!
@@lorijensen4387 Yes, the people of the DR are terrific. We were in Santo Domingo in the old city. It is very rewarding to see infants healed so that they can walk and go to school. Thanks for watching! Oh, I did enjoy the coffee as well!
@@waardenburgfamilyfarm4764 Santo Domingo is amazing! Thank you for assisting the Dominican people.
Congratulations on your newest grandchild❤ As always your videos inspire me to try new things in the kitchen. May you and your family have a blessed holiday season!
Thanks! So glad our videos are motivating. We hope that your family has a wonderful holiday season as well.
Nice Christmas memories!
How did I not know Don lived in Alaska.
Congratulations on your new granddaughter. ❤
Thanks! Yes, his time there is filled with fond memories of a young boy. I'm enjoying my time cuddling little Olive.
Hope you and your family will have a wonderful blessed Christmas holiday and a safe Happy New Year
Thank you so much!
Christmas blessings to you and yours.
Thank y ou! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Awwww congrats on the beautiful babe....We have done Christmas the Saturday before the actual Christmas day for the same reasons...to many kids trying to juggle inlaws etc....works out better. I'd rather have them all together on a day where everyone can relax...and enjoy...with nowhere else to go.
Thanks! Yes, it's so much better for everyone that way. Everyone can enjoy it when they don't have to rush off to another celebration.
I miss having young kids around for Christmas. My girls are now young adults...not married, no grandkids yet...except for a gorgeous step grandson born on Halloween. Sadly, he lives across the country so he won't be here Christmas morning. But, one thing I've learned over the years...Christmas is what you make of it. Merry Christmas to you both!!!
Yes, Christmas can be joyous no matter what. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I made sourdough waffles this past weekend using your recipe. They were delicious! I haven't made waffles in ages. I plan to make waffles Christmas morn. Thank you. Merry Christmas.
I'm so glad you tried them and like them. We both love them SO much better than regular waffles.
Another great video, your waffles look amazing and yes, Don, you sure do need that whipped cream. It looks so good you guys have a wonderful, blessed Christmas with your family.🙏❤🙏
Thanks! Yes, the waffles are scrumptious.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thanks for sharing yours with us
Thanks. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year
@ thank you
I love that family Christmas in the barn tradition! Just found your channel. Merry Christmas!
So glad you found us....welcome to the farm.
A beautiful video, makes wish that I had more than my two kids (twins boy/girl 30 yrs) Nader had a lot of family your truly bleesed
Ouyr two youngest are twins...boy/girl. We jumped from 1 child to 3 in one day. The grandkids are definitely a blessing. Thanks for watching.
Loved this video, am going to definitely try those waffles, they look delicious! We have an open house on Christmas eve for all of our family, friends and neighbours. It's such a lovely day with people popping in and out wishing each other Merry Christmas. ❤
These waffles are amazingly good. (as well as the pancakes on Melissa Norris's link) I hopeyou have a wonderful Christmas open house. It sounds wonderful
Love your videos! Merry Christmas!🎄
Thanks! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
Love your channel and can so relate, my husband and I are much like you❤
Thanks! It sounds like we have things in common. Welcome to the farm.
Thank you for sharing, i really enjoy your videos, my husband and I we plan to retire next year and watching your videos has motivated us to buy a few acres and grow our favs veggies and fruits 😅, we know the Lord is leading us to this lifestyle and we’re so excited to start our new journey…..btw I love waffles I’m gonna have to try this recipe ❤ merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄
It sounds like you have an adventure ahead of you. We are very thankful that we made the change to be 'homesteaders'. Best of luck finding just the right property. You'll love the waffles. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
@@waardenburgfamilyfarm4764thank you we are so looking forward to this lifestyle change 😅
We hosted a Living Nativity at our homestead for about 10 years for our community.
That sounds wonderful. Ours has just been for our family, but that would be very meaningful to others too.
Love all your videos. I was wondering where you got your dress and apron from.
Thanks! I got both of them from Amazon. I'll give you links to both. The dress is very comfortable and when I wear it with fleece-lined tights it's extremely warm and comfy, even on really cold days. Dress: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DGPY2WF2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Apron: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y6G44FS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Thank you. Have a blessed Christmas
I am so gonna make these waffles! Please let me know what waffle iron you use! And congratulations on baby Olive! She is a beauty!
You will LOVE the waffles. Here's the waffle iron I use: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TYBWIG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
We are enjoying a new baby in the family. I think we are all totally in love with Olive.
Congratulations on your new grandchild. We all get together for a big breakfast and open gifts. We have 10 grandchildren. All are teenagers & 20s.
Thanks! Your breakfast with family sounds wonderful....enjoy!
Our favorite Christmas tradition is having a cake for baby Jesus. When my daughter was three, I told her the story of baby Jesus. Of course she asks why he doesn't get a birthday cake. So from that year on, we have a birthday cake. It has progressed to not only cake, but we actually have a birthday party with hats, noise makers, and decorations. Last year Jesus had a bluey birthday party!
That's a great idea!!! I might have to do that with the grandkids this year. Thanks for the idea.
Could you please tell me where you bought your waffle maker. My sweet husband loves waffles and gadgets. That type of waffle maker would be a dream come true for him. Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤. Jesus is Lord
Here's a link to the one I use: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TYBWIG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Merry Christmas to you and your family.