the way you talk about your kids and how open you are to their needs/ wants is truly so so so amazing. watching you put so much effort and love into the stuff you do for your kids feels therapeutic somehow
@@hitlerofficial2790 there is probably a lot of reasons for her to Delete videos and it’s also good for her kids protection too. Does that make sense and anyone else agrees with me?
@@Coffeeinthecourtroom no. definetly not. Everyone in my friendgroup has stories of mothers not getting the right thing for their birthdays bc they did not pay enough attention. I wanted beyblades as a kid f.e. and got spinning tops you could stack. My mum learned now -15 years later- what a beyblade is. It was not bc of money or whatever. Researching your kids hobbies is very special
@@wasgehtabmv i mean, not getting exactly what you want on your birthday isn’t the end of the world. i understand that when you’re young at that moment it may hurt a lot, but in the grand scheme of things judging your parents because they got something similar but not the exact right thing for your birthday isn’t the greatest move. my mom never gets me the right style of clothes because she isn’t my age and doesn’t understand exactly what i want unless i send her a picture of exactly what i’d like. it’s really not that deep tbh, your mom probs thought they were the same thing bc of how similar the thing you got v what you wanted was. very weird thing to judge your mom on.
@@nataliewalker9682 well my mum would even buy the wrong thing if I send her a picture. I could send a link where to buy and it is the wrong thing. I understand now with 22 years it is not the end of the world but as a kid you would appreciate if someone would listen to you once. And I am not alone with this like I mentioned
@@wasgehtabmv at least she celebrated you and tried to get the right present. sometimes people try and find a better deal than what’s sent in a link and end up getting the wrong thing still. beyblade and spinning tops are pretty similar imo if you don’t know what beyblade is, which most parents off the top of their mind wouldn’t know since they’re not watching commercials for it constantly like something like a ps5. some adults aren’t as saavy also to figure that out. once again seems like a very strange thing to be so hung up on, especially since you’re no longer a child at your age. it’s okay to be sad as a child, but to hold a grudge for something such as gifts on your birthday (even though you still received gifts), is very strange to me. tough life lesson but you’re not entitled to everything in the world you ask for, even if it’s your birthday, so the fact that you still were celebrated and received a gift that’s easy to confuse for what you wanted makes me think you weren’t very grateful. and you don’t need to keep saying you’re not alone in this, no one is alone in anything in the world. but holding grudges 15 years later for a *toy* is completely ridiculous and not something i’d be proud to keep saying that “i’m not alone” for. that’s all.
I was adopted at the age of 12 so I remember being with the people that brought me into the world. And I never until I was adopted experienced anything like what a birthday should consist of. I remember my first birthday with my family, I didnt touch any of my gifts for about 2 days. I was just waiting for someone to come in and take it from me. Your an amazing woman and person for giving these beautiful children a second chance.
An early foster placement got Christmas gifts for the first time at our home, and we've gone overboard ever since. There's nothing in life like watching a child really experience that feeling of being the center of a celebration anyway. I hope Nevaeh loves every second of it!
this is probably going to be one birthday she NEVER forgets! the way you love is amazing and it’s not because you bought her a PS5 or a tv it’s the fact that you make sure your children know they’re loved and important! You are AMAZING
Nevaeh reminds me of myself I never was able to advocate for my needs and I still cannot. I love how nana sat down and helped her think of something. She was like how I was I never wanted to bother anyone or just afraid of asking for stuff. You are the mother figure I never got to have and you show me how to treat my daughter and my future kids❤️❤️ I still long for a mother figure but I now know what a mother looks like & now I know how to let someone love me & that everyone isn’t bad or gonna hurt me😊 thanks for just recording your life and everything you’re really the best!
So many talk about how much money you make… but I just see a selfless mom putting EVERYTHING she makes back into her kids. You don’t walk around with fancy clothes or drove flashy vehicles or live in a mansion. You clearly put your all into your family. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that! ❤️
I think people are just curious as to how they can afford everything they purchase. Birthdays alone cost $28,000 / year and then everything else that they spend money on, food, shelter, sports, outings, and on and on an on, when you have 14 kids it's hard to imagine how they have the money to do so much for them, but great that they do.
@@stefanielieb5258 that's great if that's the case and then along with youtube money they can well afford it all. I find it incredible the love and care that they give to each and every individual child and the time they spend looking out for them. Thinking that they are getting help with the money side of it makes me feel so good, they deserve all the help they can get. And it's nice to know that they put the money back into the kids, these two are great parents.
You know what a child celebrating his/her birthday with a blast is so amazing. I'm not from a foster care nor adopted - I have my own family but we didn't get spoiled on our birthday because we're not financially stable and there are 5 of us so we just usually have a cake, a pasta, loaf breads and then cola, we didn't received any gifts too. Idk but I think children's who has a family that spends so much in their birthdays is so damn lucky imo. Maybe that's the reason why I'm not particularly excited when my birthday comes because we didn't treat them as 'special day' of our lives. Just a normal day with a cake and a pasta for long life. And on top of that, my birthday is on the earlier 2nd week of December and the Christmas bonus & 13month pay or half-monthly salary was not given out yet so it was placed in a very unfortunate time. But the bonuses was already given usually a week before Christmas so we got money to spend on Christmas menu and that's where I can eat quite a variety of foods.
@@terrylynn9984 Yes you are a good mom just becuase you don't buy your kids all of this does not mean you are a bad mom 💙💙💙 Not everyone has the money to do all of this 💙💙💙
I'm so emotional watching this. I'm a victim of child abuse and every word you said about Birthdays for foster children hit me hard. I unfortunately never had foster parents. What a blessing you are. God bless you!
@@DoughertyDozen Thank you! You're such an inspiration. I love you and your family. I hope to have a family just like yours soon. What you're doing for your children is amazing I have so many issues because I never had hope as a child or growing up. My sister and her husband had to take on a parental role and still do, even though I'm married now. Thank God for them. God bless you and your family for being an inspiration and spreading so much of love and hope.
Also thank you for taking the time to reply to your subscribers the best you can. You're a human being who truly values the love you recieve. Stay blessed always.
I just love how you talk about giving the kids their special day, especially since so many have had a hard situation that they've come from. I don't have kids (which is the way I like it) but I love watching your channel! Happy Early Bday Nevaeh.
I think that is so true because when your parents are struggling with life birthdays just seems to be a source of stress for them not a loving day for the child. Being a mom with not alot of money I have always managed to do something and kids are grateful. Now that my kids are older they remember everything and say they loved it. Nevaeh seems to be very kind hearted and loving I'm so happy that she gets to be loved on a little bit it's probably something she is just not used to. ✌️✌️❤️❤️
As a child protective worker I have to say I wish we have more foster parents that are willing to adopt teenagers . And things that you did for these kids is truly amazing . Trying really hard to develop positive memories for them and working hard with them to show that they are loved and provide them everything that they might of not had when they were with their bio parents . Bless your heart . Keep up a good work
I love how much care and support you give to all of your kids. After what they’ve been through it’s so great so mmmmm to see how much love you show for them!
I feel the same about birthdays. When I was little my mom made sure we had birthday parties and just had fun. I'm not sure how she managed financially because we struggled but as children we didn't know that. So Im very grateful for my mom for always making it happen. Great memories forever. I have 5 children and I do the same. Even if it's just a small party, they love the decorations and having a party. I even went above and beyond and learned how to decorate cakes to be exactly how they want in their birthday theme ❤️
Hi Alicia!!! I just started watching your channel a few weeks ago. And I just want to tell you how awesome you are as a foster mother. I wish when I was in foster care I had foster parents like you guys. When you talked about some of the kids have never had birthdays and stuff like that I'm one of those kids. So when I see how you shop for her b-day it almost brought tears to my eyes😢nothing you done. I just wish I had a mom like you that really cared when I was a kid. Just keep doing what you and your hubby are doing. Because your kids a well 😍 take care and many blessings 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️
I'm normally pretty skeptical of UA-camrs, especially family driven content. But you, are so pure in your desire to help these kids. Unselfishly, you accept their birth families. You advocate for them. Your priority is them and their journey. You don't make it about yourself which is so incredibly rare. Like I said, I was looking for a reason to not like your content. But your intentions and the stable loving accepting home you provide to all the children in your care is so amazing. And so incredibly life changing. It truly touches me.
@@syniahthomas977 Goth is just a group of people who like "goth" music and hang out together. Some "goths" like all black clothing so the red and black reminded me of that.
As someone who is turning 24 soon and still hates her own birthday, I'm jealous but also really happy for the kids. It's blowing my mind how someone can appreciate you so much to put this amount of time, effort and money into you. And it's not even how expensive it is or whatever, just hearing the "this day is your day, you can choose the menu!" would've made me so, so, so happy. I'm really relieved they get to experience this!
I would love to help you figure out the room situation. I constantly rearrange mine and always have visions for my daughter's room but she has no interest in changing it LOL I also have to say I love that you guys go all out. I have to be honest there was a time when we weren't doing well financially and I had to cut things back a lot, we are not amazingly rich now but we have enough to go semi all out if that makes sense so I try to get mine as much of the things that she wants but they are becoming sparse since she is now turning 14. But still, I still decorate the house and have a tradition where I tape ribbon on her door frame and basically have her trapped in her room ha ha and she busts out of it as she gets up on her birthday :)
You and youre husband josh really are earth angels way u treat all the kids is so inspirational u give them hope and the way u are replaceing sad bad times to happier times my heart bursts with happiness and happy tears these beautiful children found their way into youre home and heart i hope neveah has best birthday she certainty got spoilt u went all out and she desrves it i love way u put the children needs first youre inspirational i absolutely love your work and videos u give all foster children hope thank you so much for being a special mom and josh being a special dad youre both a great team 😀🙋♀️🙏🤝💛🧡💜💙💚❤
I wish my foster family had adopted me. My 2nd home where my best friend had a meeting with her family & they all agreed to foster me. I was very depressed in those teenage years due to my biological family situation. Looking back, I would've put that aside & take all the opportunities I'm sure would have been possible. Unfortunately, I went out on my own at just turned 16. I had my own apartment & a job as a pharmacy lab technician, thanks to my landlord who was a pharmacist. I learned on the job & I was good at it. My high school friends were going to prom. No one had the time to chat with me, so I started journaling/writing my thoughts & dreams down. To sum it up:. You are going all out & the kids probably feel unworthy that's why they only request the basics. They're not used to stability or kindness. I hope your two additions can integrate & learn valuable life lessons while residing with you!! The impact is more far reaching Alicia, then you'll ever know! I just want to thank you for embracing all the kids, especially the foster children!!! I'm 65 now & the traumas & anguish I felt is still buried within me. That's why I keep thanking you! Who else goes the extra mile the way you & Josh do!!! It's going to be a great celebration for Nevaeh & she deserves this. 🙏🍀🙏🌹🙏❤️🇨🇦 SORRY THIS IS SO LONG
I am so obsessed with how thorough you are with everything!! The receipts, the way you showed us the Amazon stuff you ordered, you even showed the whole chick fil a order! Thanks for a great video 😁 happy birthday Nevaeh!
I love seeing how much time & work you put in to make sure that their birthday is a special day. That really shows how much you love & care for your kids, biological, adopted, foster, nonetheless. ❤️❤️❤️ I’m glad, knowing that Nevaeh is more comfortable now & with you as her foster mom. 🥰 Can’t wait for the video of Nevaeh’s birthday!!! 💕💕💕
Omg u are so amazing as a parent and women you care about all there needs even with all the kids u have it just goes to show that we need moms like these in our community
The kids are very blessed to have such wonderful loving thoughtful parents. I celebrate you and your husband Josh! You are BOTH AMAZING HUMANS. You both show us daily the gift of children.
I love the thought that goes into everything. My mom was a single parent so she worked a lot we got music stuff & gaming consoles but dinner & meals were kind of fast food or pizza a lot of times. the only time we got home cooking was breakfast so I find this channel very interesting.
Bless her having her first birthday without her mum. how hard it must be but you are doing an amazing job making it special for her like you do with all your kids. you are a truly wonderful person x
I agree, yet I look back and there's no way my mom could have spent almost $1000 on a birthday party! I rarely got exactly what I wanted for birthdays and christmas, but still had fun. I had to compromise a lot.
You are truly amazing for making everyone’s birthdays as special as it should be. I do the same, have many people feel negatively about birthdays but I will always show up & show out. They will forever be grateful, you are truly one of a kind.
Yay!!!! Can't wait for the bday 🎉 hope the weather stays nice. She's such a pretty girl and seems to fit right in with the fam!!! Love to all from Missouri......nat
You absolutely don’t have to explain yourself but I am glad that you did…Birthdays are such an important part of a kid’s life and I am happy you and hubs go out of your way to make their day special! Kudos! ❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️
At first, I thought PS5 on top of party plus normal weekly groceries...Holy Cow! Then, when you explained the reasoning, my heart broke! I don’t know the reason why her Mom sold her other gaming system but I am so excited she’s getting another one. I can’t wait to see her smile! EVERY CHILD should be celebrated & feel loved! I'm so thankful y'all were able to take Me day & DeShaun. I hope they get to stay forever because you can see a difference in them from the first time they appeared in your vlogs until now. I'm so thankful for you & your husband because you show there are still good people in the world. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEVEAH! MAY 14 BE YOUR BEST YEAR YET!!!!
the way you talk about your kids and how open you are to their needs/ wants is truly so so so amazing. watching you put so much effort and love into the stuff you do for your kids feels therapeutic somehow
She truly validates who they are as people, their wants and interests while still setting boundaries. She is the best!!
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@@hitlerofficial2790 what’s the name of the video
@@hitlerofficial2790 where is this video
@@hitlerofficial2790 there is probably a lot of reasons for her to Delete videos and it’s also good for her kids protection too. Does that make sense and anyone else agrees with me?
One of my favorite things about you is that you genuinely pay attention to each child and their favorite foods and hobbies. That’s so incredible
@@Coffeeinthecourtroom no. definetly not. Everyone in my friendgroup has stories of mothers not getting the right thing for their birthdays bc they did not pay enough attention. I wanted beyblades as a kid f.e. and got spinning tops you could stack. My mum learned now -15 years later- what a beyblade is. It was not bc of money or whatever. Researching your kids hobbies is very special
@@Coffeeinthecourtroom and I am happy for everyone that thinks that
@@wasgehtabmv i mean, not getting exactly what you want on your birthday isn’t the end of the world. i understand that when you’re young at that moment it may hurt a lot, but in the grand scheme of things judging your parents because they got something similar but not the exact right thing for your birthday isn’t the greatest move. my mom never gets me the right style of clothes because she isn’t my age and doesn’t understand exactly what i want unless i send her a picture of exactly what i’d like. it’s really not that deep tbh, your mom probs thought they were the same thing bc of how similar the thing you got v what you wanted was. very weird thing to judge your mom on.
@@nataliewalker9682 well my mum would even buy the wrong thing if I send her a picture. I could send a link where to buy and it is the wrong thing. I understand now with 22 years it is not the end of the world but as a kid you would appreciate if someone would listen to you once. And I am not alone with this like I mentioned
@@wasgehtabmv at least she celebrated you and tried to get the right present. sometimes people try and find a better deal than what’s sent in a link and end up getting the wrong thing still. beyblade and spinning tops are pretty similar imo if you don’t know what beyblade is, which most parents off the top of their mind wouldn’t know since they’re not watching commercials for it constantly like something like a ps5. some adults aren’t as saavy also to figure that out. once again seems like a very strange thing to be so hung up on, especially since you’re no longer a child at your age. it’s okay to be sad as a child, but to hold a grudge for something such as gifts on your birthday (even though you still received gifts), is very strange to me. tough life lesson but you’re not entitled to everything in the world you ask for, even if it’s your birthday, so the fact that you still were celebrated and received a gift that’s easy to confuse for what you wanted makes me think you weren’t very grateful. and you don’t need to keep saying you’re not alone in this, no one is alone in anything in the world. but holding grudges 15 years later for a *toy* is completely ridiculous and not something i’d be proud to keep saying that “i’m not alone” for. that’s all.
I was adopted at the age of 12 so I remember being with the people that brought me into the world. And I never until I was adopted experienced anything like what a birthday should consist of. I remember my first birthday with my family, I didnt touch any of my gifts for about 2 days. I was just waiting for someone to come in and take it from me. Your an amazing woman and person for giving these beautiful children a second chance.
Oh wow. I’m so sorry you experienced that. 🧡
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Awe ❤️ Im sending you a huge hug
An early foster placement got Christmas gifts for the first time at our home, and we've gone overboard ever since. There's nothing in life like watching a child really experience that feeling of being the center of a celebration anyway. I hope Nevaeh loves every second of it!
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💝💝💝 Happy birthday🎂 Neveh !💝💝💝
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@@DoughertyDozen I wanna know how you found a PS5?
We did the same for ours first was bday party's they never had before!! It was amazing to see their faces on those days!!
this is probably going to be one birthday she NEVER forgets! the way you love is amazing and it’s not because you bought her a PS5 or a tv it’s the fact that you make sure your children know they’re loved and important! You are AMAZING
She was overwhelmed (in a happy way) that she got to pick the entire menu for the day of all her favorite foods.🧡
@@DoughertyDozen best ever ❤️
I love how you make all your children feel special. Foster ,biological, adopted. GOD BLESS YOU.
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Nevaeh reminds me of myself I never was able to advocate for my needs and I still cannot. I love how nana sat down and helped her think of something. She was like how I was I never wanted to bother anyone or just afraid of asking for stuff. You are the mother figure I never got to have and you show me how to treat my daughter and my future kids❤️❤️ I still long for a mother figure but I now know what a mother looks like & now I know how to let someone love me & that everyone isn’t bad or gonna hurt me😊 thanks for just recording your life and everything you’re really the best!
So many talk about how much money you make… but I just see a selfless mom putting EVERYTHING she makes back into her kids. You don’t walk around with fancy clothes or drove flashy vehicles or live in a mansion. You clearly put your all into your family. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that! ❤️
I think people are just curious as to how they can afford everything they purchase.
Birthdays alone cost $28,000 / year and then everything else that they spend money on, food, shelter, sports, outings, and on and on an on, when you have 14 kids it's hard to imagine how they have the money to do so much for them, but great that they do.
@@teresa4565 Agreed. That would be far out of the realm of possibility for us , but my kids are my whole world and they know they are loved.
@@stefanielieb5258 that's great if that's the case and then along with youtube money they can well afford it all.
I find it incredible the love and care that they give to each and every individual child and the time they spend looking out for them.
Thinking that they are getting help with the money side of it makes me feel so good, they deserve all the help they can get.
And it's nice to know that they put the money back into the kids, these two are great parents.
@@stefanielieb5258 ???
@@teresa4565 they make like $40k+ per month, mostly from social media
You know what a child celebrating his/her birthday with a blast is so amazing. I'm not from a foster care nor adopted - I have my own family but we didn't get spoiled on our birthday because we're not financially stable and there are 5 of us so we just usually have a cake, a pasta, loaf breads and then cola, we didn't received any gifts too. Idk but I think children's who has a family that spends so much in their birthdays is so damn lucky imo. Maybe that's the reason why I'm not particularly excited when my birthday comes because we didn't treat them as 'special day' of our lives. Just a normal day with a cake and a pasta for long life.
And on top of that, my birthday is on the earlier 2nd week of December and the Christmas bonus & 13month pay or half-monthly salary was not given out yet so it was placed in a very unfortunate time. But the bonuses was already given usually a week before Christmas so we got money to spend on Christmas menu and that's where I can eat quite a variety of foods.
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I love how much you care for all your kids your a true mom my mom doesn't do that for me thank you for doing that for them
@@terrylynn9984, why not?
I am sorry to hear that. Prayers.
@@moneyalways7674 not everyone has the money to do all these extravagant things.
@@terrylynn9984 Yes you are a good mom just becuase you don't buy your kids all of this does not mean you are a bad mom 💙💙💙 Not everyone has the money to do all of this 💙💙💙
Dollar Tree and Dollar General is usually cheaper on party decor. Same with wrapping paper and gift bags
That's what I do!
I can't wait to see how the party looks when its all set up 😁
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I literally love how you are so loving and caring for your kids
I'm so emotional watching this. I'm a victim of child abuse and every word you said about Birthdays for foster children hit me hard. I unfortunately never had foster parents. What a blessing you are. God bless you!
I’m so sorry you experienced that. 😔
@@DoughertyDozen Thank you! You're such an inspiration. I love you and your family. I hope to have a family just like yours soon. What you're doing for your children is amazing I have so many issues because I never had hope as a child or growing up. My sister and her husband had to take on a parental role and still do, even though I'm married now. Thank God for them. God bless you and your family for being an inspiration and spreading so much of love and hope.
Also thank you for taking the time to reply to your subscribers the best you can. You're a human being who truly values the love you recieve. Stay blessed always.
I love what you do for your kids. You’re making a big difference in their lives.
You are so generous, your soul is so pure and beautiful. Thank you for doing this for your kids and sharing this with us
Thanks!
🧡🧡🧡 your welcome Kelly
You're an amazing person/wife & Mama to your precious family.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEVAEH, hope you have an AMAZING DAY!!!
Nevaeh seems like such a cool kid ❤️🖤 she’s definitely going to have a birthday to remember! Can’t wait to see the pictures 🖤
If her bio-mom sold her play station,they are better off with you and your hysband.
You are a literal Angel for these kids. I’m in tears at how much you care and try to make these kids feel wanted and loved.
I’m so excited for her! Happy birthday Nevaeh! 🎈
I've been waiting for this haul ever since you mentioned Nevaeh's birthday 🙊 I hope she has an amazing day ❤
She even invited 2 friends to come to it today!!!!
@@DoughertyDozen that’s amazing!! ☺️
❤️so sweet I hope she has a wonderful 14th bday!
Your kindness is extraordinary. Thank you for what you do for your kids. You and your husband are amazing.💜
I love these videos especially the grocery and shopping hauls🛒🛍🎁
Thank you!!
I absolutely love this! Birthdays should be celebrated. You are truly blessed and so our the kids for having parents who love them so much.
You are a great mom to her. You teaching her about love,self respect, what it means to care. Priceless gift you are giving her. And all your kids
Smiles, I love your reason for going all out for each of their birthdays, you both are such loving parents.
I can't wait to see the decorations up ❤️
me too!
I just love how you talk about giving the kids their special day, especially since so many have had a hard situation that they've come from. I don't have kids (which is the way I like it) but I love watching your channel! Happy Early Bday Nevaeh.
I think that is so true because when your parents are struggling with life birthdays just seems to be a source of stress for them not a loving day for the child. Being a mom with not alot of money I have always managed to do something and kids are grateful. Now that my kids are older they remember everything and say they loved it. Nevaeh seems to be very kind hearted and loving I'm so happy that she gets to be loved on a little bit it's probably something she is just not used to. ✌️✌️❤️❤️
It’s so sweet of you to make their birthdays so special. Growing up our birthdays was just another day in our house 😕
As a child protective worker I have to say I wish we have more foster parents that are willing to adopt teenagers . And things that you did for these kids is truly amazing . Trying really hard to develop positive memories for them and working hard with them to show that they are loved and provide them everything that they might of not had when they were with their bio parents . Bless your heart . Keep up a good work
I love how much care and support you give to all of your kids. After what they’ve been through it’s so great so mmmmm to see how much love you show for them!
This has brought me to tears. You are the most fantastic mum. To grow up in a loving family after trauma is amazing
I feel the same about birthdays. When I was little my mom made sure we had birthday parties and just had fun. I'm not sure how she managed financially because we struggled but as children we didn't know that. So Im very grateful for my mom for always making it happen. Great memories forever.
I have 5 children and I do the same. Even if it's just a small party, they love the decorations and having a party. I even went above and beyond and learned how to decorate cakes to be exactly how they want in their birthday theme ❤️
She said extra money they use from social media goes toward extra.
@@gweisa899 yes I am aware. I'm talking about my childhood in my comment.
@@melony7867 Yes I agree my parents were similar
Hi Alicia!!! I just started watching your channel a few weeks ago. And I just want to tell you how awesome you are as a foster mother. I wish when I was in foster care I had foster parents like you guys. When you talked about some of the kids have never had birthdays and stuff like that I'm one of those kids. So when I see how you shop for her b-day it almost brought tears to my eyes😢nothing you done. I just wish I had a mom like you that really cared when I was a kid. Just keep doing what you and your hubby are doing. Because your kids a well 😍 take care and many blessings 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️
Thank you 4 everything you do!! ❤
I'm normally pretty skeptical of UA-camrs, especially family driven content.
But you, are so pure in your desire to help these kids. Unselfishly, you accept their birth families. You advocate for them. Your priority is them and their journey. You don't make it about yourself which is so incredibly rare.
Like I said, I was looking for a reason to not like your content. But your intentions and the stable loving accepting home you provide to all the children in your care is so amazing. And so incredibly life changing. It truly touches me.
The red and black theme makes my little goth heart happy. Good choice, Neveah!
Is that naveah style? And whats goth?
@@syniahthomas977 Goth is just a group of people who like "goth" music and hang out together. Some "goths" like all black clothing so the red and black reminded me of that.
This warms my heart so much. Your kids are so so loved ❤️
👏🏽Love how you go all out for the kids!! Blessed to be with you!!💕💕
As someone who is turning 24 soon and still hates her own birthday, I'm jealous but also really happy for the kids. It's blowing my mind how someone can appreciate you so much to put this amount of time, effort and money into you. And it's not even how expensive it is or whatever, just hearing the "this day is your day, you can choose the menu!" would've made me so, so, so happy. I'm really relieved they get to experience this!
Watching their videos heals parts of my inner child. I totally understand what you’re saying. Sending you so much love!!
Way to go! I love your thinking about celebrating these children!
This is so sweet!!! You are such a great person!! God bless you:)
Watching how well you take care of so many kids of different walks of life is so refreshing to see. They truly are so lucky to have you!
I would love to help you figure out the room situation. I constantly rearrange mine and always have visions for my daughter's room but she has no interest in changing it LOL I also have to say I love that you guys go all out. I have to be honest there was a time when we weren't doing well financially and I had to cut things back a lot, we are not amazingly rich now but we have enough to go semi all out if that makes sense so I try to get mine as much of the things that she wants but they are becoming sparse since she is now turning 14. But still, I still decorate the house and have a tradition where I tape ribbon on her door frame and basically have her trapped in her room ha ha and she busts out of it as she gets up on her birthday :)
You and youre husband josh really are earth angels way u treat all the kids is so inspirational u give them hope and the way u are replaceing sad bad times to happier times my heart bursts with happiness and happy tears these beautiful children found their way into youre home and heart i hope neveah has best birthday she certainty got spoilt u went all out and she desrves it i love way u put the children needs first youre inspirational i absolutely love your work and videos u give all foster children hope thank you so much for being a special mom and josh being a special dad youre both a great team 😀🙋♀️🙏🤝💛🧡💜💙💚❤
I wish my foster family had adopted me. My 2nd home where my best friend had a meeting with her family & they all agreed to foster me. I was very depressed in those teenage years due to my biological family situation. Looking back, I would've put that aside & take all the opportunities I'm sure would have been possible. Unfortunately, I went out on my own at just turned 16. I had my own apartment & a job as a pharmacy lab technician, thanks to my landlord who was a pharmacist. I learned on the job & I was good at it. My high school friends were going to prom. No one had the time to chat with me, so I started journaling/writing my thoughts & dreams down. To sum it up:. You are going all out & the kids probably feel unworthy that's why they only request the basics. They're not used to stability or kindness. I hope your two additions can integrate & learn valuable life lessons while residing with you!! The impact is more far reaching Alicia, then you'll ever know! I just want to thank you for embracing all the kids, especially the foster children!!! I'm 65 now & the traumas & anguish I felt is still buried within me. That's why I keep thanking you! Who else goes the extra mile the way you & Josh do!!! It's going to be a great celebration for Nevaeh & she deserves this. 🙏🍀🙏🌹🙏❤️🇨🇦 SORRY THIS IS SO LONG
I am so obsessed with how thorough you are with everything!! The receipts, the way you showed us the Amazon stuff you ordered, you even showed the whole chick fil a order! Thanks for a great video 😁 happy birthday Nevaeh!
I love seeing how much time & work you put in to make sure that their birthday is a special day. That really shows how much you love & care for your kids, biological, adopted, foster, nonetheless. ❤️❤️❤️
I’m glad, knowing that Nevaeh is more comfortable now & with you as her foster mom. 🥰
Can’t wait for the video of Nevaeh’s birthday!!! 💕💕💕
Sorry if some of that doesn’t make sense 😅
Happy Birthday Navaeh! You're so beautiful. Also after seeing you with the Avatar filter I think you would make a great actress.
Watching this and crying. You are the most giving and thoughtful mother. Every kid needs somebody like you. 🥹
You ma'am are such a SUPER MOM bless you for all you do for those children ❤️
Girl! Go to the Dollar store for wrapping paper! Target is pricey!
had being in the system and seeing the better side of it through your videos makes me happy for them and cry a little thank you for what you do 🙏🙏
I am a 27 yr old mom of 3! And you are so inspiring.
Can't wait to see the celebration of Nevaeh's birthday...you have such a big heart.
This is such a nice video! A perfect break from studying :]
I am so excited for Nevaeh!! And can't wait to see the video.
Im so excited to see Nevaehs birthday party. you’re a great mom
Going to be a spectacular party, love the red and black theme ❤🖤
Omg u are so amazing as a parent and women you care about all there needs even with all the kids u have it just goes to show that we need moms like these in our community
I hope she has an amazing birthday! You are awesome!!
Nice video Dougherty family keep going Alicia ❤️
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Thanks for sharing ❤️.. blessings to you and your beautiful family 🤗
You are such a nice mom, and keep up with the good work!
Thank you so much for sharing all your love and joy!! ♥️♥️♥️ it's infectious and always makes my day! 😊
Dollar store has big solid colored gift bags and plates and plastic ware too. Even balloons.
The kids are very blessed to have such wonderful loving thoughtful parents. I celebrate you and your husband Josh! You are BOTH AMAZING HUMANS. You both show us daily the gift of children.
I love the thought that goes into everything. My mom was a single parent so she worked a lot we got music stuff & gaming consoles but dinner & meals were kind of fast food or pizza a lot of times. the only time we got home cooking was breakfast so I find this channel very interesting.
Bless her having her first birthday without her mum. how hard it must be but you are doing an amazing job making it special for her like you do with all your kids. you are a truly wonderful person x
Your such a beautiful soul
Keep up the great work ♥️
You Are Truly AMAZING! Makes me so happy watching all your videos.
You are a wonderful mom!!! We need more people like you in the world!💜💜
You're the mum we all deserve!!!
I agree, yet I look back and there's no way my mom could have spent almost $1000 on a birthday party! I rarely got exactly what I wanted for birthdays and christmas, but still had fun. I had to compromise a lot.
@@easytoslipE2S Thinking the same. Not everyone has a provider like that. But if you got the love that's what matters.❤
Your selfless ways towards these kids is just so admirable.
THAT IS CRAZAY HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY NEVEAH ❤️🖤❤️🖤
Those kids are sooooo lucky to have you!!!
Alicia, you are the best! Really admired your passion for these kids. Keep up the awesome work!
You have got a straight line to God ! God bless you and your family. Watching from Denmark.
All your kids when their older will realise how great a mother you are!
She is going to love her gifts. I hope you show all the decorations all set up.
Alicia you really go all out for those kids. Im so very happy the kids have you even if its temporary. God Bless you and Josh.
I love love love that you do the whole day for the kids birthday!! What your doing is amazing!
You are truly amazing for making everyone’s birthdays as special as it should be. I do the same, have many people feel negatively about birthdays but I will always show up & show out. They will forever be grateful, you are truly one of a kind.
I hope Dayshawn gets to celebrate a birthday with all of you!!
You setting up the Easter baskets was one of my fav videos so looking forward to wrapping Neveah's presents 🤗
Yay!!!! Can't wait for the bday 🎉 hope the weather stays nice. She's such a pretty girl and seems to fit right in with the fam!!! Love to all from Missouri......nat
You absolutely don’t have to explain yourself but I am glad that you did…Birthdays are such an important part of a kid’s life and I am happy you and hubs go out of your way to make their day special! Kudos!
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Enjoyed Watching as Always All those kids are Blessed to have you in their lives
I wished for a birthday like one of yours when I was a kid!
These kids are truly blessed
Thank you for what you do . Your family is amazing ❤️❤️
At first, I thought PS5 on top of party plus normal weekly groceries...Holy Cow! Then, when you explained the reasoning, my heart broke! I don’t know the reason why her Mom sold her other gaming system but I am so excited she’s getting another one. I can’t wait to see her smile! EVERY CHILD should be celebrated & feel loved! I'm so thankful y'all were able to take Me day & DeShaun. I hope they get to stay forever because you can see a difference in them from the first time they appeared in your vlogs until now. I'm so thankful for you & your husband because you show there are still good people in the world. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEVEAH! MAY 14 BE YOUR BEST YEAR YET!!!!
So wonderful! I know Naveah is going to have an amazing day!
OoOoooOoOoO, I’m so happy you do this for all ur kids!! U r an amazing mother!!
I love parties 😁
@@DoughertyDozen I do to! But ur so amazing for doing this! I love ur videos to!
I love it that you make ALL THE KIDS’ birthdays a special day to celebrate them!
Glad I found your channel love your family.
You are amazing. You’re kids are so lucky to have such great parents.
Beautiful video ☺️ so lovely the amount of effort you go to 💕 love to everyone watching today ❤️