A year ago I remember thinking about the twins turning one. I saw those sweet, tiny babies fighting in the NICU and imagined what life would look like in a year. Let me tell you.. it is exactly like I pictured it. Two happy, healthy one year olds eating cake together and opening gifts. I wish Colleen and Erik could have seen this video a year ago. The twins have truly come so far and it’s hard to believe a year has passed already. Happy birthday to the sweetest, funniest, and most adorable little cutie bugs!!🐞🐛
What a sweet and perfect message to capture how we all felt! This is exactly what was in my mind. They’re so happy and adorable and wonderful and so healthy now, and I just know that if Colleen and Erik saw this video a year ago, they would be overjoyed with happiness and relieved that their cute little babies are gonna be okay. Can’t believe they’re already 1! A very sweet and happy belated birthday to little miss Maisy and cute little Wesley!! 🥳🥳
Perfect comment. Just says it all. I totally agree and really wish that Eric and Colleen would have seen how good their life would get. It was a really hard time for all of them a year ago, and I’m so happy that they’re healthy and well.❤❤ Happy birthday to them!!,🎉
It’s also fun to think what their life is going to be in 1 year when the twins are 2! I think that they’re going to be really happy, but with three toddler trouble makers. Can’t wait to see how it turns out❤
The way Erik always looks at his kids and Colleen is the sweetest most wholesome thing ever! You can see how much he loves his family just by the way he looks at them!
The way Erik looked at Colleen and Maisie at 3:50 legit made my eyes water. The amount of love in his eyes for his family. I can only hope to have someone look at me that way someday.
@@anotherholly7447 They treat the twins the same??? If they neglected them they wouldn't know how different their personalities are and what they like and dislike. That sounds pretty damn attentive to me.
This is just a suggestion and if it’s too traumatic for you totally get it, but as a NICU nurse I just know that your former NICU nurses would LOVE to see/get some photos from the twins birthday! We remember the kiddos we care for and seeing them growing up with chubby cheeks and smiles just absolutely makes our day 🥰 Happy Birthday Twins!!!!
can we please get more kory narrations for the twins? it had me on the floor!!🤣 i would also really love seeing kory’s interactions with all the kiddos because i love koko so much!!
Yes! I love the sweet relationships between Koko & the kiddos! I also wanted to see Koko all dressed up in his assigned cat costume from gabby’s with the rest of them on “Halloween”!
Same! I love when he adds in his little comments 😂 and it is so cute that Kory is so close to all of them. Sometimes I notice him in the back with Flynn and it is so wholesome 🥰 but totally agree! I would love to see more of their friendships
As a twin sister with a twin brother, this video surprisingly made me emotional. Hearing you sing and say both Wesley and Maisy's names made me remember how special it is to be a twin and share these moments with such a special sibling.
Guys she loves them both equally along with Flynn yes Maisy has a special connection with Colleen and Wesley will probably have that with Eric but they both love all three of their kids very much
You did it Colleen!!! You survived the most challenging and testing times and I was with you the whole time. My baby bug (that’s what we call him, his name is Lucas) was born September 25 because I was induced 2 weeks early but I was pregnant with you for so many months and watched your vlogs and podcast during all my 12a/2a/4a feedings Thanks for all your support and seeing all of this overwhelming support for you in the comments brought me so much happiness! Thank you 🤍
Colleen trust me, one day the twins birth video will be a happy video just like Flynn’s. The trauma will still be there but your reaction to it will change. At least mine did. I had three very traumatic births which I struggled to even talk about for a while. As my kids grew and I came to accept my births for what they were, beautiful experiences that brought me the amazing kids I have now, I began to change the way I felt when remembering and talking about them. I really hope that makes sense. ❤
@@NN-ik1xc but this is what eldest siblings do. They have done since the Dawn of time. When new babies come along and you have been everything to your parents it’s a big blow to a child’s confidence
@@clairehawkes1112 and thats totally whatever but the adults that are allowing him to take their love affection and attention on the one day that’s supposed to be about someone else isnt right at all but it’s all good when the babies grow up actually and they can see for themselves who everyone really is they will make their own choices since “Flynn is the favorite” and maisy and wess are just outcasts and aperantly Flynn matters way more than any human that’s related to him
So cute! Happy birthday babies. Just a bit of advice, as sweet as it is to get Flynn a gift as well, as Flynn gets older it will be a good idea to stop doing that. He’s going to expect a gift for him at everyone’s birthday, even his friends when he starts school. Then may throw a tantrum when he doesn’t get his way. Just tread carefully lol
The kids are so lucky to have you! Endless patience and playfulness. If only every parent would be more like you, the world would be full of happy people.
Wait I just had a wild idea, you should celebrate the twins ( gotcha home ) days! ( maybe Do Wesleys the day after since he came home on Flynn's bday ) !! It would be a great way to have them get their own parties since they share a bday!!
Colleen’s face when she was letting flynn be independent with the cupcakes was so funny! It so awesome seeing you encourage him to try things on his own. You’re the best mom! Happy birthday Wesley and Maisy!
I can't believe it's been a year! I'm not a mom but last year I remember crying with you in your car on the way to see the babies or at your home without them there. I cried bc I wish my mom cared for me half as much as you care for your angels . It's ok bc I'll make sure to do my best in treating my future babies as best they deserve
I took me almost 7 years before I could talk about my prems birth without having tears in my eyes. So I can totally relate. I could even hear the machine sounds from the hospital without my tummy sinking and an extreme sense of dread. Now my son is eight and has been thriving for a very long time. But it is so weird how we ever in a million years would of thought it would affect us as it does. Sending lots of love. Your babies are beautiful I just love watching you. I admire you. ❤
Wishing Maisy and Wesley the happiest birthday ever! 🥳 It’s been incredible to watch them grow and share their cuteness with the world over this past year!! 🥹 After watching the strength of you, Colleen, and all the hard times you went through during their birth and in the NICU, wishing you a happy momma day too! 🥰🥰
I was just telling my bf this morning how excited I am for them to be 1! And we were watching yesterday's vlog and he saw Flynn during the magic cat part and said "woah, he's getting big" it was such a wannabe dad moment. I can't wait for us to have kids so we can experience all of these cute things together.
The way Erik looks at Colleen and Maisey interacting and the way he plays with Wesley!! Erik's the father I wished I had honestly. The love in his eyes and the love in his heart is so much and you're both doing a fabulous job raising the munchkins!!
I feel like I was on this journey with you the whole time!!! My rainbow baby was born on the same day as the twins and having your videos this past year has helped me through some of my darkest (and most sleep deprived) days. Thank you for being the mom of all moms and such an incredible role model!!!! Happy Birthday Maisy and Wes :)
It feels like just last week you gave birth to the twins, and now they are 1!!! I can't believe how fast all the kids are growing. Such a beautiful family. Sending love 💜💛
I love how Colleen keeps referring it to “big life changes” like we don’t know what she’s been looking to buy for the past year. I know this is premature but congrats! 🍾🎈❤️
I love watching the babies open their presents and Flynn helping, so cute. The babies eating their cupcakes were adorable. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful moments.
Colleen, you look tired, but you’re absolutely glowing. Your hard work as a mother truest shows in the happiness of your entire family. You’re an amazing person and you’re the mom we all wish we had growing up. I love you!
i’ve been having a crappy year, pretty much just at the lowest point i’ve even been mentally but this made me so happy. thank you for these videos, you have a beautiful family 😭
I can definitely relate. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts your way that the lows of this year turn into incredible highs by the start of the new year! 💞 Hang in there love. This too shall pass. 💗
Oh Zoe! I am so sad to hear that. I hope you have a good support system. Please know you are loved, cherished & valued by someone! Remember you have gotten through 100% of your worst days thus far; so congrats & way to go for that as it is not small feat. Air hugs from Orlando.
I can't grasp how they are already one. I remember being in uttershock when you uploaded the birth video and cried for weeks when they were in the NICU. It hit very hard because I was in the NICU as a baby. Happy Bday Maisy and Wes!!
I never thought the NICU days would end, it was so sad to watch you go through all that. And I love seeing how strong you and Erick are now with such healthy babies. Love you a ton!
I have to giggle at Erik’s dad in the background while the twins were opening gifts.. too cute I’m sure he didn’t realize he was within frame but it made me chuckle. 😄 Happy birthday to Maisy and Wesley!! ❤️
Colleen I really appreciate you talking about your birth and NICU experience. I had a very similar experience earlier this year and my son is still in and out of the PICU. Hearing you talk about your first day with them is so reminiscent of my first day with my son as well. Everyone talks about how meeting your babies is the best day of your life and that is true in the sense that I was so overjoyed and filled with love to be meeting him but it was also the scariest and most traumatic day of my life. Hearing you talk about how hard it was makes me feel less alone. Thank you so much.
How do I love these vlogs more and more every week?! So fun to see Flynn more independent and making cupcakes! And Kory’s voice overs made me think of when Flynn was that little. Loved it!! ❤❤❤
Fellow twin here, congrats to the babies on their first of many birthdays where people awkwardly try to fit in two names into one song! Bonus points for agreeing on whose name should be sung first lol.
@@katherine7444 stalking you? no. you just happened to be underneath every comment i looked at which i think says more about you than me. you seem miserable, feel better soon ❤️
@@katherine7444 women are listed last for their entire life’s. It’s always their husbands names first, they take their husbands name, etc. she, if anything, SHOULD get her name first for now
@hallie i think saying “it’s clear” is a bold statement considering we only get 15 mins out of their days. there are 2 babies, 1 toddler, & one colleen. none of us know what goes on behind the scenes, but i think what’s clear is none of their children are unhappy, unloved, or neglected.
@@katherine7444 you’re literally under a bunch of comments on this post tracking when a stranger makes eye contact with one of her kids 🤣 I promise you’re the one that needs a hobby
Aw I loved seeing them genuinely interested and enjoying today, especially the birthday presents because you really got them things they’re interested in and into and you could see they loved em! So heart warming to see your smart, well nurtured, loved and well cared babies just enjoying life. 💕 happy 1st birthday babiessss !
These vlogs are literally my safe place. I’ve been watching for many years and I remember just needing a friend and I always felt like when I watched your videos I had one. To this day I feel like we are besties and I just want to chat over coffee😂 needless to say I love you and love the comfort from the vlogs♥️
WHOOP WHOOP!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABIES!!!!! It has been an honor being able to watch you both grow and learn so many things from your amazing parents and extra amazing brother flynn!!! i cant believe it has been a whole 365 days that they have been alive!! why does this have to go by so fast?!?!? yall have a fabulous night! with sooo much love from your auntie ashley allll the way down south in houma Louisiana!!!!!
Colleen and Erik, you have done such a great job loving and nurturing your family of five. As you celebrate this milestone of Maisy’s and Wesley’s first birthday, please hug each other and know you did all this through your love, your tears, your tag team parenting to manage all the struggles and successes of being a mom and dad to three incredible children. May your family continue to be supported with love and care as you continue to watch and participate in each child’s wonderment of all the new things they discover. 💕
Your kids are so lucky to have such a loving and creative mom and dad! You went to great lengths to make the twins birthday special and the way you include Flynn is amazing. Flynn is so sweet. Thank you for sharing your lives with us!
Colleen!!! I can’t even believe how fast time flies😮 I remember praying for your family, for the twins in the NICU…and now a year later WOW. y’all are happy and healthy and I just love your videos so much. My comfort channel💕
This is such a special and emotional day for all of us.. One year ago we were all rooting for these two cuties to be able to come home from the NICU soon. Look at them now! 😍 Praise the Lord! Happy Birthday Cuties! 🎂🎊🎁🎉 and Colleen and Erik I’m so proud of you both., you guys are such good parents.. You guys did it! 🥳♥️🤗
Love this video! Ik the twins are only one but ik you mentioned in another video that you want to try to do individual things for them on their birthdays when they get older (makes sense lol) but one thing you could do is sing happy birthday twice (once with each of their name) instead of saying both names in one song, either way these babies are so loved and cared for, sending good vibes and much love
@@youtubeacc it's just going to set him up for those expectations with everyone's birthday. It could be a learning experience that it's a day to celebrate somebody else 🤷♀️
Colleen, everything is so colorful and beautiful. Best of all, it’s made with so much heart and love. I teared up watching them being so happy with their presents. It looked like the sweetest happiest little day! 🥹
Literally smiled and cried happy tears, Colleen and Erik, y’all are THE UTMOST ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PARENTS!!! Flynn helping the babies is lifeeeeee! He’s so protective and proud and he absolutely adores and loves Maisy and Wes soooooo much, it just melts my heart. I’m telling y’all, YOU ARE doing it all RIGHT!!! Happy birthday Maisy and Wesley, can’t even believe they are ONE! Much love to the BALLINGER/STOCKLIN FAM!!!! Ps, I think I have rewatched this like 10 times already, totally made my day, ty for sharing!! ❤❤❤❤❤
My twins were born at 32 weeks like yours. They were taken to a different hospital from me and I didn’t get to see them for 2 days except for a couple minutes before they were taken away to go to the children’s hospital. You just met them in Fresno and they are 18! Blows my mind every single year lol ❤
I feel like it was a week ago that you posted the video where you were so chill about the fact that your water broke with the twins 😂 I can't believe that those once teeny tiny babies are one now! You are such an amazing mom and overall an amazing and beautiful person inside and out Colleen! Happy birthday to the most adorable and sweetest babies!
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY MAISY & WESLEY!!!!❤🎉🎂🎈🎁🎊🥳😘 You two are the Champs of Champions!!! You are strong and smart and oh, so funny! I wish each of you the very best always. Always remember, there are so many people who believe in you, support you, and wish you the Best life can offer. Thank you for sharing your amazing, beautiful lives with us. 🙏🏽❤️💕
I just realized iv been watching yoy for 3 years…. Your a great mom! And your children are the luckiest kids in the world to you have you and Erik as parents. Tortilla talk: what was Erik’s perspective on the twins birth? Obv you don’t have to answer if your not comfortable but just know they Appreciate you so much more then you think even at there lowest and yours.
Omg, every time I see Wesley and Maisie, they remind me of Phil and Lil Deville from Rugrats. Especially with Maisie’s little bow. 😂 Luv it! Happy Birthday cuties!❤
Colleen I just wanted to say that I saw your comment on Dylan Mulvaney’s video and your public support of her is just so amazing and spot on. To see someone who I look up to so much show your support for marginalised people is incredible. It has been a privilege to watch you grow from the talented, young woman who was having her first niece and nephew into being the formidable mother of 3 you are now. As a young woman who grew up in a traditional, religious family, who I love so much 1) I did a lot of crafts and 2) women like Dylan were almost never mentioned and absolutely never supported. To see you speak out on issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, the black community and the Jewish community is truly amazing. From my whole heart thank you and the biggest happy birthday to the twins and congrats to you, Eric, Flynn and Korey on your gorgeous babies being 1. Lauren ❤
I still remember when you were going to the NICU everyday and crying because you couldn't wait to have them at home! 🥺💗 Time flew by so quickly! Happy Birthday Maisy and Wesley!
Hi Colleen! I wanted to say first of all that you seem like an amazing mom and Flynn, Maisy and Wesley are VERY lucky to have you as a parent. I also wanted to say that you should get a smash cake for each twin. You will have the most fun watching them. Lastly, I have a Tortilla Talk question. What has been you favorite part of being a mother and having 3 kids? Also, I am longing to become a NICU nurse, so I would like to know what I could do to help support other parents when they are dealing with that very hard time. Thanks for sharing, and I love your videos!
Flynn spotting something too small for Maisy to hold is just… everything 🥰
She teaches them so well
that just shows us how much she focuses on all of her precious kiddos and especially flynn!! ❤️❤️❤️
it made me go ohhhh out loud ❤
Today would of been my mother Brithday she would be 98 today
Happy Birthday to the twins
Yeah
A year ago I remember thinking about the twins turning one. I saw those sweet, tiny babies fighting in the NICU and imagined what life would look like in a year. Let me tell you.. it is exactly like I pictured it. Two happy, healthy one year olds eating cake together and opening gifts. I wish Colleen and Erik could have seen this video a year ago. The twins have truly come so far and it’s hard to believe a year has passed already. Happy birthday to the sweetest, funniest, and most adorable little cutie bugs!!🐞🐛
What a sweet and perfect message to capture how we all felt! This is exactly what was in my mind. They’re so happy and adorable and wonderful and so healthy now, and I just know that if Colleen and Erik saw this video a year ago, they would be overjoyed with happiness and relieved that their cute little babies are gonna be okay. Can’t believe they’re already 1! A very sweet and happy belated birthday to little miss Maisy and cute little Wesley!! 🥳🥳
Erik
Perfect comment. Just says it all. I totally agree and really wish that Eric and Colleen would have seen how good their life would get. It was a really hard time for all of them a year ago, and I’m so happy that they’re healthy and well.❤❤
Happy birthday to them!!,🎉
It’s also fun to think what their life is going to be in 1 year when the twins are 2! I think that they’re going to be really happy, but with three toddler trouble makers. Can’t wait to see how it turns out❤
Yess!! So lovely!
The way Eric was looking at Maisy when Colleen had her with such happy content is so cute!
Just came to say this like the way he looked at both of them and the way he looks at colleen in genral is just so amazing 🥰🥰
I agree
@@LOL-xz3oe rude much
The way Maisy closed her eyes and leaned into her mama, while dad just beamed…my heart🥰
Sweet serotonin 💝
@@LOL-xz3oe you are very rude
The way Erik always looks at his kids and Colleen is the sweetest most wholesome thing ever! You can see how much he loves his family just by the way he looks at them!
The way Erik looks at his baby here is so precious 3:36
just what i was thinking! it’s absolutely adorable
Makes me tear up it’s so heartwarming
Was literally thinking the same thing ❤
The way Erik looked at Colleen and Maisie at 3:50 legit made my eyes water. The amount of love in his eyes for his family. I can only hope to have someone look at me that way someday.
I noticed that too. That was the sweetest ever. 💗
@@LOL-xz3oe You’re pathetic. Maybe stop wasting your life leaving nasty comments, such a sad way to live
@@LOL-xz3oe don’t you dare start.
Sooo precious!!!
@@anotherholly7447 They treat the twins the same??? If they neglected them they wouldn't know how different their personalities are and what they like and dislike. That sounds pretty damn attentive to me.
This is just a suggestion and if it’s too traumatic for you totally get it, but as a NICU nurse I just know that your former NICU nurses would LOVE to see/get some photos from the twins birthday! We remember the kiddos we care for and seeing them growing up with chubby cheeks and smiles just absolutely makes our day 🥰 Happy Birthday Twins!!!!
What a lovely idea ❤
I would cry. I would absolutely lose it probably every single time lol such a great idea!💖
can we please get more kory narrations for the twins? it had me on the floor!!🤣 i would also really love seeing kory’s interactions with all the kiddos because i love koko so much!!
Yes! I love the sweet relationships between Koko & the kiddos! I also wanted to see Koko all dressed up in his assigned cat costume from gabby’s with the rest of them on “Halloween”!
Same! I love when he adds in his little comments 😂 and it is so cute that Kory is so close to all of them. Sometimes I notice him in the back with Flynn and it is so wholesome 🥰 but totally agree! I would love to see more of their friendships
Yesss
As a twin sister with a twin brother, this video surprisingly made me emotional. Hearing you sing and say both Wesley and Maisy's names made me remember how special it is to be a twin and share these moments with such a special sibling.
@@katherine7444 get a grip, you’re ridiculous.
@@katherine7444 ?? Erik was literally there for Wesley and doing the same for him
Guys she loves them both equally along with Flynn yes Maisy has a special connection with Colleen and Wesley will probably have that with Eric but they both love all three of their kids very much
You did it Colleen!!! You survived the most challenging and testing times and I was with you the whole time. My baby bug (that’s what we call him, his name is Lucas) was born September 25 because I was induced 2 weeks early but I was pregnant with you for so many months and watched your vlogs and podcast during all my 12a/2a/4a feedings
Thanks for all your support and seeing all of this overwhelming support for you in the comments brought me so much happiness! Thank you 🤍
Oh strange. I have a Lucas and he was also born Sept 25th! 😍
@@stephanie2395. Haha
maisy is the only person that doesn’t feel awkward when people sing her happy birthday 😂 also can’t believe they are already one!?
You could see Maisy’s eyes literally light up once the chocolate hit her mouth 😂 how adorable and hilarious the different reactions
@@day-nuh9773 completely thought there was an E in her name, oops but I fixed it. Thank you :)
Maisy’s smile after receiving her kitty cat 🥰 But the lean in to Colleen and the sweet little blink, her momma is THE GIFT 💝 Be still my heart💝
and the way she tried to say "meow"... too adorable.
can we appreciate how colleen goes all out for birthdays and other holidays ✨✨
Colleen trust me, one day the twins birth video will be a happy video just like Flynn’s. The trauma will still be there but your reaction to it will change. At least mine did. I had three very traumatic births which I struggled to even talk about for a while. As my kids grew and I came to accept my births for what they were, beautiful experiences that brought me the amazing kids I have now, I began to change the way I felt when remembering and talking about them. I really hope that makes sense. ❤
@@annie.kovitz bruh?
Corey's "its my birthday and I can cry if I want to" had me messed up!!! Happy birthday Twins!
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It was amazing! 😂
Happy First Birthday Wesley and Maisie
Kory
Eric’s dad while kids opening presents is a mood 😂
Also can’t believe it’s been 1 year already too!
@@katherine7444 what do you mean?
@@katherine7444 you do not have a life
@@katherine7444 why can’t her dad be on camera?
@@katherine7444 why wouldn’t her dad be able to be on camera? and why keep the families separate?
@@katherine7444 literally did not answer the question whatsoever
Flynn was so content that it was his siblings birthday with no expectations and being so willing to help them was EVERYTHING
EVERYTIME WITHOUT FAIL his siblings were getting ANY type of attention he MADE SURE to go exactly where they were and take it for himself
@@NN-ik1xc but this is what eldest siblings do. They have done since the Dawn of time. When new babies come along and you have been everything to your parents it’s a big blow to a child’s confidence
@@NN-ik1xc you have to remember he’s 3!!! Still a toddler… He doesn’t know better and isn’t in place to properly regulate his emotions etc
@@clairehawkes1112 and thats totally whatever but the adults that are allowing him to take their love affection and attention on the one day that’s supposed to be about someone else isnt right at all but it’s all good when the babies grow up actually and they can see for themselves who everyone really is they will make their own choices since “Flynn is the favorite” and maisy and wess are just outcasts and aperantly Flynn matters way more than any human that’s related to him
@@NN-ik1xc wow
So cute! Happy birthday babies.
Just a bit of advice, as sweet as it is to get Flynn a gift as well, as Flynn gets older it will be a good idea to stop doing that. He’s going to expect a gift for him at everyone’s birthday, even his friends when he starts school. Then may throw a tantrum when he doesn’t get his way. Just tread carefully lol
Yessss
Kory acting as the twins’ inner monologue was something I never knew I needed in my life but now I want more!! 😂
The way Erik was looking at his family at 3:13 and ~3:50 is really raising my standards. It's so obvious how much he loves them all.
The kids are so lucky to have you! Endless patience and playfulness. If only every parent would be more like you, the world would be full of happy people.
Wait I just had a wild idea, you should celebrate the twins ( gotcha home ) days! ( maybe Do Wesleys the day after since he came home on Flynn's bday ) !! It would be a great way to have them get their own parties since they share a bday!!
Colleen’s face when she was letting flynn be independent with the cupcakes was so funny! It so awesome seeing you encourage him to try things on his own. You’re the best mom! Happy birthday Wesley and Maisy!
Kory narrating the twins gives me life ❤ happy birthday Maisy and Wesley!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ❤🎊🎉
Wesley not loving the cupcake is so Eric not liking sweets and Maisy smashing the chocolate is so Colleen🤣
I can't believe it's been a year! I'm not a mom but last year I remember crying with you in your car on the way to see the babies or at your home without them there. I cried bc I wish my mom cared for me half as much as you care for your angels . It's ok bc I'll make sure to do my best in treating my future babies as best they deserve
I love seeing how protective and helpful Flynn is with the twins. He is such a sweet older brother.🥰 Happy birthday Wes and Maisy!🎉🎈🎁
I took me almost 7 years before I could talk about my prems birth without having tears in my eyes. So I can totally relate. I could even hear the machine sounds from the hospital without my tummy sinking and an extreme sense of dread. Now my son is eight and has been thriving for a very long time. But it is so weird how we ever in a million years would of thought it would affect us as it does. Sending lots of love. Your babies are beautiful I just love watching you. I admire you. ❤
Wishing Maisy and Wesley the happiest birthday ever! 🥳 It’s been incredible to watch them grow and share their cuteness with the world over this past year!! 🥹 After watching the strength of you, Colleen, and all the hard times you went through during their birth and in the NICU, wishing you a happy momma day too! 🥰🥰
Erik’s dad singing the happy birthday song with such a deep register definitely made the song perfection! 😂🎉
I was just telling my bf this morning how excited I am for them to be 1! And we were watching yesterday's vlog and he saw Flynn during the magic cat part and said "woah, he's getting big" it was such a wannabe dad moment. I can't wait for us to have kids so we can experience all of these cute things together.
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That's so cute!
love that for you girl
@@valc_lover22 thank you!
@@josieschlichting1937 thanks girl 😁
The way Erik looks at Colleen and Maisey interacting and the way he plays with Wesley!! Erik's the father I wished I had honestly. The love in his eyes and the love in his heart is so much and you're both doing a fabulous job raising the munchkins!!
I can't believe the twins are already one! They are doing so well and are adorable. Keep up the great work Colleen!
I feel like I was on this journey with you the whole time!!! My rainbow baby was born on the same day as the twins and having your videos this past year has helped me through some of my darkest (and most sleep deprived) days. Thank you for being the mom of all moms and such an incredible role model!!!! Happy Birthday Maisy and Wes :)
It feels like just last week you gave birth to the twins, and now they are 1!!! I can't believe how fast all the kids are growing. Such a beautiful family. Sending love 💜💛
I love how Colleen keeps referring it to “big life changes” like we don’t know what she’s been looking to buy for the past year. I know this is premature but congrats! 🍾🎈❤️
Happy birthday to Bailey, Maisy, and Wesley! May the next year be filled with all the best memories.
Colleen, your channel is the light I turn on when everything is dark. Thank you for being you and doing what you do 💙
Corey's "its my birthday and I can cry if I want to" made me wanna cry. Happy birthday Wes and Maisy
I cant find this part :(
@@rishikaagupta4577 0:09
@@WhiteHorseFun thank you!
I love watching the babies open their presents and Flynn helping, so cute. The babies eating their cupcakes were adorable. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful moments.
Colleen, you look tired, but you’re absolutely glowing. Your hard work as a mother truest shows in the happiness of your entire family. You’re an amazing person and you’re the mom we all wish we had growing up. I love you!
3:46 that look of love Eric gave Colleen and masie omg 🫢❤️
i’ve been having a crappy year, pretty much just at the lowest point i’ve even been mentally but this made me so happy. thank you for these videos, you have a beautiful family 😭
I can definitely relate. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts your way that the lows of this year turn into incredible highs by the start of the new year! 💞 Hang in there love. This too shall pass. 💗
Oh Zoe! I am so sad to hear that. I hope you have a good support system. Please know you are loved, cherished & valued by someone! Remember you have gotten through 100% of your worst days thus far; so congrats & way to go for that as it is not small feat. Air hugs from Orlando.
they way maisy admires her older brother so much is so precious and heartwarming
Kory and his commentary. Absolutely love your content.
Happy 2nd Birthday Wesley and Maisy. My god I miss you all so so much.
I can't grasp how they are already one. I remember being in uttershock when you uploaded the birth video and cried for weeks when they were in the NICU. It hit very hard because I was in the NICU as a baby. Happy Bday Maisy and Wes!!
I never thought the NICU days would end, it was so sad to watch you go through all that. And I love seeing how strong you and Erick are now with such healthy babies. Love you a ton!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wesley and Maisy!! Hard to believe a year went by so quickly!! Maisy's reaction to chocolate was exactly what I thought it would be lol
I have to giggle at Erik’s dad in the background while the twins were opening gifts.. too cute I’m sure he didn’t realize he was within frame but it made me chuckle. 😄 Happy birthday to Maisy and Wesley!! ❤️
Flynn is just the BEST biggest brother, oh my heart. Loved how Maisy’s eyes opened wider with every bite of cupcake. 😅😅
Colleen I really appreciate you talking about your birth and NICU experience. I had a very similar experience earlier this year and my son is still in and out of the PICU. Hearing you talk about your first day with them is so reminiscent of my first day with my son as well. Everyone talks about how meeting your babies is the best day of your life and that is true in the sense that I was so overjoyed and filled with love to be meeting him but it was also the scariest and most traumatic day of my life. Hearing you talk about how hard it was makes me feel less alone. Thank you so much.
How do I love these vlogs more and more every week?! So fun to see Flynn more independent and making cupcakes! And Kory’s voice overs made me think of when Flynn was that little. Loved it!! ❤❤❤
Fellow twin here, congrats to the babies on their first of many birthdays where people awkwardly try to fit in two names into one song!
Bonus points for agreeing on whose name should be sung first lol.
@@katherine7444 babe… i’ve seen lots of your replies on this video. you seem bored. maybe go outside & touch some grass. 🥰
@@katherine7444 stalking you? no. you just happened to be underneath every comment i looked at which i think says more about you than me. you seem miserable, feel better soon ❤️
@@katherine7444 women are listed last for their entire life’s. It’s always their husbands names first, they take their husbands name, etc. she, if anything, SHOULD get her name first for now
@hallie i think saying “it’s clear” is a bold statement considering we only get 15 mins out of their days. there are 2 babies, 1 toddler, & one colleen. none of us know what goes on behind the scenes, but i think what’s clear is none of their children are unhappy, unloved, or neglected.
@@katherine7444 you’re literally under a bunch of comments on this post tracking when a stranger makes eye contact with one of her kids 🤣 I promise you’re the one that needs a hobby
I can’t believe the twins are already one!! They are both bundles of joy, happy birthday Wesley and Maisy!!!
Aw I loved seeing them genuinely interested and enjoying today, especially the birthday presents because you really got them things they’re interested in and into and you could see they loved em! So heart warming to see your smart, well nurtured, loved and well cared babies just enjoying life. 💕 happy 1st birthday babiessss !
These vlogs are literally my safe place. I’ve been watching for many years and I remember just needing a friend and I always felt like when I watched your videos I had one. To this day I feel like we are besties and I just want to chat over coffee😂 needless to say I love you and love the comfort from the vlogs♥️
The way Erik watches you and Maisy at the 3:50 mark has me in tears, it is everything 🥺🥰
Too freaking cute! Happy Birthday Maisy and Wes!
4:58 the “op” sound. Incredible work Cory with the edits 😂🎉
WHOOP WHOOP!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABIES!!!!! It has been an honor being able to watch you both grow and learn so many things from your amazing parents and extra amazing brother flynn!!! i cant believe it has been a whole 365 days that they have been alive!! why does this have to go by so fast?!?!? yall have a fabulous night! with sooo much love from your auntie ashley allll the way down south in houma Louisiana!!!!!
Colleen and Erik, you have done such a great job loving and nurturing your family of five. As you celebrate this milestone of Maisy’s and Wesley’s first birthday, please hug each other and know you did all this through your love, your tears, your tag team parenting to manage all the struggles and successes of being a mom and dad to three incredible children. May your family continue to be supported with love and care as you continue to watch and participate in each child’s wonderment of all the new things they discover. 💕
Colleen is such a good mom!!!
The way Eric looks at you & your kiddos ❤️ He definitely knows how to live in the moment.
Wishing that Maisy, Wesley and Bailey had an amazing birthday ❤️
Your kids are so lucky to have such a loving and creative mom and dad! You went to great lengths to make the twins birthday special and the way you include Flynn is amazing. Flynn is so sweet. Thank you for sharing your lives with us!
I love that I share a birthday with the twins!!
Happy Birthday Maisy and Wes! 💜🐞🐛
Colleen!!! I can’t even believe how fast time flies😮 I remember praying for your family, for the twins in the NICU…and now a year later WOW. y’all are happy and healthy and I just love your videos so much. My comfort channel💕
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABIES!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 (AND BAILEY) I can't believe it's been a whole year!🥲🥲🥲
Flynn is absolutely going to be the protector of his siblings. You just can't teach that. Flynn has such a pure heart! Happy birthday Wesley & Maisy!
Happy birthday to the twins!!! I’ve been waiting for this video 😊
Corey’s “it’s my birthday and I can cry if I want to” had me cracking up! 😆
Ik it was so funnyy!
I love how Colleen was protecting Maisie head so she didn’t get hurt she is such a good mom❤
OMG so much cuteness!! I can't believe they are already 1!! Happy Birthday Wes and Maisy. Lots of love from this northern Michigan momma ❤️
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Omg Flynn spotting that small piece of paper for maisy 😍 is just soo adorable use are amazing parents 💖
Erik’s dad looks like an animated character in the most wholesome way
This is such a special and emotional day for all of us.. One year ago we were all rooting for these two cuties to be able to come home from the NICU soon. Look at them now! 😍 Praise the Lord! Happy Birthday Cuties! 🎂🎊🎁🎉 and Colleen and Erik I’m so proud of you both., you guys are such good parents.. You guys did it! 🥳♥️🤗
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWINS (Flynn saying that’s too small for you have me laughing so hard)
Love this video! Ik the twins are only one but ik you mentioned in another video that you want to try to do individual things for them on their birthdays when they get older (makes sense lol) but one thing you could do is sing happy birthday twice (once with each of their name) instead of saying both names in one song, either way these babies are so loved and cared for, sending good vibes and much love
Happy Birthday to Wesley, Maisy, and Bailey!
Flynn got a present...?
And his own cup cake with candles to blow out!
@@youtubeacc it's just going to set him up for those expectations with everyone's birthday. It could be a learning experience that it's a day to celebrate somebody else 🤷♀️
Kory’s voiceovers of the baby’s speaking is everything 😂
Colleen, everything is so colorful and beautiful. Best of all, it’s made with so much heart and love. I teared up watching them being so happy with their presents. It looked like the sweetest happiest little day! 🥹
Happy 1st Birthday to two beautiful twins 🥳🤗
Literally smiled and cried happy tears, Colleen and Erik, y’all are THE UTMOST ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PARENTS!!! Flynn helping the babies is lifeeeeee! He’s so protective and proud and he absolutely adores and loves Maisy and Wes soooooo much, it just melts my heart. I’m telling y’all, YOU ARE doing it all RIGHT!!! Happy birthday Maisy and Wesley, can’t even believe they are ONE! Much love to the BALLINGER/STOCKLIN FAM!!!! Ps, I think I have rewatched this like 10 times already, totally made my day, ty for sharing!! ❤❤❤❤❤
notice how she only took a pic of maisy 9:53 lol the favouritism is real
Really? You're that person? It's a 2 second clip.... It was legit edited.... Grow up.
3:46 the little smile erik had 😭😭 so cute!! happy bday to Wesley and Maisy!
My twins were born at 32 weeks like yours. They were taken to a different hospital from me and I didn’t get to see them for 2 days except for a couple minutes before they were taken away to go to the children’s hospital. You just met them in Fresno and they are 18! Blows my mind every single year lol ❤
Even though it's pure chaos, I absolutely love how helpful Flynn is when you're baking. It's so cute!!
I feel like it was a week ago that you posted the video where you were so chill about the fact that your water broke with the twins 😂 I can't believe that those once teeny tiny babies are one now! You are such an amazing mom and overall an amazing and beautiful person inside and out Colleen! Happy birthday to the most adorable and sweetest babies!
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY MAISY & WESLEY!!!!❤🎉🎂🎈🎁🎊🥳😘 You two are the Champs of Champions!!! You are strong and smart and oh, so funny! I wish each of you the very best always. Always remember, there are so many people who believe in you, support you, and wish you the Best life can offer. Thank you for sharing your amazing, beautiful lives with us. 🙏🏽❤️💕
Happy 1st and 15th Birthday to The twins and Baliey!
I just realized iv been watching yoy for 3 years…. Your a great mom! And your children are the luckiest kids in the world to you have you and Erik as parents. Tortilla talk: what was Erik’s perspective on the twins birth? Obv you don’t have to answer if your not comfortable but just know they Appreciate you so much more then you think even at there lowest and yours.
Happy first birthday babies! 🎉you rock mama!
happy birthday wesley and maisy 🐛🐞 God bless those sweet babies 💛 i can't believe how fast they're growing up!
Omg, every time I see Wesley and Maisie, they remind me of Phil and Lil Deville from Rugrats. Especially with Maisie’s little bow. 😂 Luv it! Happy Birthday cuties!❤
i don’t know why i started tearing up while everyone was singing happy birthday… such a beautiful moment.
Colleen I just wanted to say that I saw your comment on Dylan Mulvaney’s video and your public support of her is just so amazing and spot on.
To see someone who I look up to so much show your support for marginalised people is incredible.
It has been a privilege to watch you grow from the talented, young woman who was having her first niece and nephew into being the formidable mother of 3 you are now. As a young woman who grew up in a traditional, religious family, who I love so much 1) I did a lot of crafts and 2) women like Dylan were almost never mentioned and absolutely never supported. To see you speak out on issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, the black community and the Jewish community is truly amazing.
From my whole heart thank you and the biggest happy birthday to the twins and congrats to you, Eric, Flynn and Korey on your gorgeous babies being 1.
Lauren ❤
I follow Dylan. She's literally the sweetest person. Love her.
@@ginabell694 me too, it breaks my to see anyone be so horrible to her 😭
@@laurenbanham1957 I KNOW!! Like how could anyone dislike her?!?!
Dylan is the sweetest person you will ever meet she is the most selfless and caring person in the world and warms my heart
I still remember when you were going to the NICU everyday and crying because you couldn't wait to have them at home! 🥺💗 Time flew by so quickly! Happy Birthday Maisy and Wesley!
Time flies by so fast they're one 😭❤
Hi Colleen! I wanted to say first of all that you seem like an amazing mom and Flynn, Maisy and Wesley are VERY lucky to have you as a parent. I also wanted to say that you should get a smash cake for each twin. You will have the most fun watching them. Lastly, I have a Tortilla Talk question. What has been you favorite part of being a mother and having 3 kids? Also, I am longing to become a NICU nurse, so I would like to know what I could do to help support other parents when they are dealing with that very hard time. Thanks for sharing, and I love your videos!