*Merry Christmas from the Shepherd-Aguiar family! Please send suggestions! Love • Bree ❤️*
- Christmas Eve -
Will begins to vlog RJ, Benji, Coralei and Theodore making chocolate chip cookies for Santa! RJ smiles at Will and then he happily eats some raw cookie dough making Will roll his eyes playfully.
*Benji, Coralei, Theodore and Harlow's matching pajamas*
"We are making some chocolate cookies for Santa Claus! Who is excited for Santa to come to our house tonight?" Will asks the kids.
"MEEEEEE!" Benji and Coralei say in unison as they wave at Will and eat a tiny bit of raw cookie dough.
"Don't eat that. You two can get sick." Will says to Benji and Coralei.
"Don't act like you haven't ate raw cookie dough, babe! And a little bit won't hurt them. Just don't eat the whole bowl of this you guys." RJ says to Benji and Coralei.
"You can get salmonella from it if you eat too much!" Benji says to Will and the camera.
"That's right, bubba. But you can get salmonella from anything, bud." Will says as Theodore hugs his legs.
"Teddy is getting sleepy. Aren't you, buddy?" Will says as Theodore nods.
"Harlow is actually already asleep, she is in her swing right over there. Dobby is keeping her company." Will says filming Dobby and Harlow together in the living room.
Will films a time lapse of himself Benji, Coralei and RJ rolling out the cookies and putting them on the cooking pan.
*****
The kids are now in bed for the night! Will, RJ and Dobby are all sitting downstairs relaxing and are watching tv. They are also trying to eat all of the cookies that Benji, Coralei and Theodore made earlier in the night.
"Ugh, we have to eat all of these, RJ." Will says as he groans stuffing a cookie in his mouth.
"My poor stomach is so full right now." RJ says as he giggles at Will.
"Maybe we can hide some of the cookies somewhere and eat them later. But the kids will find them, we have smart kiddos." Will says as he giggles.
"We only have four cookies left, we can do it!" RJ says as he giggles.
Will then films all of the Christmas presents underneath the Christmas tree!
"Jeez, I went to the bathroom and missed Santa bringing out the Christmas presents! He is so quick! Well, it is time for bed. I'm so freaking tired. RJ almost fell asleep on the couch earlier." Will says as he rubs RJ's head.
"Goodnight you guys!" RJ says as he waves at the camera and then he kisses Will's cheek.
"Goodnight, see you guys tomorrow!" Will says as he waves goodbye.
- The Next Day; Christmas Day -
Will and RJ are laying in bed together and are awake. They were awoken early this morning by a very fussy Harlow. Will is breastfeeding baby Harlow and begins to vlog himself and RJ.
"Goooood morning everyone! And Merry Christmas!" Will whispers as he yawns and then he films RJ laying next to him.
"Merry Christmas everyone! And happy first Christmas to Harlow!" RJ says, softly kissing Harlow's cheek.
"It is Harlow's first Christmas! Harlow's first Christmas has been filled with breastfeeding so far, but that's okay! Baby girl has been having a growth spurt! We are just waiting for the older three kids to wake up. It is seven o'clock now, so they will be up really soon." Will says as he fixes his glasses.
"I know, our pajamas look kinda crazy! But, we are matching with the kids." RJ says as he kisses Will's cheek.
*Will and RJ's matching pajamas*
"We are that extra now, you guys!" Will says as he and RJ both giggle.
Will then burps Harlow and films her. Harlow coos at the camera before burping.
"Piggy!" RJ says as he and Will kiss her cheeks.
"Well, we will see you when the kids are awake!" Will says as he and RJ wave goodbye.
*****
Will films Benji, Theodore and Coralei sitting together on his and RJ's bed.
"Merry Christmas!" Benji, Coralei and Theodore say in unison as they wave at the camera.
*Benji, Coralei, Theodore and Harlow's matching pajamas*
"Did you guys sleep good?" RJ asks Benji, Coralei and Theodore.
"Yes!" Benji and Coralei say in unison.
"Uh huh!" Theodore says as he wraps his blanket around him.
"Papi, Harlow and I slept good too!" Will says to Benji, Coralei and Theodore.
"Can we go downstairs, please?" Benji asks Will and RJ becoming a little inpatient.
"Yeah! Did Santa come to our house, Papi and Daddy?" Coralei asks RJ and Will.
"Let's go downstairs and see! I think he did!" RJ says as he holds Harlow in his arms.
Benji, Coralei and Theodore slide off of Will and RJ's bed and wait for RJ and Will to get out of bed and for Will to make the bed.
"Let's go guys! Be careful going down the steps." Will says as Benji, Coralei and Theodore go down the steps.
Will, RJ and Harlow follow the older kids down the steps.
*Stockings*
"Our stockings are really stuffed! Woah!" Benji says with excitement.
"Wow! Santa filled them up a lot this year, huh?" Will says as he vlogs all of the stockings.
"He filled up Dobby's stocking too!" Coralei says, pointing to Dobby's filled stocking.
"He sure did! He didn't forget about Dobby! Santa loves Dobby!" RJ says to the kids.
Benji, Coralei and Theodore then turn around and see all of the Christmas presents underneath the Christmas tree! Dobby is sitting by the Christmas tree and is smiling.
Benji, Coralei and Theodore run over to the Christmas tree and gasp in excitement. Will and RJ smile at each other and then kiss each other softly.
"SANTA CAME TO OUR HOUSE! YAY!" Coralei says as she jumps up and down.
"I'm so excited! I'm so excited!" Benji says as he also jumps up and down.
"YAY!" Theodore says as he giggles and smiles.
"Benji, these are your presents wrapped in the dark blue Harry Potter wrapping paper! Coralei, your presents are wrapped in the princess wrapping paper and Theodore, your presents are wrapped in the Sesame Street wrapping paper!" Will says to Benji, Coralei and Theodore.
"Are these Harlow's?" Benji asks Will and RJ, pointing to the presents wrapped in owl wrapping paper.
"These are Harlow's! Her presents are wrapped in owl paper! Can you three help Harlow open her presents? She's too little to open them." RJ says to Benji, Coralei and Theodore.
"Yes!" Benji, Coralei and Theodore say in unison
Will and RJ begin to watch Benji, Coralei and Theodore open up their Christmas presents! Will holds Harlow in his arms while RJ vlogs them.
- Benji's Presents
• Edu Science Deluxe Crystal Growing Kit
• Mega Construx Pokémon Squrtle Vs. Charmander
• Nintendo Switch Pokken Tournament DX Game
• Arcade Classics Pac-Man
• Nerf Laser Ops Pro
• LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Hall
• Roblox Top Roblox Runaway Model Set
• The Pokemon Elite Trainer Box
• The Kano 'Harry Potter Wand' Coding Kit
• My Geek Box Monthly Gift Box
"What is your favorite present you got this year, bubba?" RJ asks Benji.
"Everything! I love everything I got this year! But, I really love my Harry Potter wand and my Pokken Tournament game!" Benji says with a big cheeky smile.
"I'm glad you love everything you got, bud. You really like your Nerf gun and Pokémon box too!" Will says as Benji smiles ear to ear.
"I do! This is my first Nerf gun ever and I'm excited!" Benji says as he looks at his Nerf gun.
"Just please don't shoot the Nerf gun in the house. Only shoot it outside okay?" RJ say to Benji.
"Okay, Papi!" Benji says with a grin as he begins to read his Pokemon Elite Trainer Box.
- Coralei's Presents
• Disney Princess Royal Boutique Cash Register
• My Life Outdoorsy Girl
• Furreal Cuddlin' Cara
• Vampirina Spooktastic Spookylele
• Disney Princess Little Kingdom Deluxe Mix & Jewelry Set
• Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Coffret Tropical Party Playset
• Trolls Bridget Doll
• FurReal Snifflin' Sawyer Polar
• VTech KidiJamz Studio
• Fisher-Price Nickelodeon Sunny Day Sunny Styling Head
"What is your favorite present you got this year, Cora?" Will asks Coralei as Coralei smiles at him.
"Umm! My Hatchimal and Sunny head!" Coralei says as she looks at her Sunny head in the box.
"Do you like your Vampirina ukulele, Coralei?You really wanted that for Christmas!" RJ asks Coralei.
"YES! I wuv it! Can you open it, pwease?" Coralei says to RJ and Will.
"We will start opening presents in a little bit,
okay?" Will says to Coralei.
"Okay!" Coralei says as she puts her wrapping paper on the huge black trash bag.
"Thank you, bubba and Cora for cleaning up the wrapping paper! You two are the best helpers." RJ says to Coralei and Benji.
"You're welcome!" Benji and Coralei say in unison.
- Theodore's Presents
• Play-Doh Chef Set
• Sesame Street Feed Me Cookie Monster
• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Cash Register
• Kid Connection My First Metal Drum Set
• The 'Dance & Play' Mickey Mouse Club House
• My Busy Book Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
• KidKraft Fire Station Play Set
• Personalized Name Puzzle
• Crayola Mess Free Touch Lights Stage 2
• Little Tikes Easy Store Trampoline
"What is your favorite present you got this year, Teddy bear?" RJ asks Theodore as Theodore sits on his lap and Theodore hugs him tightly.
"My Tampoline and Cookie!" Theodore says as he plays with the wrapping paper and giggles loudly.
"Your trampoline and Cookie Monster are your favorite things, Teddy?" Will says as Theodore nods happily at him.
"Open! Open! Open!" Theodore says, pointing to his trampoline with a grin.
"I will open your trampoline in a little bit, okay? Can you wait a little bit?" RJ says to Theodore and Theodore nods.
"I'll open the Cookie Monster for you in a few minutes so you can play with that, bud." Will says to Theodore and Theodore smiles ear to ear at him.
"Otay, Daddy! Yay!" Theodore says as he claps his hands with excitement.
Harlow happily kicks her feet in her swing and coos as she looks at her siblings and parents. Coralei and Benji smile at their baby sister and give her lots of kisses.
"Harlow is looking at her Christmas presents, Daddy and Papi!" Coralei says as she rubs Harlow's head gently.
"Harlow is so excited for Christmas!" Benji says happily.
"Hey guys! Let's help Harlow open up her Christmas presents now!" RJ says to Benji, Coralei and Theodore.
Benji, Coralei and Theodore begin to open up Harlow first ever Christmas presents!
"Open them one at a time, please! Don't overwhelm her with all of her presents at once." Will says to Benji, Coralei and Theodore.
- Harlow's Presents
• Fisher-Price Soothe and Glow Seahorse
• VTech Catch Me Casey
• Nuby Ice Gel Baby Teether Keys
• Oball Rattle Pink
• Bright Starts Cuddle'n Tags Blankie
• Plush Owl
• Infantino GaGa Spiral Car Seat Activity Toy
• Baby's Fox Floppy Beanbag With Blanky
• B. Soft Roly Poly Owl
• Sassy Do-Re-Mi Musical Toy
After opening all of Harlow's Christmas presents, Harlow begins to somewhat play with her toys. Harlow is only three months old so she doesn't quite understand Christmas just yet.
"I think this owl stuffed animal is Harlow's favorite Christmas present so far. Isn't it, baby girl?" Will says as Harlow happily holds the owl in her arms and coos.
"Harlow is having so much fun! Aren't you baby?" RJ says as Harlow looks up at him.
"Woah! Look at Dobby's presents, Papi and Daddy!" Coralei says jumping up and down.
"Dobby wrapping paper for Dobby! WOW! THAT IS SO COOL!" Benji says as he smiles.
"Santa found the perfect wrapping paper for Dobby." Will says to the kids.
"Isn't that so cool?" RJ says with a cheeky grin.
"Let's help Dobby open up his Christmas presents!" Will says to Benji, Coralei and Theodore.
Benji, Coralei and Theodore begin to help Dobby open up his Christmas presents.
"Merry Christmas, Dobby!" RJ says as he pets Dobby.
"Merry Christmas, Dobby! We love you, buddy." Will says as he pets Dobby.
- Dobby's Presents
• New Bed
• Treats
• New Leash
"Wow, Dobby! A new comfy bed!" Benji says as he and Dobby lay on the dog bed together and cuddle.
"TREATS! LOOK, DOBBY!" Coralei says, showing Dobby his brand new dog treats.
Dobby smells the treat bag and wags his tail happily. Coralei tries to open up the treats but can't get them open.
"Don't open his treats right now, Coralei. He had an upset stomach still from yesterday." RJ says to Coralei.
"Weash! Weash!" Theodore says, showing Dobby his new bright blue leash.
"Dobby LOVES his brand new bed! Don't you, Dobby?" Will says as Dobby yawns, making Benji, Coralei and Theodore all giggle loudly.
"Okay guys, let's give Daddy his Christmas presents now!" RJ says as Will cheeks blush.
Benji, Coralei, and Theodore run over to grab Will's Christmas presents. Will smiles at RJ and kisses him.
"Love youuu." Will whispers to RJ and smiles at him.
"Love youuu!" RJ says with a cheeky grin at Will.
Benji, Coralei and Theodore hand Will his Christmas presents they got him!
"Thank you guys so so much!" Will says as he kisses Benji, Coralei and Theodore's cheeks before he begins to open his presents up.
- Will & RJ's Presents From The Kids
Will:
• Funny Dog Tie snd Coffee Mug from Benji
• Quan Jewelry Father and Daughter Necklace from Coralei
• MY DAD LOVES ME! Custom Book from from Theodore
• Picture of Dobby, Benji, Coralei, Theodore and Harlow from Harlow
"I love the wrapping paper! It is so so cute." Will says as he begins to open his Christmas presents from the kids.
"Papi picked it out!" Coralei says a RJ smiles ear to ear.
"This tie is really cute, bubba! I cant wait to wear this to work when I go back! And a new mug for my collection! Eeee! Thank you, bubba!" Will says, kissing and hugging Benji.
"You're welcome, Daddy!" Benji says with a cheeky grin as he hugs Will.
"What a pretty necklace! I love it, Coralei! Thank you!" Will says, kissing and hugging Coralei.
"You're welcome, Daddy!" Coralei says squeezing Will tightly.
"This book is perfect, Teddy! I love it so much! Thank you!" Will says, kissing and hugging Theodore
"Yay!" Theodore says with a giggle.
"Aww, a picture of my babies." Will says holding up a picture of Dobby, Benji, Coralei, Theodore and Harlow.
"Thank you, Harlow." Will says, kissing Harlow's cheek softly.
"Yay!" RJ says as he kisses and hugs Will.
"Awww!" Benji, Coralei and Theodore say happily.
"Now it is time to give Papi his Christmas presents!" Benji says as he runs over to grab RJ's Christmas presents.
"Yeah!" Coralei says following Benji.
Theodore also follows Coralei and Benji finding RJ's presents.
Benji, Coralei and Theodore hand RJ his Christmas presents they got him!
"Ooo, presents! Thank you!" RJ says, hugging
Benji, Coralei and Theodore before he begins to open his presents up.
RJ:
• Alternative Imagination Premium Palo Santo Holy Wood Incense Sticks from Benji
• Jude Jewelers Stainless Steel All Seeing Eye of God Ring from Coralei
• The Rider Tarot Deck Of Cards from Theodore
• The Ultimate Guide To The Rider Waite Tarot Book from Harlow
"These presents are literally everything to me! Thank you Benji, Coralei, Theodore and Harlow!" RJ says as he kisses Benji, Coralei, Theodore and Harlow.
"You're welcome, Papi!" Benji, Coralei and Theodore say as they hug RJ.
"Will! I feel so freaking bad! You spent way more money on me from the kids then I did on you with the kids!" RJ says to Will with a slight frown.
"You really wanted these things, babe. I wanted you to get things you actually really wanted! And I wanted to spoil you this year. The kids loved looking at your Amazon wish list. They argued over who will get what." Will says, rubbing RJ's cheek playfully and chuckles.
"And I love everything you and the kids got me, babe. They are so meaningful to me and so sweet." Will says as he kisses RJ.
Benji, Coralei and Theodore begin to play with their brand new toys while Harlow looks around the room in her bouncer.
"It is time to give each other presents now! Who wants to go first?" Will asks RJ.
"I wanna spoil you first, babe!" RJ says as Will blushes.
RJ then hands Will his Christmas presents and kisses him tenderly.
"Thank you! You are the absolutely best!" Will says to RJ.
"You're welcome!" RJ says with a cheeky grin.
Will begins to open up his presents from RJ!
"This wrapping paper is so stinking cute! You find the cutest wrapping paper, babe!" Will says as he winks at RJ.
"I do! Santa tells me the best websites to find wrapping paper honestly." RJ says as Will laughs.
- Will Gifts From RJ
• The Miansai Brown Leather Bracelet With Gold Hook
• The Harry Potter Television Remote Control Wand
• The Wacaco 'Minipresso' Portable Espresso & Coffee Maker
• FujiFilm Instax Mini 90 Instant Film Camera
"Babyyyyy! All of this stuff is so amazing and nice! Thank you so so much!" Will says as he hugs RJ tightly.
"You're welcome! I'm glad you love everything! I didn't know what to get you exactly!" RJ says as he giggles.
"You did perfect! I love you! It is now your turn to open your presents, babe!" Will says as RJ giggles.
"Yay, I love presents!" RJ says with a little sass, making Will giggle.
Will then hands RJ his Christmas presents and kisses his cheek.
"Thank you, baby!" RJ says to Will softly.
"You're welcome, love!" Will says to RJ as he sits down next to Harlow's bouncer.
RJ begins to open up his presents from Will!
- RJ's Gifts From Will
• Shinola Slim Bifold Wallet
• Birchbox Monthly Subscription Box
• Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 VF Graphite Camera with film
• Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
"All of this stuff is a absolutely perfect, baby! Thank you so so much!" RJ says as he hugs Will tightly.
"You're welcome! Your Amazon wish list came in so handy this year! Keep making them!" Will says as RJ giggles loudly.
"I definitely will! You need to make one, babe!" RJ says to Will.
"I think I might!" Will says as he smiles ear to ear.
*****
Will, RJ, Benji, Coralei and Theodore are currently eating breakfast together! RJ made breakfast this morning!
"RJ made us a very yummy breakfast for us this morning! We are having egg and cheese hash brown waffles! They are SOOO good!" Will says giving the camera a thumbs up.
*Egg and cheese hash brown waffles*
"Are they good?" RJ asks Benji, Coralei and Theodore.
"So so good, Papi!" Benji says with a cheeky grin.
"Very yummy, Papi!" Coralei says as she happily drinks her milky
"Ya, yummy yummy!" Theodore says making a slight mess.
"We need to start getting ready soon! We have a lot of family that is in town and wants to visit us!" Will says with a grin.
"Yay!" Benji, Coralei and Theodore say in unison.
"So much family is coming over to spoil us rotten this year! It is going to be a lot of fun!" RJ says as he holds Harlow and eats his breakfast.
- A Few Hours Later -
RJ, Will and the kids are getting ready for family to visit with them! Will is finishing up styling Coralei's hair in the bathroom.
Benji has his hair spiked up in the front while Theodore has hair parted to the side in a cute way. Harlow has a big red hair bow in her curly black hair.
*Benji, Coralei, Theodore and Harlow's outfits*
"Are you excited to see everybody today?" Will asks Benji, Coralei and Theodore.
"Yes! Yes! Yes!" Coralei says with a cheeky grin.
"I'm so excited!" Benji says to Will and the camera.
"Me toooo!" Theodore says as he jumps up and down happily.
"I'm excited too! Sounds like Harlow is giving Papi a fit in there." Will says as Coralei, Benji and Theodore all giggle.
"Harlow doesn't wanna be in the holiday spirit anymore!" RJ says from the master bedroom making Will laugh.
"She will be once everybody arrives!" Will says as he kisses Coralei's cheek.
After getting all of the kids ready, RJ and Will wanna take pictures of the kids in their cute Christmas outfits.
"Say cheese!" RJ says as he begins to take pictures of the kids.
"Cheese!" Benji, Coralei and Theodore say as they smile for the picture.
"So cute! This is going to be my lock screen that's for sure!" Will says happily changing his lock screen on his iPhone.
Will, RJ, Benji, Coralei, Theodore and Harlow are all ready and dressed for their family to arrive!
*****
Will's mom Karen, stepdad Hank, stepsister Erin, stepbrother Jacob, brother Logan, grandma Janice have flown in from Florida!
RJ's mom Martha, dad Ricardo, brother Ryan and Ryan's girlfriend Brandi have also flown in!
Will and RJ also invited Benji's biological family members to the house as well! Will and RJ are very close with Benji's biological family now! Benji loves bonding with all of them and feels happier with them in his life.
Benji's abuela Delores, abuelo Jorge, great grandma Luciana, Delores' Sister Paulina, aunt Anthonette, uncle Luis, cousins Gabriella, Alexis, Miranda, Julianna, Alexander, Hartley, Henry, Jovanna, Carter, Mia, Elena, Axel, Sergio, Daniel, Bianca, Jensen, Arthur, and Sofia have all arrived as well!
Will films small clips of Benji, Coralei and Theodore opening presents! Benji, Coralei and Theodore love presents!
Will also films all of his and RJ's family members holding baby Harlow.
RJ films clips of Benji, Coralei, Mia, Elena, Axel, Sergio, Sofia, Arthur, and Jensen playing together!
"Cousins are having a blast together!" RJ says as the kids all look up at him.
"HIIIIII!" Benji, Coralei, Mia, Elena, Axel, Sergio, Sofia, Arthur, and Jensen all say in unison.
Will then films Harlow, Henry and Hartley all sitting together and playing some.
Will, RJ and the kids spent a few hours with their family and had a lot of fun!
Will ends the vlog a black slide with this: "Sorry for not ending the vlog today! After all of our family left we all went to bed! We had a long, tiring but a very fun day! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and Happy Holidays! We sure did! We will see you all next time! Love - Will, RJ, Benji, Coralei, Theodore, Harlow and Dobby! 🎄"
Will, RJ, Benji, Coralei, Theodore, and Harlow had an amazing Christmas as a family! :)
Will posts a picture of Dobby, Benji, Coralei, Theodore and Harlow sitting in front of the Christmas tree. Benji has Harlow sitting up in his lap, Theodore is hugging Dobby and Coralei is hugging Benji. He writes the caption as: "merry christmas from benji, coralei, theodore, harlow and dobby 🎄"
Will posts a picture of himself, RJ, Benji, Coralei, Theodore, and Harlow. Will is holding Theodore, RJ is holding Harlow, Coralei is standing in front of Will and Benji is standing in front of RJ. He writes the caption as: "when i was little I dreamed of having a family on christmas day. and now i do. i have a phenomenal husband and four beautiful and healthy children. so blessed. so happy 💚"
RJ posts a picture of himself, Will, Benji, Coralei, Theodore, Harlow and Dobby sitting on the floor together. Will, Benji, Coralei, Theodore and Harlow have matching pajamas on. He writes the caption as: "Never thought I would do this! But you do anything for kids 😂 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you!"
RJ posts another picture of Benji, Coralei, Theodore and Harlow sitting together. He writes the caption as: "These four make Christmas so much fun! 🧒🏻👧🏻👦🏻👶🏻"