“Listen to the little stuff, they’ll tell you the big stuff.” Absolutely!! Making them feel heard and being able to have that trust with your kids is EVERYTHING💚

I love that Liam learned about Aurora’s 1st day of school from her teacher. I need to know, did he ask her? This is so cute!!

Seems Liam enjoys being an older brother after being the youngest with his bio-siblings. It's nice to see him with Aurora. (also, in general in regards to his bio-siblings, seems Rylan enjoys having older brothers, from which he can learn or talk more comfortably about boy stuff, and Bella enjoys having older/same age siblings, as she can act her age, unlike before, when she probably felt mostly responsible for her younger brothers).

I think this is the family we’ve all ever wanted, especially parents like them

Bella has a fun morning mood! 😂 And I love the girls room, seeing it like this when they were just getting ready shows the room "in use" and it's really looking so good!

For me, I started following your family in KZfaq when Jake was adopted. 😭 I cannot believe little Jake is starting HIGH SCHOOL. Time flies by so fast! I remember Aurora was a baby and Brody was a toddler. 😭📚✏📝💻📗📕 Thank goodness Hailey is there to comfort Mom and Dad today. ❤ 👏

Broady sneaking out the snack from the "nobody's" lunchbox without anyone noticing is HILARIOUS 😂😂😂

I can’t believe how much they have grown. Aurora your so flippen adorable. Can’t wait to hear more about their up coming day. Hugs to you all.💕💕

I love how Joe was waiting with tissues. And just stood quietly and compassionately listening to Crystal talk about dropping off Aurora

I love how joe and grandma are helping out on the first day of school

i love the personal notes! you guys go beyond for the kids and it’s amazing how you take into consideration everything possible💗

Awe how sweet that Halie came to help you on the 1st day back to school ❤️ Grandma and Aunt Bonnie, too and Joe! How awesome is that! Love Savanah and Bella! haha. All the kids look great! Enjoy your first day everyone! ❤️ Hannah cracks me up too! Aurora is so cute!

I love your idea of putting personal notes in the kids lunches! What a special thing for them to see in the middle of their day! How on earth do you remember what everyones' bag looks like or their food dislikes etc? Halie is so sweet, I love that she came to help for the first day! Joe, Aunt Bonnie and Grandma even got up for the first day of school! Aurora is gonna love full day school! Glad you have Halie for company! Love the book! Jake is tall! Kids are lucky to have a mom who makes them great lunches and they don't have to have boring sandwiches! Maybe Aurora is harder to wake up because of her meds, I know mine make me sleepy or maybe she doesn't do mornings! Love that Aaron climbed into bed with Aurora and pulled the covers over them! LOL Hannah is hilarious! I love that Joe was standing inside the door with a box of tissue when you came back from dropping the kids off! Mom's sadness solution "Aaron do you want to have another baby!" Hope everyone has a great year!

Crystal, it is very very clear how much love their is from not only you and Aaron to all the kids but from each other too. So sweet of Haley to come help and send off all the kids. Aurora is sooooo cute and how she shows she was excited for school. I have been watching for a while and it’s shocking to see just how much each kid has grown physically and personality wise!! Hope the school year gets better for those who didn’t have a great first day and stays awesome for those who had an awesome one!!

Bella when she opened that door for Halie… um HELLO good morning.. 😍😍😍 Her name definitely fits as Bella means beautiful.

Liam has the most adorable smile and face and I feel Aurora and Aaron not being morning people haha plus it was really sweet of Halie to come over very early to be a part of the 1st day of school crowd ♥️

Hope that everyone had a great start to the school year. That was so nice that Hallie came over to help get kids up and to see them off for the day. So sweet to hear about the kids day. Looked like Aurora did just fine and glad that her older brother was helping make sure she was okay.

Crystal the slippers on point! Love them! I remember walking Lucas to school in my pajamas, he would always say “when you pick me up can you actually be ready”! Lol

So fun watching everyone's first day and your new routine in getting everyone off to school. All the love! I swear there is a time that Aurora sounded so much like Jamie when she spoke. I was crying with you Chrystal 😢! I hope and pray this year is a great year for all the kids !

Hallie is my favorite since day 1!!! I just adore her, she got up super early to help her siblings !!!! I do like all of you but Hallie you are so beautiful and sweet!!!

20:33 WOW Brody should definitely be a model for stores because his pose stands out from the rest! 😂

I love The Kissing Hand book. I read it to my kids all of the time. We even drew hearts on our hands, when we're having a bad morning. It helped them get through their day smoothly.

I absolutely love watching the 1st day of school 💜 especially with Bella,Rylan & liam. Bella going back & forth with halie was so sweet ❤ it's so crazy to see how much jake has grown up in the 2 year's I've been watching your amazing family

Aurora, you are such a social butterfly. I love how you made a new friend and left your mom without looking back. Sorry Bella had such an awful first day of school. I hope it gets better for you.

Hope everyone has a great year!! Make the best of it and enjoy the memories 🙂

I cant believe how much the kids have grown up. Good luck to all the kids this school year.

Great back to school video. Loved how Liam filled you in on Aurora's first day. Blessings to you all.

Am I the only one that thinks it’s so adorable that the teacher told her brother how Auroras day went like he had them asked right? like that’s so cute that he cared about that!

Just drew strength and inspiration from Crystal tonight in the mother that she is. Going through a tough time with my other little one re his health and her love for her kids and the mother that she is just helped and inspired me that it will be ok. One step at a time.

You are absolutely THE best mom. coming from someone who never had a mom in her life. Keep that loving spirit Crystal, makes you shine so bright ✨💖

When she said mommy I love you 😭💙 that was the cutest sound!!! Baby girl is talking so good 💜

I miss Ariana and the energy she brings to the family. It seems weird without her and Alex there. I hope everyone has a great school year!

May I just say, Crystal making the days special by making little notes is so special. Never stop being you

Wishing everyone a great school year, Sending good vibes! My son loves school so much and cannot wait for his first day at the end of the month!

I can’t believe Aurora is already in Kindergarten omg is Absolutely adorable 🥰 I hope all the kids have an amazing school year this year

In Austria (in Germany too) when you have your very first day of school in your life your parents will give you a "Schultüte" - it's a big cone filled with lots candies and school supplies to sweeten up your school start. My mom gave us kids a Schultüte every single year (the first time this is almost big as you. The following years it was a smaller one) for sweet school year start. I always looked forward for the first day of school cause of that, so I did the same with my kid...

The elementary school group picture was so cute, Aurora with all her brothers

I love how the boys hug you and don’t act embarrassed or anything. Those are special moments, one day, they’ll be soo glad they did.

Crystal, my inner child wishes you were my mum! You really, truly care about each one of the kids and it shows!!!

I’m praying for you all to have a wonderful school year and your safety. I’m so glad Joe, Aunt Bonnie and Crystal’s Mom came out to support everyone going back to school. It was really nice to have Joe at the door with a box of tissues for when you Crystal came back from taking the kids to school. They grow up so fast enjoy every day with them. The Making breakfast, making lunches, and putting notes and the lunchboxes makes a very special donation to each and everyone of them and breakfast is the most important part because it helps you focus on the task at hand for the kids. In Aurora going back to bed and Aaron covering her up that was just too cute I would’ve did the same thing because it’s way too early and I can understand Aurora not being a morning person. I’m wasn’t a morning person either I had to get and train my brain to wanna get up that early and now I’m now I’m a morning person. I want be one of your kids I love French toast it’s all my favorite things to eat for breakfast. I have to make myself eat for breakfast too because otherwise my day is sluggish I’m still getting into the routine of eating breakfast every morning.

I was always the mom, and now grandma, that said no! I don't want them to go back to school yet! Hope everyone has a great school year!

May each n every one of u children who is doing in school learning have yourselves a very safe n blessed school year. Blessings to all... Love n Aloha from one of ur biggest fans in Hawaii 🌈💜

Savannah is absolutely gorgeous without makeup! A natural beauty!!

The kids are so beautiful, I'm glad the younger ones had a good day I'm sure the older ones it will get better Love you guys HERVEY BAY QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA

Aurora’s talking is getting sooooo good!!! The I love you was adorable!

Love it, ur 1st day traditions r so cute. Lucus taking over max driving kids to school. Can’t get over how talk kids r. Jake u need a crease protector from amazon for ur shoes. I love how confident Aurora has become n her talking is amazing. N fact tht joe n Hallie there to help I saw bonnie in background too. N joe with tissues was so funny. Xx

I just love Bella n aurora personalities coming out more n more

I am the eldest at home and I also love helping my family on the first day of school... I love back to school!

Savanah and Bella, you'll do great! Change is hard, but you girls are smart. Next week, it'll be 10 outta 10!

Ohmygosh, the look Jake gave Savanah when she went in for the hug and pushed him out. Hahaha!!!

Been waiting for this vlog since Thursday/Friday. I'm glad the majority had a great 1st day. I'm hoping Savannah and Bellas days soon get better.

I got all the feels watching that. Back to school is such a weird time, new routines, you want them to have a great day but you miss them soooooo much, brody looked so so happy going to school I mean they all did but brody more so than anyone else how was his first day as he was homeschooling for the end of last school year, aurora wow she is just a go with the flow kinda kid nothing phases her its a great quality. And Crystal it's so true you listen to the little things and they will tell you the big. I can vouch for that my 18yr old boy tells me everything, we're like you and Alex. I love it.

I love you all so much !!! My boyfriend always says “Are you watching your family?” 🤣🤣🤣

Crystal, You have no idea what this school year is going to be like for some of us. I teared up when you were saying you were going to cry bcuz everyone was in school this year full time and you don't know what you're going to do. I've been a mom since I was 16, I only have 5 kids but for the past 4 years I've also raised 2 grandbabies. This year the grandbabies are back with their parents and my youngest son will be 19 in a couple weeks, so even though he still lives with us he is in trade school and working plus a girlfriend and friends so he's NEVER home! After 31 years of a house full of kids we are empty nesters!! 😭 Where does the time go?? 😭😭 I'm not able to work right now ( medical reasons) and my husband works 60 to 80 hours a week. I'm here alone all day, every day, from 5am to about 7pm , 6 and 7 days a week! Your videos are the highlight of my day! ♥️ I don't know what to do with myself!! Watching your video takes me back to the chaos I am used to. I miss it!! 😞 Soak it up for sure! And Don't blink!! It goes way too fast!! ♥️ Love you all!

It’s hard because Aurora is the last one to go to school. I’m. Crying too about Aurora. Have watched these kids grow. Aurora way before she started potty training. Hope the kids have a good day

I hope everyone has a good school year! You guys are starting early. When I was a kid in the 90’s we didn’t start until the end of August, and my folks said they never started until after labor day.

Aweee first days of schools are crazy! Aurora has grown up so much. This video is so sweet and heartwarming ♥️

Hope Bella’s days change as the year progresses! ❤️❤️

Brodies picture!! SO CUTE! I love yalls family dynamic!!

All the kids are wonderful and grown soooo much. Jake has changed so much...he is great, mature and so sweet.

I am so early Yay a new video let’s go hope all of the kids have a amazing first day of school I was waiting for this video I am so excited for this one today your family is so amazing I love watching y’all videos have been subscribed to y’all since the very beginning I can’t believe that Aurora is starting school full time now that is so crazy I remember when she was just born hope Bella has a better day can’t wait for tomorrow video Liam is an amazing big brother

i miss this channel so much ! i live through this channel in i love it wish i had a big family

You guys are such a loving family to each other! They’ve grown so much I feel like!! & Bella is so pretty!💗💗💗

ugh schools back lol I’m excited to see what the school year has to hold hope everyone has a great first day and a great year 🤍😇

I only had TWO kids growing up and I was JUMPING FOR JOY every first day of school.....Your kids are SO BLESSED!!

Always here watching from the United Kingdom hope the first day of school went well.🙂😉

I love Bella’s mood in the morning I wish I had that in the morning

Ahhhh!!!! Everyone’s getting sooo big. I’ve been watching your channel for a long time now. ♥️

I’m glad most of them had a good first day!! Love you guys 🦋💜

It’s interesting seeing how different school life is in different countries, here in Australia our school year starts at the end of January and finishes in December about a week before Christmas,so just under 4 months left We also have pre school that is 3-5 year old then primary school which is kindergarten- year 6 then high school which is 7-12 we don’t have middle school and our school have a school uniform which I love because everyone is wearing the same . You guys also start school so early our schools start around 9 and finish at 3.

I have always loved your back to school videos, but they gave me a little bit of anxiety since in my country school starts mid September, and August seems so early to be back! It's the first time that I watch it as a high school graduate and it feels so satisfying 😂 I can enjoy them so much more now!

Halie was saying Bella is hard to get out of bed opens the door complete opposite 😂😂♥️

Awe Logan was so cute when he got up, still sleepy but smiling.

Hope all the kids have a wonderful year! 💗

So glad Uncle Joe is part of today’s festivities!

I think it was cute that Liam got information about Aurora’s day to be able to tell you showing what a great big brother he is. Also to Hannah they have a redi whip that is non dairy it’s made with the almond milk my son uses it and he has started doing the non dairy Ben and Jerry’s ice cream thought I’d share it as I know the feeling when the diary foods effect how your kiddo feels . Also I wanted to say thanks again for the emergency kit ideas for boys when I told my son about it after watching the video he was like that’s a really great idea and we made one for him to take when he has his first day on Thursday.

It’s funny how it was the opposite of what she said when Halie walked in Bella was all up and savannah was slumped 😭

Hi crazy Pieces thank you for sharing this video it was so nice to see Hallie checking that the girls were awake I can't believe it is already back to school time this video is amazing

Glad everyone looks excited for school. Please spray your shoes/backpack with kiwi outdoor protector. Doesn't work like magic but definitely saves them.

When Aurora said *Mommy, I Love You* melted my heart

Enjoy each time with ur kids, because they will grow up super fast.. It's healthy for them to be in school. 🙏🏻

Good luck to all the kids hope y’all have an amazing year

Love your back to school videos

Hope Crazy Family: Hope you all have great school year. Hope Aurora have a great kindergarten school. Can't believe the kids getting so BIG.

That is so cool they get to wear those like crop tops to school our schools here would not let that fly lol they all look so good & good luck on the new school year ❤️

Logan should be renamed mini-max. Max can be referred to as mini-Aaron. Liam, Rylan, and Brody are mini-jakes. They’re all so beautiful from the inside out

I love that little insight …. Listen to the little stuff and they’ll tell you the big stuff… love that

When we were little and in school, we had little construction paper hands that Mom would put a kiss mark on that we would keep in our backpacks. I remember this from back when I was in Preschool.

Mom Crystal and aunt Bonnie should all have a girls day. For working so hard now that kids are at school.

Brody sneaking the pudding in is lunch box was so funny 😂😂♥️

Wow I’ve been watching you guys for a few years now and i oh just can’t believe how big they are all getting and through you inspiration, I aspire to continue documenting my families journey on our KZfaq channel. Thanks for being such an inspiration.. Also out if curiosity what hours do the kids go to school? My daughter is in grade 5 in Australia and she goes from 8:50am until 3pm but your kids start school really early.. how long is a school day?

Good morning everyone happy Monday morning and I loved your channel and you all amazing Supporter and I'm proud of all of you and I loved your reset vlogs

Hope they have a great year!!! Hope they had a great first day

1st days are so emotional! Lol probably more for the parents. All these milestones ours is moving out of elementary to Intermediate this year and gets to start switching classes. Im with you and Aaron where is the pause button! I want more time. Loved the video though 💜

Investing in our children's education is the best gift we can give them. Wish them the best.

Wow this two parents are angels sent from heaven…happy family always❤️❤️❤️❤️

im not gonna lie i’ve been excited for this video since last night 😭

Hope your day at school is as wonderful as you all are!!

I was crying. Great job everyone! Especially plus family members.

Hallie you are the best big sister absolutely just gorgeous through n through… So love the family you guys are such a inspiration to so many…. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️