Saturday, November 8, 2014

Muscle Man


Our little muscle man is 7 months old today! Hard to believe just how fast that has gone!!!

He is just shy of 19 pounds! Catching up quickly to his big sister!

He adores his big brother and sister! And they just love him too! 

His current favorites...

He army crawls EVERYWHERE! And fast!
He loves sitting up and playing with his toys.
He loves going after his siblings toys!
He loves eating! So far he likes peas & carrots.
He loves mommy, daddy, Wyatt, & Ella.

He really is the happiest baby! Always smiling!

Here's his favorite new pose...
the pic doesn't do it justice...but it is quite hilarious!



And a goofy one...



Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Chunky Monkey

When Wyatt was around 2 months, I thought his head seemed way too big for his body.
As Easton approached 2 months, I was starting to think he was looking the same as Wyatt...
however, the rest of him seemed to catch up with his head :-) 

So of course at his 2 month appointment, I wasn't all that surprised that he is now...wait for it......

13 lbs 10.5 oz!!!!!!!!! 
Holy moly. 95th %
Length is 23 1/2 in....81st %
Head circumference is 42 cm.....95th %
(His head is even bigger than Wyatts was!)

He's 5.5 oz heavier than Wyatt, but Wyatt was an inch longer!

I decided to recreate one of Wyatt's pics with Easton to see how similar they look...here they are!
Can you tell who is who?!


 Here are a few more pics of our little big guy :-)





Some random pics from the past 2 months...













Just love this guy!  He has been such a sweet addition to our family :-)

 

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Easton newborn pics!

Love them!
So blessed by these kiddos...















*Photos by Jessie Nichole Photography

Easton Oliver

Easton Oliver Cripe was born on April 8, 2014, at 8:39 am.  
He weighed 8 pounds & was 19 1/2 inches long. 


He is our only child that arrived as planned and without any surprises.  :-)  
The first thing he did when he arrived was to pee on Dr. Graber!  
She had offered to come in on her spring break to do the c-section!  It was so great of her!  
And she finally got to deliver one of our kiddos :-)

We think Easton looks just like Wyatt did.  But there's a little of Ella too.
The kids were excited to meet their new brother! 



Party of 5!


Feeling very blessed...thankful for God's hand in our lives.

*And since I'm getting this posted so late...hoping to have Easton's 2 month update soon!

Monday, February 3, 2014

Anniversaries



Today, Clint and I are celebrating 7 years of marriage.  It's hard to believe it's already been 7 years...it goes so fast.  I am so grateful that God blessed me with a husband who seeks after Him.  Clint has been such an encouragement and support to me.  Especially over the last year.

As I am reminded today of this special anniversary, I realize that in just one week from today, I'll be experiencing the first anniversary of a different kind.  The day my mom went home to be with Jesus.
 
How has it been a year already?!
 
This question has ran through my mind many times recently.  A year seems like such a long time and yet it has gone by so fast.  It's hard to fathom that I've been without my mom for a whole year already.


As I reflect on this time last year, I have good memories.  A year ago today, was the last time we were out with my mom.  My parents had gone out to eat with us after church and we got a good laugh when they realized they had forgotten it was our anniversary :)  If I remember correctly, they insisted on paying for the meal.

In a few days, on February 6th, that will mark the last time I ever saw my mom, hugged my mom, told her face to face, that I loved her.  We were at church that evening and I remember sitting with mom in class.  I'm not sure how focused she was on the lesson, since Ella was sitting on my lap, distracting her :)  Of course it was easy for her to be distracted whenever her grandchildren were around.  After class, we said our goodbyes to my parents, since they were leaving for their trip to Florida that Friday.  I would never have thought in that moment, to hug her a little longer...never thought that'd be the last time I'd ever see her.

And in one short week, February 10th, a date I will never forget.  Finding out that my mom had passed away.  Even now, a year later, it is still as surreal as ever.  I am thankful to know that she is with Jesus, but it sure is hard no longer being able to call her up with some goofy story about the kids, or ask her some ridiculous question that I should already know the answer to.  There's just something comforting about being able to ask your mom something.  And probably the most difficult part of it all, knowing that my children will never truly know their grandma.  I am so thankful that Wyatt does have memories and I pray that those will remain.  There is just something about a mom...I know that there is no one else who will ever love my kiddos the way that she did.  I am so grateful for the memories that I have of that and so thankful that she got to experience those things her heart desired.

I realize that this week, of February 3rd, will be a week filled with anniversaries.  Anniversaries that I will remember forever.  The amazing, the funny, the sweet, and the difficult.

I am so thankful for my God who has been with me through each moment. 
From the amazing to the one that flipped my world upside down. 
He has never left my side. 
He has steadied my heart through it all.

Here is a song with truth that has meant a lot in this last year.
I pray it speaks to your heart too.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Yes, Christmas

Finally getting around to sharing some Christmas pics!
Christmas Eve was spent at dad's.  We had a really nice time.
Dad read a book with the Christmas story for the kids, which I think they really enjoyed.
And it was really sweet of him to do :)


Of course trying to get a picture with 3 kids is a bit of a challenge,
but I think this one turned out pretty good!


Dad was able to share a special gift with the boys. 
Mom had gotten these gifts for the boys last Christmas, but decided not to give them yet. 
So dad was able to give them this year and tell the boys who they were from.
I think they both really enjoyed their gifts!


Christmas morning was a lot of fun, especially since Ella is a little more into it this year :)
And I love that everytime Ella sees the camera, she says, "cheese"!



Wyatt was really excited about the gifts he received!


Ella enjoyed spending time with Papa Al on Christmas night.


And it looks like Wyatt was really pumped to get Dusty Crophopper :)

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Wyatt at 3 1/2

Wyatt is 3 1/2 years old now!  (Going on 20)
It has gone so fast!
He keeps us hopping and entertained.
He is quite goofy...as you can see in the picture below :)
Someone got into mommy's makeup!


Here are some of his current favorites:

Favorite Toy: combine
Favorite thing to watch: Wild Kratts
Favorite book: Daniel & the lions
Favorite Food: French Toast
Favorite color: lavender
Favorite Sister: Ella
Favorite Song: Jesus Loves Me
Favorite snack: goldfish
Favorite animal: lion & tiger
Favorite outside activity: swim in the pool
Favorite thing about Ella: he said, "I think she's pretty"  :)

In the picture below, Wyatt is showing off the new toys he got when he finally pooped on the potty!
It happened about a couple months ago and he has done really well with potty training since!  Hooray!
We're keeping our fingers crossed!



My cousin caught this classy picture below at Ella's birthday party.
I guess he was just entertaining his audience!


He is such a sweet & smart boy.
And he's looking forward to having a new baby brother or sister!

3 blessings

3 blessings