Cripp Inn Sights

Mer Mer in Canada!

2009-09-09T21:03:00.000-07:00

MOM'S FIRST POST!!!! Yay! Go Mom!!!

Double Your Pleasure, Doubled My Fun!
Kate and Kara are now 8 1/2 months

Rub a dub, three kids in a tub! Kara, Kate and Zachary

Kate and Kara loved their first taste of Mama Maria's Spaghetti-pureed!

Look out for a super Zach-attack!Baking chocolate chip cookies for Elder Crippen who is serving in Calgary-just 2 hours away! He had dinner on Sunday with Aimee's Justin's uncle John who is the Calgary mission medical consultant and Justin talked to uncle John while our elder was right there in the room!

I just like this picture because I look skinny-obviously taken before the dough was ready!

Cute quilts made by Angie, Carrie, Sherelda, Katie and me, Cute babies made by Aimee and Justin, latest addition of cute valance made by Aimee and me. Aimee came up with just the right size of flowers after 4 hours and 3 attempts and finally. PERFECTO! We're not proud, just very pleased!

For those who don't know Zach, this probably looks like child abuse. But for those who do...
this horsey leash PUT HIS ENERGY TO GOOD USE! We got to the park in record time!

Here is Aimelia where she spends a great deal of the day caring for her threesome. They are so cute...and so is she!
Chef Justin cooked up some terrific European wieners. That's really what they are called and they are 75 cents a piece and delicious. For a gourmet hot dog appreciater like me...I give it a 10!

What does "natural casing" really mean? All I know is that the dog snaps back when you bite it!

A picnic of home grown peas was enjoyed by all.

Ahhh!!! Oh so cute!

Aimee and her family...even cuter!

LOOK! This one is on the run from me as I was chasing him trying to get a picture of him in flight.

A reflection of the beauty of Edmonton...without snow. This becomes a skating rink in the winter.

A few Canadian geese who didn't get the message to head south for the winter.

Dr. Low in his work clothes. Handsome man he is! If you think this side looks good, you're really missing out on the best!

Ducks at Hawrelak and a muskrat!

I'm so happy to be in Canada!

The sunset of Edmonton.

More of the flaming sunset.

UBGBs at Surf and Sand Camp!

2009-08-09T22:02:00.000-07:00

The first full day of the reunion (7/28/09) was an invasion of Oceanside. We established headquarters on the beach near Oceanside Harbor.

Michael was then asked to check and see if there were any sharks in the water.

Obviously concerned, he decided to call a meeting to see which one of the adults to send it first.

They couldn't send the moms because they were the food supply, they couldn't send the dads because they made the moms happy, they couldn't send the older cousins because the were too much fun, and they couldn't send the younger cousins because they were too cute, so they decided to just eat sand and not worry about it!

Dallin said, "Forget you guys...I'll go check for sharks. I'll just Hang 10 and if they nibble on my toes, then we'll all just stay in and eat sand!"

Well, nothing got nibbled and all the kids and the adults went in. They boogie boarded, danced, built sand castles, forts, and dug pools with their parents. They ate hot dogs, flew kites, rode kayaks, and threw footballs. Cameron even did a caffeine free Mountain Dew/Pepsi Taste Test!

They outnumbered everyone else in the water and Brenna reported they had the greatest time every!!!!!

G-KIDS!!! DIDN'T SEE YOURSELF THIS TIME...JUST WAIT...YOU'RE COMING UP SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!

Baby it is cold outside

2008-12-22T18:20:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends and Family! Aimee not only is having twins tomorrow, but she is also giving blogging lessons tonite! So here is a picture of Chris and Sherelda's 7th child and first girl! Her name is Aubree and she is a doll! We went to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert to nite and that's why we all look like dolls too!

To Dad, Honey, Papa, and Stan On your Birthday

2008-11-13T08:57:00.000-08:00

56 years really isn't that old;

You aren't even wrinkley or starting to mold.

Yet 56 years really isn't that young;

You've lived a lot, learned a lot, and had tons of fun!

So if 56 years isn't old, isn't young

What is it that your 56 years have brung?

(excuse my poor English!)

Smiles and laughter to your mom and dad,

and a buddy for your brother, I bet he was glad.

Love to dear Mama, for sure you're her knight.

Happiness and direction to your children, a constant delight.

Stability to your coworkers, support to your friends

Phone calls and service that never seems to end.

Strength to the Church, inspiration through your talks

Guidance for all towards the right path to walk.

Traveling the Nation from coast to coast,

Several hundred thousand miles driven, that's something to boast!

Papa Camps galore with all 20 grandchildren (almost 22)

And Donut Dudes and Darlings on special occassion.

You know how to live and enjoy what you've got

And frankly, from the looks of it, you've got quite a lot.

So here's to you on this special day

We love you and know that you feel the same way!

Yea for Aubree!

2008-07-09T13:07:00.000-07:00

I just have to post a HURRAY for Aubree being born. I have to thank Chris and Sherelda for spelling her name close to her favorite Aunt A__ee. :)

I also have to say this blog is pretty LAME-O! No one post ANYTHING! Examples of posts that should have been on here...reunion, maddie's arms being broken, American Idol concert pictures, Leneah's haircut, beach pictures, 4th of July things, Cody's engagement...

Cody's Mission Call!!!

2008-05-18T15:04:00.000-07:00

I look like Mom!

2008-04-29T09:28:00.000-07:00

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celeb - Collage - Morph

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Old pictures - Roots

Cody Update

2008-04-15T09:43:00.000-07:00

I'm coming home in 8 days, Finals are here, i'm doing well, I'm going to miss all my friends up here, i miss my family more, mission papers could go in this sunday, its finally WARM HERE! (as in above 50 right now, but we got 76 degrees yesterday!)

HOORAY!

2008-02-27T21:33:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Chris and Sherelda on their new baby GIRL coming! I can't believe it! This is so great. I feel as excited as if it was MY baby! Woo hoo! Chris, we didn't know you had it in ya! Way to pull through. I am so happy you finally get to use the name we have heard for over 12 years now. We can't wait to meet Aubree Crippen! Love you all! Miracles do happen!

Mom's New Job

2008-01-19T21:03:00.000-08:00

Mom got a new job as a hair stylist. The pay is not great but the satisfaction is worth it, especially for Angie (ahh . . . the feeling of fingers running through my hair). Here are a few shots of the happy customer.

The front.

The side.

And the Back, in case you couldn't tell.

You're Witnessing a Miracle!

2008-01-06T19:57:00.000-08:00

Yes...Your father's first ever blog entry! Let me first of all thank Angie. This is something I have always wanted to have and do - A Family Newsletter. Angie, I am so grateful that you got it off the ground (although you may regret it, as now I will post brilliant advice constantly!). My first posting, however, is not advice, it is an announcement. No, Mom is not pregnant...but we are going to retire!!! I turned in the papers on Friday. They are actually paying me to leave! I guess they can hire 2 teachers for one of me, so it makes financial sense to give money to get people to retire. Mr. Boyle is going to go too, so it will be a big change for EHS social science department! I will continue to work. Some of my options are teach college part time, work for Riverside County Office of Education (Kenn Young is the Superintendent, and Mike Jones is over school improvement), Walmart greeter, or become a model. The one that I am currently working on is starting our own business called REAL EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS - Consulting and Publishing. REAL stands for the 4 essential things to make education work - Resources, Environment, Achievement (the A is larger to have the emphasis on achievement) and Life-Long Learning. Currently, my public relations firm, Royal Public Relations, is reviewing this to explore the feasibility and marketing of the name...who knows...maybe we'll just call it Get Smart! We've fasted and talked to everyone in the world, (Bishop, Taxman, etc.) and I still haven't had any bad feelings about it. We have no worries...we have 5 married children we can live with! (Cody, can we stay in the dorm if things get really bad?). I will keep you posted, but it is kinda exciting after doing the same thing since I was 22. I will miss the kids and the social science guys.

One other note I would love (actually the Olsingch's would probably love) to get comments on (that means you have to click the box below) is about the family reunion. I know, I know, you think we just had one! Mariah is getting married May 24 in Salt Lake and Aimee will be coming down for it. It would save her money, we'd have less crowds to fight trying to get a campsite if we did it the week before, like Wednesday to Friday the 14-16 (arriving at the location Wednesday afternoon or evening). Cody is planning on leaving on his mission at the end of May so he could attend the reunion. We might be able to work out the Sacrament meeting he speaks at to be that Sunday. Mom and I are planning a summer trip to Washington (Aunt Delores), Edmonton (The Low's), Minnesota (Aunt Sam, et al), and Utah (Hopoate's and Crippen's) so it would be great to free up summer (besides, I don't know what my schedule at Walmart will be). We had a tentative discussion about this, but I think that the Southwick's and Hopoate's may have been gone. Please post your comments and ideas.

Look forward to my next blog---Greatest Things I Ever Got and None of You Should Be Without! Love, Dad and Mom

ps Mom and I took this picture out of the front room of the beach house we just put money on pss There's only room for 2!

HIlarious video, best part starts at 3:38

2007-12-20T08:46:00.000-08:00

Question of the day...

2007-12-04T20:06:00.000-08:00

So, why doesn't anybody post anything on this site?

Get Ready!

2007-11-26T18:47:00.001-08:00

I'm coming home in 14 days!

2007-11-17T02:15:00.000-08:00

i straightened my hair tonight. it was weird. here's a picture!

Update on the lone wolf

2007-11-15T10:22:00.000-08:00

I personally think that dad and i should put me and amelia in the bathroom so we can work things out. at least we'd be within 100 miles of eachother. Sadly, my dream of becoming a beauty pageant winner has brutally come to an end. I got an email that says i wasn't a finalist for Mr. Heritage. its tough, but i'm trying to pull through. Sometimes, dreams are crushed, and you just need to suck it up you know? we won our volleyball game last night, it was fun. classes are fine, nothing exciting to report. I'm very excited for mom and dad to come up and buy me food. i haven't eaten anything but top ramen since they left. i weigh about 150 now. the weather is beautiful here right now. a tad on the cold side but beautiful. love you all!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

2007-11-13T19:53:00.000-08:00

An ode to Stanley Gordon Crippen on his day of birth:

His real name is Stanley, but to us it is Dad.
He's joyful and happy, contagiously glad.
He's worked hard all his life,(that's now 55 YEARS!)
To become who he is, and who he appears.

He's a man who is patient, brave, fun, and kind;
He can fix ANYTHING to which he puts his mind.

He works hard all day and serves others all night
To make sure that everything for everyone's all right.

He is selfless and giving, sensitive and sweet.
He treats Mom like a queen, sweeps her right off her feet!
He loves The Lord and trusts him with all,
And taught us to seek Him; He won't let us fall.

He is the best Papa to all 18 grandkids
And is strong enough to screw off ANY jar's lid.
He listens to problems, complaints, and successes
And counsels on ways to become our bestests.

He works wonders with glue and can tie different knots,
He knows just what to do when sprinkler pipes get caught.
He forgave the boy that "pruned" the willow that's weeping

And carried us to bed, even when we were fake sleeping!

Thank you Dad, for living your years to the max,
Now get in the hot tub, it's time to RELAX!

Happy Birthday Pops! I love you!

Message from a Peacemaker

2007-11-01T10:57:00.000-07:00

It's okay, if you go back to the first post you'll see that the first thirty people get to win, so there is plenty of room still in the winners circle. I am just thrilled to see it going. I have been trying to post but something just seems to not be compatible when using my computer at home. Hopefully I'll figure it out soon. Well, Cameron and I are off to the dentist. He does really well there, except last time he was so numb he ended up unknowingly chewing on his tongue until it was swollen. Whoops.
Happy November!

I'm Telling!

2007-10-30T08:55:00.000-07:00

Da-ad, Cody's being mean to me! Those are garbage words and you're not allowed to be mean on a FAMILY blog. And I do have a life . . . so hmmm!

2007-10-28T21:04:00.000-07:00

Well, I"m the first person with a life to post, so i really think i should win.... JUST KIDDING! love you! Its all good here in provo. I'm coming to the realization that i'm not really here for me, but like always, for other people. I'm a sunday school teacher in my ward, and its a blast. its an awesome ward. I spend my days in class, sleeping, sleeping in class, classing while i'm sleeping, being crazy, writing the occasional paper, and trying to carry on the family legacy by being super cool and dominating at volleyball. I love volleyball now, i wish i could've gotten into it sooner. Dang Title 9. Or i just could've been born a girl or something. Out of boredom I buzzed a Y in my chest hair, which is pretty gross. (Chris, maybe we could sit together at a game and match or something) I'm applying for Mr. Heritage, we'll see how that works out. thats all for now. over and out.

I WIN!

2007-10-28T19:25:00.000-07:00

I'm the first to post! I'm the first to post! I can't wait for a shiny penny! Well, I don't know what to say, we are doing great and I am excited that more of you Crippen descendants are getting with the time. It's all about blogging! Just ask me...and Cathi Mobley! Well, I don't know what to do, should I post pictures on here? Maybe I will just refer you to my website since there is easy access on the side. And as you all begin your blog, you can have your names on the side too! DO IT! Edmonton is good, no more snow and that dusting that is on my site melted when the sun came up. Love it. Well, I REALLY miss you all and am super excited about the holiday season. I LOVE CHRISTMAS MUSIC! I don't know when it is legal to start decorating for Christmas up here being that we don't have Thanksgiving to mark it by. There are actually a few families in the ward that are true blue through and through Americans (at least the wives are-I'm seeing a pattern here! I hope I make it back!) that we are going to have Thanksgiving with. Then it is down to Cardston for a VERY quick trip, Friday night to sunday afternoon, to go to Justin's Alumni tournament. Plus, we get to see all of the fam from Utah. Well, that's the end of my post. I just have one assignment for you all...Get your passports. You never know when you will have to flee the country! We got Zach's US passport in 1 week! (and a quick morning trip to Calgary-2.5 hrs away!)

Calling all Crippens!

2007-08-12T15:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our Crippen family blog- a happy place to place any public sentiments or announcements to one another. Feel free to fill it up . . . in fact, to kick off the Grand Opening of this blog I'm starting the Penny for your Thoughts campaign. The first 30 people to post something will be rewarded with a shiny (or dull, or green, or scratched) penny delivered personally by some person to the sidewalk outside your favorite neighborhood market. Goodluck!