Early Christmas at The Crutchers

Trying to take it all in. (the contents of his stocking) :]

Mesmerized

Open it, open it!

Here momma, I will help!


Im a sucker. I couldnt wait! My justification was that Cash wouldnt know the difference anyway, so why wait? :] I had ordered some things from Leapfrog and it all came in a big box. When i brought it out, Cash's eyes lit up and he crawled as fast as he could to get to the box. Wow, and it was ONLY the box and he was SO EXCITED! It was so funny. His favorite toy was the Leapfrog table that SANTA got him. It even talks in Spanish! hehe He loves that thing!

Early Christmas Present

Is this not the cutest thing you have ever seen?!!!!! Chance Potter (Ryan's boss) and his wife Haylee gave Cash this Rockin Riding Bull for Christmas!!! He loves for us to put him on it and push him around the house. He has the biggest smile on his face! As soon as you stop pushing him he gets off of it though. He loves to go over to the bull and press on its ears because it plays songs. Every time he hears music, he stops what he is doing and holds out his arm and bounces it. He looks like a little music director. Cracks me up!!!

Thanks Chance and Haylee!!!!!!

Jesus is the Reason for the Season

REMEMBER: Santa lives at the North Pole. JESUS is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart.

You have to stand in line to see Santa JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?" JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name He knows our address too He knows our history and future He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO JESUS offers health, help and hope. Santa says "You better not cry" JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.

Santa's little helpers make toys JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle but JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

It's obvious there is really no comparison. We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about. We need to put Christ back in Christmas.

Jesus is still the Reason for the Season.

May the Lord Bless and Watch over you and your loved ones this Christmas 2008 And may He prosper and bless the work of your hands in the New Year.2009

9 Month Check Up

Cash had his 9 month check up last week. He is actually 10 months, but because of having to reschedule a couple of times that is just how it turned out. Thank goodness there were NO SHOTS this visit! I always dread taking him when he has to get shots. Its the saddest thing! He did have to have some blood drawn. Actually they just pricked his finger. He didn't like that and he really didn't like the band aide they put on his finger. That was pretty funny watching him trying to get it off.

So at 10 months Cash is 13.8 lbs and 25 inches long which puts him in the 5th percentile on the growth chart. Hey, its a bump up from the 3rd percentile. :]

Polar Express in Lubbock 2008

Cash eating his bell.

Santa gave all the kids a bell


SANTA!!!

Santa is talking to Cash

He got him!!!

Cash trying to grab the back of Santa's coat

Cash was very curious. Everytime someone passed through the isle, he wanted to know where they were going and what they were doing.

(Sorry its sideways)

Granna and Cash looking out the window

Me and Cash Man

Sorry about the picture being sideways, but I dont know how to fix that.

Isnt he cute with his Santa hat on?!

I love this picture. He is on the train looking out the window

Ryan wasnt able to join us so Granna came! Yea!!! I think she really enjoyed herself. I was so glad she came with me.

Cash and Me and The Conductor in front of the train

Waiting in the tent before the train ride.


I guess it would probably be best if you looked at the pictures from the bottom up. I put them in in the wrong order. December 5 2008 we went to North Pole and saw Santa Claus and his elves via the Polar Express!!!! Ever seen the movie? If not, it is really cute. Once on the train, they tell the story of the Polar Express. While we listened to the story they served hot cholcolate and cookies. All the kids on the train wore their pj's. Once we got to the North Pole and picked up Santa and his elves Santa went by to each kid and gave them a tiny bell and asked what they wanted for Christmas. We all sang christmas songs like, Frosty the Snow Man, Jingle Bells, The 12 Days of Christmas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Lots of kids got up and danced. It was so cute!!!!

Thanksgiving in Robert Lee

James, Tiffany and Cash

Apparently James is funny


Cash and Gary Sam

Cash learning to walk and push his toy!

Yea I did it!!!!

Me and Tiffany

Gary Sam cutting the turkey and James making sure it is edible

The deep fried turkey. We have been making the turkey like this for the past few years and it is absolutley wonderful! Ryan has been put in charge of frying it. Actually, all the guys sit around it and watch it and talk. :]

Aunt Tiffany and Cash

Ashley, Jamie and Cash watching TV

Cash and Me

Papa and Cash

Ryan pulling Cash in his new favorite toy. A box. We called it the Redneck Sleigh. We found a rope and tied it to the end so we could pull him around. He loved it! We did have a couple of wipe outs though.

Cash pooped out from all the fun

My One and Only-Ryan Crutcher

This is the only picture I could find of Ryan by himself, so it will have to do. This is a list of things you might not know about Ryan. Hope you enjoy and learn something new. :]

1. Where did we meet? We met at a mutual friends house. My friend Stacy and Tracy, from my home town of Robert Lee, new Ryan from school. Stacy called me one night and said they were all going out to Grahams and said they were meeting at her house. And there he was. End of story. :]

2. How long did we date? We dated from January to October and got engaged and married in April.

3. How long have we been married? 3 1/2 years

4. What does he say that surprises you? It amazes me how much he knows about so many little things. I think he has watched too much of the Discovery and History channel. hehe

5. What is your favorite feature of his? I love lots of things about Ryan. I love his tan skin, his long eye lashes, his cute little butt. (too much information? hehe)

6. My favorite quality? He can always make me laugh

7. Does he have a nickname for you? He calls me Holl

8. His favorite color? I would guess that would be black

9. His favorite food? Steak

10. Favorite music? He listens to classic country and contemporary christian but his favorite I think would have to be the classic country. Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings

11. His favorite sport? Probably supercross and motorcross, bullriding

12. When and where did we first kiss? Well, it was that first night we met, back at my friends house.

13. Any children? Yes, one beautiful boy, Cash Ryan, who is now 9 1/2 months and looks just like his daddy

14. Hidden talents? Well he can fix just about anything, want your car detailed? he's the one for the job

15. How old is he? He will be 30 on Dec 15th

16. Who said I love you first? He did, it was Valentine's Day

17. The thing I most admire? How much he loves his family

18. Where did you go on your first date? I believe it was to Rock Fish in Lubbock. Never been back

19. His favorite restaurant? Hands down, Texas Roadhouse. He orders a steak, medium rare, with a side of mushrooms, and a loaded sweet potatoe and a house salad with ranch. EVERYTIME