Shepard Cropp

quick update

2009-11-19T16:36:00.004-02:00

As for some may know I am now back home in Tally with the fam, I'm going to school here in town and I'm working at a Private school as well I'm an Assisstant Lead and I'm working with VPK age 4 I love being a Teacher and I love every min. of it. I have decided not to go back to Pensacola Christian College for various reasons. God laid it upon my heart to come home and go to school here in town, it was a blessing. Since working here and going to school in town God has blessed in more ways than anyone could imagine. I'll be going to Alaska K-town this summer for a couple of weeks to visit everyone there, This Christmas the fam and I will be heading to Tennesse for Christmas with some friends of the family that we knew way back in Miami. God bless and hope you have a very Thankful Thanksgiving

Gummas Birthday

2009-11-19T16:32:00.003-02:00

Dad with his sisters and actually its in birth order: Aunt Debbie, Penny, Amy, Bobbie, Dad, and Theresa.

Pap

2009-07-06T18:13:00.007-02:00

can't believe it's been six years since my pap (grandfather) died of cancer, he died July 3, 2003 it was short lived he found out march 2003 before they were due to come for my 18 birthday. We miss him very much especially now that we are living in the same town, not only that but now my nana (grandma) has the early signs of (old timers). We all are doin the best we can to help her, we miss pap and we know we will see him again soon. love you and miss you pap ~ Janie, Frank, Mike, Sharon and Rich, the boys (Brendan, Thomas and Tory) the girls Ashton and Brittany. you were truly the best pap anyone could ask for!

How I spent my 24 Birthday

2009-04-28T13:53:00.010-02:00

My uncle bear mike came into town the week of easter. We all didnt realize that he was working with the carnival, he let us go in for free so i went three days in a row. Uncle mike is my nanas brother, i have always called him Bear mike because to me he looked like one. i had blast it was lots of fun with some friends as well.

The backyard

2009-04-22T22:06:00.005-02:00

our home

2009-04-22T21:58:00.009-02:00

this is the inside of our home. sorry no pictures of the kitchen thats still being worked on, though we have been living in this house for a year now you would think the kitchen would be done but seeing as my dads supose to be doing that it could take years, we still dont have base boards and the tile on the kitchen counters arent grouted. but that is our life projects and more projects.

Lake Ella

2009-03-11T16:03:00.010-02:00

we had a blast taking these photos the other day. One saturday afternoon mom decided that we should go for a walk so we went to Lake Ella and took lots of pictures.

News

2009-03-11T15:58:00.003-02:00

Well for those of you that do not know I have been back in Tallahassee Florida attending Tallahassee Community College and I'm taking two classes this semester I'm passing them with A's and B's, I'm working at North Florida Christian School in the pre-school after care. I'm still working on getting my degree in Special Ed with children with learning disabilities such as myself, I would really like to work with second graders. I have joined a small young adult group at my church we meet every sunday everyone is great I have made lots of friends at PCC I still keep in touch with them, as for here in town I've made new ones as well. I have been very busy this semester.
God Bless and keep praying for me
Ashton

Mount Veronon

2009-02-21T01:04:00.012-02:00

Mount Vernon was the last and final stop on their trip to Washington DC. Mom and Brittany went to DC to visit my dad while he was their on detail. So far Brittany has stood in the room where George Washington died and where Abe Lincoln died as well. The was the first actual family vocation in a really long time I was not there I stay home to watch our dogs. It didn't take Brittany long to figure out the Washington is made up of dead people. like National Monuments you have George Washington Monument, Abe Lincoln Monument, The Vietnam, WWII, and Arlington. Other than that Washinton DC is still one of the best places to visit.

Mount Veronon 2

2009-02-21T01:00:00.007-02:00

Wax Museum

2009-02-21T00:56:00.009-02:00

Peterson House

2009-02-21T00:50:00.009-02:00

The family all went to Peterson House, they were going to go to see Fords theater but it was closed maybe next time.

Washington DC

2009-02-21T00:47:00.007-02:00

Washinton DC 2

2009-02-21T00:45:00.006-02:00

Washington DC 3

2009-02-21T00:43:00.006-02:00

Arlington

2009-02-21T00:36:00.007-02:00

The grave stone with the name Doolan was pretty cool to see because we are related through my moms side. Brittany, mom and Dad all went to Arlington. other stop on their visit.

Arlington 2

2009-02-21T00:33:00.005-02:00

Manassas "Bull Run"

2009-02-21T00:26:00.006-02:00

Mom, Dad and Brittany all went to Manassas or Bull Run. This was their first stop on the trip to Washington DC Feb 13.

More pics of Zoo

2009-02-21T00:23:00.005-02:00

So many animals so little time. I could post all of them though they all are soo cute but theres just to many to post. Brittany and Mom and a great time at the Zoo but dad did get them lost.

Washington DC Zoo!

2009-02-21T00:18:00.006-02:00

more of our house

2009-02-01T20:11:00.003-02:00

my room is the red and gold ( I decorated my room with help from mom very proud of myself). Brittanys is the pink room (very girlie) myroom is very elegant. more to come the kitchen and dining room are not finished yet have some adjustments still to do.

Our house

2009-02-01T20:08:00.006-02:00

the livingroom from all angle's.

Turkey Bowl

2008-11-29T17:03:00.009-02:00

At school Thursday there were no classes, started the day off with praise service then followed by the TURKEY BOWL! for those who do not know it is like the Super Bowl for Pensacola Christian College. (Soccer). Went to the game with my roommate Gem the girl in the organ short, met up with friends Danielle and Nicole, the game began with the Grand Opening with Helicopter's, and the half time show was amazing as well there were five jumpers one carring the American Flag and four other one of them is 72 years old. Over all had a blast and school is almost over two weeks home for thanks giving. God Bless!

Blue Angels

2008-11-29T17:00:00.005-02:00

We had the chance to get away from all our studies and went on base to see the BLUE ANGELS! it was worth it.

College

2008-09-20T02:18:00.002-02:00

Well so far I have survived the first three weeks of classes and I have to say the school is every thing I have imagined. My roommate's are wonderful ladies Stacy and Gem are their names great girls I couldn't ask for better roommate's. Schools going great so far I have made it home for a short visit. Don't have any new pictures to post yet haven't, had time to take any pictures I have been very busy with work and classes. I've made lots of new friends everyone at Pensacola Christian College are very pleasant and friendly. Although I do have to say that my day is very booked and very tired, praying and just making sure I do my best, my giant is looking almost short to me right now Just have to make it past Midterms.

Leaving

2008-08-26T15:45:00.002-02:00

So far so good got everything ready to go expect that I'm not ready yet emotionally I mean. I'm almost packed I'm leaving Saturday August 30. School don't start until Thursday but I have to check in and get myself settled. Still not sure what I will be doing as for work or who my roommates are or how many roommates I'll have. I'm praying for just One, my parents will be going with me as well so I wont be alone. Not sure if I'll be able to keep up my blog or even check my email so I'll try to figure something out when I get there. Looking forward to what the Lord brings my way I'll take the challenge.

More from Fay

2008-08-26T15:38:00.005-02:00

Here's some more pics from my grandma's neighborhood a tree fell down and landed on top of a car (the car is no more). her back yard is a nightmare and a tree branch fell down. There are so many more trees but not enough time to take that many pics so from me to all of you the Cropps are safe and well no damge has been done but yet still have to face yet another storm this week......

Tropical Storm FAY!

2008-08-26T15:25:00.006-02:00

This was taken at my parents office on Centerville Saturday afternoon. The whole parking lot was completely underwater, the water went all the way inside the building but only stopped at the stairs. The rest of Tallahassee only had flooding most of the town like Capitol Circle Meridian and some other major roads were closed do to flooding. Trees were down as well.

Pool

2008-07-27T16:18:00.006-02:00

The last time we were all in the pool together was back in August 2001 when we were moving to Alaska. So this was really special. Brittany's party was a success all clear Sky's for an hour until we had to get out do to Thunderstorm rolling through. Overall everyone had a blast and we all enjoyed ourselves. Next up Tory and Thomas's party!!!! (soon to come)

Birthday Cake

2008-07-27T16:16:00.003-02:00

This is Brittany's birthday cake my mom made it from scratch. The Cake was really good the ice cream was from TCBY. overall the cake was a hit.

Presents

2008-07-27T16:09:00.006-02:00

brittany got alot of stuff this year for her birthday. I got her an stuffed animal from Build a Bear workshop, art supplies from Kim Tory Thomas and Brendan, Softball glave and ball from Mom and Dad ( dad wants her to take up softball at North Florida.) From Uncle Frank and Aunt Kirsten she got Sari, and money from Nana.

Happy Birthday Brittany

2008-07-27T16:07:00.002-02:00

Happy Birthday Brendan!!!!

2008-07-14T21:19:00.003-02:00

So Sunday July 13 we all gathered at Kim's( Brendan's Mom) house for Brendan's birthday he is now 22. Everyone had a blast Thomas showed us a real quick game on his PlayStation. I just cant believe that my cousin is 22!! where has all the years gone.

DESTIN Florida

2008-07-14T21:16:00.004-02:00

4th of july weekend

2008-07-14T20:38:00.004-02:00

for the 4th of july weekend i went to Pensacola Fl. with Liz a girl i met while working at the camp this summer she is going to pensacola christian college as well. so that was nice we thought a little trip down would do some good. I got to see the school but i didnt get a tour. I've met a few people that are going to pcc as well. Saturday we went to destin fl. Went shopping and watched the sunset. Can't wait to go I'm getting ready to leave. Alittle scared but not so much now that i've seen the school.

Happy Birthday Dad

2008-07-14T20:35:00.006-02:00

So lately my dad has been using the phrase Your Killen Me, alot so my mom found an old baby photo of him and now it has become the catch phrase that will never die. Happy Birthday Dad (June 25 1966)

Pensacola Christian College

2008-06-08T14:22:00.004-02:00

I'm going to school in September for my degree in Elementary Education. PCC is only three hours away from home (Tallahassee) my parents are paying my tuition and I'm also going to help pay as well I'm really excited and cant wait to go. Right now I'm working as a Camp Counselor and have already met a girl who is going to PCC too. I feel that the Lord has place it on my heart to go and he has made it possible. I feel that if this was not the right path the Lord wouldn't have place it on my heart and I wouldn't have met Liz ( the girl from PCC). I understand the school and its values but I won't let it dampened my faith. I'm asking everyone from Clover Pass and Blythe Island to please pray for my parents for the strength to raise Dalton. And for me while I attend college.

God Bless Ashton

Im getting a brother!

2008-06-08T14:16:00.003-02:00

Well its been awhile i have lots to tell everyone. We're getting a brother. My parents are fostering a 17 year old boy from Brunswick Ga. His name is Dalton he was on my dads football team. Dalton is a good kid and we're bless to have him in our home. it wont be long before we start calling him our own, im already calling him my brother. My parents left today to get him they come back monday evening. Cant wait!!!

Graduation

2008-06-08T14:06:00.004-02:00

Thomas and Tory Doolan's graduation May 30 2008. (Oh yeah Brittany is now taller than me!!)

God is Like...........

2008-04-22T21:58:00.004-02:00

God is like.... Bayer aspirin: he works miracles
God is like.... A Ford: he's got a better idea
God is like.... Coke: he's the real thing
God is like.... Hallmark Cards: he cares enough to send this very best
God is like.... Tide: he gets the stains out that others leave behind
God is like.... General Electric: he brings good things to life
God is like.... Sears: he has everything
God is like.... Alkaseltzer: try him you'll like him
God is like.... Scotch tape: you cant see him, but you know he's there
God is like.... Delta: he's ready when you are
God is like.... Allstate: you're in good hands with him
God is like.... Vo-5 hairspray: he holds through all kinds of weather
God is like.... Dial Soap: aren't you glad you have him? don't you wish everybody did?
God is like.... U.S. Post Office: neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor ice will keep him from us. his appointed destination
God is like.... Chevrolet: heart beat of America
God is like.... Maxwell house: good to the very last drop
God is like.... Bounty: he is the quicker picker upper, he can handle the tough jobs and wont fall apart on you.

enjoy this little message. i got it from an email from close friends.

Happy Birthday to me

2008-04-12T23:56:00.003-02:00

my birthday was April 10 ( was not feel in my birthday i was down in the dumps work got to me so i was not in the mood to celebrate my birthday) so this weekend when had a get together here at the house just some family. we had ice cream cake. the only kind i will eat. it was really good i really enjoyed it.

All of us 1990-2005

2008-04-12T23:52:00.001-02:00

2005/2008

2008-04-12T23:42:00.002-02:00

1994/1996

2008-04-12T23:40:00.002-02:00

1993-1994

2008-04-12T23:37:00.003-02:00

1990-1993

2008-04-12T23:33:00.006-02:00

This is brendan, tory, thomas, and me from 1990-1993.

News

2008-03-31T23:08:00.010-02:00

i work at a daycare here in Tallahassee. Im working on getting my CDA. In the mornings im with the 1yearolds then in the evenings im with the 2yearolds. I have about five kids Alyssa is the only girl. Kyan, Jack, kevin, and Adam. I love all of them and yes i do not have a favorite!! I love all of them the same. I will have to say that working with one year olds is not easy but the lord sure is testing me in this area. but i love everyday of it. these kids are amazing. My coworkers are wonderful people i actually have people my own age to hang with and talk too after work if i want too which is great on days i dont feel like being home and WORKING ON SOMETHING that needs to get done. GOD Bless

Football banquet

2008-03-31T23:04:00.004-02:00

Uncle Frank, Aunt Kirsten, JP, Tory, Thomas, Me, Mom, Brittany and Nan.

The House

2008-03-31T22:58:00.004-02:00

This is our new home!!!! the house needed alot of updates so with the help of my cousins Tory Thomas and Brendan my dad, mom, sis and me and a few more to get the house looking well almost liveable. still not done with the little things but soon there will be more pictures to share.

Purity Ball

2007-12-01T20:22:00.000-02:00

brittany and my dad got to go to a dance for the purity ball last month on Jekyll Island. brittany made a pledge to stay pure until she is married.

Flapper sisters

2007-11-01T21:35:00.001-02:00

this year brittany thought we should go as flappers. for those who do not know flappers are from 1920's era. so i thought okay why not dress up. i had a little problem with my hair didnt know what to do so i googled 1920 hair do's and saw lots of hats, so i went with that and it worked out great. Brittany went trick or treating with the solomon kids when we got to one house the lady ask brittany "what are you step back from 1950's?" madison replied " no try 1920's flapper!"

Death of the Flapper!!

2007-11-01T21:29:00.001-02:00

my mom thought it would be cute for madison who is a jail bird to kill the flapper aka brittany!! well actually it all had to do with the headstone in a neighbor's yard, mom thought it was a good idea the man who lives there came out as well yelling wait i want a picture too.

Trunk or Treat

2007-11-01T21:23:00.001-02:00

Trunk or Treat 2

2007-11-01T21:17:00.000-02:00

My mom and her family

2007-09-13T16:28:00.000-02:00

aren't they sooo cute!! my mom as a baby

MOVING AGAIN

2007-09-12T21:15:00.000-02:00

Oh, thanks Becky for pointing out, I forgot to mention, my dad got a job in Tallahassee, Florida. We will be moving there sometime in the very near future. We hope it doesnt take as long to move there as it did to move here!!!!!! Everyone seems excited to move there since my moms family is all in Tallahassee.

Bush and Mom

2007-09-12T15:40:00.000-02:00

Mom actually got to take a picture with President Bush a couple of months ago when he came to FLETC. She said he is much taller in person!!!

Waiting in line!!!!!!!

2007-09-10T22:23:00.000-02:00

by this time we were all tired and ready to gooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

its funny the things people do when their bored. Waiting in LINE FOR 90 MINUTES!!!!!

Rock The Universe!

2007-09-10T22:11:00.000-02:00

this past weekend the youth went down to Orlando Florida for ROCK THE UNIVERSE!!! in universal studios. Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Jars Of Clay, Skillet, Toby Mac and more played it was Awesome! we all were tired and had a blast. The Cropp family had there very first family vacation! well not the first just the first in a long long time.

2007-09-04T23:05:00.000-02:00

Benni and Sasha!

New Projects

2007-09-04T22:54:00.000-02:00

this labor day we spent the day finishing all the little or should i say much needed projects done before the move. first my dad finally finished the fireplace, my mom and i painted the front door (Black) more my mom painted the front door and i dusted the entire living room kitchen and walls. still more needs to be done. the only thing left is Little paint here and there!

New look!

2007-09-01T21:10:00.000-02:00

new look new school! we will be moving soon so brittany thought it would be a good idea to get her hair cut. We will be moving to Tallahassee soon very soon. She and I are ready to move brittany will be going to school with our cousin's. P.S. Dad thinks her hair cut is cute.

Finished

2007-08-06T21:36:00.000-02:00

sunday (august 5) we had a big get together here at the house. my dads football team and families with Pastor Tim and his family and the Solomons came too enjoy the new room and fellowship.

Brittanys B-day (12 years old)! and Dessa Laurel

2007-07-29T22:58:00.000-02:00

Brittany turned 12, saturday july 27 she now share's her birthday with our new baby cousin Dessa Laurel Komitas born to our aunt theresea (my dad's little sister) and her husband Peter. that night we went to applebee's then my friend amanda and her sister went with us to see Harry Potter. Brittany had fun!

up date on new room

2007-07-24T18:27:00.000-02:00

IT'S COMIN ALONG!

Third Day

2007-07-22T19:12:00.000-02:00

our church youth group went down to wild adventres saturday to ride some rides and watch Third Day play. we all had a blast and we did not get home until 130 am. we were all tired. other than that it was a good day!

The New Addition

2007-07-07T18:58:00.000-02:00

AUSTIN'S BRIDGE

2007-06-11T19:20:00.000-02:00

Sunday, June 10, 2007. A totally awesome Christian Band came to our Church for the second time this year and put on a fantastic concert!!!! The music is a mix of blues, country, bluegrass a little bit of rock a little bit of roll : ) and the good ole hyms we all love to sing. Quite a mixture for all people. They just had a song Dry Bones debut at 41 on the charts. If you get a chance listen to them.

Year later

2007-05-22T20:34:00.000-02:00

What a difference a year makes. my mom and i planted the plants and flowers, my dad planted the big sago palm.

Mad Hatter Tea Party

2007-05-22T20:28:00.000-02:00

Saturday we had a Mad Hatter Tea party at church. We had three tables to design. My dad provided the food. The ladys loved it.

Bridal Bouquet

2007-05-22T20:22:00.000-02:00

i made it

Esater Center Piece

2007-04-07T23:38:00.000-02:00

this is the new center piece I made it Thursday in class. Two more classes to go next will be Wedding then Sympathy. the pictures go the top (Before) left (Front View) the right (Back View). Enjoy and have a happy Esater

Easter Cake

2007-04-07T23:34:00.000-02:00

well today we had a Cake auction at church to raise money for the youth group. This is our cakes well actually we split both cakes with the Solomons. Wes made the blue one and it was good.

Jerry

2007-03-20T22:17:00.000-02:00

my mom found Jerry at our house the other day. Sorry we still dont have him or her we gave it to the Solomons. He sure was cute though.

Christmas O5

2007-03-10T12:57:00.000-02:00

Christmas of 2005. Just thought you guys would like to see that my dad in deed smile. This was probably my most favorite Christmas of all.

Spring basket

2007-03-10T12:53:00.000-02:00

This is this weeks. It's called a spring center piece.

Easter Center Piece

2007-03-10T12:49:00.000-02:00

Sorry couldn't get this on the blog sooner I've been busy with starting my new job and all. I made this last week in class.

Just a little sign

2007-02-27T20:31:00.000-02:00

SIGNS SIGNS EVERYWHERE SIGNS:

Here is a couple of signs we found here in Georgia, they are real signs. Thought Eric and Sarah would love the Glory Hill Cowboy Church. If you have any cool signs let me know, Enjoy everybody.

Pap

2007-02-27T20:21:00.000-02:00

While we were there, we went to see our Pap (our grandfather). We brought a flower to put in his vase. The tree was in bloom. I was enjoying my camera so much, I finally learned how to change the color. I like the black and white better.

center peice

2007-02-27T20:16:00.000-02:00

Last Thursday in my floral class we made a center peice. I would have used babys breath but they were very sad looking.

I gave them to my Nana when we went over and down this past weekend.

more MOSH

2007-02-20T22:22:00.000-02:00

MOSH!!!!

2007-02-20T22:12:00.000-02:00

Last Friday Brittany's class had a field trip to Jacksonville Florida science museum,
My mom and I got to go with them. Whats cool about this trip was that I remember going here when I was younger.

moms flowers bloom

2007-02-20T22:06:00.000-02:00

Floral class

2007-02-08T23:54:00.000-02:00

so far my floral class has been fun today was the last day. I made this tonight and i gave them to my mommy for Valentines day. I'm planning on taking more floral classes I'm like this class more than my photography class. I guess working with all these beautiful flowers did the trick.

The Kids!!!!!!

2007-02-05T20:08:00.000-02:00

Not much to say about these guys, just look at them!

Corsage

2007-02-05T19:58:00.000-02:00

I made this the other night in my floral class that I have been taking. It's fun for the most part, we get to take home whatever is left over in class. I'm also taking photography class as well and will post pictures from that class.

What A Burger

2007-01-25T01:45:00.000-02:00

Now thats a burger!

2007-01-25T01:33:00.000-02:00

the picture to the top right was taken coming home from Jekyll Island about 5:30 pm. The two on the left were at Fernandina Beach.

Fernandina Beach (Amelia Island)

2007-01-25T01:20:00.000-02:00

It may not look like it but it sure was cold that day. Mary, Mom, Brittany and I all went down to Amelia Island to show Mary Fort Clinch. First we stoped and walked along the beach and got lots of sea shells.

pics from st. simmons

2007-01-18T21:18:00.000-02:00

The Beach with the McCains

2007-01-18T20:56:00.000-02:00

Our friends who are more like family, come from Shelton, Washington to visit. On my day off I took them to St. Simmons, yes it was cold but not as cold as Washington!!! it was comfortable cold. The water ocean was really cold. We got wetter than we planned on. We walked out to this sand bar and saw lots of jellyfish only they kept getting closer to us and Mary said we should leave the water is coming in fast. In the time it took us to walk back to the shore the sand bar it was covered. The tides in Georgia are not as noticable as the Alaska tides.

my accident

2007-01-18T20:51:00.000-02:00

Although you really can't see anything, that is pretty much it. Just a little paint rubbed on the side. No one was hurt only a man's pride. The picture to the right is a better pic of my car. YES!!! it is blue, my lucky color : )

Moms present

2007-01-06T21:14:00.000-02:00

This is my moms christmas present. my mom made the pillows.

Chritmas Presents

2007-01-06T20:57:00.000-02:00

this gun is a replica of a 1863 Navy Colt 44 Caliber gun. My Uncle Frank gave it to my dad as a christmas present. And the Diploma Brittany and I got for Dad while driving home from our Nan's.

Lessons

2007-01-03T21:20:00.000-02:00

well today brittany finally got to ride a horse for the first time. brittany is taking lessons on how to ride a horse so far she is enjoying it and i really hope this will be something she will do for a long time. The horses name is Baby.