LIFESTYLE session ::: Ellington

Here is Ellington Harper Hewitt! She is our little miracle baby! She has been through so much and she’s only five weeks old. Most of you know her story but if not, that’s ok. You can check it out here – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/crystalhewitt

Be sure to leave a comment…the more the better!! 🙂

  • Demi Byrom - October 4, 2010 - 10:43 PM

    Craig she is the sweetest little thing! I’m loving her bedroom a lot, it is way too cute! Hopefully I’ll get to meet her one day?! 🙂 Hope to talk to you soon!

  • Jay Evans - October 4, 2010 - 10:58 PM

    So glad to see these brother! absolutely precious! To God be the glory!!

  • Gaby Ruiz - October 4, 2010 - 11:32 PM

    loving her picture frame of her adorable sister! and the room is just too much** i can barely stand it! my room is painted similarly! hehe. she’s beautiful, Craig!

  • Toni Amick - October 5, 2010 - 1:38 AM

    Ellington is beautiful! I adore the photos taken of her as well as the decorated room! It is completely beautiful and tranquil. I think and pray for your family often. Please let me know if there is anything I can ever do for you, Crystal and your family! Congratulations on baby Ellington’s arrival and I hope she contnues to strive and make and create miracles. God Bless You, and your family!

  • Carol Sawtelle - October 5, 2010 - 3:52 AM

    She’s so precious!

  • Shelley - October 5, 2010 - 4:28 AM

    What a gift you have to be able to capture your daughter the way you did in these pictures….gorgeous!!

  • Chris - October 5, 2010 - 4:41 AM

    She is so beautiful and I know she will grow up loving her big brother and sister.

  • Cynthia Johnson - October 5, 2010 - 5:08 AM

    She’s BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • susan - October 5, 2010 - 5:10 AM

    Wow…………………such Beauty.

    I am Praying for you. He will Provide…………Run to the Lord.
    He said His Grace will be enough…………….Run to the Lord.
    God Have Mercy on us Lord Jesus Grant Peace and allow the the waves to settle to still waters for safe travels…………….Bless Craig Crystal and Ellington

  • Christy Trevett - October 5, 2010 - 5:15 AM

    She is beautiful and looks just like her gorgeous older sister. Her room is precious. The tree branches….LOVE. The picture of Haley is perfect. I love the huge monogram over the crib. I know that was such a hard step to take but I bet Haley thinks it is just absolutely perfect! Ellington is blessed to have you two as parents. Craig, the photographs are incredible. You’re so talented.

  • Heather Couch - October 5, 2010 - 5:21 AM

    She is gorgeous! And y’all are ridiculously good at decorating and photography. I so miss y’all!

  • Joyce Hendricks - October 5, 2010 - 5:23 AM

    What a sweet little miracle! Ellington is such a gift from God and He knew exactly the right parents to send this special child to. Your faith is amazing and has strengthened so many people’s faith in the Lord.

  • Terry Hunt - October 5, 2010 - 5:24 AM

    What a blessing God has given you both. She is adorable! I pray that God will continue to give you both strength daily.

  • lauren schmoltze - October 5, 2010 - 5:26 AM

    She is so precious (in many ways,I know!) And her room is gorgeous, too!

  • Tara Bolton - October 5, 2010 - 5:28 AM

    B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!! The room and of course, the babe! I love ALL the wall hangings, especially the monogram letters and the one with her precious name on it! And the picture of her big sis Haley seems perfect 🙂 Simply precious…

  • alyson - October 5, 2010 - 5:34 AM

    I am sitting here waiting for my 2nd graders to come into the classroom and just weeping! These precious pictures are amazing and so thoughtful! I am so grateful that you shared them with us! What a celebration this is! Parker and Haley’s memory is alive and well in these pictures! God bless you all! You are certainly an inspiration to so many!

  • Stella Kasten - October 5, 2010 - 5:37 AM

    She is so precious. I love the picture with Haley-Bug. Hugs to y’all! Stella

  • Jill - October 5, 2010 - 5:41 AM

    These are precious!!! Ellington is such a miracle and so blessed to have you and Crystal as parents! Her room is adorable!! Cant wait for you to photograph our little one!! Love you guys

  • Crystal Corrigan - October 5, 2010 - 5:46 AM

    You guys probably hear this all the time, but you are amazing.
    You inspire so many people each and everyday. My love is with your beautiful family.

  • Heather Couch - October 5, 2010 - 5:46 AM

    Forgot to say that I love the picture of Haley and I love the pic with Ellington’s foot hanging out of the basket. Y’all have such beautiful children.

  • melissa walker - October 5, 2010 - 5:48 AM

    Wow! What a gorgeous little girl room! I follow your story on caringbridge and pray for you so often! you are such a talented photographer…Do you live anywhere near Greenwood SC. My dad lives there and we are planning a family reunion this spring…looking for a photographer…If youre not close maybe you know someone in the greenwood area, my dad lives on lake greenwood…
    Ellington is just a doll! What a beautiful blessing…may she fill your heart with joy! Praying for you three…

    Melissa Walker
    Canfield, Ohio

  • celeste - October 5, 2010 - 5:51 AM

    What a beautiful room for a beautiful little girl! I know Haley would be so proud to share this room with her. Continuing to pray…

  • Patsy Parks - October 5, 2010 - 5:53 AM

    Oh, what a precious gift from God. I pray that God will not only heal Ellington’s back, etc., but that He will also touch your hearts and heal them. May God bless you in a special way today and every day.

  • Cadie Lee - October 5, 2010 - 5:56 AM

    OMW!!! absolutly gorgeous!!! i love love love them!!!!

  • Theresa Thompson - October 5, 2010 - 6:01 AM

    She is precious and the room looks awesome. You guys did a great job!! I pray God continues to give you guys strength each day. I pray also for sweet Ellington to continue to grow stronger and healthier everyday!

  • Amy Kinard - October 5, 2010 - 6:10 AM

    What a precious room, for 2 precious little girls to share. Ellington is a beautiful blessing from God. Your family is an amazing witness to the Lord. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your life. It is very inspiring. Praying for God’s continued blessing on you all.

  • Carol Maxwell - October 5, 2010 - 6:24 AM

    She is simply beautiful, and she has the most precious little mouth. Thank you for sharing her photos. You are so very talented. I am continuing to pray for you, Crystal and Ellington.

  • Kim Mitchell - October 5, 2010 - 6:29 AM

    A-Dorbale!!! Thats simply all I can say. They room is soooo cute and prissy, just perfect. I love that you left a picture of Haley in the room….it adds just the right touch!

    Ellington is so stinking cute………..I can’t wait to get my hands on her!!!

  • Erin Goodwin - October 5, 2010 - 6:33 AM

    I love her room! You guys did such a great job! She looks so sweet in her pictures. Enjoy your sweet little girl.

  • Shannon Gilbert - October 5, 2010 - 6:37 AM

    She is a perfect gift from God! The girls room is beautiful!

  • melia (woods) keeton-digby - October 5, 2010 - 6:38 AM

    Craig,

    These are beautiful. JUST beautiful. SHE is beautiful. She looks so much like Haley. The room is *gorgeous*. Looks like it is from a magazine!!!! Are those actual tree branches?!?!

    Every day when I feel overwhelmed with my life and children and troubles, I remember You and Crystal and your children. And I feel grateful. And I say a prayer for you. Hope that came out right. Love, Melia

  • Louise Braden - October 5, 2010 - 6:40 AM

    Craig and Crystal,

    What a beautiful daughter the both of you have. Ellington is absolutley precious. Goog photos Craig. I love the basket with Ellington’s foot hanging out. What a priceless moment. You guys for sure make beautiful children. God Bless each of you and I can’t wait to see Photo Shoot #2.

  • Amy - October 5, 2010 - 6:44 AM

    What a beautiful little girl. Craig you have an amazing gift in photography! She is percious!!!

  • April Jett - October 5, 2010 - 6:48 AM

    Adorable… every aspect. Ellington, the beautiful room and the precious picture of Haley. We love you!

  • Laray - October 5, 2010 - 6:50 AM

    Even though we have never met, you are daily in my thoughts and prayers. The way you live out your faith is a testimony to your love for Christ. What beautiful pictures and I am praying for God’s blessings on your family.

  • Kathy Johnson - October 5, 2010 - 6:59 AM

    These are beautiful. I know how hard it is to get that room ready. We had to do it too for our twins after we lost our daughter. Your strength is amazing and we pray for you everyday. \
    The Johnson Family

  • Ann Hance - October 5, 2010 - 6:59 AM

    Ellington is absolutely beautiful just like her big sister! You continue to be in our prayers and hearts.

  • Crystal Jeffcoat - October 5, 2010 - 7:08 AM

    What a beautiful earth angel! I am so proud of you both for your courage. You are doing a great job with the new transition! Keep up the good work!

    Continue to move forward, our Living Savior hears all of your prayers and will rain down Manna in a mighty way! 🙂 May God continue to keep you in his favor! Many hugs to you and too little Ellington, aka, Caterpillar! 🙂

    God did not give us the spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind – 2 Tim 1:7

  • Tina - October 5, 2010 - 7:09 AM

    Thanks for sharing the pictures! Her room is adorable and fit for a little princess! She is so beautiful too!

  • Lea Martin - October 5, 2010 - 7:16 AM

    How Completely Precious! She is darling and the room looks fabulous! I know that Haley is proud to be sharing her room! Big Hugs and Prayers continue to flow your way!
    Love, Lea

  • Callie - October 5, 2010 - 7:17 AM

    Words don’t describe how beautiful these pictures are. I love her name and the basket and the picture of Haley fits so perfect!
    I love love love this!
    Haley would be so proud to share her room with Miss. Ellington
    Love yall!

  • Kimberly H Edwards - October 5, 2010 - 7:20 AM

    Marvelous is His works ~
    Ellington’s room is beautiful and her pictures are precious.
    May God’s grace be sufficient for everything you need. I will continue to remember your family and keep you in my prayers.

  • Tracy - October 5, 2010 - 7:29 AM

    What a precious little girl!!

  • Hope Williams - October 5, 2010 - 7:34 AM

    Precious…. What more can I say!

  • April Watts - October 5, 2010 - 7:51 AM

    WOW that is the most adorable miracle I have ever seen! The room is beautiful! What a lucky little girl to have such great parents!

  • Misty - October 5, 2010 - 7:54 AM

    Those are really good pics. She is so pretty, and the room really looks great! I can’t imagine what this was like for y’all, but I am so glad that God held your hands through it. Haley would love the room, I am sure of it! It is all “girled out!”
    Your are in my prayers!
    Love in Christ,
    Misty

  • Sharon - October 5, 2010 - 7:58 AM

    Awesome! Continued prayers for the healing of your family.

  • Kim - October 5, 2010 - 7:59 AM

    She’s precious! An absolutely blessing/angel from above! Hugs and Kisses to you all! 🙂

  • Anna Owens - October 5, 2010 - 8:03 AM

    I LOVE Ellington’s room. It is so perfect for your little miracle blessing Ellington and Big Sister Haley is looking down from heaven and blessing it everyday. I love the pictures of Ellington, Craig you are amazing with the camera!! Praying always!!

  • Allyson - October 5, 2010 - 8:10 AM

    Pics that would make any mama cry! So, so very precious! Makes you want to be able to pick her up and hold her close for a while. Praying every day for your whole family. Keep up the good work.

  • Rebecca - October 5, 2010 - 8:21 AM

    she is so precious! thank you so much for sharing, she is beautiful, just like her mommy and big sister.

  • Mandi - October 5, 2010 - 8:53 AM

    She is perfect.

  • Kelsey Boyer - October 5, 2010 - 8:59 AM

    Craig she is just beautiful. Congrats to the both of you! Her nursery is just precious too! Im so happy for yall.

  • shawna - October 5, 2010 - 9:39 AM

    She is way Cute!!!! She is so very blessed to have you as her parents! Her room is absolutly adorable…..

  • harry schafer - October 5, 2010 - 9:57 AM

    SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL,LOVE THE BASKET.HARRY

  • Ann Hopewell - October 5, 2010 - 10:04 AM

    “Our” beautiful miracle baby has the perfect beautiful room in which to grow. I say “our” because from the first prayer request from Dena for your family, through your recovery, and now the birth of Ellington and her medical needs, we who prayed for you have been an integral part of your lives sight unseen. We cried when you cried, we cheered when you cheered, we praised when you praised. We are in awe of God’s Mighty Hand in your lives. What a blessing Ellington is to you and what a blessing you are to us.

  • Sheila - October 5, 2010 - 10:12 AM

    Ellington is just precious. Great pictures! Love, love, love her room!

  • stacy - October 5, 2010 - 10:26 AM

    ABSOLUTELY A BEAUTIFUL CATERPILLAR!

  • Regina Myers - October 5, 2010 - 10:31 AM

    Your daughter is so beautiful and her room is beyond beautiful. I know that Haley is so proud looking down from heaven at her new sister. Haley and Parker are going to be the best guardian angels for their new little sister. Craig and Crystal you are always in our hearts and prayers.

  • Carolyn - October 5, 2010 - 10:56 AM

    Jesus loves the little children…
    I have followed your journey on CaringBridge–what an inspiration you are to so many folks. God bless you all!

  • Brittany - October 5, 2010 - 11:13 AM

    Beautiful Craig!! She really brings so many smiles to my face. She is going to grow like a weed so keep taking those pictures!! 🙂 I love to see them!! 🙂

  • Sarah - October 5, 2010 - 11:48 AM

    Wow! These pictures are absolutely beautiful- they took my breath away!

  • Lynn Riddle - October 5, 2010 - 12:25 PM

    Beautiful!!! Breathless.

  • Gina - October 5, 2010 - 12:40 PM

    What a beautiful room for a beautiful baby! It looks like a “Pottery Barn Kids” room. I know Haley is loving that she is sharing her room with her sweet baby sister! She wouldn’t have it any other way! I know Parker is proud too! Seeing these precious and so tender photos brings tears to my eyes. Love the photo of Haley on the wall, love the photo of Ellington’s tiny little leg out of the basket, love her little lips too! She is so loved like her big brother and sister!

  • Abbie - October 5, 2010 - 12:55 PM

    PRECIOUS!!!! She is adorable! Craig you are such a great photographer and what an easy person to take pictures of and make look so cute! She is sooo soo soo sweet and precious!

    The room looks great! Ever time I see that pattern I think of Ellington! I love it! What a great job!

  • Erica Cerri - October 5, 2010 - 1:11 PM

    “Oh My Goodness!” These pictures are absolutely breath taking! Such an incredible room for a simalarly incredible little girl!
    Beautiful! So Love Seeing Haley’s picture! She is so beautiful and I can’t wait to see how Ellington reminds us of her big Brother and Sister! 🙂
    Thank you for sharing these pictures! It really looks great! Amazing Work!

  • Barbara Wessinger - October 5, 2010 - 1:19 PM

    C & C
    She is such a beautiful little miracle from God. Take baby steps and let God heal your hearts. Her room is beautiful like her.
    Hope that mom will listen to you and take her medicine and take care of herself cause she is important to baby Ellington.My prayer for you guys is that it will get easier each and everyday.

  • Tim Hanley - October 5, 2010 - 1:31 PM

    Beautiful, you guys. Absolutely beautiful. We love you guys and what a precious gift from the Lord. Great photos.
    Tim

  • Trixie & Haley Sanders - October 5, 2010 - 4:13 PM

    I Love your Baby. She is so beautiful and her bedroom is so so beautful. I’m so sorry for Haley and mom too and Jesus Will Take Care of her. I Love Ellington. and I Will Pray for her and pray for us. Love, HALEY Sanders age 7

  • Sheila James - October 5, 2010 - 4:36 PM

    What a beautiful baby. Nicely decorated room. What a blessing!

  • Missy Stephens - October 5, 2010 - 4:46 PM

    What a beautiful baby girl!! I’m Ann Hance’s mother from Missouri. Please know you and baby Ellington are in my prayers daily. Baby Ellington is certainly a miracle!

  • Holley Barfield - October 5, 2010 - 4:53 PM

    Miss Ellington’s room is beautiful just like her!!! And I love that her big sister will always be looking out for her!!!! Love to you all!!!!

  • Ashley Sanders - October 5, 2010 - 5:11 PM

    She is so beautiful!! Great pics. 🙂

  • Lindsay Alexander - October 5, 2010 - 5:59 PM

    What a beautiful baby! She is doll 🙂

  • Alicia Enright - October 5, 2010 - 6:38 PM

    Ellington is absolutely gorgeous. I love the room decor and I know Haley is loving it too! I continue to pray for your family and for God to continue his healing. God bless.

  • Debbie Homer - October 5, 2010 - 6:50 PM

    She is beautiful God has truely blessed you both. Parker & Haley will be her guardian angels. They will always be with you all.
    God will guide you through this also.

  • Gwen Benoit - October 5, 2010 - 6:57 PM

    Craig and Crystal, you are so fortunate to have such a precious baby girl. She’s been through so much, and it is all possible with your love. You two are amazing parents. Ellington found a good home, and you’ve done such a wonderful job dressing it up for her. 🙂

  • Happy - October 5, 2010 - 7:08 PM

    This room is soooo precious! I love everything about it & the shot of Ellington’s little leg escaping the basket is adorable. Looking forward to your lens catching more for you to share with us/me.

  • Crystal McCutcheon - October 5, 2010 - 7:15 PM

    Crystal & Craig, Ellington is absolutely gorgeous. I love the room it is beautiful you guys did a great job. Craig the photos are wonderful. She is just so cute you just want to squeeze her. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

  • Brittney Burnes - October 5, 2010 - 7:17 PM

    She is so beautiful and her room is so cute! Congratulations to you and your family!

  • Richele Taylor - October 5, 2010 - 8:24 PM

    She is beautiful! And I love the room. Craig, I had NO IDEA how talented you were! I have enjoyed purusing your website. You are amazing!

  • Casey Metts - October 5, 2010 - 8:40 PM

    She is such an angel!!!! I love her nursery! Shes absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations Hewitts!!! I cant wait to meet her!

  • Brittany Curtis - October 5, 2010 - 8:48 PM

    your little Ellington is so precious! I continue to keep you both in my prayers each night and pray for Ellington to heal and keep up the great work! and craig, you take amazing pictures! I love the room layout. its so cute! 🙂

  • Emily Greco - October 5, 2010 - 10:07 PM

    wow look how precious my little baby is!!! ahh love her, haley and parker are such proud big bro and sister! xoxoxoxo

  • Robin Koon - October 6, 2010 - 6:36 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!! She is so precious and so is the room! Haley would be so proud! Craig- you are an awesome artist with a camera!! God bless your family!
    Robin

  • Johnna Harbert - October 6, 2010 - 7:05 AM

    Your photos are amazing! I think about and pray for your family each and every day.

  • Tracy Y - October 6, 2010 - 7:11 AM

    She is so beautiful.

  • Mary Emmerling - October 6, 2010 - 1:52 PM

    Sweet baby Ellington is Gods gift to the both of you. What a beautiful baby she is. May Gods blessing pour over each of you.

  • meg mcarthur - October 6, 2010 - 2:23 PM

    Craig! Ellington is absolutely beautiful. She is just glowing in all of the pictures! I love how you and Crystal did her room, too!!! 🙂

  • Kim Smith - October 6, 2010 - 4:18 PM

    Precious, Beautiful and Blessed. Haley would have been a great Big Sis and glad to share her room. Keeping you all in my prayers. Hugs to each of you.

  • Stephanie Braithwaite - October 6, 2010 - 5:30 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!! You two are so creative and I know that Parker and Haley were blessed with wonderful parents!

  • McKenzie Lever - October 6, 2010 - 7:14 PM

    she has the CUTEST room!!! i want yall to decorate my dorm next year 🙂 hahaha! she’s adorable

  • Renee' Gourdine - October 6, 2010 - 7:14 PM

    She is absolutely beautiful!!!

  • Kathie Newell - October 7, 2010 - 3:02 AM

    Oh, how beautiful! EVERYTHING! Ellington, “their” room, and Precious Little Haley Bug! Thank you for sharing these most precious treasures with us!

  • Lindley Hamilton - October 7, 2010 - 10:51 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!!! She is so pretty! Love the pictures and the room!

  • Emily Neal - October 7, 2010 - 11:05 AM

    she is BEAUTIFUL!! and the room is so cute 🙂 congrats again!

  • Dawn Boyer - October 8, 2010 - 6:05 AM

    Congrats! She is beautiful!!! And she is blessed to have you both as parents. I know she has to guardian angels watching over her, and lots of people praying for her. What a beautiful baby.

  • Jeanna Torrence Hall - October 8, 2010 - 8:27 AM

    Precious! Ellington is precious, the room is precious, the pic of Haley is precious. I cannot imagine how difficult it was to convert the room back to a nursery. But God gave you two the strength to do it. He has provided so much strength, unimaginable strength for such a young couple. He HAS provided. He IS there walking with/carrying you thru all of this. My prayers continue for all of you. Be strong Hewitt family. Peace be with you.

  • Joyce Brazell - October 8, 2010 - 10:07 PM

    Such a precious gift from God!! Ellington WILL know her brother and sister because of the memories you have and the wonderful stories you will tell her about them. Beautiful pictures and the most lovely room I’ve ever seen!! Thank you for share with us!! Love and Prayers, Joyce

  • Michelle McLeod - October 9, 2010 - 6:24 AM

    Beautiful pictures! Ellington is precious and the room looks amazing! You guys are so creative! Craig, you are so talented!!! I am keeping up with you guys on caringbridge and are constantly in my thoughts and prayers! You two are such an inspiration to us all!!!

  • Donna Tucker - October 10, 2010 - 12:53 AM

    What beautiful pictures. Ellington is SO precious and her room (Haley’s too) looks so pretty.

  • Christine Oates - October 11, 2010 - 9:14 AM

    Ellington is as beautiful & precious as she can be! Great job on the pictures! Love how cute she looks in the basket. 🙂

  • Jennifer Elmore - October 14, 2010 - 8:36 AM

    So very beautiful.

  • Mi-Mi - October 15, 2010 - 10:53 PM

    Ellington is a precious gift from God. She is so beautiful! Craig, the pictures you took of our “Miracle” baby girl are breathtaking! I love them all! I know Haley Bug is so excited about sharing her room with her little sister. I know “big brother” Parker is excited about his little sister too. The nursery is beautiful!! You did such an awesome job!!

    God, thank you for healing Ellington. I praise you for the miracles you have already performed. Continue to bless Ellington in the days to come. Continue to give Craig and Crystal the strength to face each new day.

    I love y’all…. Love and Prayers…. Mom/Mi-Mi

  • Lindsay White - October 21, 2010 - 6:51 AM

    She is gorgeous Craig! I want to meet her someday! Congratulations to you and Crystal both. You and your family are in my prayers still!