Towne Lake Couple is Doubly Blessed
PINPOINTE RESIDENT PROFILE
Story by Patricia Hudson Photos by Happy Camper Photography
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hen Jonathan and Crystal Criddle met, they never expected to have their life filled with the joys and excitement, trials and tribulations of having not one, but two sets of twins. Complications aside, they have made the most of their life together with levity, a positive attitude, and faith. A native Houstonian and an avowed proud Texan, Johnathan grew up in the Copperfield area, where he attended Langham Creek High School. The youngest of six, Crystal grew up in Bedford, New Hampshire. “I lost my mother to breast cancer when I was 11. This was a defining moment in my life that directly led to many of the choices that I have made and who I am today. I believe that she would be proud in who I have become and grown up to be,” shares Crystal. Offered employment in either Houston or Boston, Jonathan explains, “We chose Houston as the better place for us to plant our roots and raise our family.” 6 March | April 2021
Left to right: Alton, Benson, Jonathan, Sadie Mae, Crystal, and Ashlyn
Romance always seems to find you when you are not looking for it. “We met at our library at Brigham Young University; I didn’t want to date anyone at the time, so we decided we could be friends and hang out and avoid all the relationship drama,” recalls Johnathan. “That lasted about a week and we changed our minds and wanted to date.” “He asked me on a date to indoor mini golf. Funny story; when I was growing up, my brother Shane called me “Little Criddle” because when I was really little I struggled to pronounce my name.. so I would say ‘Criddle’ instead of ‘Crystal’.. When I went back to Bedford, I told my brother that I went on a date with a guy named Criddle! He laughed so hard and was like ‘Little Criddle, you’re probably going to marry this guy!’ He was right,” grins Crystal. Within six months, the couple became engaged and married six months later. They will be married 15 years in December. Jonathan is a senior manager of a tax technology consulting group for Deloitte Tax. He explains,
