Chip and Joanna Gaines at the Today Show on Tuesday, April 24, 2018© Getty

Fixer Upper's Joanna Gaines provides peek at rarely-seen side of son Crew that is truly mesmerizing

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in the Fixer Upper household!

Senior Editor
May 22, 2023

Fixer Upper star Joanna Gaines has given fans a glimpse into an enthralling, rarely-seen side of her son Crew that's already hinting at a home-improvement future like his parents. 

In an endearing family bonding moment, Joanna and her young son undertook a mini DIY project of creating a condo for the roly polys, a testament to Crew's immense heart and his budding knack for home improvements.

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Over the weekend, the author of Magnolia Table over the weekend posted a charming video of this special project on her social media. 

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The family in 2010, prior to Crew's birth

The caption read, “Crew wanted to build the roly polys a home before the rain came, so we built them a little high-rise condo. I just love when he asks ‘Are they too happy?'". 

The video showed Crew and Joanna utilizing several two-by-fours around their garden to build a petite home for the roly polys crawling all over Crew's hand.

WATCH: Joanna and Chip Gaines' son Crew puts talent on display

Joanna Gaines and her husband Chip, famous for their home-improvement magic on HGTV, are parents to five children - Drake, 19, Ella Rose, 16, Duke, 14, Emmie Kay, 13, and Crew, 4. 

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The Gaines family's love for home-making evidently runs deep, with Crew already displaying his parents' flair for creative projects

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Joanna and Chip with their kids

Previously in an interview with People, Joanna shared her parenting philosophy and desire to cultivate a secure and accepting environment for her children. 

“The older I’ve gotten, I’ve realized the more humanity these kids can see in me, the more we’re going to connect,” she explained. “

I want them to see the highs and lows, so when they’re feeling anxieties about school or relationships, they know it’s a safe place for them to come to me.”

Joanna with husband Chip

She also opened up about how quickly her children have grown. She said: "When [Drake] was Crew's age, people would look at me and say, 'Oh, you better hold on tight. It goes by fast.' 

"Now, being a mother of a four-year-old and an almost 18-year-old, it's a constant reminder to not take these moments for granted."

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Host Chip and Joanna Gaines, as seen on Fixer Upper: The Hotel

Speaking about her family's close bond, she added that her children are always there cheering her on. "They're encouraging me as I walk out the door like, 'Mom, you've got this. Just be yourself, have fun.

"Sometimes I feel like they're the parents," she said. "I always thought, 'I'm the mom, I should have the answers.'

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Joanna Gaines gave a glimpse inside her kitchen on Today

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