Christmas 2009

Christmas was so much fun this year! Kelly, Mary, Claire, Nikolas and Jake came to our house on Christmas Eve. We ate yummy food and told the Christmas story. Everyone went to bed early - it was awesome. Christmas Day, I heard movement upstairs at 6:17 AM but no one ventured downstairs until 7:00 AM - on the dot! Zach and Logan each got a basketball, a Wii game and Legos. Hayden got a Wii game, Playmobil knights and a ball. Bailee got a fun toy that blows balls out and she has to put them back in. Everyone got pajamas and Sunday clothes. It was a great Christmas. I love waking up at my own house - sorry grandmas! Everyone played with their toys for a while and then we packed up and drove to Grandma and Grandpa Andrew's house. Everyone in Brian's family was there and it was fun to spend time with them and let all of the boys play. Kallee went through the temple on Saturday - it was awesome. I have never been to the Twin Falls Temple before. It felt like home. A few people that I knew where there and it was nice to see them. We left for home on Monday, but after stopping in Burley, decided to spend the night and play some more. It's nice not to be on a schedule and have a good boss who let Brian have another day off. We got home last night - later than expected but home. It was snowing and the roads weren't great and traffic was slow. What a great Christmas vacation!

Logan's Program

So today I earned my "Mother of the Year" nomination. I had in my head that Logan's program began at 2:30. At 2:00, I woke Bailee up and we all went down to the school. I looked at my clock in the van 2:18 - Great a little early, I should get a parking spot and a good seat. I pulled up to the school and there were cars every where. Uh, there must be more than one program today. What was I thinking? I walked in just as Logan was finishing and walking off the stage. I found him and said,"Good job Logan!" He instantly told me that he saw me walk in at the end. I felt terrible. He is my kid who needs all of my attention and needs me to be there. Ug.

Bailee is 6 months old!

So today I took Bailee to her six month doctor's visit - she makes us proud- the genes continue to produce our retirement. She is a whopping 19 lbs 7 oz and 28" long! Can you say 97th percentile? I knew she had grown but didn't realize just how much! At 6 months old she is babbling and growling and just making all kinds of noises. She responds to her name - usually because it is being said within one inch of her little nose. She can sit by herself for a moment, she smiles, and smiles and smiles. She's easily sleeping through the night. Her naps are getting shorter - around two hours now instead of three. She is eating rice cereal and loves it! Now she gets to eat more rice cereal and soon--- real people food (Does strained peas count as people food? This people don't eat that!) She's not rolling yet or even moving from side to side but she's so laid back, I figure it will come when it comes. Why rush mobility? No sign of teeth yet - Zac started teething at 6 1/2 months so I imagine that's coming. Overall, Bailee is a keeper!

Hayden's Christmas Program

Today was Hayden's Christmas program. The Funshine Preschool really does a good job. Hayden sang all the words and did all the actions. It was so fun to watch. After the program, Hayden got to talk to Santa Clause after and discuss the finer points of Christmas. Grandma and Grandpa we hope you enjoyed this! Wish you lived closer!

Christmas Dress

My sister Amy found Bailee the cutest Christmas dress - I know that she is dying for pictures with Bailee in it - all I can say is "SO CUTE"! I don't have the tights or cute little black shoes on her but oh how cute is this dress? I don't think I have had a frilly fun dress on Bailee and I love it! Enjoy the pictures Amy and THANKS!

For Family Home Evening tonight, we decorated gingerbread houses. I thought I would be adventurous and make my own gingerbread pieces but the graham crackers won! It was really fun to sit and see how creative my boys are - they each had a very definite idea. Zac's is loaded with extras - a slide, a mailbox, a porch, the attic is insulated. Logan's is very thought out - symmetrical, patterns with colors and candies. Hayden's is also interesting and thought out. Notice the green jelly bean bushes under the porch in the front. We had a great time!

Logan's Snuggie!

Logan might possibly have the best aunties ever! He absolutely loves his snuggie! Thanks Kallee and Ashley!!!

Bailee has this new thing she does and it so funny to watch! Hope you enjoy it!

Crump Christmas Party - Lots of Pictures!!!

We had the first annual Crump Family Christmas party. It was a lot fun - we decided it would be more beneficial this year to have a party. We ate pizza, the kids made bead candy canes and bought things from Grandma's Christmas Store. Each of the grandkids has the chance to earn "Grandma Bucks". They did jobs around the house and I have to say -- it was very successful! Amanda was our auctioneer for the store. At times items were auctioned and other times she drew names of the kids and they could buy something from the store without bidding. It was so much fun to watch the kids have fun.

Logan's Birthday!

I love Logan! I'm so glad that he is mine! He is full of vim and vigor and SPUNK! Life would be so boring without him! He is such a good big brother. Bailee loves him! He and Zac are best friends and I love to watch them interact. Hayden and Logan are getting to be better friends - under my direct orders. Logan is a fantastic artist. He draw things that are creative and full of detail. He is getting to be a good little reader and his writing skills are awesome. I love to read his stories that he brings home from school. Logan is very honest. When asked how his day went, he tells you straight up. Somedays he missed some recesses, some days he has to practice be quiet, some days -- he gets all of his recess. I can't believe that next year he will be getting baptized. I clearly remember the day he was born. We went to the hospital around 7:00 AM and he was born by 10:00. I remember Regis and Kathie Lee was on tv. Spending Thanksgiving in the hospital wasn't the greatest but Brian dealt with it.Kelly and Mary took Zac and he spent the night and day with them. It was fun to have him come visit his brother in the hospital. Logan was very jaundice and we had to have him sleep under bili lights. I remember my mom staying with us & cooking Thanksgiving. I also remember Mom staying with Logan while Brian, Zac and I went to pick out a Christmas tree. Ah, good memories. Logan was the prettiest baby. So cute! We love you LOGAN!!! Happy 7th Birthday!

Thanksgiving with the Crumps! Picture Heavy!!

Thanksgiving 2009 was held in Burley at my mom's store. We had a great time. Lots of food and lots of kids! We had a great time. Almost everyone was there. If you weren't there we really missed you! Thanks for all of the help and all of the fun!