The Grumpy Crumps

Arizona Vacation

2010-02-08T07:33:00.000-08:00

It had been 11 years since I was in Arizona, so it was nice to go back. Keatley and I took the long drive with Dad and Cathy. We had a great time swimming in the pool (where we met some CRAZY lady), shopping at the flee market, going to the Orange Patch, eating pizza at the Organ pizza place, but mostly spending time with family. It was wonderful and I loved every minute of it.

Dedicated to Nate's Co-workers

2010-01-05T08:56:00.000-08:00

That's right....You know who you are. Spying on the family blog. This post is for you Mike, Dusty, Matt, Eddie, etc.

We Live In A Wonderland

2009-11-19T07:26:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the late post. Still wanted to share our Halloween. We were lucky enough to be able to share this day in St. George with the family. Of course, this years theme was 'Alice in Wonderland'. It was so much fun! I really loved all our costumes.

Park Silly Sunday Market

2009-10-04T18:26:00.001-07:00

Keatley came up to help mommy work in Park City. It was a fun frstival with facepainting, pumpkins, inflatable slides and fun entertainment. Keatley didn't really sell anything, but she did stare at herself in the mirror making several faces at herself. Reminds me of someone else when they were that age....hmmmmmm....I wonder who did that.

It was a great day!

Matching Jammies!

2009-10-04T18:21:00.001-07:00

FABULOUS! These jammies are definitely figure flattering. Girls night out on my birthday at Kira's house. Photo was taken by Keatley (my little photographer).

Tractor Ride

2009-08-31T08:35:00.000-07:00

My Dad and Cael were a great team working on the tractor in our dirt pile for a yard.

Thanks boys!

SOCCER!!!

2009-08-31T08:30:00.000-07:00

Keatley had her first soccer game. She is definitely the cutest one on the team. haha

The 'STINGERS' won! hurray! Even Cael discovered that he needed to get the ball, so he tackled the coach's son. Way to go.

Ist Grade

2009-08-24T08:49:00.000-07:00

REALLY!!!! First Grade.

I know, I can't believe it either. Keatley asked me to paint her nails for school. Now she is ready.

4th of July

2009-07-15T09:01:00.001-07:00

We had such a great weekend in St. George with my sisters and mom. Keatley has no fear and watched fireworks on the roof and Cael was scared to death and hid his face in the couch cushions while having a death grip on my hand. I watch fireworks inside. I didn't want to come home and can't wait to go back.

Happy Father's Day

2009-06-21T08:15:00.000-07:00

Nate, you are such a great Daddy! We all love having you in our life. Can't even imagine it without you and don't want too.

We LOVE you. Have a great Father's Day.

Alice in Wonderland

2009-06-20T13:50:00.000-07:00

Jon, YOU ARE AMAZING! He did such a fantastic job and I absolutely LOVE my tattoo. It is weird looking in the mirror and seeing me with a full sleeve. I still don't recognize myself. Nathan is very jealous and Keatley really likes it.

So, what do you think?

Happy 6th Birthday Keatley!

2009-06-20T13:11:00.000-07:00

Kindergarden Program

2009-06-02T12:36:00.000-07:00

School is out and Keatley had her Kindergarden program last Friday. She was so cute! You all missed out so I thought I would share a minute of her singing.

Cael kept tugging at my arm, so the filming is very unsteady. Sorry.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

2009-05-25T07:05:00.000-07:00

Choo Choo

Sunday we went out to Heber and rode Thomas the Train. They had all different kinds of activities from the train ride, playing with trains, getting tattoos, watching Thomas videos, blowing bubbles, hay maze, and lots and lots of photos. We got to spend this day with my mom, Jason, Liz, Dayton, and Sarah.

New Haircut

2009-05-18T09:04:00.000-07:00

What do you think of Cael's new haircut? It only stayed like that for this picture.

Antelope Island

2009-05-18T08:54:00.000-07:00

We drove out to Antelope Island on Sunday. Don't know what all thee fuss is about it. I thought it was lame and the Salt lake is DISGUSTING!!!! That didn't stop Keatley and Nate from getting in the water. Cael wouldn't even touch it and I felt the same. The kids did have a lot of fun making a sand castle though. After the nasty dip we drove around until we saw a buffalo. That is the first and last time we spend $9 to get in there.

Come visit me and shop at

2009-05-11T09:41:00.000-07:00

Dirty Camping

2009-04-27T14:06:00.000-07:00

We went camping this past weekend down by Escalante. Big white and red rocks and a whole lotta sand! We got pretty dirty. Thursday night we camped at Calf Creek. Nate thru up the tent and we grilled up some dogs and roasted peeps. These are delicious by the way....crispy on the outside and oowy goowy on the inside. Roasted peeps were worth camping for.

Friday we hiked to this beautiful waterfall. Well worth the 3 hours getting there and back.

We rode on Grandpa Horse's six seater, saw petroglyphs, went to petrified forest, collected rocks, and GOT REALLY DIRTY.

2009-04-14T06:27:00.001-07:00

Directions:

Take the Alpine/ Highland Exit 284, head East, Left on Triumph Blvd, Left @ the stop sign, Right on Chapel Ridge Rd and Left on Whisper Wood Rd.

Can't wait to see all of you there! Bring your friends.

Easter

2009-04-13T16:57:00.001-07:00

Easter.....what a crazy holiday! We were very busy this weekend with all the parties. Saturday was the BIG hunt. The kids always have a great time thanks to Dad and Cathy. Thanks for putting so much time and effort into your all that you do.

Sunday was Easter dinner at the in-laws. Ham and turkey - yum yum. I ate way to much food though. The kids hunted eggs in the back yard and then they golfed Jell-O egg jigglers.

We all had a wonderful memory to share.

Thanks to everyone who contributed in this great holiday fun.

BUSY BEE

2009-04-08T07:05:00.000-07:00

I have been so busy with my new business. I just did my first boutique this past weekend. I think it went well. I can definitely get my name out there with boutiques so I think I am going to try them for a while.

I am really looking forward to the TINKER BEAR BOUTIQUE at the South Towne Expo Center. This will be held on May 3rd and 4th; the same time as the Peerless Hair Show. I expect a really good turnout. Tell your friends and I'll see you there.

Tour de St. George

2009-03-30T15:19:00.001-07:00

Wow!

100 miles on a bike. Talk about a sore bum.

Nathan and a few of his friends rode in the 'Tour De St. George' on Saturday. They took off at 8am and about 7 and a half hours later they came through that finish line. Yes, I know , my husband is a maniac.

Just Added More For Your Viewing Pleasure!

2009-03-08T13:46:00.000-07:00

Just in case you were wondering.....This didn't tickle. Still lots more to do. Can't wait to see the finished product? Well, you'll just have to wait. I still have to get the Duchess and then all the shading. Soon...hopefully very soon, but probably at least another 2 months. I am now accepting sponsor dollars. You can send them to my home address. I know you want to see it finished too.

Unified Fire Authority Banquet

2009-03-03T08:01:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday was the annual Firefighters banquet ceremony. Can I just say "BORING". Oh my gosh, that thing lasted forever. They didn't finished up the ceremony till almost 11:00. Luckily, Aunt Meagan and Uncle David slept over at our house with the kids so that we could stay at the Radison Hotel. By the way, the bed sucked! We didn't get any sleep at all. What a waste of money. We would have much rather slept in our own bed. Well the only thing good that came from the night was that I got a new dress. Nate did get mentioned during the ceremony for his new promotion. Congratulations sweetie, I love you and appreciate how much you do for your family.

itsthelittlethingsut.etsy.com

2009-02-10T11:37:00.000-08:00

Everyone needs to check out my new business. Tell your friends.

Happy Birthday Jason

2009-01-30T06:55:00.000-08:00

Ink It Up

2009-01-28T07:25:00.000-08:00

And so it has started. After 5 years of planning, my tattoo has finally become permanent. Right now it looks like coloring book pages (just outline), but when it is complete; it will have tons of tiny details. My piece of art I'll wear on my sleeve. Yes I know these photos do not give it justice. The artist, Jon was fantastic! He drew it all on by hand and even did some of the details without sketching first. Did I say he was amazing. Anyway, my next visit he will finish drawing on Alice, cheshire cat, the white rabbit, and the Duchess. It will be a work in process for probably a year. I am so excited to finally see it on me, although it is strange seeing my arm colored on. I feel like a little kid. Expect my next tattoo update in about a month.

Happy Birthday Meagan

2009-01-15T08:21:00.000-08:00

2009-01-13T09:37:00.000-08:00

Oh my Gosh!!! As you know I am trying to grow my hair out. I hate it, hate it, hate it!!! It is so ugly! It is at that stage where you have to spend an hour doing it so it doesn't look like crap. Really an hour. Do I really want long hair? Everyday, I feel like I'm wasting my time. Stop me. I am about to pick up the scissors.

2009-01-11T08:17:00.000-08:00

That right.... Cael is 2 already and Daddy turned the big 3 oh! We had a little birthday bash for them and invited the family. The kids played nonstop and Cael was finally able to play with his new toys after everyone left. It funny how exhausting a birthday party can be. All the excitement overwhelmed Grandpa Horse.

Birthday Boys

2009-01-11T08:08:00.000-08:00

2009-01-01T10:44:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE WE LOVE!

Christmas Day

2008-12-27T14:44:00.000-08:00

The kids were so excited running down the stairs to see what Santa had brought them. Keatley got a Barbie coffee maker and a hula hoop. Just what see wanted! She went straight to work making Dad and Mom pretend lattes. She also got V Smile cyberlink, a Tag book, and Grandma and Grandpa Horse brought her a Polly Pocket horse play set.

Santa left Cael a wooden workbench which he still hasn't even looked at. But Mom and Dad made up for it with a whole Thomas the Train set with table and all. He has not stopped playing with it. Grandma and Grandpa Horse (AKA Rick and Cathy) bought him a huge Tonka dump truck and some monster trucks. Grandpa Computer (Renn) and Grandma Chocolate (Cindy) bought the kids a basketball hoop which we just put up in the basement. Grandma Sheep (Toni) bought the children these beautiful books.

Thank you to everyone who made our Christmas wonderful!

Christmas Eve

2008-12-27T14:35:00.000-08:00

T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house, the Crumps were all making a gingerbread house. The gumdrops were placed on the walkway with care and hoped that St. Nicholas soon be be there.

2008-12-21T12:46:00.000-08:00

That's right, it's a another holiday. That means Mom spent 5 hour baking and decorated sugar cookies.

Sledding in Tooele

2008-12-21T12:35:00.000-08:00

We just got 8 inches of snow and what a better time to go sledding than now. The kids had a lot of fun but it ended when Nate was raped by a rock coming down the hill. He didn't get up for a while and Keatley got a face full of snow that same trip down. I had to have a family picture taken before we went home and that's why everyone is miserable except Mom.

Our Silly Boy

2008-12-15T13:47:00.000-08:00

2008-12-15T13:42:00.000-08:00

Keatley was invited to a Fancy Nancy birthday party and was to attend in her fanciest attire.

PRINCESS KEATLEY

2008-12-02T15:40:00.000-08:00

Hooray! Christmas in our first home!

2008-12-02T15:31:00.000-08:00

We are so excited to be in our new home!

Yes, it may be a little out of the way in Tooele, but the home is great for us. We have been really busy trying to unpack and I feel like it takes forever to clean now. This spring we will put in our yard and a fence, but until then I have dirt blowing in everyday. It will stay cleaner once it has snowed. "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas".

2008-12-02T15:25:00.000-08:00

RATE MY SPACE

yes.... I painted my wall GREEN!

2008-11-10T11:16:00.000-08:00

TOUGH GUY

We were at Aunt Cari's house yesterday and all the kids were playing in the unfinished basement. Cael had been going up and down the stairs for a while until the last time when he was pulling the door shut behind him and fell backwards down the the whole stairs to the

cement floor at the bottom. Luckily he did not get a head injury, however he did

break his arm.

I took him to the ER where they put a temporary cast on him. I was told to make an appointment with the orthopedic doctor in 3 days, however this morning he was ripping it off! So I called the doctor and they got us in first thing. The doctor knew Cael would not keep a splint on so he put a brace on him and sent us on our way. It was just a buckle fracture and Cael's has to keep his brace on for 3-4 weeks. We are so lucky that the injuries were minor.

I think he looks like a little tough kid with his brace. Better not get in his way cause he'll take you out! hee hee

2008-11-08T12:27:00.000-08:00

Okay people, I got bored and decided to bleach the bangs.

Please give me your honest opinion, can I pull off blonde?

2008-11-06T19:08:00.000-08:00

I put Cael down for a nap today & after 30 min I went back in there because I could her him whining. He had climbed out of his crib and got stuck behind the toddler bed I had standing up against the wall. I hurried and grabbed my camera before I got him out. This was definitely one of those moments I wanted to remember.

Needless to say, I took apart the crib and set up the toddler bed. It's official... he is no longer a baby. Hopefully he doesn't get out of bed in the night, but I have a feeling I am not going to be getting much sleep this next week.

2008-10-29T11:14:00.000-07:00

We carved pumpkins last night. Cael would not touch the pumpkin guts, but he enjoyed them when we were done. Keatley drew a picture of a princess and Mom cut it out for her. Dad's pumpkin was a turkey holding an axe and Mom drew and cut out Blue and Thomas. All together it was great family fun!

2008-10-18T18:41:00.000-07:00

Little Miss Muffet and her spider went to Gardner Village for the PEE WEE witch festival. They weren't there long, but they got to walk in the costume parade across the stage. Miss Muffet said she loved being on stage. What a surprise! Miss Muffet and her spider danced away to the chicken song and had a great time.

2008-10-18T09:03:00.000-07:00