Our Trip Downtown

One of our favorite family traditions is our trip downtown to ride the Christmas Carousel and see the Gingerbread Houses. We had a great time today, so here are some pictures to enjoy.


Paige is really the only one who enjoys the actual ride on the Carousel; Ryan and Katie stayed on the bench and Tyler looked nervous in all of his pictures.

The Gingerbread Houses were a big hit this year, but not just for us--for all of Seattle! There was a huge waiting line, so Tyler ran wild in the lobby. Here is a moment of fun when I swooped him up. He's looking a little shaggy, but Ryan doesn't want a haircut, so Tyler isn't getting one anytime soon either.

Paige and Katie in their matching shirts, giving Paul a big smile, even after the long wait.

For Aunt Rachel

I'm hoping some pictures will help Rachel recuperate. We love you!


Can you belive it snowed yesterday in Redmond? The kids had a great time playing. The pictures of the girls aren't very clear, but they do show how much it was coming down.

Here are a few from Halloween. Yes, I know how long it has been since I've blogged.

Woodland Park

Here's a post I started a few weeks ago and then got distracted, saved it as a draft and didn't get back to publishing. Some more for Rachel to enjoy once she gets home.


One of the greatest perks of living in the Seattle area is the Woodland Park Zoo. After a rainy morning and dentist appointments for all, the sun came out and we headed to the zoo yesterday afternoon.

Krumperkids Live

Jeanne captured a couple of classic Krumperkid moments the other day. We thought we would share family dance time, as well as Ryan's halloween song. Sorry for the quality, but it serves its purpose.

Ryan's Halloween Song

Family Dance Time

Five Things Brought to You By Five Krumpermans

5 things I was doing 10 years ago:
1. Living in Kansas City, working at a daycare--fun!
2. Uhm, can't remember (Paige)
3. Uhm, can't remember (Katie)
4. Uhm, can't remember (Ryan)
5. Sure, I remember, I just can't talk (Tyler)

5 things on my "to-do" list tomorrow
1. laundry
2. soccer practice (Paige)
3. piano lesson (Katie)
4. speech class (Ryan)
5. take a nap--ahh, life is good (Tyler)

5 things I would do if I had a million dollars
1. buy just a slightly bigger house--and no mortgage, so Paul didn't have to work so hard (after tithing and taxes, of course)
2. buy all the Harry Potter merchandise in the world (Paige)
3. buy a really cool digital camera (Katie)
4. be weird (Ryan--that's what he said, folks; I'm just the typist)
5. give it all away--what do I need money for? (Tyler)

5 things I will never wear again (or never have worn--my addition)
1. a bikini--obviously!
2. a silk dress (Paige)
3. Paige's shoes--they're too small (Katie)
4. diapers (Ryan--hurrah!!)
5. bibs--man, those things freak me out! (Tyler)

5 Favorite Toys
1. Do books count?
2. MP3 player (Paige)
3. my camera (Katie)
4. Star Wars figures (Ryan)
5. Thomas the Train and track (Tyler)

I'm supposed to "tag" 5 people, but I don't play that way. If anyone of my limited readership wants to do this, we'd love to read it. By the way, Margaret, this was fun doing tonight while Paul is still at work.
Now it's bathtime for the boys.

Soccer season

I finally broke down and bought a new digital camera - just in time for soccer season. Here are some pictures of the kids from last week's games. The girls were less than thrilled with the outcome of their games, while the boys were just happy to be able to run around for a while.

Maybe next week there will be pictures of me and Jeanne? Who am I kidding...

About Time

It is 7:06 p.m. on Sunday evening.

I t has been almost three months since I last blogged. That should be a record of some sort.

Here are some pictures, in no order with minimal comment. Paige playing soccer, Kaite & Paige on the first day of school, and a rare Jeanne sighting.

Phew, take that off my to-do list.

O.K., now it is 7:14 p.m. Eight minutes only. Why don't I do this more often. Maybe I will. . .