Snowy Sunday

Just when you think you know a place (I've lived here for 8 years--the longest I've ever been anywhere!), it snows in March in Washington! Crazy, huh?

So here are some pictures of the kids out in the snow before church. Paige has declared that she now has "seen it all."

Can you tell that we put Katie's hair in curlers last night?

This picture just makes me laugh. The hair (we try to comb it down just on Sundays), the untucked shirt, the laughing smile--everything about it shouts: I am two-year old Tyler! Just missing the boots. Actually, he did have them on moments before, but since all he had on was the boots and a diaper, I took them off when I got him dressed.

And the whole reason Paul took the kids outside for pictures in the first place was to document this auspicous moment: the first time Ryan wore a tie to church. Pretty spiffy, eh

FIfth Annual Krumperman Family Easter Egg Hunt

Five years ago, Paul and I decided we wanted to hold a yearly Easter Egg hunt. We invited Paige and Katie's friends and their siblings. It was a nice size group, and we had a great time watching the little kids hunt eggs in our backyard.

By the next year, the friend group had increased in size, siblings were added to the mix, and we knew we couldn't host it at our house. So we asked friends if they wouldn't mind. . .hey, they live on a full acre! That went great too, with more and more people invited. We did it there for 3 years. Then this year, someone else volunteered and wanted to have it at her house (an even bigger backyard).

It has now morphed into a huge event, and although Paul and I don't claim it as ours, some people like to call it the "Annual Krumperman Family Easter Egg Hunted Hosted at the *** House." In any event, it is a great tradition and we all have a terrific time!

Here is Paige with a group of friends, waiting for the "Go!"

Although she didn't want this included today, we had to show Katie on crutches. This was the day after she sprained her ankle. What a good sport!

A few shots of Tyler. Tyler loved the whole idea of picking up bright colored eggs and then--BONUS!--there was candy inside. He didn't waste any time and was off and running. Paul trailed behind with the camera (I was busy chatting).

And at the end, Ryan jumped on the trampoline.

This was a terrific day and I am so glad that we do this every year.

Tyler's Birthday

Tyler's birthday was 5 weeks ago and this post is way past due. Tyler had a great day and loved all his presents, the friends who came to celebrate with us, the Blue's Clue's decorations, and most of all--rainbow chip cupcakes. Here are a few glimpses of that day.

Here's the birthday boy, taking a big breath to blow out that candle. . . .

And he did it!

Fun things to know about two-year old Tyler:

He likes to tell knock, knock jokes

He loves to wrestle

He loves his blankie and his ba-ba (pacifier)

He's super cute, even when his face is rashy

He wears his rubber rain boots every day

He's up for any and all mischief

We love you Tyler!

One of Those Days

They don't come often enough--those days that we are all together, out having fun, doing whatever we want. This past Monday was a near-perfect day at Whidbey Island. Here are a few thousand words (although they are in reverse-chronological order because I just can't figure out how to upload pictures on Blogger--they never go where I think they are going to):

This was the end of the day and the best shot we could get of the kids; I don't think Tyler looked directly at Paul even once during this photo shoot.
A rare glimpse of me.

Paige and Katie were happy to pose for the camera.

They made this sign for kids like Tyler--too bad he can't read. But isn't that a view-halloo?

Paige and Katie thought it was hilarious to do bunny ears on Paul, but. . .

then he got wise to it and took 'em down.

Paige getting the kite ready for launch.

I just love this picture of Katie & Tyler.

In front of the Fort Casey Lighthouse.

Hail to the Chief

In honor of President's Day, the first-graders at our school presented a U.S. Presidents' Wax Museum. Here's our Katie.

Introducing our Guest Blogger--Paige

Hi! The reason I'm bloging today is to tell you about my trip to Disneyland! I went there for my 9th birthday! My favorite ride was Splash Mountain. I went on it11 times! 5 times I did it in the pouring down rain! Okay, it rains in Seatle all the time. But it poured!

I saw lots of characters! Here are some pictures.

Cute huh?

Like Jackson, I did Jedi Training. It rocked ! I learned some nice moves and had a great time fighting Darth Vader.

I had a great trip but I really want to thank Daddy.Thanks Dad for the awesome trip! I love you.

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.