sledding

A good time was had by all on the hill made by Darin, Jonathan and Gary. This was Darin and Brandon, Jonathan, Christopher, Kyle and Nolan

We have quite the winter wonderland here with the four feet drifts! The roads have been closed a lot from all the snow being blown around.

Christmas!

I had so much fun at my Grandchildren's Christmas Party! We played lots of games, went sleigh riding (down the stairs with sleeping bags) decorated cookies, ran around the house to Christmas music, ate a fancy dinner of jello, chicken nuggets, pizza, corn and dessert. Then the grandkids went to sleep by the tree while I read Christmas stories. They were all so good and fun to be with! I want to do it next year. Once grandpa came over from Darins and was quickly told that this party was for the grandkids and GRANDMA only! We had lots of funWe had a wonderful time having Christmas with Darin and Tayna and their family! We had fun Christmas eve having a wonderful dinner, making the Night Before Christmas movie with the new addition of the Elf-B.I.! Christopher was Santa and was so fat he could hardly move! It was so funny. Then we acted out the nativity. Gary, Jonathan and I slept in Brandons room while all the kids were in Christopher and kyle's room. They like to eat breakfast before opening gifts! We thought that was highly unusual, but really is a good idea, then you're not starving all morning while opening gifts!

We're all standing up-we're stairsJonathan had to get at least one fun toy- a Stars War Figure! He mostly got missionary things and tools. His other fun thing was wheel for the long board he made.opening the gifts!Even Heidi took turns in her beautiful new nightgown!
Darin and Tayna made us Elbe skewers for lunch! Yummy! They were so good to us!

The Lee's visit before Christmas

We got to celebrate Savannah's birthday with her! She is so sweet and pretty! We had a wonderful time with Jenny and Nate and their kids and were so glad that the weather was so bad that they had to stay an extra day!

Taylor's baby blessing and Matthew's birthday

This is late but I just had to show everyone our beautiful new granddaughter and say how much fun we had with the Lau's at Toledo! We were so thankful to be at Taylor's baby blessing and at Matthew's birthday!

After church we put Jill's blessing dress on Taylor and had Gary hold her like he did Jill 24 years ago. Pretty nostalgic

Matthew loved his new kitchen he got for his birthday and we enjoyed having him cook for us!

Harvest,Halloween and Blessing

Cutest trick or treaters ever!

We were very thankful for a safe harvest. Everyone loved the new fast digger! I don't know how to put the words under the right picture-Sorry! I need lessons! Again! But at least I posted!

Grace's blessing day was wonderful and we really enjoyed having everyone at our home. She is such a sweet little girl! Grandma and Grandpa Crump sure enjoyed playing games with everyone and want to do it again! Grace and I wanted to match!

Bear Lake!

We enjoyed being with everyone at Bear Lake so much and really want to thank everyone for being there and thank all of you for the many things you did for us! I mean carrying a great big grandma to and from the boat goes beyond the call of duty! We love you all so much. Thanks for givng us the cutest, the smartest, the nicest, greatest grandkids in the world!

Youth Cultural Celebration

Jonathan had a wonderful time being in the youth celebration! He got to bring in one of the handcarts--he is in the middle with the flags-his roommate, Cody Darrington is to his right in that picture--in the last picture he is in the middle about to lift up Kris, and then you can see how close we were to Pres. Monson when he came in! It was an amazing program!

Our first session at our beautiful new temple!

We had such a wonderful day at the temple with the Hunsakers and Turners! They let the 14 Stake Presidencies and their wives go through the temple the day after the dedication and it was so neat to see how perfectly it was being run on the first day! We went out to eat at Jakers afterwards. It was an amazing 3 days with the Youth Celebration, the Dedication and then a temple session. We were so blessed to attend it all!

Its great to be home!

I am so happy to be home even though it is hard to see all the things I want to do and can"t. I feel peaceful and happy and know it is because of Heavenly Father answering so many prayers from so many wonderful people. My first priority was to get my hair dyed and the troops came in to help! Tayna dyed it and then Gary and Darin had to lift me up on the kitchen counter so we could wash the dye out. Then Darin decided to stay so I asked him to blow it dry and curl it. He did a great job! We all had a lot of fun! I feel a little bit stronger every day and can even lift my leg off the bed a few inches, which is huge to me. Thanks for all your calls and prayers!

South Pacific

Jonathan did a fantastic job as Emile in South Pacific! He was so surprised to get the part--he tried out to get the part of a sailor with just a few lines, but the drama teachers knew he was the man for the part! He kept his French accent the whole play and sang so well. We were very proud of him. It was very hard and stressful for him, but he gained a lot from it. We have the movie for you, who didn't get to see it. Thanks to Nolan, Ashley

Easter at Jenny and Nathans

We had a wonderful Easter going to Jenny and Nathans, being with them and their kids and Holly, Kent, Jack and Jordan. It was so much fun to see how surprised Jenny was when they showed up at their door! We're so glad we got to see them. The few hours we had passed too quickly, but it was all worth it. It was fun to see Jordan walk! Jenny cooked us two wonderful meals, we had an Easter egg hunt, went to church and visited. Gary and I tended Savannah and Jordan in the halls during Sunday School! Wow! It made us appreciate all you mothers who deal with that every Sunday! We forgot how hard it is to keep that age happy in church! Hope you all had a good Easter

Finally a new post!

We finally got our computer fixed and I can Blob again! Nolan, Ashley, Darin and Tayna helped clean the garage today! Sorry, Frauke, we are removing the Gusy and Sary sign you made. We did enjoy it for 8 years though! Thank you so much for the birthday card, Frauke! You are so sweet to remember us. The garage is going to be so nice when we get the floor painted. Thanks so much Darin, Tayna, Holly, Kent, Nolan, Ashley and Jonathan!

Jonathan is in South Pacific tonight! I'm sure he will do fantastic! We're really proud of him for doing this! He has never even been in drama. He is pretty nervous.