St Patty

St Patrick's Day was on Saturday and I would say I am not the best when it comes to celebrating this holiday.  I always just make sure the kids are wearing green and that is about it. I don't ever remember St Patty's being that big of a deal but I am going to try and do better next year.  I am learning there are a lot of cute things you can do to have fun with it. It just crept up on me this year. I had good intentions, but none of it happened.  Sorry kids.  I need to be a funner mom sometimes. I hope you still love me even though I didn't put green in everything we ate!  We did do a few fun things this weekend even though it had nothing to do with leprechauns and rainbows.  Kenna and Parker spent Friday and Saturday at Youth Conference in Bryce Canyon while I stayed home with the 3 little ones and Jerry worked for a few hours.  He had to Umpire in St George Saturday morning so we woke up early and went with him.  I was so mad I forgot my camera.  I will get a shot of him next time.  We did some shopping and headed home that afternoon.  Jerry dropped me off at Tai Pan so I could have a little breather and browse by myself while he took the kids to the store.  He told them they could get a toy because they were being good and they picked one of the worst things ever invented.  Silly String.  They were SO excited that they got to have a silly string fight when we got home.  I just shook my head  because I knew who got to clean up after the war.  Jerry was even more excited then the kids were so as soon as we got home they stood on the porch and let loose.  It was quite funny actually. You can see from the pics how the whole thing went.  James was no where to be found, it scared him to death for some reason! It was a fun filled minute and a half (that is all it lasted) for Chloe and Jerry mostly.  Dexton said "I hate that stuff" when it was over. I was cracking up.  Later that night Grandma and Grandpa Glover came over and we went to dinner.  It's always good to see them and visit with them.  On Sunday we went over to the Comps house and had dinner and listened to my cousin Hayden give a little report for the family on his mission.  It was pretty neat to have him tell us some of his experiences.  Missionaries are awesome! When we left their house and I was tucking Chloe in she said."Mom, I want to go on a mission.  I want to go see those people Hayden saw.  When can I go?" Soon enough I told her...soon enough.  Please just stay 8 years old for now.  I don't want her to grow up!

Waiting for a table

Cousin Rossi came over and spent a couple hours with us.  She is so sweet

Hangin in Kenna's room

Her favorite pal Jack

The weather was nice enough that the kids played outside for a few hours.  I think he sat and played in this for a good hour atleast.  I listened to him playing, he has the best imagination!

They made mud pies

The beginning of the war.  They are getting ready

They got attacked first

They got him back pretty good

The Silly String war is over.  Dexton's face kills me!  Just like he said, He hated that stuff!

Some of the fam after Hayden gave his report

playing with our camera, waiting for ice cream. 

Momma's Big Day

 We went over to Kanab to visit with everyone last week.  It was my mom's 55th Birthday (yes mom, I said your age) and everyone came to town and surprised her.  We couldn't make it until the day after, but we still made it.   Better late then never I always say!  I only got one picture of my mom and she had her eyes closed so I didn't post it, but I had to take a picture of the card my dad got her.  If you read it closely you can see why it is funny. If you know my dad, you know this is quite common. Anniversary cards/birthday cards...they are all the same right?!  Hey, at least he remembered to get her a card.  I am pretty sure in years passed he has forgotten. Good thing he gave her a little spending money with the card.  I think she forgave him after she saw that.  It's always so fun to get together at the Cutler house. I know we probably didn't give my mom much of a break when we were there, but I hope she had a good time.  She sure deserves it. The grand kids won't leave her alone for a second and sometimes I think she has got to be glad to see us all go.  She doesn't let us know that if that is true, she just smiles and has such a good attitude.  I sure hope my momma knows how much we appreciate her.  She's the heart and soul of our family and I am so grateful she is my mom.  I want to give her so much credit and say so many things, but I can't get the tears to stop flowing so I am going to leave it at that for now.  I love you mom.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!                                                                                                   

It's so fun to have all these girl cousins.  They are all so different and unique and they all love each other so much. It will be interesting when they are all teenagers!

James had to get in on the action

Meet my Mexican sisters.  They are the best

Mikey is the funniest kid.  Ever

Finally got my hair did!  Thanks sissy

I could never make it in this life without these two

Family Pics

 I just wanted to post some pictures we got taken back in December.  I can't go back and post everything from last year, but I wanted to put a few of these on here because they are the first pictures we have with all of us.  It was probably the coldest day of 2011 and the kids were icicles by the time we were done.  Especially James, I felt so bad! I had all these big ideas in my head about how I wanted them to look and what outfits everyone was going to wear, but when it came down to it everyone ended up putting on big coats and anything else to stay warm! We were determined to do it because it is hard to get everyone in the same place at the same time these days.  I am glad we did.  Maybe we will shoot for some summer pics this year....Good idea!

Our Chitlins

They think they are so gangsta

I always try to get a pic of these 3 to send to their daddy

Little Glover boys

Playing in the snow

This picture makes me laugh SO hard.  What is Parker doing up at the top by his self!?  We were trying to get creative on the rocks and when we got the pics back I was dying laughing.  This def goes in the "awkward" photo file haha sorry Parker

With his favorite girls

Much better shot!

March Madness

 Ok so March Madness hasn't started yet as far as basketball goes, (it starts tomorrow) but it sure has as far as around my house!  I thought that once regular basketball season was over we would have a little time to breathe around here.  I was hoping to get some projects done around the house, and do some much needed spring cleaning. Boy was I wrong!  I feel busier then ever. The bad thing is, I still have it in my mind that I need to get these things done so guess what happens... I started them, but I have no idea when I will be able to finish them.  Once I get something in my head I just have to do it.  Even if it means I have half finished things going on in every room.  Last week was very busy with all the things the kids and Jerry were involved in and of course that means I have been busy too. Mckenna was just telling me the other day that I never do anything.  She says I never go out of the house unless it is for them, or to go to the store, or something like that and I just looked at her and said "really!?!"  so that leaves me no time to do anything else! Believe me, I would love to be going out of the house for no one but me, but that is just not going to happen anytime soon.  I really don't mind though.  There is a season for everything in our lives and I truly believe my season is here in my home and to serve my family.  I have had my share of "me" time and I know I am going to miss these days when they are gone. Although I really really really would like just 2 hours in the near future to get my hair done.  That shouldn't be too much to ask!? Hopefully my scheduele and budget will allow that soon :) Speaking of budget....looks like our money is going to go to a new washer this month.  I think my Big Bertha finally gave out.  She has been on her last leg for a couple months now, and I think she has been called home.  She is still hanging around on life support, but barely.  I am going to have to pull the plug this week I am afraid. Jerry spent a good 2 days running around trying to figure out the problem and trying different parts, but it's still not working right. In fact it BARELY works at all.  So there goes my big plans to finish my projects.  I guess clean clothes for my family is a little more important then bead board on the kitchen island, or a freshly painted bathroom, or painting the downstairs.....dumb washer! Another kick in the pants when Jerry gave me the grand total of how much it was going to cost him to get all of his umpire gear for the season.  Ouch! I guess he has to have it or he can't do it, that makes sense, but holy moly.  I could get a nice new summer wardrobe for that price!  Oh well.  He will make it back after a few games hopefully and daaaaang does he look good in his get up!  He's the hottest Ump I have ever met for sure. Saturday morning was his first game and I had to laugh as I passed by the shower and I hear him practicing.  "Striiiiiiike" I heard him say in his deepest man voice two or three times. He was practicing how it would sound coming out of his mouth.  It made me laugh!  He was nervous, but I know he did great. Next weekend I am going to try and go watch him and soak up some St George sun.  I need it! The kids had parent/teacher conf.  last week and I am happy to report that ALL of them are doing so well.  It has taken Chloe a little time to learn to love reading, but I think she is finally starting to like it more.  She is sitting on the couch as I type reading a book.  That is progress! Parker's teacher couldn't stop talking about what a great student he is and said he is almost bored. He gets hundreds on everything and gets his work done fast.  She recommends that we think about putting him in the Success Academy in high school, so we will have to cross that bridge when it comes.  Kenna is also doing awesome with a 3.9 so far and we are keeping her on track to be NCAA certified with some scholarships we are keeping our eyes on. We also decided we would shoot for her to be a sterling scholar in the future and I know that will open up some doors for her. I know they are both more then capable of doing anything they set their minds too so I am excited for them.  I am one proud momma.  We put Mckenna in a basketball program in Parowan and Parker is doing Cedar Hoops so basketball continues.  They LOVE it.  Chloe starts soccer in a couple weeks and I hear she has a pretty good coach. That would be me!  We are going to have so much fun.  Dex also will start soccer soon and I can't wait to watch him.  Jamesy is just wrapping up his last month being one.  I can't believe my baby is almost two. He has taken an interest in anything and everything his dad does. Whatever Jerry is fixing, he wants to fix, whatever he is eating, he wants to eat, and so on.  He is def a momma's boy, but I think he is starting to think his dad is pretty cool too. March has started out full of events so far, I am curious to see what the rest of the month brings!  More March Madness to come at our house plus we are working on our brackets for the real march madness.  Bring on the Madness! 

I told her anytime I come across these pictures on my camera I would post them.  She'll learn.

Trying to repair Big Bertha.  Yes my washer and dryer is in my kitchen.  Yes it is an old house.  It was built in the 70's people....bear with me.  Not pleasing to the eyes, but it is convenient.  I can bake a cake AND fold laundry all at the same time.  Don't be jeal... I know you want this in your house too. Very convenient!

I love Dan.  I mean.... Dan's family loves Dan.  I don't know Dan, but I had to make a sign that says "We Love You Dan" for a lady in my ward whose son is on a mission and they wanted to send him a pic of the family with this banner.  So I love Dan.  Shhhh don't tell the hubbs

We are getting spring fever so bad around here.  They wanted to play outside in the mud, but it only lasted 5 minutes.  It is way colder then it looks still.  It was a lot of mess for a short time.  I can't wait until the backyard is finished so there will be no more mud at all! I love how James is looking at Chloe

Chloe wanted to go in the hills and have a picnic. (Not sure why she looks sad in the pic?) By the time we got out to our spot it was dark so we built a small fire and looked at the stars. It was spur of the moment, but it's so fun to get the kids out in the hills.  Makes us soooo excited for warmer weather.  Kenna was with friends.  She missed out

This boy loved throwing sticks in the fire

Jer has a better tan started then I do this year

Why would they do this?   It HAD to go.  No more carpet on the island. (haha Chloe) Even the bare wood looks better then this for now.  

No more wallpaper.  It was kinda funky and some said to go with it, but I couldn't do it.  She's gone. Now time to decide on a new color