Summer Break {Wyoming FUN}

Were finally home and settled (well kind of) here in Iowa. Summer break went by way to fast. We spent most of our time in Wyoming since with the schedule of things it just how it worked out with Chris's family and his clinic tours. Vacation with 3 kids sometimes ends up being more work then vacation...LOL! We still really enjoyed our time away from the Palmer scene and just spending quality time with family. 

Lets start with our FUN in Wyoming

It is as follows....

-Backyard water fun

-painting fingernails (yes even my boys like it, they always pick blue)
-Kreed cuteness
-Hanging with Uncle DerBear when we got the chance
-Playing dress up with Grammy's Tavaci costumes
-Making blubbery faces to get Kreed to smile
-PJ Days
-Watching movies with Aunt Tay Tay
-Sprinklers under the trap and jumping with Aunt Kar Kar
-Helping Gramps mow the lawn
-Walks with Grammy
-5k Keith Young Memorial walk/run
-Swimming
-More Dress up
-Lazy Sundays
-Sister Time
-Playing with Kreed
-Trying to get cute pictures of the boys together (note trying)
-Playing in the Garage with the 4 wheeler
-Riding the red scooter
-Enjoying Kreed's coo's
-Visited Salon Family
-Feeding, changing, burping, and put Kreed to sleep- alot! (Thank you Mobe wrap)
-Story time with Grammy
-Splash Park
-Jax loving all the people and attention
-More sisterness
-More time with Uncle D when he got off work
-Soaking up Kreed adorableness!

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Daddy joined us after finals and we were so happy to finally have him back with us...
-4 wheeling Trip to Scotts Bottom
-Fishing & shooting the BB gun
-Celebrating Father Day
-Tickle Matches
-Wrestling with Gramps
-Flaming Gorge Days
-Parade
-Watch Der dominate dodgeball
-Fun FHE lesson my Grammy
-Oh yes and ICE CREAM!!
-Karlee's Musical Aladdin (She was awesome!)

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-Catching up with friends
-Meeting friends new babies
-Doing lots of hair and the boys ened up blondies:)
-Playing w/ Uncle Der as much as they could
-Cowboys and Indians with Aunt Kar
-"Mousekersizing" w/ Gramps every morning (Thank you Mickey Mouse)
-Rollerskating
-Playing baseball
-Playing Wii
-Relaxing
-Taking photos of cute boys
-More playing with Karlee
-Grandparents date night
-More playing with Tayliann
-More swimming
-More me taking care of Kreed
-Oh yes and more Kreed super duper cuteness!

That about wraps up of fun in Wyoming. We had to capture all of our fun on camera even though I sure did not get it all. We played lots of games as always, workout a little, cook lots of yummy food, had some down time, stayed up late and talked, ect ect. We had so much fun, especially the boys. It was non stop--go, go, go, and play, play, play! Kreed was so spoiled by everyone. We were sure missing the rest of the Cutler bunch (Cody and Camille& Casey & Kimber). We wish they could have been there too. Really, we just had a blast while we were in Green River. I just love that place and Christian even admitted it was kinda wearing on him and he really does love it in Wyoming too. The boys have been asking non-stop to go back and they miss everyone already--we do to!
Enjoy the photos!

  (Christian snapped this on his trail job one morning, Yup that is the whole town of GR, Love it!)

Kreed's Blessing Day

Yesterday we blessed our miracle boy, Kreed. What a special day it was. Christian's Mom Beth made his blessing outfit and it turned out just perfect. I would have used my other boys but it would have been too hot and drowned him since he still so little. It also was very worn since already being used 2 different times. I absolutley loved his blessing outfit, thank you Mama Beth!

Kreed also got to wear the "Cutler shoes" for his blessing. All 3 of the Cutler boys wore these blessing shoes. He also got to use the Cutler whitle blessing blanket.

The shoes fit absolutley PERFECT! They were a little off color since being so old but they completed the outfit nonetheless. These generation Culter shoes have so much legacy and it was such an honor to have him wear them on his special day.  

This little Cutler BOY seriously looked so handsome. He did not dig the hat that much. It was a little big for his head and kept going over his eyes.

Our little blessing boy was not the happiest on his special day which was really odd. He usually is such a chill low key baby. He was just acting really tired and hungry all day. I barley got any smiles, just little grins.

Even though we were missing those big ear to ear smiles he sure did melt our hearts with his smerks and grins.

What a HAM!

He is just so precious!

Oh and his little bow tie was just so dang cute!

We did manage to get him to wear the hat and be happy. He looked like a life like baby doll.  

Everyone commented on the hat on how adorable he looked. I have to agree.

Of course after we had to have a photo opt with this special little guy and all his family who loves him so much. Even Derek came and supported Kreed on his big day. He has not been to Chruch in so long so I was really thankful for that. He left straight after the sacrament was passed which was fine, I was just so grateful for him being there for the blessing part.

PS. If you wondering about the bleached hair yes I did it. We had some extra left over from doing hair and they wanted their hair "painted" too. They thought it was pretty cool stuff. So now We have bleach blondies for my older boys:)

We are sure proud parents of this sweet little boy of ours!

Kreed was blessed beautifully by his Father and despite his fussing the spirit was strong. We were shocked he cried but like I said he just was not his cheerful self that day. None of my boys have ever cried so I think it stressed Christian out a little. Nevertheless he gave his such a wonderful blessing. I was crying even before he started and Christian asked me why and I told him that I was just so thankful to have Kreed in our family. I am not sure what came over me but the spirit was really present. We later learned that it's most likey because the spirit of Christian's Father and Brother who passed on were felt so deeply. Christian's Mom mentioned how strong their spirit was at the end of the blessing. Christian said the night before when he was pondering on the blessing that his Dad and Brother whispered to him through the spirt that they would be there. What an amazing thing on how the spirit and Preisthood works. Beth jotted some things down on what was said during his blessing....

That he would come to know the love of God and take hold of that in his life.

That he is such a special spirited boy to our Father in Heaven.

That he would take hold of the precious name that he has been given and live up to the Cutler legacy.

That he would have a thirst for knowledge to build up his strong foundation in the Gospel.

That he would build up his testimony through studying the scriputures and earnest prayer.

That he would have a desire to serve the Lord and go on a full time mission.

That he will find a worthy help mate and marry in the Temple.

That he would become a valient father and raise a family in good faith.

This is when Kreed started to fuss quite a bit so he ended the blessing in Jesus's name. They also forgot to set up the mic and we were lucky to be sitting in the front row to hear him. He did an amazing job and I was one teary eyed proud wife and Mama! It happened to be fasting and testimony meeting and I would have felt guilty if I wouldn't have bared my testimony so I did as well as Christian and Dad C. I bore witness that Kreed was such a miracle to our family. I remember having a constant pit in my stomach not knowing if he would be with us or what would happen with our situation. I spoke about how faith plays such a role when things go wrong or tribulation comes. I talked about God's love and how he hears and answers our prayers. Also how trials refine us and make us better deciples and followers of Christ. 

I appreciated Dad C's testimony and how he loved calling our family his own. He also spoke about the redeeming love of the Savior and how that is ultimaltey what will take us back to live with our Father in Heaven. 

Christian's testimony was heart felt and I believe every member of our family was crying when they heard him say... "There is nothing like a Father's love." I had to coax him a little to get up but he finally did. He bore a powerful testimony on the Preisthood, The Book of Mormon, Restoration, and the Gospel in general. 

Our souls were filled. 

Happy Blessing Day little Kreeder Spud, we love you so very much!

Palmer Rugby Nationals

I am 2 weeks behind writing about our adventures in Denver, time has just got the best of me. It was a fun trip and it was great to watch our Daddy play his last Ruby Championship. I was so exhausted the entire weekend but fought through it so I could enjoy the games. The boys loved the hotel and watching the games. Kreed slept through most of the craziness which made things easier. It was also nice to have family there. Mom and Dad Cutler plus Karlee came to cheer Christian on. His Mom also came too, which was awesome. They enjoyed the grand-kids of course and it was just great to have their help and support.

Congrats to The Palmer College of Chiropractic Rugby Football Club for their second straight 3rd place finish in the USA Rugby Men's Division 1 Club National Championship in Glendale, Colorado!

Palmer lost 34-10 to last year's champion and home team Glendale in Saturday's semi-final game, then went on to defeat Metropolis 50-37 to take third place on Sunday. This was the team's third consecutive trip to the national championship tournament.

Go Palmer Dragons