A Day out with Thomas the Train

On March 12th we took the boys to see and ride Thomas the Train. Though Blake and Kashton had a blast, Micah and I wanted to die. The ride was 10 mins backward and then 10 mins forward. Let's just say I almost lost my breakfast. After the ride we took a picture with Thomas and then saw Sir Topham Hat (the line was so long to meet him I had Blake stand close and snapped a shot). We talked him into an snow cone instead. After that, we went down to Surprise to see the Nortons. It was a fun weekend.

Kashton bonding with Grandpa Howard

For the last year I have been trying to get Kashton to give Great Grandpa Howard a hug. He has flat out refused. Just last month we went to the roost for lunch and Micah was getting our food. We were in the shop talking when the next thing I know Kashton has sat up next to grandpa and starting eating his fries. Grandpa is Kashton's buddy now because he shared his fries.

Chip's Missionary Farwell

When we told Blake we were going to Chip's Missionary Farwell he wanted to wear his suit so he would look like his Uncle Chip (A Missionary). He sang the song I hope they call me on a mission all the way to the church. Ok, I did shed a tear or two:)

Kashton acting like his mother

When I was growing up I would always fall asleep in the strangest places: table, stairs, bathtub, etc.... When I found Kashton sleeping on the chair I had to laugh and take a picture:)

Super Bowl 2011

We invited the Morris's over to watch the superbowl with us. Micah made his famous hot wings.


Their four youngest children kept Blake and Kashton busy. We saw them twice in three hours.

Here is Justin, Anna, Ella, Maggie, Blake, and Kashton with their new idea for going down the stairs.

Micah's Graduation

The day finally came. Micah graduated EAC with his RN. Hooray!!!!!!

This is his class taking the nursing oath. Yes, Micah is holding Ryan's hand:) They were room mates in Phoenix during rotations. I am not worried, Ryan's wife is awesome.

House Pictures

I guess you could say the pictures show a house that is lived in, so here are some pictures of my home.






















More to come once I get other rooms clean and ready. Totally should of taken pictures after my mother came. I think that is the cleanest my home has been since...well ever:)

Visiting the Norton's

Blake, Ty, and Kashton loved playing Mario Kart at the Norton's. Ty is the 3&1/2 year old that beat me at Mario Kart. never play a toddler that knows how to work a Wii:)

Happy Halloween 2010

Look at those MUSCLES!!!! I am so lucky to have a superhero as a son.














Blake wanted his face painted to he got a batman symbol on his cheek. Good Morning Micah!!!:)












I bet you have never seen a grinchy pirate. Not only did he fight us for painting his face but also trying to put on his hat. Next year I think I will skip the whole dress up and spray paint him green:)

















I think he finally figured out he will be getting candy all night long.

Auntie Annies in Wilcox

We had a blast at Auntie Annies. They gave you a hayride out to the pumpkin patch and there you got to pick your own pumpkin. Blake was over excited, he could not decide on what pumpkin was the largest.












Blake was a little mad at mom because she made him pick a smaller pumpkin that he could carry himself.













Blake was a trooper. He pushed Kashton in the wagon around the patch and back. Kashton loved that part.







Blake finally found the pumpkin he wanted.











Here is my BiG bOy BLAKE posing with all of the pumpkins that were picked.







Family picture minus Micah. He had school.









During the course of the day, Kashton had 3 tantrums because he did not want his picture taken. First one is a picture of him and his pumpkin:)




Tantrum #2 is when I was trying to get a picture of Blake and Kashton with the large pumpkin pile.














Tantrum #3 I was trying to secretly get a picture of Kashton playing in the bales of hay. Was not fast enough, totally detected.












"Mom, I think I have corn down my pants...HELP!!!



This was Blake's favorite part. He played in corn for over an hour. I guess that is the Cutler gene coming out:)

Apple Picking

For Family Home Evening we went up the mountain to Angle's Orchard to pick apples. Kashton my apple lover was in heaven. We had to get after him because he would try to eat apples off the ground:) Blake was my Johnny Apple Seed. He picked apples faster than I could direct him to the apples we wanted (the golden delicious). We came home with two boxes full of apples and a memory of family fun.

Blake's first day of Preschool

His school does not allow backpacks so we settled with a picture of his folder.









How old are you Blake?

Found Kashton after Blake left for school reading a book. I don't think Kashton missed Blake (his teasing brother) much.

Summer Vacation

We went swimming at the Arizona Grand in Tempe. Micah and I were water logged by the second day. Micah was worried about getting a sunburn so he wore a shirt day and night; at least that is what he says:)









Blake's first time wearing floaties...lol We had to explain that they were for his arms not legs.














Breakfast time Boyer style....cereal anyone.
Breakfast time Howard style...cookies anyone.

We had alot of fun except for the first night there Kashton threw up twice in his sleep on the bed. I was so proud of myself. I only had to stick my head out the window twice so I would not loose it to clean it up. Woot woot. Oh the small hills we conquer are the best ones.