I shot this mule deer this morning! It only took me one shot at 155 yards! Drew is a great guide- even though I don't remember a word he said. I am pretty sure he was shaking worse than me though! :) It was such a fun fun time and I have now been instructed to write my story down because it is going to be sent in to every hunting magazine there is. AND- my picture will proudly be posted at Sportsmans if you want to check me out! :) LOVE YA DREW!

Chayse

Chayse had to get her tonsils out on Thursday and it was quite the experience. Most things with this child are. The day started out like this....

We were supposed to arrive at the hospital at 6:30. We woke up at 6:45. A few choice words were said, I called the hospital and begged for them to let us still come and we went out the door without even combing my hair! It was pretty sick.

We got to the hospital and waited for our turn and we opted to have them take her back before doing the IV. That way she didn't have to feel any pain. It was a good choice!! She was in surgery for just a little bit and I heard her softly crying in the recovery room so they let me go back with her. She was so cute as soon as she saw me. Those are moments when being a mom are so awesome. When you know that your presence alone makes your child feel safe and calm. For me, there is nothing like it.

We had such high hopes for our little Tilly. She woke up with a bang and ate a few awesome bites of her favorite- chicken noodle soup! I then gave her a sippy cup of apple juice and that is when the beginning of the madness came. With one sip of juice she decided that swallowing fluids was not fun and she wasn't going to do it anymore. And seriously... she did not. Would not!!!

I tried everything humanly possible to get her to drink. Drinking was the key to going home. I tried a bottle, cup, sippy cup, straw, big gatorade, a pepsi, chocolate milk, milk, formula, water, and nothing is what she wanted. So the hours drug on. Drew left me to go take care of the other kids. And we waited and tried some more. Chayse is a smart girl. She always has been. After a few hours she discovered she could spit and fight and kick to not even swallow her medicine. This is when IV drugs started. What a mess!!!!

Long story short we were in he hospital for about 36 hours until she ripped out her IV when I was not paying attention to her. She has done relatively well considering all she has been thru. The Dr. said it was such a good thing we took them out because they were full of infection and "cheesy" Pretty nasty!

In other AWESOME news Logan had his first tournament on Thurs and HE GOT FIRST PLACE!!! He pinned all three guys and Drew said he did the most awesome move that he didn't even know Logan knew how to do. We are soooo impressed with him and so glad he has discovered a talent as such a young age! Way to go Logan!!!

McKenzie and Abby

McKenzie has been very excited about having a new cousin!!! Well we all have been excited. Abby was born in August and is another little red head like Tate. She is just a little cutie! It has been so fun in the Cutler family because we had 4 little boys born all in a row and now 4 little girls born. There are lots of little kids running around but I love each of them so much. I am so lucky to be an Aunt! It is a great job!

I can't say no to those big blue eyes...

McKenzie said that to me today... "Mom I can't say no to Chayse's big blue eyes" I laughed so hard. Chayse is HYSTERICAL with a capitol H! She has started saying so many new things such as : NO, TATE, DAD, YEAH, DRINK, CUP, THANKS, SPOON, FORK and her new favorite thing is playing the piano.

She even acts as though she knows how to play and turns the sheet music. We love her so much and are continually reminded how blessed we are to have her in our lives. :)

P.S. Yes her face is dirty... I swear I do clean her up every now and then. :)

5k Run and my 10k

Last weekend my friend Tammie and I ran a 10k here in Rexburg! We started running together a few months ago and decided it was a good idea to work towards something. Last year I did a few 5ks and I thought this year it would be a good idea to push myself a little harder. We trained really hard for a month or two and I was very proud of us for the time we got on the actual day of the run. We didn't even get last place! :) We have decided to continue on with our running and getting in shape. It has been really fun to have a partner to do it with and have someone motivate me. I am not really a self motivated person most of the time! :)

I heard from my friend Melissa about a little boy they know who was disgnosed with Leaukemia last week and there is a 5k fun run already set up in his name. We are going to do it and we have gotten our kids involved as well! There isn't any greater feeling that doing something to help people in your community! Anyone and everyone should sign up to run, it is for a great cause!!!

Logan!!!

Logan has been saying this awhile and we love it. I think he is so hysterical and I just love the kid so much!!!

Tate's First Day

Tate started preschool today and he was sooo excited. We got him a new back pack and some new shoes and he was READY to go. We LOVE LOVE LOVE his pre school teacher- Mrs. Jill. She is the most amazing woman and I can't wait for Tate to spend the next two years with her!