I'm going to. Most likely.

In the past month or so I have been complaining about something quite a bit. My hair. Like I've said recently, it is the longest its ever been- which is cool. I haven't colored it in about 2 1/2 years, so I imagine it's pretty healthy. But I have reached the point where it is driving me crazy. Here are a few of my gripes about it- maybe some of you can relate:

1. It is so extremely thick that it is heavy! Oh man when I wear a ponytail (which is often...see #3) I get a headache within an hour that lasts all day.

2. I shed like crazy and it is kind of sick to find 16 inch hair all over.

3. It doesn't lay straight or go completely curly- so I either straighten or curl it every day. Since that takes too long I actually usually end up putting it in a ponytail.

As you probably guessed by now- I have decided to cut it. I'm doing it a little sooner than I expected because my sister Ash and sister in law Marilyn are cutting their hair on Saturday. (Ashley's is even longer than mine!). We decided to all do it together.

Scott has seen me flip flop about this decision all week. I know it is silly and seriously not a big deal, but it is still kind of emotional for me. I do LOVE having long hair when I actually take the time to do it.

So Scott called me on my way home from work today and told me that he had a surprise for me...a sort of hair-cutting-party. He told me he had made dinner reservations for us at a nice restaurant in Salt Lake. He told me to go home and put on a dress and fix my long hair all pretty 'one last time'. How fun!

Here are some pictures of me going-out-with-a-bang


I straightened my hair...






I put on these shoes...




...and we went to Bambara, the restaurant in Hotel Monaco.
It was beautiful and the food was divine! We had 3 courses and it was great to take it slow, enjoy our food, and talk (not just about my hair I promise).







Here's my goodbye picture. Or I guess you could say it's my 'before' photo. Check back next week to see the after shot (or after shock).


Unless I chicken out.

She's a First!

The first Cutler grandchild!!! Claire Michelle was born February 20th! She was 8lbs 4 oz, and is an absolute DOLL. Everyone, including all the nurses, are in love with her pouty lips and chin. She has chubby kissable cheeks and the perfect amount of little blonde hair. She's perfect! This means that Luke is no longer the baby of the family :) Claire was born at 2:29 a.m. and wouldn't go to sleep till about one in the afternoon! She is a very alert baby! Marilyn is doing great; she's a big fan of epidurals. Jeremy is a proud daddy and loves his two beautiful girls.

Lovely Weekend

This is the cutest couple, and their names just happen to be Matt and Mary. I can't get over it- it's too perfect. Their wedding was in sunny St. George on Valentines Day, it was the perfect way to celebrate the day of l-o-v-e. Matt has a twin brother and I cried like a baby at the wedding when they hugged after the ceremony. They are very close (like most twins are) so it was emotional for the first one to get married.

It was a great weekend...although the little niece we're all waiting for didn't show up. Darn! Luckily Marilyn is being induced at 6pm tonight so it won't be long now! If you can't tell, I'm SO EXCITED! Good luck Marilyn & Jeremy!

Six is a big deal, right?

Just thought I’d mention yesterday we hit the half way mark in our first married year. I’m not sure if people celebrate 6-month anniversaries, but it only comes once, so why not? Scott brought me home a beautiful house plant and we went out to dinner at El Matador.

This will be a really fun weekend; first we are taking a road trip to St. George for my cousin Matt’s wedding. Second, we are waiting for the FIRST Cutler baby to come! Marilyn is due this weekend and we are all beyond excited. My parents picked out their grandparent names: mom is grams, and dad is opa (grandpa in dutch). Isn’t that great? Come soon baby!!! We’re all waiting!

Favorite Skating Spot

Ever been ice skating at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake? It' s a great little outdoor rink that we try to go to every winter. It is small, in the middle of high rise buildings, surrounded by lit up trees; truly a great downtown spot. Like many things it reminds me of a movie- Serendipity. If you've seen the show you know what I mean. Well we finally made it there on Friday- it was a fun night out.

Congratulations to Scott's sister Kari on her new baby Linley!!! She is one cute little girl and we can't wait to see her in person :)