Off of My Blogging Hiatus...

I have been a big stinker lately. Well, it's worse than "lately" - it's been almost a year since my last post. Something I am re-committing to is to keep my blog updated. I have taken many pics that are more than blog-worthy, so be ready to be dazzled! Now that we are living away from most of our family, I feel it necessary to keep family and friends updated and in-the-know. I have received inspiration from many family and friend blogs...not that I'm stealing ideas, but rather I'm receiving direction. I think my biggest problem has been how to organize my blog and what to talk about. Well, more or less, in semi-Seinfeld fashion, this will be the "blog about nothing". No, really it will be about my family, but in a random, nonsense manner.

We took new family photos back in November and I thought I would share of few of them with you, but the disk I have will not open, soooooooo....you get to look at this one for a while until I figure out what the prob is. Enjoy!

At pack meeting last week, they had a race to see who could push an apple with their nose from one side of the gym to the other. Cameron was so excited to do it! He was the youngest to participate. At first, he didn't have an opponent. But once he was about half way across, Zack decided to jump into action and as you can see, they finished with a close tie. But Zack won and was super lightning quick with a good strategy - sliding on his belly.

Look at this mannequin's amazing likeness to Skyler.
We came upon it while shopping at Old Navy. Wow, so life-like!

"I've got you in my sights!"

"I can see you with my X-ray vision glasses.....be afraid, be very afraid."

Who is that "masked avenger"? (aka: cam cam)

Here is Matthew (at right end) shaking hands with state legislators and other UHP big wigs at UHP Awards Banquet in November. He received a Medal of Excellence for his service with the highway patrol. (Sorry, not good photo - cell phone was all I had to take it with:( )

Here is Brig (green) and Captain Cameron at our elementary school Halloween carnival. They had tons of fun swinging on this contraption.

Zack the drama king - always playing a part.

Caden is becoming pretty good on a skateboard. He dedicates

a couple hours a day to perfecting tricks.

He likes street skating the best.

Skyler OWNS this ice cream cone.

Skyler turned 17 this summer. Mr. Big for President Brigham the wise guy.

Hey, look at me!

Here he is, mister adorable. Cam is always ready to strike a pose....usually a goofy one.

WOW! You're probably thinking, "Gee, that kid has a big mouth.....or maybe it's because he's trying to eat a very large IN-N-OUT original, the Double-Double?" Well, both really. And can I just say.....St. George has finally got its own IN-N-OUT Burger!!! We are so excited because we happen to love this joint. We have to hit it every time we go through Vegas. Caden and Skyler's YM's Prez was even going to take them to camp out for the grand opening. Well, we beat them to that.....IN-N-OUT had a 'private party' the night before the grand opening for Law Enforcement/Emergency Services and we believe city of Washington employees - on the HOUSE. Our bill would have cost us $48 and change but we gladly obliged and pigged out!

Thank you IN-N-OUT!!!

Easter Weekend Campout

We had a great family campout Friday and Saturday. Gram & Gramp Cluff, Aaron & Tammy, Josh & Tiffany, Jacob & Michelle and our family went out to the Arizona Strip for an over-night campout. Gram & Gramp Carr were able to join us for the Easter egg hunt on Saturday. It was nice to see them out and about, even though Gramp hasn't been feeling well and Gram is up and down also. This tradition was started last year and we held it on the Kaibab in the tall pine trees. This year the Kaibab had more snow than last year so the melt off left things too muddy. Josh found a cool sight and it worked out well. Lots of dirt for the grandkids to play in! Matt was on duty and couldn't come out with us on Friday, so @ 3:30 in the morning he was able to join us. We are glad daddy was able to make it! We had a great time, thanks to all the family who helped put this together and hope to see you all there again next year (and maybe more of you)!

Keeping Up with the Cluff's

Just a brief synopsis of what's going on with everyone.
Matt: Matt is going back to school and is currently working on his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management through the University of Phoenix. He has 1 1/2 years left. Oh ya, and he still has a full time job with UHP. We decided that he needed to get going on his education for a second career since he will be retiring from UHP in just 8 short years! If all goes as planned, he will finish up law school two years before retirement. Wish him/us luck! The hard part is still yet to come!
Aimee: Working hard keeping the family in line. As of yet, I am inbetween jobs for the first time in my life. I hope to start soon.....very soon! I love being at home and wish I could have the opportunity stay in the home, but finances say otherwise :'(.
Skyler: A Junior at PVHS and played JV Basketball this past year. He just returned from a spring break Catalina Cruise with a friend and his family (ya, spoiled) and will be attending the Swiss Allstar Basketball Camp in Zurich, Switzerland again for his third time. He's working hard in school and has a 3.3 GPA and will soon be employed (we hope!).
Caden: A sixth grader at Fossil Ridge. Just got himself a phone and thinks life is great. He is the king of texting! This is actually more for mom and dad than for him. We see it as a way to get a hold of the kids. Caden played football this past year and has an umblemished report card - a 4.0! I wish this counted for more...but it is only 6th grade (dang). But he's making good study habits now to take with him into high school.
Zackary: Never a dull moment! Playing baseball is the highlight of his life right now. He plays for the Marlins and so far has played right field and third base (really, two different worlds...) but loving every minute of it. Also excelling in school - testing in the top 10% nationally for 3rd grade for the Iowa Test. (way to go, Zack!)
Brigham: In Kindergarten and his little brain is like a sponge. He is learning to read and can read some easy books. Will be playing T-ball starting next month. He is very excited! He loves playing xbox and is excited that it's getting warmer outside so we can go camping more.
Cameron: Turned 3 in January and is officially "potty trained" (whoo-hoo!) This has to be mom's biggest accomplishment for the year so far! He even goes all night without wetting...so life is good in no-more-diaper-ville! He is a very active 3 year old who will not take a nap! He is the baby, and it shows.....

WOW!!! I am now a blogger!

Can't believe I am actually doing this! But I figure this is the easiest and most economical way to keep family and friends informed of what our family is up to (as long as I take the time to keep it updated:). Now that we live away from most of Matt's family and half of mine, this is a great way to stay in touch! Not to mention that I am horrible at taking time to scrapbook, write letters, make phone calls, email and every other form of contact with family and friends. And for all of you that view this, I appreciate you taking the time to catch up with my family. Life comes at us fast (especially with five boys - whew!) and things change constantly so I'll do my best to keep you current.