Cotterell DVD 2014

A new beginning

We have this blog that we haven't used in three years. I propose that we use it to post random and frequent pictures of ourselves and other family members.
Here are some pictures so far from our time in Tulsa.

for fun

I just put prints of these in our photo album and thought I'd share.






and a bonus:

first day of school

first day of ms2!




for the record, the clothes were laid out that morning just to get this picture. :)

benny dresses himself

just wanted to share. benny's really into dressing "all by self!" these days. he even does his own buttons. and you can see his new favorite way to wear his cougar hat. he even wore that to the store a couple of weeks ago. enjoy!

batman shorts over the fire truck pj's with 3-6 month striped socks.

don't miss the camo shorts on top of the dump truck pj's. they blend in pretty well.
those will always be a favorite!

Kinda fun announcement!

So we got a call the other day from my brother Tony and we were surprised to find out they are expecting in September. Their kids will be as far apart as Bennett and our baby #4. They were very happily surprised, but so grateful that she got pregnant again. My cute brother said they would have all their kids a year apart as long as they keep getting pregnant. They would do that any day over waiting another 7 years. We are so grateful and hope things go wonderfully for them. Just thought I would share the fun news!

What a miracle!

Creative Timeouts

I think we've found a new timeout spot for Cannon.  Ha! Ha!

some befores and afters

it was a big morning for us here in tulsa! everybody's known for a long time that both have needed haircuts. the appropriate people finally gave in...

if possible, andy now looks even more round than before.

Autism video

Wendy, one of Porter's therapists made this really cool video on autism and what we can do within the church to help the children as well as their families. I thought I would share it with you guys. Porter of course is in it a whole bunch along with two other super cute boys who also have autism. It is on Dallin's blog and is called I'll walk with you.

http://www.dallincotterell.com/

Halloween

Dallin came home from Utah one weekend and said he wanted him and the boys to be ninja turtles and asked if I could make them costumes. I was a little nervous but I think these made up costumes turned out great. I had a lot of fun making them, but the boys had so much more fun wearing them. I think all Porter said last night was hi-jah. I made Nickelle's tutu as well and she loved being a princess ballerina. Hope you all had a lot of fun.

Porter the fireman!

Wendy, (a student we have who works with Porter) is currently for school, working in a preschool classroom. She was teaching the kids about community workers and one day she talked about firemen. So she brought over all the gear and let Porter play and even recorded him doing some of the activities. He had a great time. These pictures are just too cute not to share.

Just thought you would like to know

We found out last night Janalyn and Jake are having a little girl! We are so excited for them. It has been pretty amazing to have these two little miracles this last year first my brother and now Janalyn. Just thought you would like to know.

Season

Ashtyn's Blessing

What a wonderful day! We sure had a great experience at Ashtyn's blessing. However, those of you who couldn't be there were missed! Clark's blessing was amazing. One of my favorite parts of having babies is hearing the sweet things promised to them when they are blessed. It was great to be with family. Thank you to those who could be there, and we were thinking of those who couldn't. What a sweet day.

The truth's out!

                            That's right it's true Grant does sleep with a pink "blankie"!!!!

2 Years Ago Today

Lovely sight, eh?

I made soup for the first time in 2 years on Monday night. 6 weeks on straight liquids will do it to you. Enough said!

Oh, and just in case you were wondering, the lower lip/chin area is still numb. . .it's now permanent. . .

Go Cougs!

What are everyone's predictions for the UCLA game?

Dallin

Funny picture

I just found this today. It was off my parents camera and it was taken a while ago but I just think it is so funny and I thought I would share it with you all. Enjoy!

Big Girl on Campus

Kamryn started preschool yesterday. She was so excited. She also told me she could go in by herself. I told her I needed to take some pictures, so she was okay with me walking her in. Does this mean she'll be asking me to drop her off a block away from her friends house soon? Anyway, enjoy the pictures (she is still atleast three inches shorter than anyone else in her class--what a peanut).

Dallin on the news

Dallin was on the news last night for the laptop program. It also shows a little of the bookstore on here. Courtnie you should get a good laugh at the news here. I know I do. Here is the link and then you just click on the video. Enjoy!

http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=8948153#

The new bookstore!

I went yesterday to the opening of the new bookstore and realized I totally forgot the camera to take pictures for you all. So sorry I have none today. I will take some soon. Anyways after a intense week for Dallin they are in and going strong. It was so fun to hear the students reactions to the new store. Dallin's department looks amazing and he has done a great job making it look great. It was amazing to see him finally have room. For those who have never been in the BYU-Idaho bookstore it was incredibly small and Dallin's department was about the size of Mom and Dad's office at the house. He is selling like a madman and is never at his desk because of the constant flow of students buying computers. He has done a great job with the laptop program but I am sure is looking forward to it slowing down some. At least enough that maybe he can sit down long enough at his desk to put things away. I will post pictures soon.