The Coast

Avery started to feel better on Thursday, so we went on a small trip to the coast in Newport. We got to walk on the beach, go to the acquarium, and visit the outlet stores. We barely escaped it in good health. On the way home Liam started throwing up, or as Liam would say, "cough in mouth, wet." Fortunately, we were able to have a good trip none the less.

Liam 2nd Birthday

Liam celebrated his 2nd birthday on March 28. Avery had been feeling sick all week (spring break). So our little family had a small birthday party for Liam. He was pretty excited about his train birthday cake. For his birthday he got some rain boots, clothes, and a lawn mower that blows bubbles (Liam likes to mow the lawn with dad in the backpack). Notice Avery is still in her pj's, but feeling better. Liam is definitely a Cottle - check out the train hat - it's a little to small for his big melon!

Misc. Pic's

These are some pictures we were taking at home. We got some nice family close-ups.

Brooke likes to make fun of my slippers! But they are comfy.

This is a picture of me on my birthday. I am getting old! It was a great birthday. Unfortunately, we went to take pictures of Brooke's birthday and the batteries were dead in the camera. I will take some pictures of her secretary desk and upload them later.

Snow in Eugene?

Yes, it did snow in Eugene. Here are some pictures of the snow. We went sledding at a small (very small) hill by our home. School was closed for 2 days. We have some friends in our ward that live down the road and came with us.

Build a Bear

Avery got to go to Build a Bear for Christmas. This is Avery's bear, Chey-Chey.

Liam at the sink

Poor Liam is still not over being sick. Here is the list of sicknesses: cold, cough, sore throat, rosiola, and now an ear infection. When he is feeling better he loves to get in the sink with his boat.

Avery's Geography Bowl

Avery was able to qualify for the National Geographic competition at her school. It is for grades 1-8. Avery qualified as a 4th grader. She did well in the competition and made it to 6th or 7th place. We are proud of her.

T-Dog's Wedding

Here are some pictures of Tommy and Katie's wedding at the SLC temple. The reception was at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.

Christmas @ Our House

We decided we didn't want to carry Avery and Liam's presents there and back, so we had a Christmas opening before we left. Also, there are pictures of us getting ready to go. Avery was pretty excited, she wanted to pack about two weeks before the trip.

Christmas @ the Cottle's

It was nice to wake up Christmas morning and open presents with the fam. Avery really liked being with her cousins for it. I put in a picture of Liam and Cadence playing, it's pretty cute. Thanks for all the wonderful presents, I really like the bike and can't wait to get out and ride it (maybe - if it will ever stop raining)

Christmas @ Leora Marcheschi's

After being with our families we went to Leora's for her annual Christmas party. We got to see many of Brooke's extended family, and the food was excellent. Brooke thought it looked so good that she even took a picture of it, which makes me hungry just looking at it.

Christmas @ the Marcheschi's

Thanks Tom and Cyndi for the great time at your home. It was a wonderful trip. We got to spend the afternoon at the Marcheschi's home and talk to Sam on his mission in Washington D.C.

Christmas @ the Povey's

It was fun to see our friends for a get together at the Povey's. It was nice to catch up and see how everyone was doing.