Similarities?

I find these two very similar in appearance.

Unusual Growth

Check out this unusual growth in the PE office bathroom. It is crazy where things will turn up. It was short lived, lasting only a few days before it died.

At the Park

It has been a while since I have updated the blog, so here are a bunch of updates. These are the kids enjoying the park on a nice day in Eugene.

Secretary Desk

Mom here is Brooke's secretary desk. There is a picture of what is looked like before and after.

Misc. Pic's

Brooke had the chance to go to Portland with the girls to visit a scrapbook convention. They worked on scrapbooking all night. Also, Liam is quite the piano player. He likes to sit with mom and Avery and pretend to play.



Liam is quite the cute kid. He still sucks his fingers and pulls his ear with his other hand.

Avery and mom were doing some posing with the camera. Aren't they pretty cute!

Our family got invited to a disco birthday party. Liam got a smooth green "Maya hat." I got to wear some of Brooke's pants and boy were they tight.

This is Liam making cookies with his dad.

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.