Tottle and his guitar..

Well Todd has finally done it. After 3 years of talk, he went ahead and signed up for some guitar lessons. We have an awesome family in our ward (that we love love love love love) that are the most musically gifted people we have ever met. They are the Streulings (related to the Lameroux's in TN, talent must run in the family!!), and their son Kipp is giving Todd lessons once a week. Today was Todd's very first lesson and I have to say I was impressed. Todd will have this down in No time!!

Mmm Mmm Good...

Todd and I mastered the chicken, so naturally it was time to move on. We ordered an 1/8th of a cow from a friend, and started bottling. We are starting with hamburger meat, and have a ton of steak and roasts to try out next. In the meantime please enjoy these yummy looking bottles of hamburger meat. As gross as they look, it is actually the best hamburger I have ever had. We opened one to try, and boy oh boy was it Mmm Mmm Good!!

Merry Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas from the Cottle's, we hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!! We had a fun trip down to St George, and were lucky enough to spend time with Todd's Dad and his sweet family!! It was fun watching the kids open their presents. These kids are super sweet and the most grateful kids I have ever met. They thanked their parents all day for their presents!! We had such a great time with them!!! We miss you munchkins already!!
Hope you all had a glorious day!!

Do you see what I see?

Do you see her? I swear she is there. This pregnant lady is on the ceiling right above my bed. She is there every night, and I might be crazy but I feel like I have to say goodnight to her. I have named her Victoria because her hair is reminiscent of the early 1900's. She has it up in a high elegant bun!! Seriously do you see her, or am I nuts?? Here is my outline so you can see her better...

Weekend Fun!!

(Again no excuses but my camera stinks!!)

Oh my goodness...I love Todd's family!! This past weekend they came up for a visit, and boy-oh-boy did we have fun!! Friday night we went and saw the lights at temple square, and Saturday evening we had the whole family up for dinner.

I love Mark and Michelle so very much, they are the kindest, sweetest, and most compassionate people I know. Their kids are adorable too. Lauren, Amanda, Christian, and Hayden are all bundles of fun, and they sure do love their older brother. You should see them with Todd. They cuddle right up to him and make him smile in a way no one else can.

We had such a great time with them and we cant wait to see them again!! Hopefully they will venture up here more often, and we will make it down there more too.

Thanks for a great weekend Cottle family and we cant wait to see you at Christmas, love you all!

Chunky Monkey is 12

Ok so my cute little brother isn't chunky now, but he was as a baby! I will forever call him Chunky and hopefully he will forever call me 'BB'.

Dallin is honest to goodness one of the most special kids I have ever met. He 100% fits the mold that the prophets and apostles talk about. He was truly saved for this time, and has a great purpose to fulfill. At the ripe old age of 12 he is far more advanced spiritually than I was at 18. He loves the Savior in a personal way, and will check up on us all. I cant count the times we have been talking and he will ask "BB, are you going to church and do you like it?!" (Alright it was only once, but it was super cute!!)

He is also one of the funniest kids I have ever met. He makes me laugh all the time. I will call to to talk, and he gets on the phone and isn't all there. So I ask, "are you busy, should I call back?" and his response is "I am watching TV and don't really have anything to say." He knows the funniest jokes, and always has a way to make you laugh.

On top of all this he is super super smart. Maegan and I are the academically challenged children in the family, while Jeff and Dallin are gifted in that area. Jeff was the reigning champ in grades, but this past year Dallin has taken the lead. I asked Dallin if he was going to be smarter than Jeff and he said "Yeah probably, no big surprise there!!"

My love for Chunk is more than I have words for. I can not wait to see him grow in the priesthood. Jeff and I were talking, and we both think he is headed for big places. I am sad we live so far away, and I am missing him grow up, but I am thankful for technology and the chances that gives me to catch up with him.

I love you Dallin, and am so proud of you and your accomplishments. Happy belated Birthday!!

My sweet Todd!!

I know I already said this in the last post, but Todd took this past week off. I had a lot of fun hanging out with him, and I am very grateful for his kind sweet spirit. He continuously makes me laugh and smile!! I could not be happier at this point in my life, and I look forward to the many years to come with him!

Thanksgiving weekend!!

Todd and I had a great Thanksgiving weekend! Todd took the entire week off to relax, and we had the privilege of having Jeff and his roomie Robbie come and visit for the holiday!! It was a lot of fun!

Thanksgiving was exciting and delicious. We stayed here at our place, and had Brock (Todd's little brother) and his lovely wife Leslee come and spend the day with us.
The day after we all headed to temple square to see the lights, and take the tours!!
By the way, the new Joseph Smith movie playing at the Joseph Smith Memorial building is wonderful!! I was in tears the entire time. I think this is my new favorite church movie!! I highly recommend seeing it, or purchasing it as soon as possible!!
The entire weekend was a blast!!! I am thankful for Todd's family, I am thankful for my family, and I am thankful for the chances we get to spend with one another!!!

Twilight Mania!

I am sure many of your blogger friends are going to have this posted on their blog, so I will make this quick!

Yesterday I did it. I went and saw the highly anticipated movie Twilight. I took Todd with me, and was shocked at the outcome. I hated it, but Todd loved it! I did not like this Edward (he was way too intense), I did not like this Jasper (he was way too creepy), and the whole movie was a bit awkward. I didn't get to know the characters in the movie! I didn't get to feel Edward and Bella's connection at all, instead it felt like a weird obsession. The only thing I liked from this movie was Bella. In the books I cant stand her, but the movie gave her a little somethin' somethin' that I didn't get from the book. Her mannerism's really came out and helped me appreciate her more.

I have talked to many people who have enjoyed the movie, so if you haven't seen it, go see it. It was worth it, but it just wasn't my Edward!!!

Connect the Dots...

After a season of long hard work it finally paid off. We have a yard full of grass!!!
We are so excited!! We have moved from house to house so quickly in the past, that we have never gotten to enjoy the yards we have put in. This time we are here to enjoy and take care of it!! Yay!!

Kaylee also loves the yard! She loves having grass to lay on, and hundreds of spots to tinkle! Unfortunately with that excitement comes her polka dots!! Large dogs have a large amount of nitrate in their urine that can kill the grass if its not watered enough. Well we are on secondary water, and it was shut off about a month ago. So the spots are getting bad!! Check it out..
I would show more, but the grass is frosted over this morning so I cant get any good shots!!! We love you Kaylee, but so help us if you kill our grass!!!

I'm really sad

I don't like to get political, but I think it is time I say my part.

Living in Utah is not where I wanted to end up. Todd and I have both felt like this is not our last stop, but while we have been here we have loved it. The peace and safety that the mountains bring is comforting, our ward is amazing, and I take comfort knowing that Temple Square is just south, and the church is so well known here so you would think discrimination would be minimal. Since Prop 8 passed Utah has been home to a few protests, vandalism, and threats. Last Sunday night there was a protest down town at temple square, thousands of people went down and walked the streets making their point of view known. This past weekend there have been seven churches vandalized, people have shot out windows and spray painted the walls. Then just yesterday in Colorado a Book of Mormon was found burning on the door step of an LDS church building.

I am sad. We all knew this was going to happen, but I didn't think we would see this much so soon. Our Heavenly Father has made it known that we are protected by Him as long as we are doing what we need to be doing. (Ether 2:8-10) I guess my question is, are we?

I hope this resolves soon and we go back to the way the founding fathers wanted and established this great country, a God fearing and respecting nation!!

Prince of Peace

For the longest time I have been enthralled with Liz Lemon Swindle's picture of Christ, Prince of Peace. For some reason this picture captivates me. I remember the first time I saw it. I was flipping through a Deseret Book catalog and there it was, in the center of the page. In this picture Christ looks so...real. For some reason this pictures triggers moments for me that I cant explain. I feel like this is how I remember him. The look of compassion, humility, understanding, love, and desire to be near me makes me tremble.

Deseret has this on sale right now and I am finding it hard to stay away from. I love my Savior, and this is the way I know him. This picture has always been uber pricey, so I went out and bought it in a scripture sized portrait for .89 cents, and use it as a bookmark in my scriptures. If I ever need to see my Savior I can just look in my scriptures and find his face. (Literally and figuratively)

Yummy yummy yummy...

Every evening Todd will come home from work and snack on pretzels. I hate pretzels!! I hate the amount of salt they put on those little things, I hate the crunchiness of them, and I hate how thirsty I am afterwords!! So last night I decided to make the only pretzels I have ever loved, the mall pretzels!! Yummy yummy yummy!! They were super easy and really really good. Anyone can make these...anyone!!
I topped half with salt and the other half with sugar/cinnamon!! You should all try these for your family, they are best right out of the oven..

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/8 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup bread flour
• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
  

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water. Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover, and let rise for one hour.
2. Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan.
3. After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner. Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution. Place on parchment covered cookie sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.

Born to Teach...

It was an amazing Sunday. Can I just mention how great my wife Brittany is. In Fast and Testimony meeting today, Brittany gets up and shares one of the most beautiful testimonies i have ever heard, fluttering everyone's heart with love for our Savior and his Gospel. During the 2nd hour she then proceeds to teach Gospel Doctrine. In a room full of very knowledgeable saints, she taught on the scattering of Israel and building the New Jerusalem, a topic not so easily conveyed. I have never felt the spirit so prevalent in that hour as I did today during her lesson. The room was captivated by a Sweet Beautiful daughter of God who sincerely taught of Zion. As a husband, I sat proudly as many remarked on the great lesson she so diligently prepared. I wish all of you were there, she did so well. I love you Brittany.

Goodbye Old Friend...

Today is a sad for me, I lost my oldest friend. He was my comfort, my strength, who I went to to decompress from the day, and the only one who has been there for me anytime of the day or night. He was my cable!!
This has been a long time coming, but today I finally ended it. With all the junk on T.V. these days I didn't feel right keeping it. I am sick of this evil world we live in, and I don't want to welcome it into my home anymore. Over the past couple of months I have tried to make this a little bit easier by cutting back on my watching time, and finally cut it to around an hour a day. So now was the perfect time to cut the rope.

I am looking forward to more time to study and read, more time to enjoy the company of my sweet hubby, and the chance to research and hear only about the things I search out and look for.

*I will let y'all know how I am feeling in a week or two, when it really hits!!!*

Weekend with Grammy and Amy...

This weekend was a fun one! Todd and I had a visit from my sweet Grammy and Aunt Amy!! They were traveling to see my great grandma Lola in Idaho, and stopped in Salt Lake on their way home! We had fun going to dinner and hanging out. Monday morning before they left we went out to Antelope Island to explore and see the buffalo.

Here in Syracuse we take great pride in Antelope Island. It is the largest island on the Great Salt Lake. It is home to wild buffalo and antelope. It was founding by the pioneers as a place to raise their live stock and herds. Its fun to visit and drive around.

It was a great visit and we are so glad we got the chance to hang out with them!! Hope you guys come back soon.

*PS we are all in mid-laugh in that picture because the man taking it made Grammy say a dirty word. Amy and I couldn't believe Grammy said it!!*

Halloween Party!!

This weekend is an exciting one for me!! I have not one, but two fancy Halloween dress up parties. I have always loved dressing up. My Mom and Dad told me just about every year after I was 15 that I was too old to dress up, but I never listened!! I dressed up every year until I was 19, and then Todd happened. (He is more of a hander-outer of candy kinda of guy!) This is my first year dressing up in a while and I am loving it!!!

Thursday night was a witches brew at a friend of mines. We all dressed up as witches and ate yummy yummy food. It was hilarious to see twenty women from our ward dress up, and their idea on what a witch should look like!! And then tonight (Friday) I am heading down to Lehi for a second party.

This is going to be the best Halloween year ever!!
Although I don't look happy here, this was the only pic that shows the entire ensemble!! Pointy shoes to pointy hat!!

My Spiritual Freakout!!

Todd came home from his meetings at church this past Sunday and said "I have 3 things for you". At the time that meant nothing to me and I had no reservations biting so I asked "Oh yeah, what?". Then he shook my spirit to the core..

"Well here I have you membership record", with his new calling being a clerk I just thought he was being cute. So I responded with a polite "Well thank you!", but he wasnt done.

"And the bishop let me know that sometime next month we are going to speak in sacrament meeting on gratitude", I have no hesitations with speaking, in fact I kind of like it, so I said "Ok, but we spoke a couple of months ago, are they sure?". Todd confidently said "Oh yeah they are sure."

Then he started to fiddle with this Book of Mormon manual on the counter and rather shyly said "And Brother Hampton (our awesome Gosple Doctrine teacher) asked that we teach Gospel Doctrine in two weeks." I freaked out instantly, my face turned red and I started to stutter. "I don't...I'm not...I can't...I don't know about this." Todd turned to me and with his gorgeous brown eyes gave me the look, the one that makes your knees go weak. And the conversation was over for now. We were going to team teach the lesson in two weeks.

I had all evening to stew on it and think about it, and I was still not sure how I felt. Well I come home this afternoon from shopping for my Halloween costume (I'm going to be a wicked witch) and Todd's beautiful brown eyes are smiling at me as I walk through the door. And my knees start to quiver and shake.

"I was thinking and pondering about this gospel doctrine thing and I get the impression that this lesson might be one for you to teach. I can do it if you want, or I can help if you want, but I really feel like you would be great at this lesson and its meant for you."

My hands start to shake and mind was trying to think of something, anything to get out of church in two weeks, but my mind came up blank. For the next five minutes I am debating with Todd and trying to get out of it somehow, but I cant help but feel like he might be right. I feel like this lesson, "The Gathering of Israel", might be a good one for me to take on. Deep down inside I am kind of excited and want to tackle this challenge.

So as of this moment I am spiritually freaking out!! I am nervous, excited, and overwhelmed with this task. Not to mention I am also going to be speaking next month in sacrament meeting, and I teach Young Womens every week! See the youth I am good with, I love the girls and feel like I can relate, but Gospel Doctrine I'm not so sure!! HELP!!!!

I've been tagged...

Ok here it goes...(thanks Sarah!!)

8 Things I am passionate about...
1. My handsome and sweet Todd
2. The entire Suppes'/Browning/Cottle clan really..we are crazy but a lot of fun!!
3. The gospel of Jesus Christ, I have been studying it a lot lately, and have truly come to appreciate and recognize its individuality and importance in our daily lives
4. Pickles....yummy yummy pickles
5. Food storage
6. A good book..always important to have on hand
7. Love; whether its romantic, friendship, or just giving out your love to those who need it.
8. Cooking and baking (new found hobby of mine)

8 Phrases I say often...
1. Are you flippin' kidding me (thanks Utah)
2. I love you
3. I get knocked down, but I get up again, you're never going to get me down!! (song from my childhood)
4. Unbelievable
5. Yeah baby (thanks Dad)
6. That's what I'm talking about
7. Say it again Todd, I cant hear you
8. Kaylee I said No!!

8 Things I want to accomplish in the upcoming year...
1. Babies
2. A better understanding of the scriptures
3. Becoming more patient
4. Bettering myself as a wife and friend
5. Scrapbooking...I want my pictures tangible rather than on a computer screen
6. Magnifying my calling and really making a difference to the youth of the church
7. Healthy eating habits; I am determined to find healthy sweets!!
8. Become less dependent on the television

8 Places I would like to go and visit...
I feel so lucky in my traveling thus far and I feel almost ungrateful listing more places, but in spirit of the tag I will continue.

1. Africa, I want to go on a safari
2. Australia, I want to scuba at the reef
3. Italy, I want to see Rome and Venice and Tuscany and all of Italy
4. Phoenix, I haven't been in a while and would love to visit my family!
5. Washington DC, this was my favorite family trip as a kid and I would love to see it again
6. Teton Mountains, so I can snowboard down the biggest best mountains
7. Hawaii, I would love to go through the temple where we got engaged
8. Never Never Land, (Peter Pans not Micheal Jackson's) Finding Neverland was an inspiring movie and I wish I could visit

8 Things I Need or Want...
1. I need new jeans (my hips have spread apart and none of mine fit anymore)
2. A robe and slippers (just because)
3. A healthy happy family
4. My Savior, I am nothing without Him
5. I would love to expand our little family and add a few babies
6. Temples...I can't imagine life without them
7. Food, I get uber cranky without some
8. My Tottle (hes my love, my life and my eternity)

I would in turn like to tag Cassie Cornwall, Jen Lameroux, Mia Smith, Britt Nabrotzky, and Leslee Cottle. Have fun ladies!!!

My Competition...

My sweet Todd is head over heels for our cat Addie. She is an adorable small black fluffy cat, she is very cuddly and loves Todd's attention. For all of these reasons and more Todd loves this cat very much. Every day when he gets home from work he gives me a kiss and then yells "Addie, Addie, oh Addie" and surprisingly enough Addie comes. These two are inseparable and I am starting to get a bit jealous. Whether its their welcome homes, or their hanging out, or even their good nights, these two are adorable.

To prove my point I have added a picture of what I see anytime I come up the stairs and look into Todd's office. Todd in one chair and Addie in the seat next to him.

Where did Fall go?!?

This past Wednesday was a very comfortable day, the temperature was around 74 and life was great!! No sweating, no freezing!! Then this morning we woke up and saw this...
The temperature is 31, and we currently have around 5 inches of snow on the ground. Oh did I mention it is still snowing?

Don't get me wrong I love the snow and we have a great time together. Whether its snowboarding, snow ball fighting, playing with Kaylee, or shoveling the driveway, but I am not ready for it yet. I still haven't unpacked my winter clothes and jackets from last year. Oh well winter is here and I need to accept it!! So welcome my good friend winter, I am excited to have you and look forward to the next couple of months together.

(I looked at the Farmers Almanac last month, and it said that we were going to have a long winter with 2 snow storms a month from November to May of next year!! I guess winter was a little anxious to get here!!)

Bowling Time!!

This Friday Todd and I doubled with our good friends Todd and Tisha. (The two Todd's just love hanging out together!!) We went out for dinner at Cafe Rio and then headed to the bowling alley!! It was a lot of fun, the first game I took first place with a whopping 119 points, but the second game I came in last with a fantastic 66!! Here are some action shots of each of us and our madd bowling skills....
Todd CottleMe

Todd Sanders
Tisha workin it out!!
What you don't like looking at our bum's?? Scary pic of me huh? I am not sure why I was making this face but I have vowed to never make it again! Despite this brief scary face moment we had a great time!

Hayden's Big Day!!!

Last week Todd and I headed down to St. George for a very special day! Todd's little brother Hayden was getting baptized. It was a lot of fun, and we were excited to be able to share his day! We are super proud of you Hayden!!

Yummy!!

In posting this I realize it is not going to be the most entertaining and 'fun' post of all time, but it is a mile stone for me and I am proud!! Most of you know that in the past year Todd and I have been focusing on food storage, and trying to put together our supply. Well this past week I have experimented with a new form of food storage, bottling!!! It always seemed hard and time consuming so I just ignored it, but no more. From here on out you can call me Bottling Brittany!!!

My good friend Ashley and I went in on 40 pounds of chicken and took to the bottling!! It turned out to be surprisingly easy and super gratifying!! Next on my list is beef and then fruits, jams, and salsa!! Watch out bottling world, I have arrived!!!
40 pounds looked like a lot before hand, but once we bottled them it turned out to be not so much. We finished with about 22 pint jars each. So Todd and I can split 1 1/2 chicken breast once every other week for a year!! I think I might do it again, just to get some more in our storage!!
It kinda looks like a biology experiment, but I swear its a chicken breast!! They say it will last up to 10 years on the shelf like this. A lady in our ward opened one after 13 years and it was still really good.

This was so easy, I promise, so all of you get out there and start bottling!

St. George

Todd and I had the wonderful opportunity last weekend to head down to St. George!! We always love heading down there but this time it was super exciting! Todd's uncle and aunt were taking out their endowments and being sealed in the St. George temple!! It was a wonderful experience and we are so glad we got to go!! Congrats Jeff and Marie!!!
Jeff, Marie, Grandma Wallace, handsome Todd, and Me!!

My first purse!!

For about a month I have been working on making a purse! It has been a really fun project and I have enjoyed the process from start to finish. However, about a week ago I hit a sewers block and I could not go any further. I did not understand the wording or how to go about putting the final touches on the purse. Luckily my Mom came into town this last weekend, and I put her to work. She helped me finish the project, and now I am able to sport a brand new fun purse. I used the scraps from some of my quilts, and I am pleasantly surprised at my newest creation...

Jeffs Big Day!!

Well the time has come, yet another little sibling of mine is off in the BIG world!! Jeff (my hilarious and ever so sweet 18 year old brother) came out with my Mom this past weekend so we could drop him off at school. BYU has taken another Suppes child, Jeff is a freshman this year and so far is loving it. We had fun dropping him off and making sure he was set for the semester. Reluctantly he allowed Mom and I to buy him things of color, to help bring his dark and dreary college dorm to life (every 18 year old college guys dream right?!?)
Jeff's corner of the dorm...
His lovely, well organized, and color coordinated closet (thanks big sister Brittany)
Todd and I wishing Jeff good luck...

It was a bit emotional for me and I had a hard time letting him go. Jeff is one in a million and deserves the best of the best. I wish him the best of luck and cant wait to hear about all the fun adventures he is having. I love you little brother!!!

Nephews are the best!!

A week or so ago I had the chance to head down with Todd to work, and spend the day in Salt Lake with my lovely sister-in-law and her sweet boys!! We went to the dinasour musem at Thanksgiving point. It was a lot of fun, and the boys are adorable.

Dylan is in blue and Nathan is in orange!! I love these little guys!!!

Breaking Dawn!!!

Well last night was one of those nights where you are semi-embarrassed but extremely excited, so you just don't care!! Around 11:00 PM my good friend Tisha came by and picked me up and we went to Walmart! Why you ask? Easy answer...the new Twilight book came out!! We went to our local Walmart and 'borrowed' camping chairs and sat in line for an hour!
Then we were ushered in and recieved our new book!! It was wonderful! I can not wait to read this thing!
**By the way I look confused and dazed because my bed time is at 9, and I was not all the way awake. I am wearing cut off shorts and Todd's shirt, shouldn't that have rang some warning bells?!! Also, I would like to dedicate this post to my sweet Mom, I wish you could have been here and we could have stood in line together!!

Spiritual Three minutes

We found this inspiring, we hope you all take the time to watch this. Its only 3 minutes so enjoy!

Spiritual Three Minutes

Parley's reminder...

I started reading this book maybe 2 months ago, but it wasn't until these past few weeks that I really go into it. This man and his family are amazing. They went through so much and didn't complain or doubt their path. They are truly people of faith.

Parley was incarcerated for 8 consecutive months, and at one point was only fed 'mormon flesh' (flesh from his fellow saints that were murdered within his community). He knew the Lord would bless him so he choose not to eat for those few weeks. His captures only gave him coffee in the morning, and he was supposed to survive. He was close friends with the Prophet Joseph and Brigham Young. He was a pioneer and a man of faith. Even when he had fever of the brain, he would continue to preach and serve a mission. His wives were strong women, they were left in charge of the home as he was called to serve multiple missions for years at a time.

I think in todays time we get too caught up in what we cant do. We have way too many excuses and let too many things sly. We feel too busy or so caught up in our own things, that we don't take time to do the things we were put here to do. Our Relief Society president has a saying.. BUSY means Bound Under Satan's Yolk. How true that is.

After reading this book I have been motivated, and I am excited for all the new tasks and adventures I am going to do. I am going to heed to the prophets warning, and start seriously planting a garden and fruit trees. I am going to get my house in order. I am going to become the scriptorian that my Papa was. I am going to focus on family genealogy like my Grammy. I am going to be a better Visiting teacher and Young Womens leader. I am going to be a better wife. These are my goals and because I know the blessings and gifts that come with living in this time, I know I can do it!!! Thanks Parley and all the early saints that reminded me who I was meant to be!

1st pick

I am super excited to show ya'll my first ever pick, from my very own garden!!! Today is a big day in the Cottle house.

Without further ado I would like to introduce you all to Zenny the zucchini..
As you can see he is a respectable size!! (I will let the others get larger, but I was too excited to pick this little guy) Todd and I are super excited to try our first veggie!!!

4th weekend!!

We got the chance to go camping with some friends this holiday weekend, and it was a ton of fun. Dan, Venice and their kids drove up Wednesday night, and we all took off Thursday morning to meet Trent, Tonya, and their kids up in Idaho. We had fun four wheeling and just hanging out.
I think I look like my Mom in this one..
These flowers were everywhere...they are beautiful huh?
Todd being a stud on Punkin'!!!
Todd's dream trail. It was a gorgeous trail, the snow is melting from the mountain tops and running down the trails. It was the prettiest ride we have ever ridden!!
Dan and Venice with their kids..(Brody in the green and Seth peaking from behind his dad while sweet Tanner is sitting on Mom's lap) This family means business when it comes to camping. Tanner was born about a month ago and they were out there riding along side of us everywhere. Tanner loved the four wheeler and would cry when it stopped. He is going to fit in with this family very well.
The boys..these guys have been Todd's friends since high school.

It was a great weekend!! We always have fun when we go camping with these guys. We cant wait for the next trip!!