A Pirate's Birthday

For Cole's 7th Birthday we went to Pirate Island Pizza.  The minute we walked through the doors the little pirates ran amuck!   You might think they were actually true pirates instead of rowdy, excited kids.  Just check out this authentic pose below:)

Captain Cole or is it Blackbeard's Ghost...

Pair of shady looking Pirates

Now these look like REAL kids, not too scary.  Hee hee!! or should I say "Argh!"

Marrott Monster Mash

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Who Made the Moon?

This past week we were in St. George.  One starry night we were looking at the moon.  I said "Parker who made the moon?"  He replied "Jesus and ... Santa!"  Later that same night we were asking his little cousin Chase to sing some of his nursery songs.  Chase is such a sweetie and he sang the Sunbeam song, Wise Man and the Foolish Man.  So Parker says its his turn to sing his song and starts to sing... "I am Iron man, na na na na I am Iron man!"     Not what I was expecting...:)

Pictures in the Dark!

 We were coming home the other night and the kids got a hold of my camera.  I didn't think that they would show anything because it was so dark in the car.  They quickly decided this would be a fun little experiment and an opportunity for crazy faces in the blinding flash!

Parker wouldn't open his eyes at all!

I was seeing spots after this shot!  

Cole has a pirate look in the bottom pic and of course Parker is still closing his eyes!

Fiesta Days Rodeo!

Parker in his new Wranglers and boots!

Cole the cowboy.  He insisted on looking the part- pants, boots, hat and LONG, sleeved shirt (NOT short sleeved).  I think he looks so handsome!
Mitch and Dad watching the rodeo.

Cole and Dad
Me and Mitch in our goofy self portrait:)

New Family Pics

The complete Cottam Family Picture!  This was a long time coming, its so hard to get everyone together.

Notice my sweet little nieces (on the left).  Josie is posing like a pro, and little kaylee is chewing on a stick!  Hey, whatever works!  

We had to work hard for this one too.  Parker never sits still for pictures, and rarely smiles for them either!

Here are some new family pics that the lovely Jocelin took of us! (www.photograpybyjocelin.com.... check out her website, its beautiful!) She always does such an amazing job, even when there are about 7 different families to photograph! 

 It was my Grandparents 60th wedding anniversary and we were all there except for Grandma and Grandpa.  That morning my Grandpa became very sick and had to spend the day in the emergency room.  We were so sad that they had to miss it, but Grandma insisted on still getting our pictures done, and thankfully Grandpa is ok and doing better.  It was a fun day and a wonderful occasion to celebrate!

Graduates '09

So here are my little Graduates for '09.  Parker graduated from Little Scholars Preschool and Cole from kindergarten.  The year has gone by so fast!  Time just keeps going faster and faster!

This is how Parker was for the entire ceremony.  Completely uninterested and I'd say a little put out to be there.  Absolutely no singing or dancing for him.  He didn't utter one single word throughout the whole program, no matter how much I coaxed, smiled or threatened!

At least we got a shot of him in his cap!

Cole with his little diploma.

Cole, Jackson and Tyrone.  His little buddies throughout the year.

Cole and his teachers, Mrs. Peatross and Mrs. Garcia.  They are wonderful teachers!  Iam so grateful that Cole was in their class.  He really blossomed under their care.  So, Thank You!

My sweet little man:)