Redding

The day after Christmas we boarded a plane early in the morning and flew to California to attend Brian's mom's retirement party in Redding. 

 

The kids so excited to fly in a plane!!

 

Cousins: Quinn, Keira, Elizabeth, Hattie and Tyler...They had such a good time playing together!

 

I think sledding was the highlight for the kids. This was the first time they had ever gone sledding so I wasn't sure if they would enjoy it or not. They LOVED it!!!!

 



 

Brian, Shannon (Brian's sister), Tyler and Keira...drinking hot coco Aunt Shannon made! 

Christmas

 

 

 

 

Picture Day

We had our holiday pictures taken a couple of weeks ago! I love the kid's picture on the sled! So cute!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! We had a great Thanksgiving filled with family, friends, and eating!!! My parents came into town and my mom took over the kitchen (which we all loved!!). We also visited with my dad's side of the family but I didn't get a picture of the group (just of GiGi). 

 

 Great-Grandma Cottrill (GiGi) and Tyler

 GiGi and Keira watching Barbie Perfect Christmas

 Papa getting attacked by Ty and Keira

 Keira helped Nana make lasagna, pizza, enchiladas, cinnamon rolls, and an apple pie!

They had a great time!!!

Halloween 2012

Happy Halloween!!!



 

 

 

 

 Keira dressed as Belle at her school Halloween Party

Tyler (Iron Man), Keira (Belle), friend Keileigh (Catwoman), and friend Ethan (Vader) at Tyler's school Fall Festival.

Halloween night! Keira as Tinker Bell and Ty as Iron Man

 

Didn't realize this picture was blurry at the time...Brian took the kids around trick or treating while I passed out candy. He brought Keira back to the house about 45 minutes later so she could help me. She loves to pass out the candy. Brian and Ty hit the neighborhood for another hour!! Fun times and LOTS of candy!!!

Visit from Uncle Michael

Brian's Uncle Michael came out for a visit over Columbus Day weekend! Brian took Mike and Ty camping and fishing on the boat for a couple of days which was wonderful since Mike and Brian's dad always wanted a boat! 

 

Brian's sister Brooke and her husband Dave came over for Monday night football!!

Cheering on the Sharks and the Gators!!!

On the boat

We took the boat out this weekend. While we didn't catch any fish we had a great time. Keira didn't like the boat going too fast but Ty did. 

 

 It is wonderful to see Brian so happy! He truly loves the boat and being on the water!

Happy faces! We had a great time!