Bethany, Lij and Zachy's summer visit

We were so excited when my sister and her boys came to visit this summer!! Here they are here with my kids. All except Keaton, who wouldn't pose for the picture...

We took a picture of Brianna's and Zac's feet to show that they have matching middle toes. Do you see the similarity? We think it is sooo cute! :)
Bethany has always thought she had celiac. Well, lately, she's been wondering if she has it anymore. We think God might have healed her! Cuz she's been eating things with gluten in them and hasn't been reacting!! We hope it's true! While she was here, she tried an oreo. Her first one EVER!

SHE LOVED IT!!!!! :) We took a trip to Mall of America and met our long time friend Mandy for lunch. It was sooo good to see her again!

We had suckers for a treat when we were done eating some Noodles and Company Mac n Cheese. Yummy!

Lij and Brianna became best of friends while they were here. It was ADORABLE to watch them together!

What a good time we had with my sister and family. We did miss not having Jason, here, though. Maybe soon...

See you again in October, Bethany!!

School time!

Well, we have started our 2009/2010 school year here at the Cottrell Academy! The kids are doing well and are getting into the swing of things now that we are on week 4. We started a little bit early this year so that we can take a bit of a break when the baby comes in January.

Here is a picture of the first day of school. :)