Lately in Life...

I decided that I better play the "catch-up" game now because next week is going to get a little crazy --- Wanna know why??? We are moving to......UTAH!!! WaaaWhooo! I am super excited - we will finally be with family for a little while instead of just little vacations here and there. I am sad though to leave Pennsylvania. We have had such a great time here and met some of the BEST people and friends. Moving always has that bitter-sweet feeling to me.

So, why are we moving to Utah NOW? NO, Adam did NOT get kicked out of the PA program - He is actually doing GREAT in it and Loving his rotations. The last 6 weeks he has been in the ER and has had some pretty exciting and interesting moments. Anyways, the next 3 of 4 rotations that he has is in Utah! How great is that - and do you know what's even better? Guess where the 1 rotation is that is not in Utah? HAWAII - and even better - it's at the BYUH health center! So, he will be on his way back to Laie for 6 weeks --- I'm hoping that we can all go, but we're still trying to figure that one out. If anyone wants to give us poor college students some free money donations to aid in the cause that would be GREAT! Ha,ha,ha!

Life has been great the last two months since we have had Jace here with us! He is such a good baby and blessing to all of us. Anniston had a difficult time adjusting at first, but is now doing great and the biggest helper I could ever ask for. It's really cute to see her with her little brother - she really LOVES him so much.

We have had lots of visitors -- first, my Mom came out for a week - it was great having her here with me that first week -- I think I might have gone crazy without the extra help.

Then a week later Adam's parents came to visit! They are so much fun and helped out so much as well! We were able to go to Gettysburg and Washington DC with them....it was great!

Now, we have Adam's sister Rachel with us and I don't know what I would do without her! She keeps Anniston entertained all day while I pack, watches Jace and is going to be flying back with me when we go to Utah.

This was our last goodbye party with our friends the Nickle's and the Harris's - we're sure going to miss them!

The girls!

Anniston and her BFF Chloe!

Our Bald (well in the front) Cutie Patootie Jacers! (Adam wants to cut all of his hair in the back. I'm undecided - What do you think?)

I almost forgot - I had a birthday! I'm in my last year of the 20's - Wow I can't believe it! I use to think that was old - it's funny how time changes your perspective on things! It was a great day! Adam got up with Jace at 3:00am - and let me sleep through the night! Then I got breakfast in bed, had a pedicure (my first one ever - Adam won a gift card to a spa and it was heavenly!), went to Olive Garden for dinner, played tennis with my hubby, and ended the night at our neighbors with brownies and homemade icecream! Yummy, Yummy!

For all of you who wanted to know Jace's delivery story - you'll have to wait - I've taken too much time blogging today, but it will suffice me to say that I went ALL NATURAL! I thought I was going to die, but I survived it all and in the end I'm glad that I did it (we'll Jace didn't leave me many options!).

Have a great day!!!

Anniston and 1 month old Jace

The first picture here is Anniston last night. She lately has been skipping her nap time. Yesterday she missed her nap and about 6:00 in the evening she was playing in the living room with a laundry basket, well the next time we looked at her she was sitting as you see her fast asleep!!! She slept like that for over an hour before laying on the floor. We didn't think she would sleep that long so finally we moved her to her bed and she slept until this morning.

The other pictures are of Jace today! He is 41 days old. He has grown so much, he is really filling out and loosing the newborn look. We are all adjusting to the new life with a new baby boy. Anniston had some time adjusting, but I think she is pretty well adjusted now and we have to make sure she doesn't love her little brother to death with too hard and too many hugs.

Some have asked for the labor and delivery story....well you have to get Stacey on here to do that.

More Jace Pictures

He is HERE!!!

Jace Adam Cottle
Born: June 1, 2010
Time: 3:49pm
Weight: 6 lbs 8.6 oz
Height: 19.75 inches

Stacey did great. Both Mom and Baby are doing well. More picture to come later today.

Waiting...

Well, it has officially been 40 weeks and 1 day ... and ... we are still waiting! Yes, we watched the baby's due date come and go yesterday.

We haven't taken any pictures of me being prego with this little one - other than this - which we took yesterday - on the day he was supposed to arrive. I guess he just has other plans! Hopefully we won't have to wait too much longer!

We hope you all enjoy your Memorial Day! We are going to a beautiful lake for a picnic today and then off to a bbq with friends tonight - Keeping busy and Enjoying the one day that Adam has off of his rotations!

We'll keep you posted when the little one decides to come!

My Mother's Day!

I know that this is late in coming, but I wanted to show everyone how creative and wonderful my hubby is! For Mothers day - not only did I get a delicious breakfast in bed, I also got this flower bouquet -- isn't it soooo suuuper cute?!?! I'm not sure if you can tell, but on all of the flowers there is a gift....examples: 5 min. hand and foot massage, 20 min. body massage, 1 hr. of free time, special date night, etc.!

Thanks Adam! You truly are the BEST hubby ever! I Love You!

Anniston (along with the help of Daddy) made me this cute card/block. It has a different picture of us on everyside along with little, cute sayings. Thanks Anni Panni for making me the happiest Mommy ever! I love you!

Our Little Monkey Birthday Girl!

Wow! Anniston is now 2 yrs. old! I can't believe how fast time has gone by.

Anniston YOU are the Joy of our Lives and we Love You Soooo Much!

Here are some pictures of her special day and little party that we had.

Opening some presents from Mommy & Daddy, Gwamma & Gwampa, Aunties and Friends.

Anniston and Chloe are great friends! Their birthday's are only 11 days apart, so we decided to celebrate together! Here are the two of them with their very own Monkey Birthday Cakes!

Anniston with her cake and beautiful smile. I'm not sure why, but when she is trying to do a REALLY BIG smile, this is the results - ha,ha,ha! I promise she really was happy! Because Anniston got her own cake she was able to dive into it - however, she only liked to pick off the M&M's and be very delicate --- So, Daddy had to show her how it was done! It worked - Anniston got the hang of it and it was hands-off - face in the rest of the time!
The Proof! I think she liked her Chocolate Cake!
These cutie kid's are some of Anniston's friends! We're glad that they could celebrate with us!

While Anniston and Chloe ate their own cakes, the rest of us had these yummy Monkey Cupcakes with icecream!