Tisket a tasket - Tillie in a basket

Tillie and her 'baby songs' (that's what she calls her Glo Worm)

6 months

Can't believe how fast time flies. Henry is now 6 months old. He is rolling all over the place and he is working at sitting up. He has the best laugh and really loves his brother and sisters.

Snow fun!

We went to Gorgoza for Gabe's work party. The kids had a lot of fun tubing. The tubing pictures did not turn out so well (but here is a shot of Gabi and Tillie being pulled around on the tube carousel. Fun and cold and fun!

Tillie

Tillie does the funniest things. One day I found her here - playing cars - in the tub - with her apron on. What a HOOT!

growing

Henry is growing fast. He is now 5 1/2 months old. I'm not doing very good at taking pictures (of Henry or anyone else). This picture I took doesn't capture the great twinkle Henry has in his eyes. I was cooking some lunch and he was just watching.

Christmas

Emmi and Oskar each got cell phones this year for Christmas!

Christmas was pretty exciting for me this year. Gabi and Tillie weren't sure what to think about the whole thing. But they got into it after a few gifts were opened. Santa sure was good to them. Toys and clothes and more toys.

hey, update the blog

I think I need to do better at updating these blog posts.
If only there were more hours in the day!

Daddy Daughter Breakfast

Abigail eating at IHOP with daddy!

thought I would post some current pictures of the little ones.
Henry on his blessing day (11/07/10)
Gabi and Tillie playing in grandma Sherrie's backyard over the Thanksgiving holiday

Thanksgiving

We went to St. George for Thanksgiving. It was great to spend time with Gabe's family. Here are all the grandchildren (except for Henry) having Thanksgiving lunch.

Happy Halloween

I added some ribbon to a shirt and overalls I found at the DI to make Gabi's scarecrow costume.
Tillie was not sure what to think about this dressing up thing. After she started trick or treating, it didn't seem to bother her.
Henry was just happy that day. He didn't go out (it was raining).

Emmi decorated the back of our van for the trunk or treating and Oskar helped take the girls around to the different cars to get their treats. They were such a big help.

time flying by fast

My attempt at taking a picture while Henry is smiling :)
Henry at 2 months old!

backyard pumpkin patch

Gabi and Tillie helped plant pumpkins this year. We didn't have a very successful crop, but we did get a visit from the Great Pumpkin. Gabi was excited either way and Tillie wasn't sure what to think.

Daddy Daughter Breakfast

Matilda eating at IHOP with daddy!

Shopping Girls

The girls - shopping.

love

The girls enjoy taking their turn holding Henry.

Gabi will hold him until he's cried for a few seconds and Tillie loves to give him kisses on the head.

Gabi and Henry

Abigail and Henry at the hospital.

My baby boy!

Henry and daddy.

Henry Leavitt Cottam

Introducing Henry Leavitt Cottam
8/17/2010 @ 9:01am - 7 lbs 5 oz - 19"

Emmi at the Food Bank

We were sorting frozen carrots.

Oskar at the Food Bank

More joint birthday

The boys. Kicking it like boys should.

Emmi/ Oskar Joint B-Day Bash

Rented out a private screening room. It was awesome.

dressing up girls

Getting ready to head out the door and go to church. Gabi likes it when she matches someone.

Lava Hot Springs

There is a price to pay for fun - but every one matches :)

Christensen Family vacation in Lava Hot Springs. We had a lot of fun!

Every one went down the river, the kids all went to the playground and we went swimming at the pool. It was nice to be around family.