Halloween

We love Halloween at the Cottle house. Although I am ashamed to admit, we did not take a picture of Brady and I in our Halloween costumes! I don't know how that happened! We went to a Halloween party and Brady was Nacho Libre and I was his girlfriend, the Nun. It was really funny, you will all just have to imagine it. Anywho, the kids had a great time. The weather was absolutely wonderful. So warm and light for what seemed like hours. Mitch wanted to go as a girl this year, so we figured what the heck, his dad was Cher a few years ago. Jaden was something like Joe dirt with tattoos, Kate was a vampire and Crew was a wolverine. They had a blast, but the thing that they were most excited about was the "Switch Witch." They got to put as much of their favorite candy in a sandwich size baggie, then the rest went in their pillow case (i made them all Halloween pillow cases the first of Oct. Shocking I know!) Then they placed them on the porch for the Switch Witch to come and switch their candy with something else. The first thing they did when they got up was run to the door and see what she left them. Jaden got a football, Kate got a webkin, Crew also got a football. They were so happy and so was mom and dad! It was a great Halloween, bring on the Holidays!!

Mitchell turns 13!!

I can't believe I have a teenager!! On Oct. 30 Mitchell turned the big 13! We had a great time celebrating his birthday. We went miniature golfing at a glow in the dark place that night. I told him we could go out to eat where ever he wanted, but he insisted I make his favorite meal. I really wanted to go out to eat if you moms know what I mean! Anywho, we ate went and played golf and came home to watch the Outsiders. Yes, it's that old movie with all the cute actors in it. He had read this book in a class of his and wanted to see the movie. We had a great night. We are so blessed to have him in our home. He is such a good example to Brady and I and his younger siblings. He is so fun to around and talk to. He has a contagious laugh and a sparkle in his eye when he smiles or does something mischievous. I can't believe he is growing up so fast! We love you Mitch!