We have too many kids!

Sorry it's been so long everybody. I know you miss hearing about our awesome lives. (Sarcasm if you couldn't tell.) We have re-entered the stone age and haven't had the internet for the last almost two months. Long story short, Robert got pissed at the Qwest lady. :) Anyway, life has been busy but awesome. Carly will be two months old tomorrow, sleeps through the night most nights, smiles like crazy, and was recently blessed. Chase turned 2 and definitely acts like it but it still the sweetest boy on the planet. Emily turned 4, started a new year of preschool, and started her first official dance class at a studio. All since my last post. Yeah. Craziness. Robert and I also managed a little three day getaway without kids. Let me tell you, it was heavenly. So anyway, that's the short update. Hopefully I can get a chance to post some picks of our amazing kids and the craziness we've been up to lately. Miss you all!

Carly's Newborn Pics

My family has been harassing me for a few days to post Carly's newborn pictures that were taken at the hospital. We have over 50 pictures and I seriously love every single one. The only bummer about them is that Chase was not happy about the picture taking and wouldn't really cooperate. I was really hoping to get a good one with all three kids. Oh well. Sorry there are so many pictures. I really did narrow it down!




I love her little hands


Her monkey toes. She seriously has the longest toes.





Our beautiful girls


Carly and Emily's hands

Can you guess who is less than thrilled about the new baby?

More proof.

Now a Family of 5

Our newest addition!
Carly Rae Cottrell
7 pounds 11 ounces
18 1/2 inches


Isn't she pretty? :) Kind of a little gross actually but our first glimpse of our baby girl.

Ok, that's better.

She ended up in the NICU for only about an hour to get her lungs cleared out.







Carly looks a lot like Emily did when she was born just with darker hair. Emily is completely obsessed with her. Chase is indifferent.




Grandma and Carly

Pretty girl.

Ready to go home.


We are so grateful to have Carly here safely in our family. We love her already!

Last time as a family of 4

Can't wait to get rid of these!

Random Summer Pics

These are just some random pictures from the beginning of June through the end of July.

Such a goofball. She told me exactly how to pose.

Have I mentioned how much I love this boy? Just chillin reading a book on Emily's bed while I cleaned out Emily's closet.

The park.




Watching fireworks at the Bees game for the 24th of July.

These two are really becoming such good friends. They play really well together. They make me smile.