Sunday, December 9, 2007
Thanks to all who have signed up
Thanks to everyone who's signed up already! Looks like we're off to a great start already. Right now, the blog is still public - we'd like to make it private soon (so that only family members who have registered to the blog can read it), but we are still waiting for more people to sign up. If you haven't received an e-mail from me inviting you to the blog, or you would like me to send one again (to the same or a different e-mail), let me know. It is super easy to sign up, and it will probably take less than a minute.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all! Here's a greeting from our house to yours! Just click this link:
Christmas Greetings from Craig, Kristin, Sam and J'Neil
Christmas Greetings from Craig, Kristin, Sam and J'Neil
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Grandma Cottle said...
Finally Grandpa has gotten me on the blog. I just love reading all the things everyone has sent in and just want you to know that Grandpa and I are doing great. I had a great Institute Choir this semester and our concert was great! I was so proud of them and then they all came back to our for a party during the last class which I told them they didn't need to come too. I certainly learned much more than the students in my Doctrines of the Gospel class. I really enjoyed teaching it. These are great students. I'm looking forward to Christmas. Grandma
Finally Grandpa has gotten me on the blog. I just love reading all the things everyone has sent in and just want you to know that Grandpa and I are doing great. I had a great Institute Choir this semester and our concert was great! I was so proud of them and then they all came back to our for a party during the last class which I told them they didn't need to come too. I certainly learned much more than the students in my Doctrines of the Gospel class. I really enjoyed teaching it. These are great students. I'm looking forward to Christmas. Grandma
Friday, December 7, 2007
I really don't know what I'm doing...but I'm giving this a shot. Marlie is still doing great...even has slept through the night a couple of times. I'm very spoiled! The kids can't get enough of her. They are always asking to hold her or have her lay with them in their bed. The cutest thing is seeing Matthew read books to her. He makes sure she can see the pictures and uses quite the expressive voice. It's amazing how she has just fit right into our family. We're loving having a new baby around!
Monday, December 3, 2007
My update
Well, I am currently at work and really Bord. There are only so many times that you can look at the same scripts without getting tired of it. So I thought I would spend my time letting everyone know how I am.
I am good.... I guess first off I would like to thank everybody for their concern and encouragement regarding the Celiac diagnosis I got earlier this year. I am feeling much better and I'm still working on getting a good diet. It's tough for someone who doesn't cook a whole lot but I'm learning... slowly. I have to thank my mom especially. She always makes me special portions of anything that has wheat in it, so I don't have to miss out completely.
Other than that I'm officially out of school... kind of. I'm still registered till the end of the month but I'm finished all the required hours for my practicum so now all I have to do is the final report. While I'm putting that off I work at a local TV station (Global Edmonton) as an editor or script assistant... it depends on the day. It's just a casual job but they keep me busy between the 2 of them, especially right now around Christmas.
Now other than that nothing is going on. As I'm sure you all know I just got back from my trip to Virginia to visit Randy, Theresa, Grandma and Grandpa (I was actually there to witness to conception of this blog. How exciting!) Anyway I was going to wait and post some pictures but I don't have them at work so look forward to that. Anyway love to hear from you all.
-Holly
I am good.... I guess first off I would like to thank everybody for their concern and encouragement regarding the Celiac diagnosis I got earlier this year. I am feeling much better and I'm still working on getting a good diet. It's tough for someone who doesn't cook a whole lot but I'm learning... slowly. I have to thank my mom especially. She always makes me special portions of anything that has wheat in it, so I don't have to miss out completely.
Other than that I'm officially out of school... kind of. I'm still registered till the end of the month but I'm finished all the required hours for my practicum so now all I have to do is the final report. While I'm putting that off I work at a local TV station (Global Edmonton) as an editor or script assistant... it depends on the day. It's just a casual job but they keep me busy between the 2 of them, especially right now around Christmas.
Now other than that nothing is going on. As I'm sure you all know I just got back from my trip to Virginia to visit Randy, Theresa, Grandma and Grandpa (I was actually there to witness to conception of this blog. How exciting!) Anyway I was going to wait and post some pictures but I don't have them at work so look forward to that. Anyway love to hear from you all.
-Holly
December 3rd Mel Cottle
December 3, 2007
December is here at last! For us that means the semester is nearing an end. This is the last week for classes and test week starts on Monday the 10th. This week's blog will be about counting your blessings. Saturday night we had our ward Christmas Party (I know this is a little early but we have a lot of students in our ward and many will be leaving in a couple of weeks) and like all ward parties there was lots of food and fun. And, since the real Santa was available I didn't have to sub for him this year. During a lull in the program Sister Cottle was called upon to lead an audience sing along - during the last hymn, O Holy Night, she noted a couple of teen age girls signing the words - so she invited them on stage to do it for everyone. After much giggling and fussing about they came up and were surprisingly good - charming the audience and giving a nice touch to the song. For the children they had a butcher paper picture of a giant Christmas tree at the back of hall, but it was undecorated! Close by there were scissors, paper, crayons and ornament cutouts – so during the evening, everyone had a chance to add to the tree decorations, and not just children, I noticed a fair number of adults with crayon in hand, displaying their artistic talent. The organizers had asked Sister Cottle to tell (read) The Night Before Christmas to the children, paving the way for Santa’s arrival. When the time came however, they handed her a mike and said - read for everyone. So, Grandma seated herself on the stage and, with all the children gathered about her, began telling the story. A silence fell over the entire audience and everyone listened closely to Sister Cottle's wonderful rendition of that Christmas classic. I mention the ward party for another reason. As I watched the fun the children were having and socializing of the adults, it reminded me that friends and family are a most important part of Christmas, and it felt good to be part of an organization (the church) that brought people together in this type of environment where both adults and children can socialize, laugh and just enjoy one another’s company. Good party!
Remember Megan, the girl I mentioned a few weeks ago who played a part in the SVU musical, "Joseph" She had told me the week before Thanksgiving that during the break she had a pre-op appointment regarding some needed surgery from gymnastics injuries, so this past week I ask her how things went. She hesitated a bit and then said, "Not so good" and then went on to explain that during the exam the doctors found an ovarian cyst that will need to be removed. Naturally this had her worried, but the longer we talked the more Megan impressed me with her attitude and the way she talked about all the positive things that had happened to her since coming to SVU. As she talked it reminded me that each of us has an abundance of blessings and sometimes we need a reminder to "count our many blessings” and just realize how blessed we are. President Monson’s story about the train cars and his own selfishness is a good example of understanding (or misunderstanding) how to share our blessings with others.
Kudos to all who signed up for the new Cottle Blog last week. This blog will appear there and as the weeks go on I hope to post it online in place of the emails, so please sign up. I’m also posting couple of photos (check out Sam the flying leaves man). Thanks for Randy and his admin help in getting this electronic newsletter up and running.
Love
Elder/Dad/Grandpa Cottle
December is here at last! For us that means the semester is nearing an end. This is the last week for classes and test week starts on Monday the 10th. This week's blog will be about counting your blessings. Saturday night we had our ward Christmas Party (I know this is a little early but we have a lot of students in our ward and many will be leaving in a couple of weeks) and like all ward parties there was lots of food and fun. And, since the real Santa was available I didn't have to sub for him this year. During a lull in the program Sister Cottle was called upon to lead an audience sing along - during the last hymn, O Holy Night, she noted a couple of teen age girls signing the words - so she invited them on stage to do it for everyone. After much giggling and fussing about they came up and were surprisingly good - charming the audience and giving a nice touch to the song. For the children they had a butcher paper picture of a giant Christmas tree at the back of hall, but it was undecorated! Close by there were scissors, paper, crayons and ornament cutouts – so during the evening, everyone had a chance to add to the tree decorations, and not just children, I noticed a fair number of adults with crayon in hand, displaying their artistic talent. The organizers had asked Sister Cottle to tell (read) The Night Before Christmas to the children, paving the way for Santa’s arrival. When the time came however, they handed her a mike and said - read for everyone. So, Grandma seated herself on the stage and, with all the children gathered about her, began telling the story. A silence fell over the entire audience and everyone listened closely to Sister Cottle's wonderful rendition of that Christmas classic. I mention the ward party for another reason. As I watched the fun the children were having and socializing of the adults, it reminded me that friends and family are a most important part of Christmas, and it felt good to be part of an organization (the church) that brought people together in this type of environment where both adults and children can socialize, laugh and just enjoy one another’s company. Good party!
Remember Megan, the girl I mentioned a few weeks ago who played a part in the SVU musical, "Joseph" She had told me the week before Thanksgiving that during the break she had a pre-op appointment regarding some needed surgery from gymnastics injuries, so this past week I ask her how things went. She hesitated a bit and then said, "Not so good" and then went on to explain that during the exam the doctors found an ovarian cyst that will need to be removed. Naturally this had her worried, but the longer we talked the more Megan impressed me with her attitude and the way she talked about all the positive things that had happened to her since coming to SVU. As she talked it reminded me that each of us has an abundance of blessings and sometimes we need a reminder to "count our many blessings” and just realize how blessed we are. President Monson’s story about the train cars and his own selfishness is a good example of understanding (or misunderstanding) how to share our blessings with others.
Kudos to all who signed up for the new Cottle Blog last week. This blog will appear there and as the weeks go on I hope to post it online in place of the emails, so please sign up. I’m also posting couple of photos (check out Sam the flying leaves man). Thanks for Randy and his admin help in getting this electronic newsletter up and running.
Love
Elder/Dad/Grandpa Cottle
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