July

Rhonda, Kirby and Kandice




July came in with a bang. Me and the kids flew to Denver without any major catastrophes. Karson really enjoyed his first airplane ride. Kirby met us there a few days later after leaving Ft McCoy, Wisconsin and driving 1200 miles in one day. Karis did run 102 fever for 3 days while we were there, and Karson developed this nasty ear drainage, but over all it was great. Kandice and Bill's wedding was so beautiful(what I saw of it). It was a long ceremony and my kids could not be quite, so we headed outside to the church playground. Then we partied until 10pm. For us that is late. The kids ate and ate and danced and danced. We also caught up with some old Carolina friends, and had a water gun showdown birthday party. Colorado is so beautiful, I almost wish we lived there......ALMOST.

Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs Rockies Game









My sister and her kids were waiting for us when we got home. My kids love to play with their cousins. We all went to Splash Kingdom and had a great time. Kirby left for Ft Hood a few days later. We sure do miss him when he is gone. I did get a wonderful visit from another Carolina friend over the weekend. Jen and her kids, her friend Sara and Cameron made a pit stop at the Cotter house. They were driving from Iowa to Houston. All the kids enjoyed playing. Alexia and Karis are already making plans to see each other again soon. Fine by me!





Tres was awarded a metal for 3rd place at golf camp, and was the only kid in his age group to hit the ball over the water.....look out Tiger! We also spent some time with Dusty while he was home from Germany. The kids really love being with their older brothers. I can't believe they are so grown up, no longer boys but men. We are proud of them both.



Well, we should be moving in the house Aug 1st. So keep your fingers crossed. Here are a few pictures to enjoy. See ya next month!






Kirby Sr,me,Karis,Kirby,Karson,Dusty,Tres,Jarred Tres tubing!