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!

Splish, Splash

Another summer at the pool! The pool opened the Friday before Memorial Day, and we have not missed a day of swimming unless it was raining. Tres is diving into the 10 foot area,Karis is excited that she can touch in the 3 foot area and keep her head above water and Karson is "CANNON BALL"ing all over the place. The club house is located right next to the pool so when we get hungry, we eat and then get right back to swimming.....so no cooking for me. We have also been busy with Tres' baseball. We are at the ball field 2-3 nights a week. I'm not complaining because I don't have to cook those nights either. Most of you that know me knows that Kirby does most of the cooking anyway, so I just he's getting a break too. Speaking of getting a break, he is sure getting a long one, for 2 weeks. He is in Wisconsin doing Army Training and THANK GOD again for Nana living next door. I know she will be glad when we move a little farther away so she doesn't have to help so much. The kids and I will meet Kirby in Colorado for his sisters wedding and we will be there until the 4th of July. Kirby will be home for a week and then he is off to Ft Hood for 2 more weeks. We will probably be moving the 1 week he will be home this summer. The house is almost finished. Everyone is well. Thanks again for all the prayers for my mom. Well enough rambling, here are some pictures.

Kitchen

Living room

Karis's Purple Room

Master

Karson's room

Tres' room

Loft front

Loft back

Just a few more pictures of the house.
The trim work was finished last week, and we met with the painter on Tues.
Our countertops in the kithchen will be installed on the 9th. Things are coming together quickly. We are glad that school is over and waiting to have a great summer. The pool opened last Friday and the kids have already mastered the art of swimming. Everything has seemed to calm down the last few weeks, and we are praying it will continue to be a peaceful and uneventful summer. Will post more later!

Karis in action!

Karis walking the beam!
















back roll over......















The fireplace is finally finished!











Just a few new pictures. Thanks everyone for all your prayers and concerns for my mom. Her test results came back today and there are no signs of cancer!!!! Thank you LORD!

We love you!

Kirby, Juli, Tres, Karis, and Karson

She's a BRICKED house!

Inside the Great Room. Back of the house.

Just another quick update on the house. The brick work is finished, and the sheet rocking is almost done. I have ordered my cabinets. Next they will texture the walls and stain the floors, then trim work. It looks like we are getting closer and closer to moving in time. I can't wait!

Tres also caught 3 catfish tonight. He was so proud of himself. Mom only got 1 bite......a mosquito bite... :>)