The Real Cottles: And the tree is up.

11.29.2008

And the tree is up.

7 comments:

the coltons said...: i can't believe how grown up he is looking! you will have a deacon on your hands before you know it! :); November 30, 2008 at 4:31 PM
Cynthia said...: I know. It makes me feel old.; December 3, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Johanna said...: Christmas is here! Your boys look so cute, and I like the new layout!; December 8, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Sarah said...: I love the new picture of the boys in the hat they are so cute.; December 10, 2008 at 10:26 AM
pamc said...: I love the pics of the boys. Alex looks so big next to Ben. Post more pics of them please.; December 14, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Colorado Firefighter said...: your family is adorable and i loved seeing you and meeting ben the other day. we have to do it more often before ben is no longer a baby!! merry christmas, sarah brush; December 23, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Heather said...: Cynthia and Alex! I'm so glad Ben is doing better! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas together as a family!; December 29, 2008 at 3:41 PM

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