Debra Cottrell

Family Birthdays

2008-09-22T19:58:00.000-07:00

Allie's Princess Party

2008-06-29T15:37:00.000-07:00

I was in charge of the cake for Allie's party. About a minute after I took this picture, the frosting started melting off the cupcakes because it was so hot outside. Oh well.

The princess relay.

Costume contest

Dad will hate me for posting this picture, but cody is so cute in it. Sorry Pops.

"Slay the dragon" pinata

Shiggy slayed the dragon.

Getting Ready for the Ball

2008-06-29T14:25:00.000-07:00

Brian, Kaymee, Jenna, and Cody came up to visit this weekend. Jenna was pretending that we were going to a ball, so she and Cody did my hair and make-up so that I would look beautiful for it.

This is just one of the twenty different lipglosses/lipsticks she layered on my lips.

I don't know if you can see it very well, but Jenna put some heavy duty purple eye shadow on me. I scrubbed my face and it would not come off!

If you're wondering what that is around my neck, it's a necklace made by Jenna. I got my craft box out cause she wanted to make gift cards. She found some ornaments and ribbon and decided to make me a necklace.

Linger Longer

2008-06-09T21:32:00.001-07:00

My calling in the ward is Linger Longer Chairperson. Best. Calling. Ever. After church, everyone gathers in the gym and my committee and I feed everyone a little snack. Yes, my calling is to cook. Love it. Here are a few pics of things I've made.

St. Patrick's Day.

Mother's Day

Flower Power

Flower shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Dirt Cups.

Ocean theme

Fish-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches.

It's been a while...

2008-06-01T15:44:00.000-07:00

Ok, I know it's been years since I've posted anything. I was going to post pics from Memorial Day, but since every other family member who has a blog has posted the same pictures, and the same people read our blogs, I decided I wouldn't bore everyone with the same stuff. However, I am going to post one picture from that weekend. This is me with the money I won from betting on horses. I just have one question to all of my family...why didn't anyone tell me I looked pregnant in this shirt?! And not just barely pregnant...2nd trimester pregnant!

Happy Birthday!

2008-04-21T22:42:00.001-07:00

We celebrated family birthdays on Sunday...Dad's, mine, Cory's and Kent's. I'm not the youngest out of the crew, but at least I'm not the oldest.

Opening Presents...

And blowing out candles...
The Grandkids always help blow out the candles.

We had all of my favorites for dessert. Angel food cake with strawberries, brownies, and my all time fav...chocolate covered strawberries. And yes, I had a little of them of all. I'm a fatty.

21 hours of non-stop baking...

2008-04-14T23:16:00.000-07:00

I was in charge of making all of the desserts for the wedding. My feet were getting pretty sore from being on my feet all day, so my three-year-old niece, Jenna, told me to go sit on the couch and she would give me a foot rub. It was the best 8 second foot massage I've ever had. :)

A whole lotta Dancin'!

2008-04-14T22:33:00.000-07:00

My dad's favorite part of the reception...the conga. It has become a Cottrell tradition to request the song "Hot Hot Hot" at every reception because my dad gets so excited when he hears it and immediately starts a conga line. He literally pulls people out of their chairs to join us whether they want to or not.

Bishop McCombs getting his groove on.

Seven down, two to go! Congrats Eraina & Alejandro!

2008-04-13T22:32:00.000-07:00

Erin & Alex were married
Saturday, April 12th, in the
Reno temple.

Erin & Alex with the Grandkids.

All the girls.

Happy Easter!

2008-03-23T20:12:00.000-07:00

The whole family got together today for Easter dinner and an easter egg hunt. Afterwards, all the grandkids made bunny cars with Auntie Deb.