I figured it was just about time to post a new blog, yes I know the last date was a year ago. But here is the new news in the Cottam household.

Kyle's year is coming to an end as the semester closes. He still has baseball games and track and field, but his schedule is no where near as busy as he has been this past few months! He is getting ready for summer games in June, during which his schedule will be crazy once more. He was released from his calling as YM Pres. this past month, and has had a few weeks off. This past week he was put in as the ward clerk, which should be a good new experience for him, even though it is not as exciting as YM's. He has applied for a job at the U, which may or may not happen. Either way we are happy with where we are and what we are doing in life. We should know more about that the first part of May.

I am keeping busy with work and church. Our YW's Pres. is getting released this week, but I was called again to 2nd counselor. It should be interesting and a bit difficult I'm sure with the change of presidents. I'm going to try and keep an open mind so the new one can make this "her" presidency. The official news from the doctor's office is that I get to get some more tests done! (If this is new news...I have been having some kidney problems...4 infections in 5 months.) He said that there is a blockage in my left ureter, and that it is not attatched correctly causing the problems with my left kidney. I get to have some blood work done and another one in radiation. We'll know more in a few weeks....Hopefully....

The biggest news of the Cottam family is that we have been searching for a house here in Cedar. We have found some that we really like, that are new homes being built just west of the city. They are two stories, 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath homes. Kyle is most excited about the 2 car garage. We have made an offer, but that is now on hold with the job opening at the UofU.

As you can tell there has been a whole lot of changes...and many things still up in the air. Time will just have to tell, but once again we are happy with whatever happens...

First Try

Welcome to the Cottam Family site! I am very new to this sort of thing, but I am going to give it a try.

Life is great in the Cottam household. Very routine, but great none the less! Kyle is gearing up for the Utah Summer Games, which is he the SID for. It will take up most of the month of June, but will be a great experience for him! Our niece Courtney will be competing in it this upcoming weekend, so we will be having visitors come and stay with us, namely Mom Cottam, Kris and her three kids Courtney, Trent, and Tanner. I will be on kid detail, mostly keeping the boys busy at the pool with Mom Cottam!

I am currently keeping busy with my little garden that is entailed of pumpkins! They are getting bigger, and it has been an amazing experience watching something grow, which I have never done before. (At least if I have, I have never paid much attention to this before.)

We just got back from SLC this past weekend. I was up for the week watching our nephew Samuel for 5 days. I had a great time, but I have to admit that I am thankful that God does not give you two year olds to start out with! I did get loads of exercise running after him. He is all about playing with swords, and even Uncle Aaron played with him, falling to the floor each time that he was struck, meaning he was up and down off of the floor about 20 times! I don't think that I could have survived this experience without my Mom! Nana and Papa were over every night just to help me out! On Monday we spent some time with the Cottams at the Davies home on our way back home. Karin was the expert cook on the grill, and Kyle and I had a great time playing with the nieces and nephews! By the time we were home, I was very excited about sleeping in my own bed!

Thats all for now...but plan on another update soon!