Ulirang Asawa

At 5 o'clock at work today, hubby called me and asked how to cook this particular Filipino recipe called giniling. I was shocked that he's actually going to cook hehehe.. But I'm so happy! He said that he was gonna surprise me with the food but he did not know how to cook it lol.. I am so proud of you Hon, you are surpassing my expectations everyday. Not only that he cooks dinner, he also did the laundry and clean the dishes.... awesome!

Aspiring Photographer

Not only that my daughter love posing in front of the camera but she like taking pictures too! She took a picture of me yesterday, it wasn't perfect but it wasn't bad. Here it is..

So what do you think, does she have potential to be a photographer someday?

Rylie's encounter with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

My husband and daughter went to see the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders performance at the gymnasium of the base. I wasn't able to go with them because our son EJ was taking a nap. Rylie had a great time watching them and posing for pictures with them. When she came home, she was showing me the moves that ladies performed. Here are some the pictures that hubby took.

With Brooke Sorenson...

With Brittany Evans... thanks guys for posing with my daughter! Hubby posted some of the pictures on his blog too.

Our Christmass 2008

We started our Christmas celebration by attending a party from our neighbor's house yesterday. They had so many food, most were Filipino foods, Ate Lelet gave me some to take home too. I forgot my fave gadget so there's no pic he he he. Our day ended by attending a mass at 9 pm. Before the mass started, there was a Christmas presentation performed by selected children from the base. Here are some of the photos I snapped.

Before Rylie went to bed last night, she put cookies for Santa. When I got done cleaning the kitchen, I went to her room so I can give her a good night kiss but she wasn't there. I looked in the bathroom none, I checked our bedroom and EJ's bedroom and I didn't find her so I panicked and woke my husband up. We found her at the couch sleeping..... She tried to sneak in, just so she would see if Santa would come really he he he.. But anyhow, when they woke up this morning, they had fun opening their presents...

Here she is with the scooter she asked from Santa..

Here's EJ busy with his new car collections with Dad helping him.. BOYS!

So there was our Christmas... How about you guys, how did you celebrate the yuletide season? Nothing can beat the feeling of celebrating Christmas with your family, with or without gifts as long as the family are together, its always good!

Season Greetings from the Cottrill's!

Let me introduce you to my Christmas buddies at home. This is Mr. Snowman, this is my very first stuff Christmas toy received since I was born.This is Ms. Grenny Pup, my Aunt Christal gave this to me last year.

This is Apple Cinnamon Bear that my Daddy's company got me last year, isn't she cute. This is Ginger Bread bear that my brother got last year from Daddy's work but unfortunately, my brother doesn't want to pose in the camera so I am the one doing his job...

This is Ms. Froggy Ribbit that Tita Crystal gave me last year. She sing and dance for us..

This bear I called Ms. Pretty, she's been in the family since 1995 and now I have her.

This one is a Christmas Tree who wiggles her body while she sings.. This was given to us by Tita Crystal... Doesn't she look cool?

This bear with a birdie on his head was given to me by Daddy's work two years ago. Both him and the bird sings and dances.

This one is a wine holder that Daddy got from his work. His boss gave it to him last year.

This is the very old santa that the Cottrill family has, this was my Daddy's favorite Santa when he was a kid...

Now Dad want my brother to have it but EJ already broke the light bulb inside it ... Me and brother wants to tear things sometimes he he he...

This tiny musical Santa works wonder for my brother because he dances with its tune...

Mommy bought this littleSanta ornament at the Flea market in Ohio for 50 cents last year.

So there, you meet my buddies here during Christmas. Have a joyful holidays everyone. Mama said Maligayang Pasko and Manigong Bagong Taon sa lahat (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you!)