Two Peas in A Pod

Mom's two Peas in a Pod looked so darn cute I had to take a picture before we went out to go shopping! When I told them it was time to go Kody asked for his Sunglasses because it looked bright outside and he didn't want the sun to hurt his eyes!Kamden is 2 years old and Kody is 3 years old!

Being only 20 months apart they really love each other and do everything together. They even share the same bed and won't go to bed unless they are both together.
They even take naps together!

Brotherly Love!

Gymnast Spare Time

Bass Pro Shop

Mom had to take a picture of her boys in front of her most favorite animal......MOOSE!

Atlanta gymnastic fun at Pro Bass Shop

Atlanta Pro Bass and Shop (The night before Kallee's first level 9 Meet)We drove to Atanta on a Friday and got in pretty early so we decided to take the kids to Pro Bass before we went to our hotel to catch some ZZZZZ's.
Kallee sitting on her dream boat!

Kody wishing this thing would start up and give him a ride!

Kamden and Kallee looking cute on the 4 wheeler!

Kerestes Family at Pro Bass Shop excited to see all the animals, dream about being on the 4 wheelers, and boats. But most excited to see Kallee compete for her first time this Session.

Kallee holding her two level 9 medals for placing on floor and vault! You go GIRL!
Look at this!!!!! Even her brothers placed this time thanks to a very nice guy who couldn't believe how well behaved all three of our boys were. This meet went extra long reaching almost 5 hours and so he gave each of our boys a medal to let them know how awesome they were!

Kallee saluting!

High Point Gym even took first place as a team with Kallee helping with the scores. They took her floor and vault score to help win 1st place out of all level 9 teams. GREAT JOB HIGH POINT GYMNAST GIRLS!

Atlanta Gymnastic Meet Level 9

Kallee has chosen not to compete Gymnastics on a Sunday and the first level 8 meet was on a Sunday. So her coaches had enough confidence in her to have her compete as a level 9 with the level 9. So never competing as a 8 and having her first meet as a 9 was huge. Kallee was for sure more nervous than usual but she pulled it off!With the cheering Kerestes Team and especially her little brothers she did amazing.
She even placed on vault and floor with a level 8 routine. Now that ROCKS!

She is showing off her new High Point Leotard along with the cool team flip flops that Mom crochet for Kallee as a good luck gift!

This is Kallee's favorite hairstyle that Mom does for her meets!

So much for these socks!

Crispy Socks
Just remember some SIGNS DO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT!!!
So when the Microwave says for FOOD ONLY.......IT REALLY IS!!!!

Really Embarassing Sock Story

Here is Mom's Crazy burned Sock Story.....Well to start off I forgot a lot for this trip including Kamden's shoes, swim suits, the little boys pants, and my SOCKS! So the night before I washed my socks and hung them up to dry. When I woke up I had to really hurry because we all had to be ready by 6:45 to eat breakfast and then head to Kallee's Gymnastic meet which started at 8:00. So my socks where still damp so I tried everything to dry them and I am not kidding. My hair straightener was first but I had no success. So my SMART husband said, "You could put them in the microwave. There is only a sign right on it that says FOOD ONLY!" Well he got in the shower and thought what a great Idea. I put them in and gave them a 2minute cook. Well not much into the 2 minutes and I had smoke coming out of the microwave like crazy! I opened it up and my socks were scorched and smoke was everywhere. I PANICKED I knew I was going to set off the fire alarm for the whole Hotel at 6:30 in the morning. I yelled at Mike to hurry up and put some clothes on because this alarm is going off. We opened up the door and used pillows and everything else to fan out the smoke. THANK GOODNESS the alarm didn't go off. So I ended using Kody's extra pair of Socks that I did bring. It pays off to pay tiny every now and then!!!

Mom's Lessoned LEARNED NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE AS A DRYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Orlando Gymnastic Fun Pictures

Dad carrying Baby Kamden around Disney Down Town! Mom forgot to bring his shoes. OOOPS! But at least Kamden didn't seem to mind being carried everywhere!Daddy and Son
Disney Down Town

Kallee holding Kamden at the Lego Store

Kyle building a Lego car to race at the Lego Store!

Orlando Gymnastic Fun

After Kallee's meet we went to Disney Down Town to walk around. Everyone's favorite store was the Lego Store! Taking a picture in front of the giant Transformer made out of Lego's because one of our family's favorite video is Transformers especially MOM!
Driving to the Disney World Sport Center

Kerestes Family after Kallee's Meet

Kallee's Cheerleading Team stretching their legs after cheering for their sister!

More Orlando Gymnastic Pictures

The Silver Dollar Meet was held at the Walt Disney World Sports Center Looking over at all the gymnast at the DisneyWorld Sports Center
Kallee watching the gymnast at a whole different level. She doesn't usually get to watch because she is usually the one being watched. Mike and I soon found out she would much rather be out there than just standing here and watching.

Kallee's hair do for the meet!

Kallee wearing her 5 medals after placing on each event!

Kallee's PROUD BROTHERS!

Orlando Gymnastic Pictures

Kallee holding hands with her team members as they took 1st, 2nd, and 4th all around for the Level 8 Meet! Way to go girls! As a team they took 3rd place overall out of 67 teams from all over America!!!!! Talk about bringing it on!!! They do team awards by taking the top 4 scores (from each team) of each event and averaging them together. Kallee was top 4 of her team on the different events!!!!!! We were so proud of Kallee that she contributed to the team award! She was pretty pleased with herself but wants to take the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place on the events. But we know she will get there!

Kallee salute!!

High Point Gymnastics Academy Team 12 girls

Sand Dollar Invitational

Silver Dollar 2010 Orlando,FL - Vault

Silver Dollar 2010 Orlando, FL - Bars

Silver Dollar 2010 Orlando, FL - Beam

Silver Dollar 2010 Orlando, FL - Floor

Moon Sand Mess!

WOW! After Kody, Kamden, and I did preschool they wanted to play with Moon Sand so I thought great Idea. Well, I had another Great IDEA while they were playing I would run up and fold a batch of laundry. SO I thought while I was folding how this was a great idea. They are being so good and I am getting my laundry done. Well, I came down and had a little surprise! There was moon sand everywhere! I couldn't even get mad because Kody was under the table trying so hard to clean it up. He said, "Mom, Baby made mess and I am cleaning it up for you!" I just started laughing and thought well at least a broom will clean this one up!

I think they had a great time playing especially little Baby Kamden!

I learned my lesson no more moon sand unattended can be dangerous!

Christmas Memories!

We all had a wonderful Christmas this year! We really felt the spirit and all know why we celebrate this special season because of our Savior! Whom we love with all our hearts and know he is the only way to return back to him!

We want to give our thanks for all the many wonderful gifts and Christmas cards we received this year! We may be far far away but we felt each and everyone of you at this time of year. We love you and miss you. Take lots of care!

Kallee's highlights for this season!!!!!!!!!!!......no school, no school, and no school, lots of sweet treats, gymnastics, presents, service, decorations, wrapping presents, buying presents,singing, thinking about Jesus, and being with her family!

Kyle's highlights for this season!!!!!!.....staying up late, getting Christmas cards in the mail, yummy food Mom made, playing, watching movies, no HOMEWORK, not much work, giving gifts, presents, celebrating Jesus, and all the cool decorations!

Kody's highlights for this season!!!!....SANTA, SANTA, SANTA he would even come early sometimes with cool things, presents, tree, decorations, turning on the Christmas lights, Frosty the Snowman, Christmas movies, shopping with MOM, Christmas music, Christmas books, and most of all celebrating the birth of Jesus!

Baby Kamden's highlights for this season!!!!!.....Everyone is just so excited all the time, the lights, the tree, all the presents, food, music, Frosty the Snowman, and also turning on all the Christmas lights, smiles, laughter, and knowing it's all about Jesus.

Fun Christmas times!

The little boys in their Christmas Pajamas!
Kool K boys being kool at lunch time! Mom didn't want them to get dip all over their clothes!

Boy good thing Mom did because it looks like I have 3 silly cute boys!

We love our Build a Bears!

This year Grandma Cottrell was hospitalized after having surgery for a week right before Christmas. She was super sick with infections from her surgery and to top it off had the pneumonia. So she was unable to finish the kids presents and get them in the mail. Of course, we all understood and even the kids did. They just wanted Grandma to feel better and be O.K. They were scared when she had to ride in an ambulance to the hospital.

It even worked out better because of few days after Christmas a HUGE package came for them with lots of LOVE from Grandpa, Grandma, and Jessica Cottrell.

They kids had a mini Christmas! They all received a bag full of wrapped gifts. They couldn't believe it. They loved everything inside each of their bag.

They received a journal, lotion, chapstick, toys, candy, balls, and a build a bear.

Let me just tell you they love their Build a Bears. Each one is very special and the kids now sleep with them every night. Kamden takes his everyone and says his name is MY DOGGIE!

From the picture below you can see he even had fun with the lotion they gave me. While I was on the phone thanking them Kody came in and said "Mom, Baby making mess!" He was just putting lotion on everything. He was having a great time!

But thanks so much for all the love and time you put in each bag and the kids just loved everything!

Keep feeling better Grandma and NO MORE AMBULANCE RIDES!

Build a Bears