Cottle family updates

It is about time we get back in contact with everyone so this is a great opportunity to let you know what the Cottle's have been doing.
1. Have you done anything fun this summer? If so, then what did you do?
We have had a memorable time this summer living in New York. We are going to miss the fast pace and adventures. We are about to head back home to Utah. We've been to Central Park, The Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Ground Zero, Battery Park, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Beach. It has been a ton of fun.Manhattan Rocks and Long Island isn't too bad either.
What is the best movie you've seen in the last year?
Jon says Transformers, because he still sleeps with his Optimus Prime pillow case from when he was a kid. I say any movie we get to go to at a theater is awesome :)

In your oppinion what modern convenience should never have been invented?
A Modern convenience that never should have been invented would be the Blue Tooth headset. I hate when you are in a store and someone is talking so you look over and they look like they are talking to them self until you see the little gadget in their ear.
If you were being attacked by killer penguins and you only had 3 household items to protect yourself what 3 items would they be and why?
We say, a greased cookie sheet, to toboggan our way out of danger. A bra, so Jon could sling snow balls at high velocity. Last, the ipod and dock so we can play music and dance. (Because everyone knows that once the rhythm starts penguins can't help but tap along)

Also, pick one of each of these:
Our family loves Sweets
I prefer the mornings in the summer and the nights in the winter that is when Jon is home
Quiet time; it is the only time I get anything done
Plain, who needs the fluff
Barefeet for me, Jon needs his socks. I'd beat him in a barefoot race any day :)
Soft, I love to sleep
I am an Instant girl. I hang my pictures on wet paint because I can't wait to see the outcome
I love Texas it is where Jon and I met :)
Sweet or Savory
Morning or Night
Quiet or Loud
Fancy or Plain
Barefeet or Socks
Hard or Soft
Delayed or Instant Gratification
Texas or not-Texas