Random batch of cuteness!

The Safest of WAYS - my hero!

I have an ongoing internal battle with QFC and Safeway. First of all, let me preface this by telling you that I hate grocery shopping! I know that other stores exist but these are the ones closest to my house, thereby being the ones I shop at the most. QFC has a MUCH bigger selection, better produce and well, its just a better experience if you don't attend during rush hour. Safeway produce stinks, however it is cheaper and the store is almost always empty (as if that doesn't tell you something already). But tonight, Safeway has made leaps and bounds in my book!!! After stewing about how I need to go to store for a long grocery list and milk (we only have 1/2 cup left), Brannon suggested that if I really didn't want to go that bad that Safeway delivers. What!?!??! Well, I was sure it cost almost more than the groceries themselves! But after checking online, on their front page you get your first delivery for FREE if its more than $50 (I spend almost 2 times that every time I go, which is only once every 1-2 weeks) with the promotion code listed. Yeah for Safeway!!!

Sweet dreams Mom

I have to share this story. Yesterday morning, I was feeling quite tired (Belize has been waking up at 6:30 for the day) so I lay down on her floor to take a rest while she played. Belize doesn't like it when I sleep on the job so she does everything to wake me up like trying to poke my eyes open . . . finally she realized I wasn't budging so she put a blanket on me, softly brushed the hair out of my face and gave me a sweet kiss as if to say, "you DO seem pretty tired mom, go ahead and take a nap, you deserve it." She had tucked me in cozy and as i let out a sigh of bliss, she sat on my head and used it as a bouncy ball. I guess I know who's the boss now.

Also today, while I was in the shower she chucked the remote in, rendering it useless. Which is okay because she's quite the pro at turning on and off the television repetitively, but creates the problem of switching the TV to DVD. Translation: No Backyardigans! HELP ME!!!! I MIGHT NOT MAKE IT! Here is a picture reminiscent of the good ol' days with both functional remotes.

Happy Birthday Bob!

A tribute to my sister on her birthday



Richelle Holley (Sunshine) was born February 28th on a snowy winter day.

During her 19 years of life she gone by the names- Shelby, Belle, Boo boo. A mostly mature girl minus car mishaps and this picture-



She is #3 of 4 kids, thus pretty well behaved and good natured. She makes killer desserts and is an amazing ballroom dancer! (she's the one on the far right). She's simply the best! - A triple threat- beautiful, talented and smart, whom I admire very much.



Today is her birthday but also the day she sends her sweetiepie to London, England to preach the gospel to some unsuspecting Brits!



"Richelle has always been very sweet, gentle and extremely cuddley. A hug from her, can make your day! She always does the right thing and at the moment she is very brave having sent her Elder off on her Birthday. She truly cares about others and has always been our peacemaker. She's got a great smile and well...you gotta love her, she's Richelle!"- Mom

"My favorite child is quite simply the one I happen to be thinking about, and right now that's Richelle Holley Sunshine Gregg, my little Boo Boo. Richelle was a very easy child to raise. She always had an inherent self respect, a constant sense of her own worth. She always seemed happy, always seemed to know the most important things already. Where some of us need to learn it, I think she was born knowing she is a child of God. She truly is a ray of sunshine in our lives." -Dad

To sum it up Richelle, you get muchos puntos for being an outstanding sister, daughter and aunt! Happy Birthday! We love you!

Had to try out the new swimsuit!

Today we went swimming at the Federal Way Aquatic Center with Nana, Aunt Sarah, Keri & Naya. Belize promptly ran into the pool and fell head first, she spent the next 10 minutes really freaked out but then she warmed up to being in the water and was blowing bubbles with her mouth by the end of the session. It was so much fun! The Aquatic center was so cute with a big pirate ship (conveniently heated so it was as warm out of the water as in)!

Whoever thought of combining chocolate and peanut butter? I tip my hat to you.

Funny Belizisms

Belize loves to get her socks and shoes on because she knows that means she gets out of the bat cave. Well, yesterday when I was getting ready to leave, she intercepted a sock.

Also on Sunday when the choir sang a special number, Belize stood on her Dad's lap and raised both hands in the air for several minutes as if to say, "Hallelujah", and if that wasn't praise enough she clapped when the choir finished much to the entertainment of everyone in the pews behind us.



Ahhhh, it's a crazed mosh pit raver- what happened to my little girl? . . . . those Backyardigans can be very influential.




Yes, I know you are supposed to use pennies for charity but I thought they could use a one year litttle girl for the new Homo Sapian exhibit at the zoo. She thought it was funny when her bum got stuck in the hole.

Rare sighting

A rare sighting, the tiniest member of the tribe curling up with her mom for over an hour watching Backyardigans. Has also been heard whining for hours at a time. Must be getting in more razor sharp teeth.

Mexican Vacation 2008

Yucatan Ruins

In loving memory . . .

The homage

Not sure if Belize tired Brannon out or was it the other way around? Pretty much, Belize kicked baby tush and slept most of the plane ride to UT! Hooray!














Bis Abuela and Belize meeting for the first time. Un placer concerle.










The Strains left West Seattle, so now we're stalking them till they have babies and come back. :)











When I become famous, my first move will be to hire Christina as my hair stylist and pay her one million dollars.















Wow, the camera either adds 10 lbs or Belize is wearing a fat suit.













Miss dare devil! Belize was obsessed with the snow and tried to escape to it every time anyone opened the back door.
















What a goober, I guess I forgot snow was soft?










Brannon reminded me that vacation is supposed to be about working so we shoveled Grandma's driveway . . . for fun.









The Rodriguez clan. Well, half of them.











Eating at my favorite restaurant, Tucanos.


Waiting for the flight back to Seattle. Last week Ogden, UT, next week, Mexico.

Before & After

It's something i've always wanted to do and finally I got up the guts! Thanks to my wonderful hairstylist and fabulous friend (also style icon) Christina, hopefully I can rock this new hairdo proud. :)

She'd always run free

I found this picture while browsing through my computer and thought I'd give you an update on Belize. She is 14 months old now and as Brannon so eloquently put today, "if she were a horse, she'd always run free." She's such a happy girl and jammers on all day about everything. Her attention span is getting longer and she can entertain herself for 10 minutes or so. She loves music and points to her CD player anytime we're in her room, and also loves to dance which includes jumping, tapping her feet and twirling around until she falls over (about 4 to 5 times). She still falls down or bumps into things about 15 times in 30 minute period but doesn't seem to mind because she just keeps running (she rarely walks)! Belize LOVES to help do the dishes, take the clothes out of washer and help navigate the internet, she's my little helper. She is really good about getting something for you when asked and sitting down to put on her shoes or put on her coat when we're going somewhere. Stuffed animals are her favorite thing to play with and knows them all by name. She also likes books and animal noises, she's still obsessed with dogs. She's a good eater except when it comes to tomatoes and broccoli. Her newest vocabulary includes: What's that?, Tickle, tickle, and Nana. Her best friend is Naya Garcia and they have so much fun- talking, tickling, eating each other's food, hugging, kissing or chasing each other around. Belize makes me feel like the luckiest mom on the planet and I love her a lot!

Lost:

My camera is lost, its been about a week and a half now if some sees a silver Olympic camera please contact me- I'm dying slowly inside from lack of blogs and we're have a vacation in a week! So to make up for lack of pictures, I came across this video (note: I have no affiliation with any person in this video)
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Dateless in Seattle

My husband is wonderful- he's a great dad, helpful around the house, a hard worker (no one can dispute that), the list goes on and on but one of the things he's not, is a romantic. What is it about men? When we were dating, there wasn't a day went by when I didn't get a little email about how much he loved me - yada, yada, yada. Then we got married and if I wait long enough . . . well then nothing happens. Don't get me wrong, it's not just him, I think this a universal problem but I believe that all men (and women) can improve with a little effort and a reminder. As a wife, I have realized that if I want something such as a date, I need to ask for it and be specific, "Honey, I'm really in need of a date, when would you like it to be?" Usually the next sentence out of his mouth is, and I quote, "I never know what to do for a date." So in my role as an eternal wife who supports her husband's personal progress and also because of my need for a date this month, I have decided to start a dating website for married people who are in need of a little inspiration and a few date ideas. This is a group website and will only continue if people keep contributing . . . so please DATE AWAY!



www.marriedandstilldating.blogspot.com

New Year

New Year's day we spent lounging around the Gregg's house but then Grandpa Gregg rounded up half the clan to go on a small but very steep hike to the new beach (which is actually not new at all but maybe it's grandpa's way of honoring the new year, its' real name is Marine View Park).

Santa's Present

One hula hoop + a few sheets + a dog bed = one sweet-looking fort for a one year-old's bedroom. Made by yours truly and my amazing mother.