Belize and Naya had their first official tea party w/ Nana Gregg yesterday. They daintily ate their little sandwiches and said their please and thank you's. Thanks Nana, it was so fansy!

Belize is blossoming into a very sweet little girl. She's not a baby anymore. She parrots anything that anyone says, which makes for some funny conversations. She loves to say, "Thank you so much." And she just started repeating prayers . . . so precious! On the two side, she started saying mine around other kids, although she's still pretty good at sharing. She loves nursery and talking about all of her friends. I just love being her mom!

Brannon saved the day when I was a fluffhead and didn't reserve the picnic site (a group was there when we showed up!!!)










































Belize entertained herself playing in the dirt (cookie crumbs) and chasing squirrels.

























"Don't stand too close . . .



I'm afraid your lack of skills will rub off. " Thanks Xochi!













I think Belize ended up sneaking about 3 or 4 cupcakes.

















Thanks to Keri for putting on this wonderful shower and thanks to everyone who came and chatted. It was great to see you and now this little boy is going to be so stylish.

Happy 5th Wedding Anniversary! I love you forever!

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First of all- thank you, thank you, thank you to Brannon's parents for letting me borrow their camera! Last week was Brannon's last one off for quite awhile so we took advantage and went to the Hood Canal to the Orton's cabin. Brannon and Belize played on the beach (threw rocks in the water), while I took a lot of naps. I am now 33weeks pregnant and am getting anxious for this baby to be out of me and into the world. Part of the Orton/Olson clan came up for the remainder of the weekend and Belize ran around with her cousins which gave us a much needed break from her "two" behavior. Now its back the the grind, but at least we have relaxing memories to get us through. This week Brannon went back to his mistress, Harborview, where he'll be spending over a hundred hours a week, why can't I be more like a hospital? I like to think I'm more attractive and I'm definitely nicer.