Hello?

Does anyone EVER check this blog anymore? Should I just delete it or do people want us to start updating it again. Doing the spotlights, birthdays, etc? Whats your thoughts (if there is anyone out there that still has some about this blog)?

Spotlight

This week the spotlight is on Ginger. Can't wait to hear what you all have to say about our spunky Ginger.

Our thoughts, prayers, love, and support go out deeply to Nicole and her family.

Grandma Mare~

You're in our hearts and prayers and we're all hoping for a speedy recovery. We love you to pieces.

Love, Your Family

Is anyone out there......? We seem to only have a few readers left on our blog. Please keep commenting. This blog was designed to keep us all in touch. I know most of us have our own personal blogs, but we miss the comments. Don't flake out on us now.

The spotlight is on Dave Hooper

Last name Taylor

-There are 949,162 people in the U.S. with the last name Taylor

- It is the 10th most popular last name

- there are several famous people with your last name but the first that popped up was the stunning Elizabeth Taylor.

Congrats Matt and Mindy! So far you have the most popular last name.

I thought it would be fun to share recipes with each other. I'm definitely in need of some new ones around here. I know we all have "healthy" goals in mind right now, but if you have a favorite that's not so healthy leave it anyway. I'll post this once a month and hopefully we can start a good collection of Peck Family recipes. ~Nicole

Spotlight~Uncle Greg

Matt Warnick sent me this email. I remember watching this ad during the Olympics and I thought it was really good. Thought I'd share it with those of you who maybe didn't get to see it. Make sure to pause the music playlist so you can hear the video.

If anyone has pix from Grandma's party will you send them to me. Thanks, Nicole

Last name HOOPER

-There are 42,700 people in the U.S. with your same last name

-It is the 831st most popular last name

-a famous person with your last name, Tobe Hooper--creator of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie (the original). Oooooo Scary!

Peck Family favorite Olympic moments. Go team USA!

New Challenge

After talking to my dad we changed the new competition a bit. This is a competition for everyone. You do not need to lose weight to be in this competition!

First everyone needs to pick their goal. The goals need to be realistic (i.e. my dad’s can’t be to lose 5 pounds) but also achievable. Some goals could be to lose weight, be a certain dress/pant size, not drink caffeine or pop anymore, etc. You get to come up with your own goal. Whoever is going to participate needs to post their goal on the blog. The goals need to be met by the Christmas party which means we have 4 months to reach them. Also, there can be multiple winners. Whoever reaches their goal will get a prize!

Everyone needs to post their goal by Monday August 25. Every week you will need to post what you have done to achieve your goal. One week before the Christmas party everyone will need to post whether or not they met their goal. The prizes will be brought to the party or mailed to you if you cannot make it to the party.

I hope everyone will participate. I think we all owe it to ourselves to.

Who's up for a Challenge?

Alright, here's the deal. I desperately need to loose some more weight. I know there are a bunch of you out there that feel the same way. I am looking to start another little competition. It would only be until Papa and Grandmas Christmas party. I'm just wondering if there is anyone out there who would like to do this with me. Let me know and I will get something going. Oh, and there will be a prize!

Olympic Moments

What was your favorite Olympic moment??? I know they're not over yet- but as they come to a close, comment and let us know. I'll tally them up at the end of the week and post the favorite Olympic Moment.

More 24th Pix...Thanks Kelsey for sending them to me!

This weeks name is

Tidwell

-There are 27,441 people in the U.S. with your same last name

-It's the 1298th most popular last name

-The famous person brought up with your last name was Danny Tidwell from "So You Think You Can Dance".....Funny!

Spotlight

So it's time to spotlight Nicole. She has done so much work to keep this blog up and running. It has been so much fun to see everyones comments about each other. Now it's time to comment on our wonderful Nicole!

The Annual 24th of July Party

Happy Belated 24th!
Thanks to Grandma and Papa we had another 24th party full of good food, great conversation, a small water fight, and lots of baseball watching. We missed those of you who weren't there. These pix aren't great. If anyone has some they'd like to add that would be great. Hope you enjoy the slideshow.

Spotlight

Uncle Jim's usually the guy behind the camera, but this time it's his turn to be in the spotlight.

Jim Tidwell~Ixtapa, Mexico 2007~surrounded by beauty
Can't wait to hear your thoughts on Uncle Jim!

Same Name

The name I chose this week is:

Chamberlain

-There are 33,508 people with your same last name

-It is the 1048th most popular last name

-2 famous people with your last name are

Wilt Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Same Name

I'm always trying to think of new things to keep the blog fresh. I thought this was kind of fun. I'll pick a new name every week (If I can remember). The name this week~

Peck

-45,685 people have your same last name

-You have the 770th most popular last name

-Most famous celebrity with your last name-Gregory Peck. Known for his role in "To Kill A Mockingbird"

Just some fun little facts. Hope you enjoy! Nicole