Trevor Crockett and the Scouts

Check out Trevor's picture from his bottle doll project. They had to make a bottle doll (2 liter bottle is the body) of a historical figure. Trevor chose Davey Crockett because he was "a real cool hunter and was really good at shooting." We watched scenes from the old John Wayne version of the Alamo and he loved it. He also thought the old Disney song was "totally dorky"





Also check our two Scouts. Now that Trevor is 8 he get's to join his big brother every week for Scouts. Curtis is now a Weblow and is less than a year away from being a full blown scout. Am I really that old?!?!?!? Aunt Lizzy, feel free to come up any time and give these two boys some instruction.

Our Big Night with the Globetrotters

Last night the Norhwest Pughs drove up the Everett Event center to watch America's Favorite baketball team, The Harlem Globetrotters. Dad had splurged for courtsides in hopes that the family could get into the act. Anyone remember Mom dancing with the team at the Salt Palace back in the day? Anyways late in the 4th quarter our hopes we realized. Big Easy, the teams showman, came up and asked Trevor if he would like to take a shot in the game. As the Washington Generals raced up the far side of the court Trevor and Big Easy sat back "cherry picking" back at their own free throw line. (Very similar to his dad's offensive moves in ward ball). After the Globetrotters stole the ball they threw the outlet pass up to Big Easy who handed it off to Trev. Trevor took two dribbles toward the hoop and calmy drained and 8 foot jump shot in front of thousands of screaming fans. The place went nuts when he made the shot and the whole Globetrotter Team was jumping up and down high fiveing Trevor. The act continued as the referee stopped the game and demanded to know who Trevor was. Big Easy's answer was "he's my son, cant you see the resemblence." Pretty funny stuff. Big Easy then went over and got Trevor one of his official Jerseys that was autographed by the whole team. Trevor was a true celebrity as we left the arena. People were coming up from all over and saying, "great shot kid." It was awesome and his Mom, Dad, and brother couldn't be prouder of him. The whole family had a great time and we can't wait until the Globetrotters come back to town. Here are a few pictures I took of the evening.

You can also see alot more pics at www.globetrotters.com/fanphotos.
Select Everett 2/20/2006 and Gallery 6 and you'll see all the pictures.

Trevors Big Day

Yesterday was a big day for Trevor as he was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We are all very proud of Trevor and his willingness to take this important step in his life. We love you Trev.

Super Bowl Celebration

When we have a Super Bowl party we really like to finish with a bang!!! That's just how we roll around here. Much thanks to our pyrotechnic crew, Jeff Brown and the Muckleshoot tribe.

Brandon "the Crocodile Hunter" Pugh

OK, I know this doesn't make any sense but as you know I'm terrified of snakes. However after our New Orleans and Cancun trips I think it safe to say that I'm not afraid of their larger reptile cousins. I've finally found a game I like more than Iron Scrotum, its called Gator Chicken. You play the game by seeing who will get closest to the reptile for a picture. Todd and I had a close battle in New Orleans but I was the hands down winner in Cancun. It was great to hear Dennis Parker yell at me in a very dad like manner, "Brandon, get away from that Crocodile!!" I win. If anyone wants to challenge my dual hempishpere title all you have to do is pay for my ticket to a swamp infested land. Give me a call and game on.

What Not To Wear, starring Tajee Pugh

I think I can safely say that over the years Tajee's wardrobe has gotten a little "dated." She hasn't been very happy with it either but just didnt know where to start. So, for her Christmas gifts this year I decided to put together our own version of "What not to Wear." I reached out to Bellevue's version of Stacy, our good friend Julie Westra, and turned them loose on Bellevue Square with the goal to bring Tajee's look up to date. After 7 hours at Nordstrom, Sephora, and who knows how many other stores, Tajee came home with a ton of cute outfits and pile of new make up. You can see from the before and after pictures that they did a great job!!! Tajee looks great and feels great about here new looks. However, I do think she is regretting the skinny jeans because I've been chasing her around the house since she put them on. Looking good babe!!

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The Frozen Tundra of Redmond

Well it looks like President Obama has allready made good on his campaign pledge to elimate global warming because as you know its been really cold and snowy up here. We have had over 2 feet of snow in the past week which has led to serious case of cabin fever for the Northwest Pugh's. At one point we didn't leave the house for 5 days. We love each other but seriously 5 days with no outsiders gets a little boring. It's a good thing we had lots of food or we may have had to eaten Trevor. He was starting to look pretty tasty. Short of being trapped in the house we did have a lot of fun. We build a snow fort in the front yard, went sleding, played alot of X-box, and just generally goofed off alot. I also learned a few things about my self during our snow in. #1. I need the structure of an office. The concept of working from home is nice but just doesn't work for me. Too many distractions. Maybe if Tajee wasn't so cute Iwould have gotten more work done. #2. I'm 36 and still can't grow a decent beard. I'd fit in great in Mom and Dad's neck of the woods because all I can get is the amish look, no mustache. How in the world can a guy have grey beard hairs but still not grow a mustache. #3. And finally I learned that watching BYU lose a bowl game is a great way to spending an evening. Fortunately it started to rain today and our snow is melting. We can't wait until its gone and we can get back to normal.

Enjoy our sledding videos and please save your "it looks like a polar bear with a penguin on his back" comments. Merry Christmas and we love you all.