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  • I believe in love.
    I love what I do.
    I always use extra, double, over the top garlic when I cook.
    I strive everyday to be better... at everything.
    I am determined to travel the world.
    I could live off watermelon, zucchini, mango, and peaches.
    I'm a foodie, wino, yogi and all things beach.
    I dream of fields full of gardenias.
    I would love to run a B&B off the coast of Oregon.
    I enjoy reading memoirs with recipes the most.
    I will design and create a beautiful garden and porch in our next home.
    I love eating, making and finding new soups and salads.
    I'm obsessed with Yogurtland and Ingrid Michaelson.
    I make my own enchilada sauce and guacamole, to die for.
    I love whole heartedly and am very loyal.
    I can never get enough of dark chocolate, cupcakes and spicy tuna rolls.
    I'm a dreamer and a doer!

    Photos by Trude Ellingsen and Caroline Ikeji

Puppy Love – Duggie

Say hello to the newest addition to the Orozco family, Duggie. It’s my youngest brother, Edgar’s new puppy, he’s a 4 month old golden retriever and oh how cute is he?

Edgar received it as a gift from his friend that breed’s them. He had been wanting one for a long time and he couldn’t be more happier, he’s already in training. Did you know they have private training school for pups now? Edgar didn’t enroll him in one, but his friend did.

Let me just be loud and clear about one thing, I love the idea of my baby brother having this pup, I already love him too, but the name just makes me want to vomit! It’s okay, my brother has heard the ranting already. Like really, you really are going to name him that? How humiliating when you take him to the dog park, he’ll get made fun of you know? So If we can’t convince Edgar to switch the name (you know, it’s still early to change it), he might have a few different ones. Just like my parent’s chihuahua whom goes by Mousy and Chiquita, brilliant, I know.

The three of us, Edgar, my other brother Erik and I enjoyed a lunch at a cafe at the Beverly Center. We had originally thought of going to the UCLA Book Festival, but since Erik goes to school there he wasn’t too excited about being on campus on a Sunday.  Plus, Edgar and I arrived a little late so we decided to not go after all. After lunch we picked up the pup at Edgar’s friend’s house and took him to a park near by in La Brea. It was nice to get some sun and run around. Then we dropped Erik off and we headed to my place. Once we arrived Kris was able to meet the pup and play with him too, nice way to end the day since Kris had to work.

Now for the good stuff. There are many photos to view, but after viewing I’m sure you’ll agree that they are worth the long post, enjoy.

My favorite photo of the day.

Holy cute!

Now does this little guy look like a Duggie to you? Please join me on this campaign to change his name, a cute pup is counting on you.:) What name would you give him just based on these photos? We don’t know his personality much yet as he’s only had him a few days, but he’s very playful and oh so full of love.

April 29, 2010 - 8:15 pm

lacy - This is **NOT** helping my major puppy hankering! I WANT ONE!

April 29, 2010 - 12:00 am

Brandy Frank - soooooo adorable!!! what a cute puppy (and family!)

April 27, 2010 - 2:22 pm

Amarettogirl - ok I’m a huge dog lover (maybe you saw my babies on my blog) – I kind of agree with you- Duggie is ‘eh’…but I agree with reader Annie – Dug is nice. However the word out there on dog names is that they should be short, phonetically strong and preferably ending in a strong vowel – to help in training. My dog’s (are Latino- the boy is rescued from Puerto Rico now living the high life in Jersey with a yard of his own and the girl is Latina by adoption since she was born in Amish country) their names – boy – Chulo, the girl – Chica. My past 16yr old who past two years ago now was named Maya. Anyway, this gorgeous pup looks like a Dani to me but if your bro LOVES Dug-y- it might be an impossible task to de-suade him! Good luck!

April 27, 2010 - 1:03 pm

Julianne - I like Brian or Murray for that dog. He looks very cute and slightly dorky (in a cute way). I want him. PS the bro and his friend also look adorable.

April 27, 2010 - 9:58 am

Annie - Tell Edgar he better watch out, I’m already planning a dog-napping! I agree, Duggie is too childish…But Dug would be fun! Can’t wait to meet him, I’m sure you will be dog-sitting :)

April 27, 2010 - 9:46 am

Trude - OMG THE CUTENESS!! Tell Edgar I’ll be right there (and Katie just behind me, I’m sure). I think I’ll have to disagree with you on the name though – I think it’s cute! Reminds me of Dug from the movie Up. :) Love this whole series, just gorgeous girlfriend!

April 27, 2010 - 9:18 am

Mary Marantz - OMG! I’m in LOVE! I remember when our Cooper was that size! Le sigh.