Rigby Family update

So I cant believe we are to March already. Where has all the time gone??? My big boy is growing up so fast I can't hardly stand it. Gregg always teases me that I wish we lived in Never Never Land where the kids never grew up. I admit its true I hate how fast Shakobe grows and changes every single day. He has been the best thing for Gregg and I because he has taught us so much. It's funny how one little guy can change two adults so much, but the credit goes fully to Shakobe. We still have a lot of growing to do so its good our little man is patient and willing to help his mom and dad. Here is a little bit of what our little monk has been up to lately!!!!

This is one of my top ten favorite pictures of Shakobe. He had to go outside and help his dad shovel snow. It was so awesome because Gregg did not even show him how to do it he just picked up his shovel and went to work. The hardest part was getting him to come back inside. I literally think he would have shoveled the whole neighborhood if we would have let him. Gregg and I have started this thing with him that now that he is going to be a big brother he gets some new responsabilities which include being dads little helper. Little do we know that shakobe would not have it any other way.  He loves to be doing whatever his dad is doing, and always tries to help us any chance he gets. It's just in that boy's blood and I could not be more proud!!

Aunt Jess planned a pizza party at her house for all the cousins and grandma and grandpa while moms and dads went out to dinner and a movie. FYI I tricked gregg into taking me to "Safe Haven" and after falling over and faking his own death he went to the theatre and actually said he enjoyed the movie. So any of you that need a chick flick that wont make your husband completly miserable go see safe haven it was way good. Shakobe had a great time while we were gone because aunt jess planned a movie night with pizza and root beer floats. He loved it which we are so thankful to the carpenters for planning such a fun evening and taking care of our little guy. 

 

Cuddling up with his Herd cousins for a movie night at Grandma and Grandpas.  He wanted to show them one of his very favorite movies Hotel Transilvania!!

 Saylor is a very good helper that always wants to take care of Shakobe. Even as he grows closer and closer to her same height she still tries to carry him around like a baby. LOL. He thinks its pretty funny too!!

 We had a family date night just Me, Gregg, and shakobe and we decided to take him bowling for the first time. He was in heaven!! Every direction he pointed there was a "BALL, BALL, BALL." Each time it was his turn he would throw the ball with gregg and he would yell, "GO, GO, GO, YAAAAAYYY!!!" It was so funny to see so much of his personality come out at that bowling alley we loved it.

When it was not his turn he decided it was just as fun to unload all the balls off the tray next to our lane. LOL

Our little man has started talking more lately . Although he is shy sometimes so i tried to catch some of it on video for everyone to see. We were doing reading time just before i took this and reading a book about numbers. After I said one he said two when the page said two. Smart Boy! So now he tells us he is going to be two!!! Notice when I ask him where his hair is he says ball and touches his head. Everything is a Ball!

So one night we were watching tv while eating dinner and this Gieco commercial came on that had a pro basketball player blocking everyones shots at different places then saying "Not in My House." Well Shakobe thought it was the funniest thing in the world so I just kept rewinding it and playing it for him and he laughed just as hard everytime. Grandpa Richard said we need to send it in some where cuz it shows just how happy Gieco can make a almost two year old laugh. It certainly makes my day every time i watch this video and we hope it does the same for you.

Big Brother and baby #2

                     We have officially made it to the half way mark of our pregnancy. It is such an amazing experience. I love being pregnant, and knowing there is a little life growing inside of me. Its true each pregnancy is different, but both these babies have taken pretty good care of there mommy. Luckily, this pregnancy has not been very difficult at all. The only symptom I can complain about may actually be a pre pregnancy symptom, but I would like to blame it on the pregnancy anyway. Those of you that have been pregnant or not are I'm sure familiar with the phrase "BABY BRAIN." Well I am suffering from a very serious case of it. LOL. Bryson and Rylie like to remind me of that fact almost daily. I heard the best explanation for it last week on our favorite show Modern Family. Gloria (Sofia Vergara.) is pregnant and tells Claire... "I HAVE TWO BRAINS INSIDE OF ME, BUT I HAVE NEVER FELT MORE DUMB!!!"  Thank you Modern Family you putting it into words perfectly, and now I can laugh every day about my condition because of it. Lol.

               All joking aside I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to bring another little one into our family. And yesterday after putting us (mostly Gregg.)on the edge of our seats for about a half an hour not letting us see between its legs by either curling up, hiding behind the umbilical cord, or tucking its feet up right up in front of the spot we needed to see. The baby is either shy or mischievious, and I'm going with mischievious. Anyway, we finally caught a glimpse of our healthy baby BOY! Sweet Shakobe was more concerned the whole time of what the ultra sound tech was doing to his mommy rather then what was on the big screen, but I take that as a sign that big brother is going to be very watchful over his baby brother and that makes us very proud! 

Big Brother holding on to the first photo of Little Brother!!

 "There is no Buddy like a Brother."

Side profile of little brothers face. He is trying to hide behind his arm. I know sometimes these pictures freak people out but its what I look forward to the most. Hello little buddy!!!

This picture is kind of tricky cuz he is trying to disguise himself with the umbilical cord again but this is proof its baby brother and not baby sister. Its offficial mom is going to be out numbered 3 to 1!! 

Christmas 2012

    I'm finally blogging about my favorite time of year the holiday season filled with wonderful activities and time spent together with my favorite people. Me and Gregg are so grateful for the many blessings that we have been given, and the wonderful people we get to have a part of our lives. Enjoy the picture overload....

 Our little family at the light parade in Preston. My favorite thing to do Thanksgiving weekend is to take Shakobe to the light parade then drive around to the cool decked out houses. Preston knows how to deliver on the holiday spirit.

Shakobe and the Herd kids driving around looking at christmas lights together. The flash was a little too bright for Shakobe but he loves these special moments with his cousins cuz they all fight to sit by him and make the car ride so much more enjoyable for him.

 My fam at the Child christmas party this year. My mom was in charge and planned some really fun games. This one for example we had to blow up balloon's, stuff them in a pair of nylons, pick a team mate to where it on there head (as a reindeer.), and run to the other end of the room to decorate another teammate like a christmas tree.  My dad was the reindeer, and my mom was the Christmas tree. Gregg was sure to use every supply we had even cardboard rolls, and was taping ornaments to my moms face if not wrapping tinfoil around her entire face making it hard to breath. Thanks mom for putting up with all of Gregg s torturing. What a good sport.. LOL it was hilarious.

Santa's newest reindeer Shakobe the Red Cheeks Reindeer!!

I finally got brave and decided to cut my little boys adorable curly locks. His dad mentioned he was starting to look like a girl, so before I changed my mind I told him to take him into the salon. He was my best mini client I have ever had. He sat completly still and did not fuss at all. Such a good little boy, and he looks so handsome with his new hairdo.

 Christmas Eve. We all got each other pajamas and shakobe got some christmas books!!!

 A year before me and Gregg got married we started a tradition of giving each other a christmas tree ornament on Christmas Eve. Shakobe is helping me open my ornament. My Fav!!

 My best little boy so excited for his new christmas jammies and lightening maqueen slippers. LOL. We all need to remind ourselves how its the simplest things that can bring us the most joy in life. No need to over spend.

 Shakobe on christmas morning so excited for his new Patriots sweat suit. Him and Daddy got a couple matching outfits to support their sports teams.

 

 Shakobe got a stuffed Yoda for christmas and was giving him lots of hugs. He is the best hugger in the world I love this little snuggle bug so much!!

 

 My favorite christmas present. A Ray Lewis Jersey. He is my favoritest football player in the whole entire world and I just hugged that thing like nobody s business. SOOO happy!!

Shakobe with his favorite present. John Deere tractors. He screamed OHHHHH every time we took one of those tractors out of the box. Just like his Grandpa Henry he loves John Deere. Funny little boy!!!

Mine and Greggs favorite little girl sitting on my lap christmas day. She is such sweet little thing and we are so grateful for how well she loves to take care of shakobe. You can tell too because Shakobe will keep hugging and kissing her whenever she is around. It was so great to have her and her brothers around during christmas  break. Shakobe had a blast playing with them and his Carpenter cousins. 

 The biggest christmas present of all this year! We surprised our families with the news that we have another one on the way. Becoming a mother has been the best blessing of my entire life. This little boy has brought so much joy into our lives, and I can not believe another one has chosen to be apart of our family.  I know Shakobe was sent here to teach us the true meaning of life, and I know he will pass that on to his sibling. Shakobe has officially become the BEST BIG BROTHER!!

Even though I am only 15 weeks along we found out what we are having. AHH so exciting! Some of you know but some of you do not. Tune in for week 20 and we will spill the beans. ha ha. May you all have a fabulous 2013!!!!!!!

Happy Fall!!!

 So my mom celebrated her 29th birthday this fall (your welcome mom even though you have a 37 year old son I still thought I would do that for you.)! We all suprised her by making her think just Gregg,Shakobe, and I were taking her to dinner in Logan, but when she opened her front door to leave the whole family was on her front lawn and began singing Happy Birthday to her. It was a great moment!! Love u mom!!!

 At the party Kanyon and Saylor asked me if they could help me make my jello salad. This is how they helped me! LOL I would of done the same because I love cool whip!!

 Gregg and Daxton decided to turn the birthday dinner into them having a hamburger eating contest. They both ate about 5 then gregg left the room, and when he did so Daxton hurried and put the rest of the burgers on his plate in hopes to say he had won. He underestimated Gregg because when he returned he rushed over and yanked the burgers from Daxton's hands and shoved them in his mouth! Excellent work boys!!!

 Half way through Daxton looks like he may have regretted his decision of taking Gregg on. LOL!!!

 Shakobe giving his grandpa hugs. He is such a big hugger and even bigger grandpa's boy!!!

 Rylie had a tea party that we were very lucky to participate in. She gave all of us wands and Gregg got a special princess hat! Although during the party he kept referring to himself as Mrs. Nezbit (from toy story.), Bryson was Mrs. Doubtfire, and Gregg named me Princess Farts The Bed which he is still in hott water over. He loves to tease me about people passing gas because Im a firm believer that girls just don't do that (with a few minor acceptions which will remain unnamed...Rylie!JK)

 My nerdy sisters in there Arby's kids meal glasses. They were worried I would put it on my blog. TAH DAH!!! It makes me happy every time I see it so I had to post it. You're still the prettiest mom's around!!

Gregg and Shakobe and Pumpkin Walk 2012

 Shakobe loved the pumpkin walk. He hated when we tried to take pictures because that meant not looking at the pumpkins as you can tell he is not taking his eyes off of them.

 Me and kobes at the relay for life display. Me and him did the relay together this last summer so it was special for us!!

 At the Harry Potter display. That and the Hunger Games one were the best of all!!!!

 Our cute little fam at Pumpkin Walk 2012. So much fun!!!!

 Gregg and shakobe as Buzzlightyear and Woody. So Awesome.

 Shakobe as Harry Potter! I guess Haryy Potters glasses look pretty tastey to him!!!

 Harry Potter with a beard!!! LOL

                                                         Mr Incredible!!!!! Happy Fall Everyone!!!!!

My Chunker Boo!!!

 Well i decided it was time to do a little catching up on our blog. Our little Rigby family has been really busy but not busy enough to forget how to have a lot of fun. Here are just a few things my little munchkin has been up to these days.....

 Shakobe has discovered his love for driving. As soon as his Dad gets home from work he is taking one of our hands and leading us to the door. What used to be an obsession with just outside has now turned to driving Daddy's big truck which only his little fingers can be on the steering wheel and he will let you know of that rule the very first chance he gets. He also pushes all the buttons in the truck such as the blinker, hazard lights, brights, heater, and radio. In this particular picture he turned the radio to the spanish station and turned the volume to full blast. We all were rockin out to it!!!

 Daddy Got him his first SIX INCH sandwhich from subway and he could not eat it fast enough if you can believe it. May I remind you all my little boy is not even a year and a half yet so it blows my mind what a good eater he his. We also discovered he likes green peppers that day. He does not get his taste buds from his mother. Grows more and more like his Daddy and I could not be more proud.

 We went with grandma and grandpa Yates to a wedding reception where they had a dance and shakobe went wild on the dance floor. When he decides to stop being shy he gets dance fever and keeps going even after the music has stopped. LOL.

 Our boy loves to go visit great grandpa and grandma Rigby, and Grandpa and Grandma Rigby where he can feed and ride the horses. (though he does not understand why we wont let him go into the carrel and play with the horses like they were kitties or puppies.) We have only found two things that scare Shakobe  and those are when his Dad coughs, and the long springy door stoppers. That is a very scarey monster he wants out of our house! He wont even go into our downstairs bathroom cuz he knows one is in there and he would be way too close to it.

 My little helper always helps me get the laundry out of the dryer until one day he dropped his bouncy ball inside and decided it was a pretty cool hang out spot for him and his toys. Kynlee was there and knew he was up to no good so she just waved good bye to him as he jumped up and down inside the dryer so proud of what he had accomplished.

Shakobe and his dad always have some sort of shenanagins in the works and as I was doing some work at kinkos one night I started to hear laughter from both of them. I looked over to see Shakobe biting Gregg's face so hard that his whole body was shaking and they both thought it was so funny. Cant trust these two alone they are sure to get themselves into trouble.

 They do eventually settle down and take naps together which is pretty much the most adorable thing in the universe.

 Gregg, Shakobe, my mom, and I went and toured the Brigham city Temple which was gorgeous Im so happy my sister Jamie gave us her tickets so we could go. Shakobe pointed to a giant chandelier in one of the rooms and continuousely belted out "OOOOOOOOOOH, OOOOOOOH, OOOOOH." It was an amazing experience for our little family.

Its that time of year again. Time for the Boys of Fall. So opening night of the football season my boys jerseyed up and showed everyone their Patriot pride. Even though Shakobe is also a Ravens fan for his mommy of course. Just need to get him a Ray Lewis jersey since he is already following in the foot steps to be as big as Ray number 52.

Showing off the numbers on there backs representing there biggest fans. Such an awesome picture!!!

 We got new family pictures taken this last sunday. great grandma rigby thought it was so funny to  watch all the funny faces everyone was pulling to make Shakobe smile. Ashlee was playing peek a boo with him and instead of laughing like he usually does he started to play peek a boo back at her. It was so hilarious I cant wait to see how they turned out. Perfect as usual!!!!

Gregg and his sisters threw a suprise Anniversary party for there parents which turned out so amazing. Im sure lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful people. Happy Fall Everyone!!!!