Growing & Growing

These two little monkeys are changing and growing so much everyday that I wanted to capture this moment in time! They are so much fun and make each and everyday an adventure, and very entertaining.

This little monkey is now 6mo old!! I can't believe that half a year has already gone by. I seriously can't imagine life without him. He makes me so happy and melts his mama's heart everyday! His six month stats are weight 17.7lbs (43%) height 26in (28%) head 44.9cm(77%)
Things he is doing and some of his favorites include:
*loves giving mama loves and kisses.
*first word was mama lasted for 2 weeks, then learned dada and rarely says mama anymore unless tired or hungry.
*daddy is his favorite and lights up when he comes home, or walks in the room
*Rolls from tummy to back, and back to tummy
*Hates being on his tummy
*Sits up like a pro, reaches out in front of him to get a toy then can move back to sitting
*Going to be crawling before long
*Loves to be right in the middle of things, especially whatever his big bro is doing
*Enjoys snuggling his soft plush blanket
*Started solid foods and eats like a pro. Gets mad if someone else is eating and not him
*Still not sleeping through the night :( Wakes up 1-5 times.But goes to sleep on his own really easy.
*Happiest little guy ever!! Always so happy.
*Loves bath time to kick and splash
*Large head (both my boys have always had huge heads)
*Squints his eyes and cringes when Teague walks up to him. Poor little guy is going to be tough.
*Likes to be nakey and yells at me when I get him dressed
*He howls like a sad puppy when he cries. (ahhhhhooooooooooo)
*Has the saddest cry ever! And pouty lip that will break your heart!
*Is very active and busy little body

The next little monkey is now 2 1/2 yrs old. Where has the time gone? He is quite the character lately and surprises me with the things he says everyday. He is very smart, and amazes me all the time with how much he knows for a 2 yr old. He knows all of his colors, sings the ABC's (with a little help) Counts to 5, even helps me count to 3 when he is in trouble and not obeying. He asks tons and tons of questions every day, not things that a 2 year old normally ask. He is wise beyond his years.
*Bunny juice is his favorite thing to drink (nesquik)
*Loves his little brother
*Plays way to rough with his brother
*Thinks everyone builds houses like daddy for their work
*Enjoys helping daddy & mommy do just about anything. A good little helper
*Puts his cowboy boots on as soon as he wakes up
*Asks just about every day to go to the rodeo or the zoo.
*Very dramatic and talks with his hands
Things I don't want to forget that he has said:
*Mom look I'm Peter Man (peter pan)

*His binoculars (noclars)weren't working so he asked me to change the batteries

*Asked me while brushing his teeth one night, if monkeys have wieners? (I was speechless, where in the world did that come from?)

*He is obsessed with the moon, and trying to find it every night. Well one night there was just a little sliver left and he said, " Oh man, Mom the moon is broken tonight."

*He was being to rough with Riggs one day and I said please be careful with his arm. He kept doing it and doing it, so I asked him again, and he said,"mom I'm not hurting his arm now, don't you know this is his hand"

*His version of Humpty Dumpty. I start, Humpty Dumpty sat on a .....(T:Wall) Humpty Dumpty had a great...(T: Day)

*Mom I went with dad to shoot Pigets (Pigeons)

*He will say he needs to "Take a see" at something. He will say that especially when he knows he shouldn't be playing with something. So when I catch him he will look at it real closely, like he is going to fix it or something. "Mom I'm just going to take a see at this"

*When talking to Kyle and I he will say My Mommy or My daddy

*He was playing with a toy and when asked what its name was he thought for a split second and replied (Back-cher-ab)

*Pop corn popping on the EIGHHHHHHHT tree.

*While trying to share his fruit snacks one day, I told him that brother can't have them because he doesn't have any teeth to chew them yet. He said OHH they are still growing in his belly.

*He says constantly that there is a spider or snake in his boot. Toy Story is his favorite movie

*I was giving him a dollar bill to put in his piggy bank and he asked what it was. So I told him it was money. He gave me a look like are you stupid, and said,"that's not money, that's CASH!!"

*Any thing more than 1 is 2 some. (ex. Mom look there are 2 some birds)

*He said this last Sunday that he wanted to start going to nursery at the temple

*His invented word "Kiney" kinda and really put together (ex. that is kiney hard)

*We have eaten a lot of food out of our garden, so the other night we were eating spaghetti and he asked if it was from our garden. Basically everything we eat now is from our garden.


I love seeing these two interact, now that Riggs is getting bigger they play together all the time. Riggs loves the attention from Teague! Riggins squeals with delight while wrestling. It makes me so happy to see a special bond they are already forming!

They adore each other. Some days can be pretty rough with these two little guys so close together, but honestly I wouldn't change it for the world!!

They are best friends already and going to be partners in crime!! Oh the messes and mischief these two little sets of hands are going to make!!

Blessing Day

Riggins Scott Peterson was blessed on July 4th, 2010 by his father Kyle Eugene Peterson. What a special day it was to bless our little boy, and celebrate our freedom. It was a great day spent with family and friends. Kyle did a marvelous job with the blessing and I was so touched by the things he said in his blessing. I will always remember when he said, keep a close relationship with your mother, she loves you so much, and will guide you through life. I hope to always keep a special bond and relationship with this little man as he grows up.

Big smiles on his Big day

His special blessing outfit. Grandma Peterson made the blanket, Teague was also blessed with this blanket.

Grandma Smith, Gavin, & Teague were all blessed in these little booties as well.

My precious little family

Love Teague's face!

Really wasn't too pleased to be held by big brother!

LET GO OF ME!! Teague wasn't quite sure what to do.

These tiny little hands, will not be so tiny forever!! It breaks my heart how fast time flies. These two little boys are going to cause lots of trouble with these little hands. But they are also going to give me that special touch, and pat to say Mom I sure love you!

My Little Hands

My little hands play patty-cake

they peek-a-boo and wave...

They catch me while I learn to walk

and splash me as I bathe.

My little hands reach up to you,

for hugs before I sleep....

and fold together when I pray

the Lord my soul to keep.

My little hands are tiny now

but yours will serve to guide me ...

And when I'm grown I'll still reach out

and know you're right beside me ...

-Author Unknown

Independence Day...(2mo late)

Still trying to catch up on my blog, so bear with me while I rewind time back to the 4th of July.

I love celebrating the 4th of July.. I love my freedom.. and I love the men and women keeping us safe and keeping us free!!

My little buddy loving the fire works. He was so enthralled with all of the lights, colors, and of course the big BOOMS!! (He had just enjoyed some chocolate ice cream)

Way too bright to be taking a picture

My 3 Favorite Boys

It was so cold for the parade this year, we had to bundle up. Riggs was a trooper and hung out all bundled up in his carseat and stroller!! However he was not impressed with the loud sirens from the firetrucks!

Love LOVE these goof balls. Gavin is Teague's idol, he loves him so much and always wants to do what "Ganas" does. (He couldn't say Gavin when he first started talking so he called him Ganas, and it's just kinda stuck) Gavin also spoils him rotten, and teaches him things that most of the time mom doesn't appreciate! But he gets a kick out of it.

My Little SweetHeart!

To my little Riggs. You are the happiest, smiliest, best baby ever!! And make my life so wonderful. I love waking up and seeing your ear to ear smile. I have a feeling that when you get a little older, you will give me a run for my money! You like to be sitting up and right in the middle of everything. Big brother Teague is your favorite person to watch. You are going to be very tough thanks to big brother. You squint, and cringe when he come too close to you. You know what's coming, but still have a huge smile! I know you can't wait until you are able to keep up with him and play with your special brother. But PLEASE quit growing so fast!! I am begging you!! I love your little personality coming to life, but it makes me cry to think of how fast the time has already gone by! 4 months, honestly.....but I can't imagine what life was like without you. OH HOW I DO LOVE YOU!!

I love how his whole face smiles!


The pouty lip breaks my heart!

Absolutely loves bath time. Loves to kick and splash.

The lotion part not so much!

Capturing the first smiles on camera!

Working so hard to smile.

There we go.

He has mommy's crazy toes.

You make me so happy, and melt my heart each and everyday!!

*Can shove whole fist in his mouth!

*Loves to talk and coo!

*When you pick him up after he has been crying, he chews you out!!

*Loves to sit in his bumbo!

*Pat-A-Cake can make him laugh and smile no matter what!

*Is painfully ticklish!

*Very good sleeper!

*Loves his binky!

*Love LOVES plush blankets, will only go to sleep if they are right next to his face. (He prefers over his face, but mommy doesn't like that!)

*Rides in his car seat better than Teague ever will, still to this day!

* Looks like mommy! even has her ears :( (sorry buddy)

* Getting his hair back, but it is going to be very blonde.

*Loves to pull mommy's hair out!

*Blue eyes like your daddy and brother!

*Very patient and tolerant!

*Everyones little sweetheart!!

I LOVE being your mommy! You make make my life so wonderful!

August Wrap Up

A wrap up of August........



Teague stayed in nursery the whole time for the 1st time!!



Dressed all matchy for church



My little genius boy....




He put his rope on his golf club holder to make a vaccum. I love his imagination!!


Riggs found his hands, and did a darn good job at being a good baby!!

Teague and mommy made some delicioius cookies

While Riggs just chilled with daddy!!

This little man is potty traied

and obviously taking after his dad

My mom, Jerica, and I helped with the Extreme Makeover Home Edition in Pocatello. This was at the benefit concert. Look close there is Jillian(From the bachelorette) .... It was such a neat experience to be able to be apart of! We worked our tails off. Our feet hurt so bad by the time we worked a 10 hour day! We were fortunate enough to work the last day so we got to help with the fun decorating and putting stuff away!! We were even waiting on the side of the house when the family pulled up! We worked side by side with Paulie. Who is so hilarioius by the way! I filmed 6 different segments with Paulie. One time my sister, mom and I filmed with Paulie and Jillian Harris it was prett cool! I was totally unimpressed with her!! She was so hoity toity, and wouldn't even awckowledge that we were there! I know we are nobodys, but she didn't even crack a smile. I was a little bummed to see first hand how they film things. It really isn't so candid like you would think. They do take after take and are told what to say and do. But so awesome to be apart of for such a deserving family.

Enjoyed some wonderful subway paper from Grandpa Smith

Went fishing in a boat with Tim and Deegan Loveday. (Mom was pretty nervous)

Went to the mountains to eat foil dinners. Enjoyed relaxing and sitting on dad's lap.

Riggs was always so content being outdoors and breathing fresh mountain air.

Mommy loved spending time with these 3 handsome boys.

took this dirty boy home after playing in the dirt, and soot

these two hands had so much fun

Got a new puppy "Max"

June Happenings

Here are a few of the things we enjoyed doing in June.........

Went bowling with some great friends

Tim & Lindsi

Turned into cosmic bowling..Teague & Deegan loved it! Surprised there weren't any bowling balls broken from being thrown down the lanes. Teague loved that he set off the buzzer when he crossed the line. The night was also spent chasing those two hoodlums down the lane, they thought it was fun to run after the ball. (Sigh) Also glad there were no broken toes.

Paxton and Riggins hanging out. They are going to be best friends too. (2- 1/2 mo apart)

Dressed up like cowboys.....

which is an everyday occurance

Went to the Idaho Falls Zoo with Aunt Kelsie...

And Uncle Jere

Tried camping in the back yard....but in the end Teague thought his bed sounded better!

Rode horses at Justin and Kesha's

He insisted on keeping his hand up the whole time, like he was riding a bucking horse!

Cute little cowboy, riding cowboy

Played at G & G Peterson's house

We've been fishing a few times

The best view of the day........

His line got tangled in the willows, so he waded clear out there to make sure he got his trophy fish! Right as he got a hold of it, the line broke! He was so lucky!

Proud as can be.... the biggest fish he's caught in a while.

Teague enjoyed holding the fish and putting them back in the water.

*June 2nd got my gal bladder out. No fun,glad it's out! But still not 100% better. I'm worried, and hopping something else isn't wrong.

*Kyle and I also celebrated our 5th anniversary on June 18th. Can't believe it has been FIVE years. I love being married to my best friend. We spent the day in Idaho Falls as a family, where we went to Olive Garden for lunch (my request) the zoo with Jere and Kelsie, and shopping for each other gifts. Then tried to camp out in the back yard.

*Last but not lest started potty training Teague....(another sigh) He caught on really, really well. I am so proud. We have just really struggled getting #2 in the potty. The trick with #1 is just letting him go outside when were at home. Works wonders, and he loves it! Some may not think its ok, but I don't care works for me!!! Kyle came out of the bathroom from helping him and said, "He got 95% in the toilet." That is the story of my life latley!!