Christmas 2017

Christmas Eve 2017
Why keep memories... Dad Rigby gave us my most cherished gift this season.  It was the personal history of his mother Zina Lunt Rigby which he recorded during the last months of her life.  As I read it, I feel I am there in the room with the two of them enjoying the stories and the exchange between mother and son.  Each of us have a story.  I share with you snippets of my story.. the adventures with Rigby and our Fabulous Five.  I am not sure sure teenagers are much easier than toddlers, but I love them all the same.  This past year has been an emotionally exhausting one for me as a mother... heart has experienced moments of intense heartache and then moments of extreme joy.  I am not sure How Heavenly Father does it... but I am grateful he does and I am most grateful for the birth, life, and sacrifice of his son Jesus Christ after all, he is the reason for the season.
He is also the reason I am able to do what I do every day. It is in whom I find, joy peace, and love.  I pray that you may find this same joy, peace, and love in the coming year, and that you may share, cherish, adventure in your stories of the new year!

Home and Hearth

The heartbeat of our home

Christmas Eve 2017

Christmas Eve jammies

wish they didn't have to grow up

so lucky to have her!

from toddlers to teenagers- just like that!

Looking forward to having Seleck home next year

Christmas morning tradition- The Miracle of Jonathan Toomey read by Stockton Christopher Rigby

Sleepy Santa eyes

Love the wrappings and the memories of Christmas morning

who knew the reindeer liked asparagus

Christmas dinner

Rigby's smoke turkey was amazing!

Old Bud

Elder Rigby called at 2:30- it was fun to face time with him.  What a joy to see his growth as he has served the Lord.  We look forward to his return on June 19th.  As a mother, there is no greater joy than to witness a child growing closer to the Lord.  Serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will bless his life and the lives of his spouse and future family for the rest of their lives and beyond.  

A little holiday humor- love these two!

Daddy's little girl!

Moments with Marie

Marie-

The sun streamed in through the glass windows, muttering under my breath, I order my pie and sit at the  soda fountain I reviewed my surroundings as I did daily.  Today, I had Kimball with me.  He is such a sweet meticulous boy and my first grandson.  What a treasure.  He loves to tag a long for my daily visits to the Bluebird.  I am not sure what enjoys most the  stories, or the chocolate malts. 

I always sit in the same spot, remove my white gloves and order a piece of pie- scrumptious.  Kimball sits quietly as I recount the stories and share the memories. " Your grandmother Jennie would have loved you so much!  You know she was my best friend!" He smiles and nods.  I love you Grandmother.

It is May in Logan as we turn the corner at West Center and head towards home.  Kimball points out the daffodils, and I quicken my pace.

(The Logan Blue Bird- opened in 1914.  Perhaps Edwin and Jennie came here in the early days of their marriage.0

(West Center in Logan 

My Father lived here during the WWII with his mother, grandparents, and his brother Kurt)