Monday Memory- A Prayerful Christmas Tree cutting

We "stole" this moment from the craziness of our 7 busy lives and went Christmas Tree cutting.  We went to what we affectionately call "Deer Mountain" where Grandpa Eldro and the rest of the Rigby men have hunted for generations.  However, there was much more snow than we had ancticipated on the north facing slopes  and fearful that we may get stuck, we turned around.  Seven Year Old Maleck burst into tears, "we're never going to get our tree, you promised daddy."  Not knowing what else to do,  we bowed our heads in prayer, and  asked Heavenly Father to guide us to a Christmas tree.  Short and sweet and a few moments later, we raised our heads to surprisingly a road Rigby has never taken and there in the distance was our tree.  Beautiful!  Fortunately, we have a 20 foot plus ceiling perfect for this tree.

Under the misletoe

She is becoming my very dearest friend!

I turned my head and she grew up!  She has her daddy's beautiful eyes!

I never would have guessed that this day would come so soon- look how they have grown!  They are trouble and mischief, and little teases, but they are ours and we will keep them forever!

M&M

Talk about melt my heart-- thanks Maleck for this perfect memory!

A lesson in chainsaw use

So much joy and one huge heart!

And then just like that- he was 7

Dear Maleck,

It is nearly midnight and you have long been asleep.  Looking over these photos has brought me so much joy!  How I love being your mommy.  Just yesterday, I am quite certain we brought you home from the hospital and then just like that you are seven.  Emma, Madsen, Seleck and Stockton named you.  They loved you from the very minute they saw you.  Daddy and I call you are "little miracle." 

We love you Maleck!  Happy 7th birthday! 

xoxo, Mommy

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Meeting Grandma Great Weaver- 2 weeks old

Emma has always been you 2nd mommy- she was changing diapers at 4 years old

We sang "Happy Birthday" this morning around French toast and opened presents. Sadly, it was the only time we were together all day.

Daddy took you for a birthday lunch- Pizza Factory

and then there was the party.....

Bouncy house, ping pong, cookie decorating, movie and then the head butts... thank you everybody!

 We had to have a birthday cake even though you ate cake-- you are one funny kid!

 Cookie decorating... lots of frosting and sprinkles- lots of smiles too!

 We finished the evening bowling-- your favorite.  The holiday cheer was everywhere and we simply had the best time with you!  Thanks Maleck for bringing our home such joy.  We are most grateful you created the "Fab Five!"