The Riggs Have The "Right" Stuff

I have 9 nine first cousins. They are all wonderful and I love them all in their own special way! Most of them live in Tennesse, but I am blessed to have two of them living close to me in Ft. Worth. I have a special bond with them because I was able to be there on the days they were born and have enjoyed watching them grow up. Seems like yesterday I always referred to them as "My little cousins, Reece and Rachel." Well now Reece towers over me at 16 and Rachel is everybit the beautiful young woman! Where has time gone? I am soooo proud of the people they are becoming and have already proven to be. This shouldn't surprise me so much because my Aunt Mel and Uncle Gary are loving and devoted parents, not to mention a great Aunt and Uncle. Reece and Rachel are two of the most selfless and caring people I have ever met. I just love being around them and am sad that I don't get more opportunities to hang out with them.
Aside from their amazing character, they are both amazing Athletes.
Reece is a Junior and Rachel is a Freshman at Northwest High School in Justin, TX.
Reece plays football and Rachel runs track for the school. She also plays Select Soccer for the Solar Dogs! Reece plays both wide receiver and defensive end! You couldn't ask for a better player!
Rachel pretty much dominates in all her sports. She is a phenominal soccer player and has won both local and state honors in cross country.
Basically I look up to both of them tremendously:)
Here they are in Action...

The Rest of The Runners should be coming in about 10 minutes, atleast that's what they said when I passed them...

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"The" Rachel Riggs...

You are going down buddy...

Excuse me, I'm headed for the quarter back...

Yes ladies He's SINGLE, only incredible girls need apply:)


So next time you pick up a paper and you see a picture or an article about one of the Riggs' kids either helping their community or achieving a great sports feat, you can say you heard it here first. They're amazing and I love 'em

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The People That Make The Moments

Lately I have been experiencing moments where I think "God, Please freeze this moment, because I could not ask for more than the happiness I feel right now!" I pray that each of you have those moments, because they're the priceless ones that only come around once in a lifetime. This summer has been tragic for my family as we have lost two precious family members, but God has blessed us so much and his grace is evident to me everyday.
These "freeze frame" moments would have been nothing but time ticking away if it wasn't for the people I have shared them with... my family. As I write this my eyes well up with tears as I know that the love my family has for each other is rare and only matched by the love that Christ Jesus has for us.
Memories are made with family and my family always makes my moments count!

My Memory Makers in Action...


















Be on the lookout for moments in your life, "Where you could not ask for more!!!"

Leaping... Looking up!

I have danced for about 14 years of my life. Since the beginning one of the fundimental skills I learned was how to leap. As a little girl my dance teacher would have us leap over records that were layed side by side on the floor. The goal was to jump over as many as possible and go as far as you could. Then by the time I was a varsity Belle, and senior in high school, the goal of our leaps were to get as high as possible with as much leg extension as possible. Although the expectations changed over the years, one critical element always stayed the same, "When you leap ALWAYS look up!"

Now as an adult I find myself learning to leap again. I have quit my current job in order to take a leap of faith and try to get my teaching certificate in order to teach special-ed. For the first time in a while I don't know what the future holds. All I know is a am going to try my best with my Savior and my family by my side I am taking the first steps towards my dreams. My heart is with this "special" community and I know I am destined to reach these people. I learn more from them than I could probably ever teach them. As I take these first steps I am just holding on to the wisdom I have gotten ever since I was a little three-year-old ballerina... "Always look up when you leap... and you will go higher and farther than you ever thought possible." There will be no looking down from here...:)

Happy Birthday Honey

I just wanted to wish my precious Husband a wonderful birthday today.I love him more than anything and look forward to celebrating with him tonight over some good Texas Land and Cattle. I love you babe and hope your day is great today.

Fierce Competition

When Kyle and I first met, he made me feel like there was no other girl in the world. He would tell me that I was perfect for him and that no other girl could compare to me. Well fast forward to almost two years of marriage and my "best girl" title is in jeopardy. Every thing was great until February 1, 2008, then she came along! Four paws and two floppy ears stole Kyle's heart. Oh come on you really didn't think a REAL woman could have taken Kyle away from me did you? No other woman in the world would put up with his Arkansas Razorback obsession. Just kidding, but that boy sure is a fan. Lucy Belle Peters slid in under the radar and melted my man. She is Kyle's first dog and I am just glad she came along AFTER we were married or I may never have had a chance:) They are best buddies and one of the cutest pairs I have ever seen. My jealousy has subsided, that is as long as they continue to let me sleep in the same bed with them. Here's some evidence that he's in love...

Keep scratching Daddy...

First day of Puppy school... You're staying with me right, Daddy?

Mommy are you sleeping in here again?

Daddy this snow stuff is cold...

Go ahead mess with me, but my Daddy is watching you...

Driving Daddy to the Dog Park

Daddy was so proud of me on graduation day... I DID IT DADDY:)

If Daddy loves 'em, then I love 'em too... GO HOGS

Why walk when you have a Daddy...

Rockin our Razorback gear for an evening walk.

Daddy's lap is the best place to relax.

Jealous Mommy?!?!

Oh yes right there.

When I am sick Daddy watches Dogtown with me. He always makes me feel better.

Nothing can ever seperate us Daddy

Kyle has assured me he has enough love for both of us. So far he has been right:) Now if we have a daughter one day I am afraid Lucy and I may both be losing the "best girl" title... but we know Kyle will never ever quit loving any of us.

Birthday Boys

This week is a big week for my family. We have two very special birthdays. My Precious and wonderful husband Kyle will be 24 on April 23rd, and my best buddy Easton Zane will be 2 on April 26. These two boys bring more joy and happiness to my life than I ever thought was possible. Celebrating for each birthday boy will be a little bit different though. Kyle and I will probably have a quiet dinner at one of his favorite restaurants and then end the evening cuddling with Lucy. Not for Easton though, he really knows how to party. Saturday we will be in full circus mode for Easton's circus spectacular birthday bash at Rory Galloway park in Mesquite. Bounce houses, face painting, and clowns galore. I just hope uncle kyle doesn't push and shove in the bounce house. He can be a real bully sometimes:) I look forward to celebrating both of their beautiful lives this weekend. God has richly blessed me by placing them both in my life. However, I only hope that maturity comes with age since the birthday boys were both caught "clowning around this weekend...

Kyle doing the birthday chicken dance at Babe's


The Nerdy Baseball Engineer... Priceless


I pray that neither of them ever lose the ability to light up my life... I'm not worried!!!!

Lucy on The Loose

Happiness is... running with your friends at the dog park, as FAST AS YOU CAN...
About to take off from the runway..:)

You will never catch me. I am FAST AND FURious:)

Look how fast I am Mommy...

Thanks goes to Tony Yap for capturing these great shots of our Girl for us:)

One of Those Days...

When I look back at my life I can name dates that have changed my life forever. Some brought change in a good way and some in a bad, but they all have defined my life.

September 13, 1983
January 21, 1993
January 19, 2000
June 1, 2002
December 31, 2005
May 13, 2006
June 9, 2007
September 5, 2008

and hopefully...
April 2, 2009

We are in our Father's Hand and I know that he has plans to prosperous us in the Future.
I'll keep you posted :)

Quiet Times and PAWlitics

I am sure that all of you have a morning routine. The same is true in the Peters house.Every morning things start stirring around in the Peters' house between 6:30-6:45. Kyle takes Lucy done and I start the daunting task of trying to make myself look nice for the day. The night's are not kind to my look. When I finally decide that "this is as good as it is going to get," I go into the den and ALWAYS find the same thing. Kyle and Lucy are in "their chair" eating toast. OK so Kyle is eating and Lucy is on crumb patrol. They are watching Fox News and Lucy is glued to the TV. She is quite concerned about the economy, and she is not so sure if she should sell her PetsMart stock or not:) Then without fail they have their quite time, I have mine in the evening. Lucy will lay on the foot stool between Kyle's legs as still as can be almost as if she understands the importance of what her Daddy is doing. This truly is a special thing for me to see every morning. My husband and spiritual leader refusing to begin his day without seeking council form the Lord, and his best friend and sidekick laying quietly at his feet:) I tried to take a picture of this sweet scene this morning, but as soon as Lucy heard me say picture... she jumped down and sat pretty.

Oh well... But isn't she pretty!

P.S. Kyle and I had a very busy weekend and decided it would be best for Lucy if she went to the Pet Hotel. She always has a blast there and her PAWgress reports always reflect a happy baby (yes those reports are real if your dog stays at PetsMart.) Hopefully I will be able to elaborate on out weekend later:) However I had to share this picture of my Pooped pup from her Big weekend with friends at the Hotel... she crashed.

Pajama Party

Ah, it is finally Friday. Date night at the Peters is going to be a little lower key than usual. Due the fact that I have not slept more than about 5 hours each night this week, my precious husband has made tonight a Pajama Party. Every activity must be performed in PJ's. The night is going to start of with the Grill King, Kyle, grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. He makes the very best. Date nights at home are a family affair. Here are a few pictures from the last time we grilled out at home.

Yes the little one is Lucy's... don't judge us:)

Lucy has to supervise her Daddy's cooking, she hates for her burgers and hot dogs to be too done.

While eating our burgers we are going to watch some march madness. Even though now that Duke is out I am not that interested.

After that things are going to get a little wild:) A fierce scrabble match is bound to break out. I don't know why but Kyle and I love this game. We are getting quite good and are prepared to take on any nursing home resident in the area.

We live a wild and crazy life what can I say:) No matter what we ever do I always have a great time. Something about spending time with the love of your life seems to make the activity unimportant.
Happiness is found in the JOURNEY, not the Destination :)