Happy Halloweeny!

We had a blast carving pumkins together this year. I didn't get any photos cause I was mostly picking up the pumpkin that Caitlyn flung accross the kitchen...then she went to sleep at 6:45pm that night and slept til the next morning straight through. They turned out real good though! Hope everyone has a safe Halloween!

Bring it on...

2nd trimester!!!

I'm 100% ready for my 2nd trimester.

I remember with my 1st pregnany waking up one early day in the 2nd trimester feeling rested and having energy... I'm TOTALLY waiting and ready for that!

Top 10 Things I Couldn't Live Without in

My 1st Trimester!

10. Home-made stove top popcorn

9. An afternoon nap

8. Honeycrisp apples

7. Workout motivation from Sandy...

(we usually just went and worked out our mouths... jibber jabbering)

6. Salsa-home grown and made from Amy's boyfriend or Steve

5. Harry Potter: books 1, 2, and half of 3.

4. Day-old stove top popcorn

3. This blog

2. Tiffany's ear, voicemail, and email :)

1. Loving kisses, hugs, and an occasional slap accross the face from Caitlyn and 'support of my craziness' from Ash (I totally quoted him... word for word. In context he said, "Erin... I'm trying my hardest to support your craziness, but it's really hard right now"... I was on the phone with him at work and thought it was about the funniest thing I had ever heard...Gotta love him for supporting me)

...And This is What...

the middle of the childless night looks like... I hope these pictures don't offend anyone...

I'm not 100% sure they are all 'blogger appropriate'?!?

Special thanks go out to the hosts...

I love Sandy and Ian!

Your Halloween party was the best I've ever been to...in my life!

...and I guess... this is what the morning after looks like!I love you sweetie... with all my halloweeny heart!

Another special thanks to Grandma, Pappy, and Aunt Scarlet for taking care of Caitlyn for the entire night!

PS... I think I'm still all hopped up on mountain dew!!!

This is What...

The beginning of a childless night looks like!

Emergency Phone Call

Caitlyn and I received a surprise visit from the Federal Way Police Department today. Caitlyn had just woken up from a nap and I was talking to Tiffany on the phone. Caitlyn was playing happily on the carpet next to me. Next thing I know 2 handsome police officers were knocking at my door. I answered and they asked, "Are you Erin?" I replied, "Yes?!?" They asked, "Have you made any phone calls today?" I said no even though I had been talking to Tiffany... then they told me that they had received a 911 call and when the operator tried to call back she just heard beeping noises. I was so incredibly embarrassed, I explained that my daughter had been playing with the house phone and she must have accidently called 911. I apologized a ton and they said that they just wanted to make sure that we were ok. Caitlyn then came around the corner holding my cell phone and the officers laughed and complemented her on her pretty pajamas! What an exciting morning!This photo is a reinactment.

Pumpkin Patch

What a fun Sunday! We took Caitlyn to her 1st ever Pumpkin Patch... it was a lot of fun watching her and all of the other little kids run around in an attempt to find the perfect pumkin. The weather was perfect and when we came home Caitlyn napped and we did some more yard work... which we actually love to do together! It was a wonderful fun-filled weekend!
Caitlyn now does the sign for 'more' and 'hungry'. I'm telling you, I couldn't be more proud!

Costume Party

Caitlyn had so many interesting friends today! She played with a pumpkin, scarecrow, mouse, monkey, the hulk, and buzz light year! We went to her 1st costume party... thanks to Avery Jeanne! We celebrated Little Miss Avery's 1st birthday a little early and my it was a blast... all the way from little pumpkin cupcakes and pumpkin ice-cream, chex party mix, balloons, halloween tunes, cute party favors with little pumpkins and really sweet gifts inside from the 'ghostess with the mostest' (That's what Avery's t-shirt read after she took off her pumpkin costume). All the little kids looked so precious in their costumes... Enjoy the picsI really thought it'd be easy to get all the cute kids together for a quick pic... it wasn't!That's Avery (in the middle) with her boyfriend (on the left) and Caitlyn.

This toy rocks!

Caitlyn and Avery enjoyed some alone time to discuss all that has happened in the past year!They decided to share the rockin' toy with all the other kids.Mama lady bug and Baby lady love bug! (on this very bench... Caitlyn signed her 1st word... more! She really liked the ice cream)The hulk... he looks so strong here!Caitlyn's pretty full from the ice cream and looks tired (maybe cause she only had a 1/2 hour nap on the way to the party).
Happy Birthday, Avery Jeanne!!!

What a special party for a special girl. We sure are thankful to have been a part of your special day!

Happy Birthday, Han!

Happy 23rd Birthday to a wonderful sister! I love you so much and am lucky to have you as a sister and friend and Cocia to Caitlyn! We sure had fun celebrating with you and I hope that your day was as special as you are! See you tonight!

Caitlyn wants to be the 1st…

...To let you know
She is expecting an arrival of either
a brother or a sister.
May 3rd
Will be the expected day
that she becomes a sister!

Yes... We are expecting Baby Riggs #2!!!

For those of you who remember an old post in early August... we had our 1st night alone (Caitlyn stayed at Babcia and Dziadzia's so we could get ready for her birthday)... Well, we had an AWESOME night... if you know what I mean!!! I am almost 10 weeks along right now and feel amazing! I get the occasional woozy stomach and become real cranky without a nap... but other than that... I feel good.

Ash, Caitlyn and I got to see and hear our little peanut for the 1st time today... and it was perfect! He/She is growing at the right speed and had a heart rate of 179. I will keep you posted as my pregnancy goes along... stay tuned!