Kendall Gene Riggs

I am a horrible blogger, I know! I decided I cannot deprive everyone from seeing my beautiful new little girl any more! Sweet Kendall was born Feb. 17th. She is a wonderful baby and I am so lucky to have her. My labor and delivery went perfect and she came out perfect. I cannot believe she is already 1 month old! Her middle name Gene, is after my dad, his middle name was Eugene. I know in spirit he was right there in the delivery room helping her come to the world. Ok, enough writing, here are some pictures.

Two weeks later, these are her newborn shoot. I just love them! Michele did a great job. You can visit her website on nowandforevermf.blogspot.com

Halloween Festivities

I know, it's been over a month since Halloween but better late than never, right?

We had our huge Ward Halloween Party which consisted of Hot Dogs, Chili, Pony rides, bounce house, slide, bull riding, snow cones, cotton candy, DJ & Lawn Chair Treating.

We carved pumpkins at Grandma Dixie's. I think Justin's carving hands were pretty tired when the night was over.

We always go to Grandma's neighborhood to go trick or treating. There are lots of kids and it's safe. We can go down a couple of streets and make out pretty well on candy too!

The whole family comes out too, both the Chiles & Riggs, which makes it nice to see everyone.

My silly Grandpa!

The boys wanted to be the "Plants vs. Zombies" characters. So Gunnar is a pea shooter plant and Dakota is a bucket head zombie. I've never played it before, but I have heard it is a pretty fun game. Kylie was of course, a princess.

Daddy, why did you have to go?

My hero, my dad passed away Monday morning October 17th at 10:50 am. He suffered complications from a heart attack and was gone so fast. I got a call from my mom at 9:30 am that dad drove himself to the hospital with some chest pains. Mom & Cory(my wonderful brother) went down and gave him a blessing. By the time my mom called me, she didn't know exactly what was going on so I hurried down there as fast as I could. But by the time I got there, it was too late. He was already pretty much gone. I was there and so was most of the rest of our family (except for my brother in Korea in the Air Force) when the doctor took us to the small room to say they did all they could, but he was gone. My daddy passed on. I didn't get to say good bye. I didn't get to give him a last kiss. His spirit was comforting me but I didn't want to accept it. He was at so much peace. I finally let him comfort me, but it still hurt so bad.

My dad was such a righteous man. He was Bishop of his ward and went above and beyond. The ward members loved him so much. All of the primary kids were like his grand kids. He was everyone's best friend.

He was the best dad in the whole world. He was so patient, kind, funny,smart, he was full of charity. He was so close to our Savior. My kids and all his grand kids could never get enough of him. He cherished his grand kids. He loved being around them and spoiling them. I regret not letting him give them 10 pieces of candy like he wanted to.

He loved life. He ended his life serving the Lord with all his might. He always was helping others and checking on people and doing and giving more than I think is possible for a human being to do. His heart could not take how much love he had inside.

I don't know how we will fit all the people that loved him in the church building for his funeral. Daddy I miss you so much! I love you and will never forget and I won't let your grand kids forget you.

His services will be held Saturday Morning the 22nd at 10am at the Stake center on 32nd st & Southern in Mesa. That was HIS building for over 20 years. There will be a viewing at Bunker's chapel in Mesa on Centennial on Friday the 21st from 6-8pm.

To my second father, I just want you and everyone to know how much I love you and miss you!! Words CAN'T express the love I have for you! I miss you so much and it is really hard to not have you here. You have set an example for me that most people would love to have. There are not many men like you and you will be truly missed!!!! You always looked to do for others and always forgetting about yourself. I know many people don't know all you have done for your family and for others because you always wanted it that way, but our Heavenly Father knows and is extremely GRATEFUL for you and the life you lived on this earth. You have made me a better man, husband and father and I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! I will miss playing games with you and you and I going back and forth about who was going to win, the many talks we had and your sincere heart to get to know me and make me feel like your son. I look back on the last 11 years of being a part of your family and I am so lucky to have had you! You have raised a great family, but especially your daughter Katrina. She reminds me so much of you! I am grateful for you accepting me in your family. I still remember to this day when I called you to meet and talk about marrying Katrina. I remember what we talked about and how you made me feel. You are a SPECIAL man and our family misses you!!! I can't wait to see you again and I know you are waiting for us. I am so grateful for our Savior Jesus Christ, he paved the way for us to be good, repent and return to our Heavenly Father and be with our families forever! What a great example he is and what a great and marvelous plan!! I LOVE YOU DAD and I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! Just know that I feel so lucky to have known you for the years that I did and I cherish every time we spent together. If I had one wish, it would be to have had more time with you......

Love your son,

Justin Riggs

A website was just put up in memory of my daddy. Please visit philchiles.org to see more of what an amazing man he was.

Went to my ultrasound today...

It's a GIRL!!!

Am I dreaming? Two boys, two girls. Perfect.

3 Weeks!

Yay! We get to find out the gender of our baby on October 4th! I had a normal check up this morning. The doctor said by the heartbeat he would guess BOY, but that is not a reliable source. I guess we will have to wait and see. I hate waiting though....

What will I do with myself?

The boys started school, and a couple weeks later, Kylie started PRESCHOOL! She was has been waiting for this for so long.

She walked right in with no hesitation. She LOVES it. She gets to go with her friend Rachel which is a big bonus for her.

She also started 2 dance classes. One is with a lady in my ward that turned her upstairs loft into a dance room.

The other class is through the city. Kylie loves to dance and loves music. She is my little ballerina. Buying her a leotard is like buying her the best present in the world.

Now, I get 3 days of 2 hours to myself. It is quite nice. What will I do with myself...I think I will figure it out:)

#4 is on the way

Yes, it's true. I convinced Justin we needed 1 more kid...I am 11 weeks pregnant! I went to the doctor and luckily there is only 1 heartbeat in there. I was almost convinced there were 2 in there because at night, I have a huge pot belly. Why am I already showing so much!?! Baggy shirts are my friend. By the end of the day, the top button of my shorts are unbuttoned, I am exhausted and I feel like I have to throw up. Did I mention I eat everything in sight? I guess my morning sickness (actually I have night sickness) is getting a little better. Oh the joys of pregnancy!