The Righetti Beat

Update!

2010-03-31T23:11:00.002-06:00

Well I guess that I should update my blog seeing as how it has almost been a year!! Life is good, full of struggles but I think that means that life is going just the way it should! I am happy! I am happy that we have a new little Surprise coming in July! We just found out yesterday that it is another girl! Gooch was a little bummed when he first found out but after we buttered him up with lots of "Your so Special to be the only boy" and "you will have to protect your sisters" he seemed totally fine with it!
I got my insurance license last November and have been able to stay home and work from my new "little" office. It is hard to put in the time I need with 3 little kids running around and a husband who works his toosh off to take care of us. So I haven't gotten "rich" yet but it helps. Noelle told me the other day that "Mom, we are rich! We are rich in love"! She is absolutely right! We are sooooo rich in love!! I have seen so many people around me suffer with true pain and true hurt and it really puts things into perspective! So it's a struggle to pay the bills and I am so tired from kids, work, and pregnancy but at least we have each other and even more so at least we have the gospel!!
This Sunday is Easter! Bunnies, candy, spring toys, dresses, Dye, eggs, baskets, chocolate! Isn't that what it is all about? Not so! It is hard not to get caught up in the worlds definition of Easter. I however am very thankful for my Savior, Jesus Christ! He saves me every day! He is the comforter and I know he and our Heavenly Father love us all so much! I am so thankful for his atonement! He is real, he is true, and he is what this world is all about! I pray I can teach my children this truth and teach them of his love! I see so many kids who don't know this and it makes me so sad! How hard life is when he is not in your life! I know, I have been there before! I want my kids to have this knowledge as I send them out into this yucky, dirty, beautiful, special world!
Noelle asked me a question today that tugged a little and made my eyes moist! She said "Mom, don't you miss your Daddy?" Oh sweet Noelle, of course I miss him! I also miss a lot of things that are no more! I miss smelling lilacs in my moms kitchen! I miss the magic and innocence of childhood! I miss the smell of diesel and certs!! I miss going to Grandmas and Grandpa's and playing Tarzan with Ruby, Cheryl, and Kurtis.I miss my sweet smelling mom singing "how much is that doggie in the window" when I was sick. I miss trolling around the neighborhood with Natalie! I miss ice cream cones at Grandma Bridges house! I miss when Grandpa Phil would flood the field behind our house and we would go wading around with the sheep turds and thistles! I miss how simple things were in "hickville"! I miss sugar mums, rice pudding, root beer and the smell of coffee! I miss peppermint and butterscotch candies and those damn green lamps that Grandma Nield would never let us touch! Oh and I miss her too!
Wow the memories are flooding in!! I miss my Dad!
I love my life! I love my husband! He makes me laugh! I love my kids! They make me laugh too!!

Memorial Day Fun!!

2009-06-02T09:11:00.006-06:00

What is a Policeman?

2009-05-09T09:49:00.006-06:00

I recieved this video from a Law Enforcement Memorial Group that I am signed up with. It touched me so much. I often find myself having to defend Cops and what they go through on a daily basis. It is something that people will never understand unless they are directly impacted by it. It IS a thankless job. Yes, there are some corrupt Cops but that is less than 1% of those who wear the uniform. Unfortunatly all suffer because of the few. I know that no one likes to get a speeding ticket but what would our streets be like if these Men and Women were not there to patrol them. I am sorry for the horrible things that my husband has seen and will have to see in the future, I am sorry for the things he has to put up with on a daily basis, I am sorry for the disrespect and name calling he has recieved, I am sorry he is so severly underpaid and yet so overworked, but I am so proud of him for what he does and for the genuine love he has for people!
Please click on this link and watch this video!! I dare ya!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB9-NcunsKc

Easter!

2009-04-20T07:48:00.005-06:00

Grandma found time to "chill" while we dyed easter eggs!

Ross really got into the action!

Gooch and Toby

The Easter Bunny found Gooch,

and Noelle,

and Capri,

and Toby!

We love Grandma Pulley!

The Pulleys! The best neighbors EVER!!!

Capri getting ready for the hunt!!

Everyone ready to find eggs!

Noelle

Gooch

Toby and Gia

Capri

A fun few weeks!!

2009-04-07T12:12:00.002-06:00

I was putting the grocries away and when I turned back around Capri had broken into the tomatoes and was having a lovely snack! She must be Italian!!
We had a few "warm" days so we spent as much time outside as possible! I am not sure if Capri liked Gia licking her yummy toes!
"Peace Out!"

Our sweet Gia!

Gooch taking Gia for a walk!

Boys best friend!

Daddy and Noelle got the bikes ready for season! FINALLY!!!

Noelle and Gooch fell asleep on mommy's lap while we were watching a movie! This is the life!!

Daddy made "YUMMY" crabby pancakes! Who needs IHOP when ya have Frank!!

Last but not least "Uncle Sal" came to visit and even stayed the night! We miss him and his cooking soooooooooooooo much!! xoxoxoxoxo

Meet Ross!!

2009-03-09T18:10:00.004-06:00

We had a great day getting to know Bree's Fiance', Ross! We went to Tempanyaki for dinner and it was so yummy! Ross is very nice and has a great sense of humor! Fun day!

VEGAS BABY!!!

2009-03-01T02:22:00.008-07:00

Well we got word that Pete (Franks Bro) was going to be in Vegas on business over the weekend and since we miss him terribly and all our family back east we jumped at the chance to "hook up" for the weekend! So at 5 AM Saturday morning we loaded up the kids and drove to Orem where we picked up Bree and Toby (Franks sis and nephew) and continued our treck to Vegas or "Begas" as Gooch calls it! It was not a bad drive at all considering we drive to Jersey and back once a year! Lickity split and we were there! We stayed for 2 nights, had a great time and got home late on Monday night! We really wished that we could have spent more time with Pete than we were able to but none the less we shared "quality" time and got a little fix of the Jersey side that lasted all of a day and now we are missing them more than ever! We did have a wonderful time taking the kids to the "very cool" aquarium at Mandalay Bay and dinner at the Rainforest Cafe (another thing to remind us of Jersey), with our friend Jordon and her new beau! We ran into Elvis and Michael Jackson as you will see in the pics, rode on a great Spongebob ride and just walked around soaking in the lights! Needless to say we were never passed any porn, but then again we did have 4 kids in tow!
Oh yea, I apologise if you are offended by the pic of Frank and his best friends but I couldn't resist!

Happy 2009!

2009-01-26T17:34:00.008-07:00

Well we decided to spend New Years Eve at my sisters house in Idaho Falls! My Mom and Brother, Todd and his kids came along! It was a lot of fun!! We made our own personal pizza's, played on the snowmobiles, and than we rocked out with the Rock Band game! A good time for all!

Noelle

2008-12-26T15:30:00.001-07:00

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

2008-12-14T18:29:00.002-07:00

We went to see the lights with my brother Todd and his family! We had so much fun! Thanks guys!!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

2008-12-04T10:14:00.002-07:00

Well despite a lot of sickness in our house I managed to get our Christmas Tree up! Wahooo! I still am working on decorating the rest of the house, I tend to go a little crazy with the christmas decor!! O Well!!

My Poor Capri!

2008-12-01T16:10:00.006-07:00

Capri broke out in a rash on Thanksgiving! It just started with a few little Red spots on Thursday morning, then by the time we got to my moms for dinner there was a few more (No big deal yet, probably just hives). Then by Friday morning she was covered in these lovely blisters! So off to the Dr.s we go, We saw Dr. Garg cause our normal Dr. was out for the holiday (of course). Dr. Garg was fairly certain it was Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease but called Dr. Viceck in for his opinion. Final conclusion: It is either H.F. and M. or the Herpes virus cause Noelle had a cold sore the week before and had been kissing her!! Either way it sucks, but Capri is a trooper and was in the best mood the whole time. Luckily now they are starting to dry up and go away! UGGGG!!

THANKSGIVING!!!

2008-11-26T23:06:00.003-07:00

Well as I am sitting here on Thanksgiving Eve and looking around my clutterd house I am contemplating the things that I am thankful for. So here is my list so far, in no particular order:

1. My kids - even though I am so irritated that they can trash a room in 5 seconds flat. I wouldn't trade em' for anything!

2. My Savior, Jesus Christ! Need I say more.

3. My big,strong,hot husband! - He is always there to support me, sometimes grumpily, but still he is there.

4. My Family - Frank and I really lucked out cause we have a great family on both sides. They have came to our need on more than one occasion. We Love You!

5. My Friends - You keep me sane by sometimes letting me go insane! I love you.

6. The Temple - Because of this I am sealed to my family!

7. My Father - I miss him so much on the holidays! I am so grateful for the years I had with him on this earth and the things he taught me!

8. My other 3 parents - My mom, JoJO, and Pop Pop! You are all so awesome and the best grandparents to my children! Thank-You

9. My new job - which I love and it helps to pay the bills!

10. Ruby - for bugging me to update my blog! xoxoxo

Halloween Fun!!

2008-11-01T22:44:00.004-06:00

Caro Vincenzo

2008-11-01T21:11:00.005-06:00

goomba, come stai? sono contentissimo sentirti!! devi trovarmi sul sito di internet a
rocc98@hotmail.com. ti voglio tanto bene e aspetto tua notizia.

Franco Righetti

rocc98@hotmail.com

The Airforce Museum

2008-10-30T17:20:00.002-06:00

Last Saturday the kids and I went with Todd (my brother) and Lezlie and their kids and Lezlie's sister Angie and her kids to the airforce museum. It was a lot of fun and Gooch was so cute. He had brought along his goggles from his work bench and refused to take them off at the museum. He said that they were his flying goggles!

Noelle's Kindergarten Picture

2008-10-27T13:39:00.002-06:00

NOELLE ANGELINA RIGHETTI 2008/2009 5 YEARS

8 Things about me!

2008-10-21T22:26:00.003-06:00

My sweet friend and awesome author Marcia Mickelson(Check out her latest book, it is called Reasonable Doubt) tagged me. Here is what to do:

Post rules on your blog.
Answer the six "8" items.
Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving them a comment.

8 Favorite TV Shows
Brothers and Sisters
Grey's Anatomy
Seinfeld
Mash
48 Hours Mystery
20/20
Dateline NBC
Cold Case Files

8 Things I did yesterday
Made Homemade Pizza
Had Family Home Evening
Read The Polar Express to the kids
Went to Wal-Mart for diapers and came home with a lot more!
Read Revelations to see if Obama really is the Anti-Christ everyone has been saying!
Did Laundry
Hung out with my Hubby
Blog Stalked

8 Things I look forward to
Christmas
The Election-so everyone will calm down a bit!
Hanging out with a couple of my "old" girlfriends!
The movie Twilight
Franks Day Off(if ever)
Not having to worry about money(Ya Right)
Seeing my in-laws
Seeing my Mom and Sibs!

8 Favorite Restaurants
Macaroni Grill
Bucca Da Beppo
Steak on a Stone(forgot the real name but it's in Jersey)
Garcia's
Olive Garden
Chimney Rock (Also in Jersey)
Chili's
The Ranch Hand from my High School Days (Complete with smoke and Scary Men)

8 Things on my wish list
More Money (Not Rich just "Enough")
A Fireplace Mantel (almost here)
New Shoes
Hard Wood in my Living Room
Trip to Italy
A Clean House
More time with my family
A Clean House

8 People to tag
Tiffany
Tara
Sue
Alexis
Jamie
Amanda
Amy
Melissa Rene

Crazy Week

2008-10-09T15:20:00.006-06:00

This week has been one crazy week. First we were tricked into going to Salt Lake to meet up with Franks sister for lunch and sat down to eat when all of a sudden Franks mom walked out from around the corner. We had no idea she was coming. We had all been really sick and so I guess she decided that we needed her mothering, which we did by the way! She had surprised Franks sister earlier in the day and then they came up with a plan to surprise us! It was so neat!! Thanks Jo! We spent a few days just hanging out together and getting haircuts! Noelle decided that she wanted to cut off her hair and donate it to locks of locks of love! It was a neat experience for her! We also went to the Clarke Planeterium and saw the I MAX movies in 3D! That was also real fun! Last but not least we welcomed my new nephew Carl Justin Nield into the world! Welcome to the family "CJ" and congrats to Justin, Tiffany, and Brylee! We love you guys!

Nonni and Capri

Lovin' Capri's Mohawk

Noelle and Nonni

Noelle's Haircut

So Cute

So Brave

Gooch,Toby, and Capri

Capri all ready for Halloween(Thanks Aunt Kathy)

Dancing at the Gateway

Nice Shades

SOOOOO COOOL!!

Life on Mars

I Knew these kids were from outer Space!

My newest Nephew!

Carl Justin Nield "CJ"

Just some Pics from this week!!

2008-10-02T17:11:00.003-06:00

We have had the stomach flu at our house this week but still managed to get in a few fun pics!

LITTLE MISS PIGGY TAILS!

SILLY DADDY!!

BATH TIME!!

Thumb Sucker!!!!

2008-09-15T13:04:00.002-06:00

OH NO!!!! BUT SOOOOO CUTE!!!!

Our Week at a glance!

2008-09-12T10:47:00.004-06:00

The week started off with Noelle starting her Ballet/Tap class and her Cheer/Tumbling class. She is going to Dance Illusion and is taking lessons from our good friend Lisa Preece. She is having such a blast and I love watching her!

Capri is getting so big and she loves going to dance class too!!

Gooch is being such a good big brother and helps me out a lot while Noelle is in school!!

LAST BUT NOT LEAST:
We are very proud of Franks cousin Sarah Tyer who has just started modeling in NYC! She had a great time during Fashion Week in NYC and was chosen to do the finale in Bryant Park this Friday night. She even got to do a show with Justin Timberlake and Heidi Klum. She was chosen by an Italian agency to go and do Fashion Week in Milan and is leaving this Sunday for 2 months. Way to go SARAH!! Frank is a little jealous though, Milan, Italy was were he served his mission and misses it so much!

Dates from Hell and Heaven!!

2008-09-06T12:13:00.006-06:00

My DEAR friend Melissa wrote on her blog about the worst date she has ever been on and then told me to read it to see if I remembered and that brought back my memories of my worst date!!! UGGGG! So I am going to share it with you as well.
It all started when my friend Minnie and her boyfriend at the time, Justin, asked me to go on a double date with them and Justins friend "Bart". Whom I had never met. I should of known, blind dates always suck. At least for me they do. Anyway to make a LOOOONG story short, he drove but his doors didn't work so we had to crawel in and out through his hatchback. Then when we got to the movie, we had planned to see a nice comedy but Justin thought it would be funny to talk us into seeing some sappy love story that also happened to be the saddest movie and I always cry. So needless to say this Bart guy (Who by the way was sooooo strange) thought that this was an opening to be my comforter. He kept hugging me and telling me it was all right! Of course its all right, its just a movie for petes sake, I knew that! Then after I had been dodging him the whole movie and craweled back through the hatchback he made the comment that we should get a pizza, go back to my apartment a just fall alseep in each others arms! "WHAT, are you kidding me, and who are you" were my exact thoughts at the time. After making up some dumb excuse and giving dagger eyes to Justin and Minnie I managed to end the date!
Now for my best date ever: It just so happens that it was with my husband. Frank picked me up from work one night with a change of clothes. Fancy ones and he was dressed very classy too I might add. He then drove me into NY City where we had dinner reservations at a fancy shmancy resturant called "Babetta's". Its the kind of resturant that the food comes out looking all pretty like a piece of art work. While we were there he gave me a card and inside were two tickets to the "Christmas Spectatcular" at Radio City Music Hall and they were for that night. So we walked through Time Sguare and Rockefeller Center and over to Radio City for the show. It was very cool with a live nativity and the rockettes were awesome too. Then as we walked back to the car we got to see all the Christmas windows on fifth avenue! So awesome and not to mention that Christmas in NYC is an incredible experience.
I have to add a little inside note for Melissa, two more of my worst dates from hell: You, Me, and our dates from Hardee's and last but not least: You, Me, and our dates from the Comedy Club in Jersey!
(Oh HELL) LOL

Noelle's 1st Day of School

2008-09-02T14:11:00.003-06:00

Noelle and I were both so excited for her to sart school. She has been asking when she gets to go on the bus for years now and Wal-la the day is finally here!! I was so excited that I didn't think I would be sad at all but as she got on the bus and it pulled away I started to cry and I was so shocked at the sinking feeling I had in my gut. I really did not expect that reaction but it came, just like everyone says!! Needless to say She loves school and has the best time while she is there!

The Nield Family Reunion

2008-08-28T23:21:00.005-06:00

We all stayed at a cabin in Island Park and spent a day driving through Yellowstone park. We had so much fun hanging out with our goofy family, especially the walkie talkies!!

Capri's Blessing

2008-08-13T20:24:00.002-06:00

We had our sweet little Capri Blessed on 8/10/08! It was so beautiful and to top it off Franks parents spoke in church. It was awesome!!

Fun on the Boardwalk!!

2008-08-13T15:29:00.003-06:00

THE JESERY SHORE

2008-08-13T08:19:00.009-06:00

ALMOST THERE!!!!!

2008-08-01T09:37:00.003-06:00

Well we are about 2 hours away from our destination, Nonni's and Pop Pops house!! We drove straight through the night last night and a dying to get there. The kids have been awesome. They slept throught the whole night and are just now starting to get cranky. Not to bad for a thirty three hour drive.
Kris-Ann, thank you for the offer but I didn't read it until after we we had past. A trip to Hershey to see you all would be wonderful or a stopover at the very least. We miss you and hope everything is good for you, Ritchie, and the kids!!!
So Ta Ta for Now and I will write more as the week goes on.
Oh yeah and I have to give a quick shout out to all those fellow "Twilight" Lovers out there: You know who you are! Breaking Dawn will be here in less than 24 hours. YIPEEEE! My plan is to pick it up out here and spend the next few days on the beach with Edward and of course my imprint, Frank!!! LOVE TO ALL Y'ALL!!

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!!

2008-07-31T13:01:00.003-06:00

Well we are headed out to Jersey, Again!!! Just like last year we decided to drive. Last year it was more of a sight seeing trip that took us all over the country for three weeks but this year it is drive as far and fast as you can before you get to tired and then have to sleep!! Franks parents got a beach house on the Jersey Shore and invited all of the family for the week and then we will go back to his parents house for another week. We will be blessing Capri while we are out there. Other than his parents and cousin, Kathy, none of his family has been able to be at our kids blessings so we thought that we would take advantage of the oppurtunity. We are so excited!! We are driving through Iowa as I write this! Very hot and green!! Good old Iowa, not much has changed since last year!! Love You ALLLL!!!!!!!

Our near and dear friend "Sammy" came to meet Capri and he made us the most delicious meal of pasta,sausage and peppers, and my personal favorite- meatballs! It was so good and we had such a good time with him. We were even able to talk him into staying the night. Noelle and Gooch were thrilled for the slumber party. A little sad though, Sammy is the Chef up at Bear Lake West and was recently offered a job in Moab that doubled his salary and other benefits that he just could not refuse, so needless to say he will be moving there next week. We will miss him so much and love him so much! We met Sammy a few years back when we went to dinner at "Belle Monte" and he was the Chef there. Frank got wind that the Chef was a fellow "Italian" from New York and that was all it took. Frank asked to meet him and they hit it off! Ever since then he is family and has even spent the holidays with us. The benefit of awesome food and incredible cheesecake has also been awesome! Good Luck to you Sammy!! You will do great in Moab and we will be down to see you often!!!

Brylees Party!

2008-07-24T14:29:00.006-06:00

My Niece, Brylee turned one on 7/19th and we had a fun little party for her! She is soooo cute!This is Brylee and Capri.
This is my Baby brother, Justin and his wife Tiffany, and Brylee!! Love you guys!

Bath Time

2008-07-11T13:34:00.002-06:00

Capri loves her bath. It seemed to relax her a lot, I guess she takes after her mother. Bathtime is VERY important!!!! Noelle and Gooch also enjoyed helping to bath her. They thought it was great and they have been the best little helpers ever.

Capri Jeanne Righetti

2008-07-07T01:05:00.004-06:00

Finally and after a very hard labor our new little (or not so little) princess "Capri" is here!!!!
She was born July 1st at 11:02 Pm and weighed 10 lbs and 4 oz (OUCH). She was also 22 inches long!

HAPPY B-DAY FRANK III and FRANK IV

2008-06-27T19:31:00.002-06:00

Happy Birthday to my two Franks!!! I love you both, thanks for making me smile!!

TO THE FATHERS IN MY LIFE

2008-06-15T13:00:00.007-06:00

#1-MY STUD
Frank really puts up with a lot from me and he is the hardest worker I have ever met. Everything he does is for his family and he always makes us laugh. HE would much rather be playing with our children than anywhere else in this world. He truly is a wonderful father and husband.

#2-MY DAD
I miss my Dad so much but I never feel to far from him and even though he passed away five years ago I want him to know how much he means to me. I love him so much and he always made sure that I knew he loved me too! He never hesitated to use those three little words and because of that no one in my family was left wondering when he died. We Knew how he felt for us!! He was a great example to me, he taught me never to judge, always to give, and joke a lot!! Thanks Dad, and thank you for still watching over me and my family.

#3-MY FATHER IN-LAW
He is a strength for us and especially for my husband. When we are having a hard time Frank always knows that his father is there for us. He loves our children so much and when we are there he is full of love for all of us. He also does so much for his family, now all we want him to do is get to the DR or we will drag you there ourselves. We Love You!!

THANKS DADS, YOU ARE OUR SUPERMEN!!!!!!!!!

The End (or Beginning) is in sight!!!

2008-06-11T19:07:00.005-06:00

Ok here is the latest. I went to the Dr. yesterday and we set a date to induce me. It is looking like it will be July 1st unless things change or of course unless I start on my own. Good news though, I am now only measuring 1 week bigger than I am. Oh by the way for those of you who don't know, we have settled on a name. SURPRISE It is not any of the names we had on the vote!!! LOL If you don't already know then you will have to wait to find out what it is and the meaning behind it!!

Large and in charge!!

2008-06-02T01:19:00.002-06:00

Well I have about 4 1/2 weeks left and at my last appt. I found out that I was measuring 2 wks bigger than I should be. UGGG Now I am just hurting and tired. I wish that it was time for our little one to get here but I will try and be patient so that she can finish cooking. Wish me luck! I could really use it right now!

2008-05-30T17:46:00.001-06:00

We spent Memorial Day in Bear Lake visiting my Grandparents and Uncles graves but most important was my Dad's! The kids love going there and putting pennies in his Cowboy Boot penny bank. He leaves pennies for us all the time and so we leave them for him too! I miss him so much but I know he is always with us! I Love You DAD!!!!!

Noelle's Preschool Graduation

2008-05-28T10:43:00.006-06:00

Noelle graduated from the Sunshine Preschool on Thursday and is so happy to be going on to Kindergarten in the fall, however Miss Gordon will be greatly missed! What a fun and learned year she has had!

Gooch Has Been Tagged

2008-05-02T03:08:00.002-06:00

5 THINGS ABOUT GOOCH
#1 - His real name is Frank Joseph Righetti IV
#2 - He is a big time cuddle bug, usually when he is tired. He begs to be held on my shoulder in the afternoon and can not fall asleep at night unless he is wrapped up in my arms cheek to cheek.
#3 - He loves to go pee pee outside on the rocks. (Hey Whatever Works)
#4 - He is a big time tease. He has inherited this partially from his Dad and partially from his Grandpa Nield whom he has never met on this earth. Either way he has got it and loves, loves, loves to torment his big sister, Grandma, Mom, or whoever else he can dish it out to.
#5 - He constantly listens for his Dad to get home from work. If he hears the garage door or thinks he hears the garage door he is jumping up and down that Daddy's home. That is when he gets to wrestle and rough house with out screams of protest from Noelle, and Mommy just isn't that much fun when it comes to playing hard. He loves his Dad so much and reminds us all that time that Dad is a good Cop! As apposed to a Bad Cop?

We would like to Tag:
1- Maddy Righetti
2- Nicky Righetti
3- Riley Reggio

I have been Tagged

2008-05-02T02:48:00.002-06:00

Four jobs I have had:
1. Feature Films For Families
2. Nanny
3. Moore BCS
4. Sears Portrait Studio

Four movies I would or have watched over & over:
1. A League of their Own
2. Hope Floats
3. Steel Magnolias
4. Annie

Four places I have lived:
1. Petersboro, UT
2. Logan, UT
3. Watchung. NJ
4. North Plainfield, NJ

Four people who e-mail me regulary:
1. Amanda Nield
2. Tiffany Nield
3. Melissa Rene
4. Natalie Isom

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Italian
2. Mexican
3. Dutch Oven
4. Moms Ribs

Four places I would rather be right now:
1. 9 wks from now, having our baby!
2. Jersey of course
3. Hawaii would be nice
4. Anywhere as long as my family is with me!

Four things I am looking forward to in 2008:
1. The birth of our third baby!
2. Our beach house on the Jersey shore! Wahoo!!!
3. The birth of Tiff and Justins new little one.
4. Family time this summer!

Four people I would like to tag:
1. Amy Reggio
2. Melissa Rene
3. Sue Righetti
4. Becky Wuthrich (Sorry don't know the new last name)

Noelle's 5th Birthday

2008-04-13T21:13:00.002-06:00

APRIL 12, 2008 / HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY NOELLE!!!!!

2008-04-12T08:00:00.000-06:00

I can't believe that it has been five years already. It seems like yesterday that this little miracle joined our family! She has been the best little girl and is so close the her Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ. She says something daily to remind me of this. I only wish that I could have half of the faith and spirit that she does! Anyone who knows her can justify of this. She said to me last Sunday that "Mom, when I go to church and take the sacrament I can feel Jesus holding me." Whoa, I about fell off my chair. But this is coming from the same sweet and spunky girl that can't listen to love songs on the radio because they make her cry and cries when she watches the birth scenes in Father of The Bride II! She genuinly loves people and is always concerned with the well being of those around her. She is an awesome big sister and her Dad and I are so thankful to have her in our lives. WE LOVE YOU NOELLE ANGELINA RIGHETTI!!

THE BEGINNING OF US

2008-04-07T02:17:00.002-06:00

Pics of Disney Princess on Ice, St. Patty's, and Easter

2008-04-01T10:49:00.002-06:00

2008-03-24T11:15:00.003-06:00

Noelle spent three days in the hospital this week. Something set off her asthma and it was quite a fight keeping her oxygen levels up but we finally got to go home Saturday. Just in time for Easter! It was no fun at all!

Gooch ( Pause music at the bottom of the page 1st)

2008-03-15T09:32:00.001-06:00

Gooch (Pause the music at the bottom first!!!!)

2008-03-15T09:26:00.002-06:00

Gooch's Patriotism(don't 4-get to pause the music player at the bottom)

2008-03-15T09:13:00.003-06:00

Our Day Away

2008-03-08T16:38:00.003-07:00

This was such a fun day!! We spent the night in Salt Lake City, ate at our favorite restaurant, hung out with Aunt Bree and Toby in the hotel room and then the we spent the next day at the Gateway and the children's museum. We also had a chance to visit President Hinckly's grave and that was very special!!!

2008-02-16T14:04:00.000-07:00

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-02-16T12:55:00.000-07:00

Well it has taken me a couple days to post but as you can tell from the title that our new little one is a girl! Noelle was so excited and was jumping up and down, Gooch wasn't quite as excited but he wasn't dissapointed either, he really couldn't have cared less. We are all very excited and if she is anything like Noelle we will have our hands full but even more blesssed than ever.

HE or SHE?

2008-02-10T21:27:00.000-07:00

Well we get to go tomorrow to have an ultrasound and if the baby cooperates we will find out what sex it is. We are so excited. Noelle, of course wants it to be a girl and Gooch says he wants it to be a boy, although I highly doubt that he really gets it. As for Frank and I we just want a healthy baby. We had the talk tonight that whatever God thinks our family needs we will be happy with. I have really started to feel the baby move and that is a wonderful payoff for all the nausea and exhaustion that I have suffered. It is finally the fun part of pregnancy. We will be sure to post it tomorrow and let you know what the newest Righetti is!

IN MEMORY OF GORDON B. HINCKLEY

2008-01-28T02:14:00.000-07:00

Tonight as I write this my heart is happy and saddened at the same time. Gordon B. Hinckley the fifteenth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Prophet of the Lord Jesus Christ passed away tonight. Granted he was 97 years old so it shouldn't have been a shock, however it still is. President Hinckley was truly a person who loved everyone no matter of their religion or race. He just loved all Gods children and wanted to serve them. He has taught me personally a lot about being a faithful member of the Gospel but also about loving people unconditionally. He showed that you can be a faithful member of the church and still have fun. He had the best sense of humor and you could see that right up until the end. I also admired the love he had for his wife who passed away a few years back. He missed her terribly and was not afraid to share that with people. I know that there is a great reunion going on in heaven right now!! I will miss his voice at conference with those occasional high pitches that made you think of a young boy going into his puberty. I am thankful for the lessons that he taught on forgiveness. Not holding onto those grudges. That is only one lesson that I am taking into my own life. He loved the Lord and truly served him all the days of his life.

I appreciate you reading my blog and listening to my testimony of a Prophet of God. This is weighing greatly on my mind tonight. He will be missed by millions and yet we all eagerly await the new President and Prophet. (?Thomas S. Monson?, another almost perfect Man)

Back to the Blog!!!

2008-01-18T13:19:00.000-07:00

Well the holidays are over and I have committed to getting back to my blog! It gives me something to do during the doldrums of January!!!
I guess I should take this time to officially announce that Frank and I are expecting again. Most of you probably already know this but just in case I skipped anyone (Sorry Rex) I am announcing it now. I am now four months along and I am thrilled. This Pregnancy has been so much harder than the other two. I keep telling myself that it is just because I am a few years older and have two kids to watch over now but that doesn't seem to help the nausea and extreme exhaustion! O well, it all pays off in the end!
I also thought that I would include my Gratitude Friday list. (Something that my Blogger Mentor, Amy has turned me onto:

I am grateful for my wonderful husband who continuously pulls me out of my stress and worry funks that I seem to get into quite often. He is such a stud!!!!
I am grateful for my children who make me laugh and smile even in my worst of moods! They are so awesome!
I am thankful for my extended family, those on each side of this country! You are all so great and I feel so blessed to have you all!
I am so thankful for my dear friends that seem to let me vent all the time. You also aid in keeping me sane, and Amy, I agree, those late night talks are incredibly awesome!
I am thankful for my Mom who takes me for who I am and loves me anyway!
I am thankful to my Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ who are always listening to my prayers and blessing me every day!
I am thankful to the Dente's for a great sleepover and for being our adopted family!! We Love You!!
And last, but not least, I am thankful for this little baby growing inside me!

Well that is all for today but trust me I will have more to add to the list next Friday

2007-12-20T18:37:00.001-07:00

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2007-11-07T10:46:00.000-07:00

Well it seems that All-Hallows Eve has come and gone and now its time for Christmas. RRRCCCHHH!! Oops I mean Thanksgiving! I can't help smirking at the fact that my awesome friend Melissa left a very discouraging message on my voice mail the other day. It seems that her neighbor has already put up her Christmas tree. UGGH! Melissa wants me to call her and take care of it. LOL I really think that it is a bit early for all the Christmas pomp, although I have to admit I LOVE CHRISTMAS!
I so look forward to all the lights and decorations, the music, the shopping, and all the hustle and bustle! However I can't help to wonder that if it was to start in November and last until January wouldn't it lose all its shine. I believe it would get old and by the time Christmas Day rolled around I would be ready to take down the tree. I understand the commercial reason for putting all the Christmas goods out so soon, MONEY!!! But what about us little people? Why do we have to succumb to the pressure? Well with this being said, I have to make a little confession, I have been secretly listening to Christmas music for the last week, I would never force that on anyone else though.(Except my kids of course) I also love browsing the Christmas section in wal-mart too. My little indulgence, it gets me giddish for when I can actually decorate my home and not be shunned for it. I guess this is a side effect from being born on Christmas Day! Oh well, such is life, but how dare they!

My Hunka Hunka of Burnin' Love!!!

2007-10-27T10:33:00.000-06:00

2007-10-26T13:26:00.000-06:00

Halloween Memories

2007-10-26T04:02:00.000-06:00

My Pride and Joy!

2007-10-23T01:33:00.000-06:00

Meet Noelle and Frankie (Gooch). They along with their dad, Frank, are the loves of my life. They are what life or at least my life is all about.
Noelle is 4 1/2 going on 18, yet she is still as sweet and innocent as a newborn. She reminds mom all the time what words are ok and which ones are not. She makes me feel that I could walk on water and she is so quick to forgive me of my shortcomings. I only know of two other people who are that loving unconditionally. One is Gooch, the other is my Savior. I don't think it is any coincidence that children are so much like our Savior. Doesn't it say somewhere in the scriptures that to be closer to him we must become as a little child. Hmm Makes sense.

Gooch is 2 and a total boy. He growls and stomps but also loves his sister more than ice cream. He calls her "Well" as he cannot say Noelle. He is always following her around copying everything she does and tormenting her as much as possible. He is also my cuddle bug but only when he is tired. If he is not tired then forget it. He will give ya a hug and a quick kiss but that is all. They are the best!!