Just Another Day In Paradise!

My New Years Resolution

2012-01-29T17:21:00.000-08:00

So this year one of my New Year's resolutions is to be a better blogger. We had such a busy, but great year in 2011 and I know that 2012 is going to be just as busy. In 2011....

Ryan and I celebrated our 2nd Anniversary

We took our first trip to Hawaii

Athen turned 1!

Ryan Graduated college! Hooray! We are so proud of him!

We bought our first family car

And the most exciting part of all... We welcomed our little girl, Oakley Elisabeth Piggott. Athen is such a good big brother and loves his little sis. We are so blessed and have some much to be grateful for! Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the past year.

It has been a while...

2011-03-22T19:50:00.000-07:00

So I haven't been good at updating my posts. We have had a busy couple of months with both of us working full time, going to school full time, and raising our fun little boy! I love being a mom and enjoy every second I get to spend with him. He is getting so big. He is crawling all over and trying to figure out how to walk. He can say: Mama, Dada and ball! His favorite thing is to play with other kids and loves seeing babies. We got a new mirror to put up in our living room and while it was on the ground waiting for Ryan to put it up, Athen sat and played with himself. It was so cute to watch! He loves reading books! He will just sit by himself and turn the pages and laugh at the pictures on each page.

He is finally getting a few hairs on his head, at least enough I can do something with it. Ryan doesn't like the little mohawk, but I think it fits him!

Back in February we had a few nice days that were around 60 degrees, but I woke up this morning to another 3 inches of fresh snow. We got out Athen's snow hat to take him outside for a second, he hated it if you can't tell from the picture!

Beach Day!

2010-07-28T14:02:00.000-07:00

Last weekend was a Pioneer Day. A state Holiday for Utah. We went up and spent the weekend at Bear Lake with all of Ryan's family. It was nice and relaxing and it was Athen's first time at the beach. He liked the water but he got mad we would only let him put his feet in. He kept looking down at the water like put me in guys! He is getting so big and starting to interact with us some much. He loves just talking and playing with his toys. A new thing he has started doing is sucking his fingers. He has decided he preferrs those over his binky and rarely takes his binky anymore. This is the typical Athen pose. Hanging out with his fingers in his mouth. These are just a few fun pictures of him. He is such a joy to our lives!

Summer Time!

2010-07-16T16:49:00.000-07:00

Time is flying by! I can't believe that the 4th of July is already over and Athen is almost 3 months old. We got to go and visit my parents in North Idaho and spend time with my brother and sister and parents. It was so nice to be able to hang out with them and for Athen to met all of his cousins. Athen is getting so good at sitting up so we thought we would get him a bumbo chair and see if he was big enough for it. He is still a little small but he liked sitting in it. He was so happy until Ryan started taking him out. Athen loves soft things and his favorite toy is a blanket. He will sit and play with blankets for hours. It makes me worried because I don't want him to suffocate but he sure has fun.

Here is another picture os him in his bumbo chair. He started getting a rash under his chin where his rolls are so I have been putting baby powder there to help with the wetness. That is why there is white stuff all over him.

While we were at my parents my sister's little boy Atlas was so cute with Athen. He would come and read and sing to him and Athen would smile for him everytime. This is such a cute picture of the two while we tried to get a grandkids photo for my parents. It is just so funny!

One of the days we went to Silverwood with everyone. They have a great waterpark that the kids loved. Here is just a cute picture of Ryan and Athen. I love my boys!

My Boys!

2010-06-21T17:56:00.000-07:00

So I am a little behind with posting pictures of Athen. He is now 9 weeks old and smiling like crazy. He has turned out to be such a good baby. As long as his tummy is full he is happy just hanging out. Here is just a cute picture as we were changing his clothes the other day. He is just so fun. He loves his toys. He holds them and puts them in his mouth and coos away.

Here is a cute picture of him smiling. He was just hanging out on our bed while we got ready for church. Our bed is his favorite place to hang out. He will sleep all night long now as long as we let him sleep with us. Ryan jokes when need to buy him a pillow top mattress to sleep on.

Big Smile!

We try and read him books everyday and he just sits and stares at the pictures the whole time. I love this picture of my boys. Ryan is such an amazing dad. I truly couldn't ask for a better helper and friend. Athen loves his daddy too. Whenever he hears Ryan's voice he starts smiling. I love these two!

1 Month Old!

2010-05-17T08:32:00.000-07:00

Athen is 1 month old! His birthday is actually tomorrow but I know that tomorrow is going to be busy so I am doing it today. He is getting so big and changing everyday. This weekend he was also able to go on his first roadtrip to St. George. He was such a trooper and was so good. He cried maybe 10 mintues the whole time in the car. He can go on roadtrips with us anytime! Ryan and Athen right before the race. Ryan is such a good dad and helper.Athen was pretty comfy in the warm weather. He loved the sun! Our first little family picture. I love my boys!

Poor Guy

2010-05-11T15:06:00.000-07:00

Athen had a rough first week of life. Along with all the trauma of his birth he got jaundice preety bad. He had to spend all his time besides feeding in a bilirubin light lamp to help lower his jaundice. He hated it and I hated it so we cheated a little but after a few days it started going down and we got rid of the bed.

My Little Boy

2010-05-11T14:54:00.000-07:00

So I am still new at updating my blog so sorry some of the pictures are upside down but here are few pictures of my little boy. Finally on April 18th I gave birth to my first child Athen Russell Piggott. He is my little buddy and I love being a mom. He already has a little personality and is called stubborn by ever doctor that sees him. He doesn't like to sleep but he loves to cuddle. We just love having him in our family!

Exciting News!

2009-11-18T19:10:00.000-08:00

So I know I am a slacker at updating our blog! We have been so busy with everything lately I just never find the time to sit and look at the internet to much. I figured with us having a baby in April I should get better at posting things since I am sure my mother will want to see pictures frequently. Yes for those of you who have not heard I am pregant and we are going to have a little boy in April. I am at 19 weeks and finally starting to feel a little better. Now I am just getting fatter! We found out this week offically it is a boy although I had a feeling the whole time it was. We are so excited and just want him to be here already so we can play with him!

In Idaho for Darbye's wedding.

2009-08-18T09:52:00.000-07:00

Tawni and Ryan don't have internet, so I (Tawni's mom) will update for her. Tawni and Ryan came up on August 6th to be here for Darbye and Lyle's wedding. It was a good trip. Alan and Ryan goofing around.
Aunt Amy, Dad, Mylie, Tawni and Ryan.
Aunt Amy, Tawni, Mylie and Alyssa.
Tawni and Mom.
Tyler is always so happy when Tawni and Ryan are here.

Finally and update! Tyler's Graduation

2009-08-18T09:44:00.000-07:00

Since Tawni doesn't have the internet I am updating her blog for her. Tawni and Ryan came for Tyler's graduation in June. We are proud of Tyler.
Sitting in the hot gym waiting for graduation to begin. Mom, Meg and Tawni.
Tawni and Ryan at dinner before graduation.

The Hayden Reception

2009-04-22T19:20:00.000-07:00

Aunt Heidi, Tawni and Mom

Dad, Ryan and Uncle Steve
Meagan, Coen, Tawni, Melanie and Mom

Ryan and Tawni!

Tawni and Dad.

Wedding Pictures

2009-04-22T19:14:00.000-07:00

The Logan Temple.

Wedding Pictures!!!

2009-04-22T17:16:00.001-07:00

Finally....some wedding pictures. We got married in the Logan Temple.

More Pics

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At the Riter Mansion.

At the Temple.

Family and Friends

2009-04-22T16:40:00.000-07:00

Ryan's Buddies. Casey Jorgenson, Ryan, Kyle and Casey Harmon. Family, Lindsay, Meagan, Alyssa, Tawni, Brittany, Darbye, and Jessie.

My side of the family.

Ryan's side of the family.

More Wedding Pics

2009-04-22T16:28:00.000-07:00

Cutting the Cake.

The Reception at the Riter Mansion.
Atlas, Ryan, Coen, Tawni and Emy. Meagan's babies.

Meagan, Kylie, (Heather's daughter), Tawni and Heather (Ryan's Sister)

Tyler, Tawni, Meagan and Brad.

We are Married!

2009-04-05T19:34:00.000-07:00

On March 28th, we made it offical and got married in Logan, Utah. It was so fun to have all of our family and friends together and we are just glad that the day is done and over with. We took a short little honeymoon to St. George, Utah, since we had to be back for school but it was nice to just get away for a few days. We don't have any of our wedding pictures back yet but once we do I will post some of those. Thanks to everyone for you love and support and for those of you who made the trip down. It was so fun to be all together!

LuxuryKauai.com!!!

2008-09-23T16:29:00.001-07:00

So I am sitting at work and my boss told me to be creative in getting our companies name out. He told me to look at blogs and add comments about our company if possible. I figured I would do a little blurp.. I just got a job for a company that manages condos in Kauai. I in charge of taking reservations and doing all the paper work assoicated with the job. I love it! It is really fun and I get to talk with people all over the world. The only problem is I have never been to Kauai so I have to make stuff up a lot...Hopefully I will get to go see it all myself somtime soon. All of our condos are the latest and greatest on the island. They are beautifully furinshed with air conditioning and all. So now if you plan to go to Kauai you know who to call...!!!!

Sorry!

2008-09-20T09:03:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven't had any new posts in a while. I forgot my login name and password there for a while...BUT I am here to update everyone.

Ryan got a road bike a few months ago and now he is on this kick to become Ironman. He has done a few duathalons this summer and he even got me to do a little 5 K race with him. He finished like 6 minuets ahead of me...It was sad but I was proud of him. Ryan also started a new job 2 weeks ago and another semseter of school. He got a job working for a title insurance company in Logan, he has his own office, his own business cards, and he gets to dress nice to work everyday! It was a big transition from working outside doing construction everyday but I am sure this winter he will really appreciate it!

I have been busy going to school, starting a new job, and decorating our house. I started a class here in Logan with Ryan's Mom and Sister to get our Real Estate License. The further we get into the class the less I think it is somthing I want to do but it is always good to learn somthing new! I got a new job at Kauai Travel Authority. I book condos in Kauai all the way from Logan, Utah. Kind of crazy but I am really enjoying it! We got a new house about a month ago. I am living in it until we get married so I have been having fun decorating it. I will get some picutres up soon! Hope everyone is doing good. I will try and do posts more often!

We're Getting Married!!!!!!!

2008-07-09T08:01:00.000-07:00

So Finally Ryan Proposed! I was so surprised and so excited it took a few days for it to actually sink in. He asked me last thursday after we took a 6 hour hike to the top of the wellsvilles. It was vertical the whole way. Ryan told me it would be easy maybe take us 2 or 3 hours tops! Nope...IT TOOK ALL DAY! In the end it was definetly worth it. He asked me that night at the top of the mountain next to our little fire. It was really cute and he was so excited. I sure do love him. We are planning on getting married next May. Other then that we had a great fourth of July. Ryan's family owns a cabin at Bear Lake so we went up there for the 4th. I sure miss everyone in Hayden this year though. It was my first 4th away from home. I guess I better get used to it though!

Tawni's Been Tagged!

2008-06-29T20:33:00.000-07:00

Attached or Single? Single in the fact that I have my own apartment and don't have to cook everyday. But I would venture to say that me and Ryan spend more time together and know more about eachother then most newly married individuals. We can't do 24 hours not seeing eachother, we both just get grumpy! I LOVE HIM!

Best Friend?My mom and Ryan. They are both there to listen when I have a problem and they are both very involved in my everyday life. These two work together to make sure I get things done and are always there to make sure I feel loved!

Cake or Pie? Cotton Candy! I have decided over the years I don't really love either cake or pie. They are equally ok but I would take a fluffy sack of cotton candy over either.

Day of Choice? Sunday! I love taking sunday naps and eating lots of food and not having to worry about going anywhere. Sundays are the most relaxing day of the week.

Essential Items? Ryan.....Ryan....Ryan....! He makes sure my stomach is always full, my cell phone is always charged, my car always has gas, and I have a comfortable place to sleep. He takes care of me and all my other essentials so I would have to say I couldn't live without RYAN!

Favorite Color? Yellow, black and Pink. Just depends on what your talking about.

Gummi Bears or Worms? WOrms. I love the sour ones the best.

Hometown? Hayden Lake Idaho. It will always have a special place in my heart. If i don't end up living there someday I am still going to own a little home or condo so I can visit often.

Indulgences? C0ld Stone Ice cream with heath and cookie dough mixed in. Also the occisional chicken nuggets and french fries from McDonalds. So bad for you yet they taste so good!

January or July? July! I love the sun and warm wheather. Not a big fan of the cold.

Kids? I don't have any yet, besides Ryan, but I already have a list of names picked out!

Like or Love? LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

Marriage Date? If i were to guess I would say May 17th of 2009, 2010 or 2011! Just a guess though I really have no freaking idea!

Number of Siblings? 3 and they are all amazing! Brad, Meagan and my little broski Tyler!

Phobias? Spiders, snakes and my bed blankets touching the ground or anyone else's body. I watched this Opera one time and she made me paranoid of bugs in my bed. I am a freak about it!

Quotes? Don't Cry because it is over, smile because it happened!

Reasons to Smile? My daddy loves me, and Ryan loves me.

Season? Summer. I love the summer! SUN, Sun, Sun! BBQ's and swimming.

Tag Six? MOll sac ( I always wanted to know what she was thinking of how she felt), Tyler (DO IT) , and The Bachlorette! Why did she get rid of gram? That is what I want to know.

Unknown Fact? I believe i have a mild case of narcalepcie. I can sleep anywhere at anytime. I fall asleep in about 2 seconds to!

Vegetarian? Nope i love meat!

X-rays or ultrasound? Ultrasound. THis is when I will get to see what sex my babies are...Someday!

Favorite Food? Pepperoni Pizza!

Zodiac? Sagiatrius. I don't know if I spelled that right. Oh well!

We Have A Blog!

2008-06-28T16:49:00.000-07:00

We have made a Blog. I know I have been tagged and I will soon repley. Ryan wrote his tagged anwsers so read his first. We are staying busy. Here are a few fun pictures. We went to San Diego a couple weeks ago with Ryan's family so we took some pics in the ocean. The other picture is from a baseball game we went to in MAY! Yep it was still freezing cold!

Dad tagged Ryan....

2008-06-25T14:50:00.000-07:00

So my dad tagged Ryan and Ryan didn't have a blog so I made us one so he could respond! I think he is so happy about it....

Ryan's Anwsers:

Attached or Single? Attached....I have a dog named butch, i live at home.... and yes I have an amazing girl friend and if she had her choice there would have been hook line and sinker a long time ago. Hahaha soon enough. As I would say to her it could happen any moment, just like the second coming, just hope it happens before that.

Best Friend?My father, Tawni, Joseph Smith my buddy Al Griffo.....I can't forget my big brother Christ and also a bunch of guys, a few caseys a kev and ya sorry if i left you out.

Cake or Pie? Toss up. Moms chocolate cream pie, and Tawns better then sex cake. i can't say if thats quite true or not.

Day of Choice? Any day that i have a few bucks in my pocket and im staying busy and being proactive, and around the ones i love

Essential Items? Tawni, tawni and a little more tawni to go along with that tawni. Just to be alive and breathing and to rise every new day is a pretty good start.

Favorite Color?Blue! Favorite combo blue white and black

Gummi Bears or Worms? Gummi Cinnamon Bears. but i do like the worms in mud pie.

Hometown? Wellsville Utah, elevation 4666 ft above sea level, world record for tallest mtns in the world compared to the width of there base.

Indulgences? Creamy bruly or in other words Crème brûlée...ahhhhh nothing more to say there are a lot of close seconds

January or July? Januly The snows from janury that fill up the lakes for the sunny july days Snowmobiling and wake boarding, its a toss up.

Kids? my fish havn't made it up stream yet. But i do have one that weights a hundred and twelve pounds on a good day.

Like or Love? LOVEEEEEE.... Gorden B. Hinkley said it best in his book Faith the essence of true religion. Chap 7 and the greatest of these is love. to know more read the book.

Marriage Date?It depends on who you ask. Coming from me i would tell you that its a secrete, sort of like the second coming. But you may here something different from some one esle, you can decide the rest.

Number of Siblings? One older sister named Heather, shes going to be 27 this yr. I love her but she sure is a stubborn one.

Phobias/Fears? I fear failure, i don't like the idea of not accomplishing the end in mind. And letting others down is fear

Quotes? It is not the critic who counts; not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of great deeds might have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes up short again and agian; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who if he wins knows the triumph of great achievement; and who, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
Theodore Foosevelt, quoted by John F. Kennedy in his Inaugural Address

Reason to Smile? I live in America and drivea Nissan pick up truck that gets 30 miles to the gallon and every extra mile i ge out of is bonus, because we aproaching 200,000, and it makes me smile thinking of my friend that gave it to me every time when he gets to the pump and has to fill up his new dodge truck. Love you buddy

Season? i love them all, but if i had to put them in order, i would say fall then spring and summer and winter are a hand in hand, but theres something special about them all.

Tag Six? Sandy Griff, Tawni Ann, Woody, Steve Carell, Derek Jeter, Buddha

Unknown fact about me? If theres anything you want to know about me you could always try praying. But as a personal high light, i havn't drank pop since my freshmen yr in high school, and i have cused or swore since before my mission. Not to boast, because theres a lot of others flaws im stilling working on, not that cussing and drinking pop are flaws because some people can pull it off quite nicely.

Vegan or oppressor of Animals? I am a carnivor 3/4 of the time and and omnivor the other 1/4, they don't call me pig short for "piggott" for nothing, i can cook up some pretty mean ribs

X-rays or Ultrasound? the jell they put on me wasn't all that great for the ultra sound when they tried to find the kidney stone in me, but x ray hasnt been all that fun either, i would prefer neither, because it usully means something isn't going on to good with my body.

Favorite food? Mexican, Pasta,chineese, Meat, Meat and more meat, seafood, and what ever else i can get my hands on .....I like food

Zodiac sign? tell you the truth i have no idea. but if you find out let me know.