The Rife Family

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Friday, April 10, 2009

This is the first Easter Sunday since I became a mother last May. I see the holiday in a different light this year. While I have always been emotionally touched by God the Father's gift of His son for our salvation, I now see the price that Jesus' mother Mary gave as well. I look at my sweet Jackson and I cannot believe that some day he will be a man. I cannot imagine the pain Mary felt as she watched her beloved boy go through his persecution and death. I pray that you have a wonderful Easter and reflect on the ultimate gift we were given. God bless.

Love,

Nicole

Sunday, March 15, 2009

First Visit to the Park!

Today we took Jackson to the park for the first time! It was so much fun watching him giggle (and cry) with all of the new adventures experienced. We tried the swing and the slide. Jackson was talking and looking at everything on the way to the park. He used to sleep, but he is a little man now, and not an infant any longer.

Update from the Rife's

We've been very busy this past month at the Rife household. I'm getting ready to take Jackson home (Seattle) with me on March 21st for a week. It's my spring break from school and the airline tickets were too cheap to pass up. Then the two of us will be back in April for Bethany's wedding. Can't wait for that! Jackson is eating everything in sight (while still avoiding dairy, wheat and sugar) and he's eager to play with all of the toys that are quickly becoming our new home decor. We are loving being parents and can't wait for G-Ma and G-Pa Dime to come visit in May to see our life now. It has changed a lot in a year.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Jackson's Tantrum

Some people think that Jackson is always happy and never fussy- this is clearly not the case. Enjoy :)

Chad and Rian are visiting!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Our Lives Have Changed

This time two years ago I was posting pictures of a St. Patrick's Day party at an Irish pub here in Chicago. Now we are cheering and jumping up and down because Jackson is taking those first crawls (inching more like). Our lives have changed, and our reasons for joy have changed, but we are loving every second of it.
Here are two new videos of our life. The first one is Jackson crawling for the first time! We were so excited that I think we scared him- screaming and jumping up and down. The second one is just our life. Sitting around, playing and laughing. I love our life. It's also a peek at Matt's amazing filming skills.
Love to all of you!

Monday, January 19, 2009

Talking Up A Storm

Jackson is starting to talk- a lot. He calls anything and anyone "Da-Da", and will occassionally say "Ma-Ma" or "Ki-Ki" for Sox. He's becoming much more capable with his motor skills and is constantly trying to "figure out" his toys. He's a bright little boy and we are enjoying watching him develop so nicely.