Russell

I have been tagged by Shonna to answer a few questions about my husband. Enjoy...
1.What is his name? Russell Riley Wiggins, Jr.

2. Who eats more? He does but now that I'm not pregnant and have lots more room, I can manage a good bit myself.

3. Who said, "I love you" first? I did

4. Who is taller? He is by about 7 inches

6. Who is more sensitive? Me and according to him I'm way too sensitive

7. Who does the laundry? Me

8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? If you're looking at it, I do.

9. Who pays the bills? Russell makes all the money and I wish he paid all the bills but I have that honor!

10. Who cooks more? I do all of that

11. Who is more stubborn? Him, He's a boy clone of his sister

12. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? Me, ALWAYS!!! I'm not sure Russell would live through that tremendous task!!!

13. Who has more siblings? Russell:: 3 sisters, Me::1 sister

14. Who wears the pants in the relationship? Russell

15. What do you like to do together? watch Tom & Jerry or Andy Griffith with the girls (and boy now) while munching on some popcorn or oreos!

16. Who eats more sweets? neither of us is really big on sweets but as of about 2 weeks ago, I was loving them. Thank goodness that urge is gone!

17. Guilty Pleasures? Neither of us really has a guilty pleasure but if I could have one it would be SHOPPING!!

18. How did you meet? I was constantly riding this dirt road (Wiggins Farm Rd.) coming to see Marrianne and he asked her who that girl was in the red Expedition... a few weeks later, he asked me out...

19. Who asked whom out first? He asked me

20. Who kissed who first? He kissed me

21. Who proposed? He did

22. His best features and qualities? strong (physically and willed), Godly, strong work ethic, loving father, "perty eyeballs"

23. Tag you’re it. Who do you tag? Ashley W., Angie, Sam, and anyone else that would like to do it!

Rocking her world...

Just a little evidence of what can happen when you bring a new baby into the life of a very strong willed, high maintenance, fashion concious two year old...

and yes... her sleep deprived, dazed and confused mother let her wear it out in public! To WalMart no less!!! Is it worth the all out melt down she will have if I try to get her to wear what I think she should? I think NOT!

Even with that hard headed side of hers, she's not having any trouble getting used to loving on him. She "tisses" (kisses) him all day long.

Jack Brother

I've been a bit slack in getting a slide show together, but once I looked at Shonna's I decided there was no need. She's covered it all and then some! A huge thank you for that because I can't imagine having enough time on my hands right now to do that. Please check out Shonna's blog if you haven't already! As it stands right now, RG has gone to spend the night with Russell's parents and all of the Fleming crew and MR went home with my parents when they came to visit (oops...they just called and she's wanting her Mama and Daddy). There is a chance that we might actually get some sleep tonight because Jack is not currently the problem its MR!!! She's decided that its much better to be held all night than to sleep in your bed.

Anyway, Jack Brother- as Maggie Ruth has named him- is 9 days old now. He's a very easy baby thus far. Loves to eat, cries only when he's hungry, sleeps pretty good at night and is full of sweet, sweet sugar!!! I could just eat him up. He's struggled with a little bit of jaundice and isn't gaining weight like he should. So...its back to Dr. E's on Monday for a weigh in. Please pray that he's gained some weight because I really want to be able to nurse him, but no weight gain could very well mean we have to start formula. The thought of it makes me sad.

Jack's Aunt Kathy and Aunt Kristen Sue have requested some updated pictures so here are a few. I took them today while he was sitting in MR's lap. She and RG are such good helpers!

MR and Jack:: on our way to Dr. E's on Monday

The sweetest cheek sugar you can imagine!!

I'm not sure you'd notice it, but I LOVE the way his hair turns up over his ears. His Daddy's does the same thing when it gets too long.

By the way, as I finish this up...MR is walking in the door! That didn't last very long.

Jack Russell Wiggins

We are so elated to have Jack Russell Wiggins here!!! He was born Wednesday, January 7th at 11:20 a.m. He weighed 7lbs. 13oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. I must say it was the best birthday present I've EVER received!!!
The verdict is out... he looks very much like his handsome daddy!

Two very excited sisters! (Its wearing off of one a little though...I'm sure you know which!)

I'll try to share more photos with you all later...there are so many, I'd hate to bore you. I'll try to get a slide show together soon.

Sooner than we'd planned!

Well, my ticker says we still have 15 more days but Russell and I will be leaving at about 3:30 tomorrow morning to head to Enterprise! Jack has decided that he doesn't want to wait til the 16th or even the 21st... he'll hopefully be here sometime tomorrow. I went to the Dr. today and was 3 cm., so he decided we should probably just come on in and get this show on the road. Dr. Pollard is supposed to come in around 6-6:30 to break my water and we'll go from there. If everything progresses like the last 2, he should be here within the hour. I'm not going to get my hopes up on it working out like that but I'd bet we'll have him here by lunch. Thanks for all the sweet comments you've all already sent us and we'll update as soon as we get a chance.

She finally got it!

Her Christmas present that is...

This is the long awaited go cart that we've finally gotten to give to Riley Grace. Her parents were a little slack and waited too late to order it so it wasn't here for Christmas and then she left on the ski trip for the next week... so a week and a half after Christmas she finally got it! Just curious though...who do y'all think looks like he's having as much fun as any kid???

We've talked about how careful we're going to be and how we're going to drive it so safely...etc. You know the spill. Well, Riley Grace got in it with Russell and drove off so cautiously and slowly until...they came around the far corner of the house moving quite a bit faster. Russell had instructed her to "floor board it and lets go!" Our lessons seem to go a long way around here!

She only had about 30 minutes to ride it yesterday so we're waiting on the thick fog to clear so we can get out and have some fun on it today. Its back to school tomorrow:: YUCK!!!!

If you're bored and looking for a little fun, come ride with us... It's a blast!

Holiday update...

I've been wanting to update and give you all a glimpse of our last few weeks with some Christmas pictures...

#1 ::However, my camera lens is broken and I've not had much success with my little Sony these days, so I have very few good pictures from this Christmas.

#2:: Riley Grace has been gone most of the holidays. First, to her dad's for her Christmas there. She was home for half of Christmas day, and Friday through Sunday but then she went on our Wiggins' Family ski trip (without us but with Mrs. Sharon and the Flemings). She'll be home Sunday afternoon for the first time since last Mon. morning (MAN...I miss her something awful, but she's had a blast!). Her Christmas present had not even arrived when she left for the mountains so we haven't been able to give it to her yet. I'll post some pictures of that when she gets home and has an opportunity to enjoy it.

#3::We're still waiting on Jack to arrive. I'd absolutely LOVE to know he was coming any day now, so any prayers you'd like to lift on our behalf are more than welcome. (We are officially full term.) We're supposed to induce on Friday the 16th if he's not here by then, but I really think it would be so neat to actually start labor all on my own. We'll just have to wait and see.

I know you all had a wonderful Christmas season (I've enjoyed your blogs) and if you're like me you hate to see it go. Maggie Ruth is still wanting to "pug it in Mama"...the tree that is not there anymore :( . I'm looking forward to a blessed 2009 and I pray that the Lord blesses all of you abundantly in this new year.

Sorry I have no pictures to post...