Moving my blog.

I know that I don't have many followers, but for those of you who do check in every once in a while....I am moving our blog. Our new blog will be located at:

thewigginsarehere.wordpress.com

This all happened very quickly this morning as I was getting increasing frustrated with my inablitly to "beautify" my blog. See, David set my blog up for my as a gift last year, and since I didn't want to seem ungrateful, I didn't mention the fact that I thought it lacked a little umph. So this morning, as I was trying to give the blog some umph, I found myself getting increasingly frustrated (almost to the point of cursing and throwing the computer) I decided I had to make a change to something that was eaiser for me to navigate (sorry blogger).

So check us out at wordpress because I am leaving the blogger behind!!

Ramblings...

So...about 5 months ago I posted a blog about being a mommy of two. At that time I was still adjusting and not getting a full nights sleep. But now that I have had some time to adjust and Jude sleeps A LOT...I have to say I am loving it! When I was pregnant I remember being excited about the day I would see my two kids playing together, but it is even better then I could ever have imagined. It helps that I have two of the sweetest kids in the world, seriously, they make my life so much easier. Lately David and I just find ourselves looking at each other say "they are so stinkin' sweet!!"

They other day I was taking video of the two of them. Jude has been chattering a lot and I wanted to get it on video. Annabel and I watched the video on the computer and she was cracking up whenever Jude was on. She thought he was hilarious...it was so cute. She will just randomly hug him and give him kisses and he breaks out the biggest smile ever!

I really love being a mom. It is easy to assume that since your kids love you so much that all kids love you so much...but the other day as I was holding a baby that wasn't mine, I realized this isn't the case. I can make my kids happy SO easily, but I did all the same things with this other baby and it did NOT work. While it was a little frustrating, it made me realize how special the bond is between me and my children. It is hard and you have to give a lot of yourself, but it is so worth it!

I know this is probably weird, but I am weird so it is okay, but sometimes I think about what a woman who has a hard time getting pregnant would think if she heard me complaining about not getting enough sleep or potty training or something. I can imagine she would think I did not appriciate what God has given me so easily and I guess it keeps me in check. Sometimes when things come easily to us we don't realize how great of a blessing it is. Sometime we take things that come easily to us for granted...I don't. God has blessed me and I know it. I don't EVER want to take my family for granted, because I know in this day and age it is a valuable and rare gift. And as long as God is willing I vow to love being a mom and wife. I know I may not be the best out there, but I am going to give it my best. And in the meantime here is a cute video of my son the Billy Goat!

New Stuff.

I feel so blessed! I had a wonderful 28th birthday last week...David took me on a date and it was a blast. David's parents came in town and they watched the kids when we went out. We had a great visit with Grandma and Pop.

Also, the weather here is amazing! Maybe I am weird, but good weather can put me in such a great mood. A couple days ago the high was like 70...fall is definitely the best time of year here. One thing I am still not getting used to...only like two months of good swimming weather. Our neighborhood pool is already closed. That seems crazy comng from Florida were September is still HOT!

So, two new things in the life of the Wiggins. The first...drum roll....Annabel has started Preschool! Can I get a woot woot...haha. Okay, but seriously...I think I may be more excited then her but she is getting the hang of it. She is actually there right now...so it is kind of nice to be able to blog in a quiet house. Jude still takes a morning nap so I have about 2 hours of quiet on Tues. and Thurs. mornings. It is very nice. Annabel's first day of school I think she was a little nervous...which was hard, but she worked it out and now she loves it.

The second new thing for me is I am working. Okay...only like 7 hours a week, but still it is something. I am working in our church preschool department on wednesdays mornings and evenings. It is interesting because my first day I felt so happy. It has been a long time since I brought a paycheck into our house and I guess I forgot how good it feels to make a little money. I felt like I was actually contributing. Not that I haven't over the past few years, but I have had a job since I was 15 so sometimes I feel a little guilty not having one. I guess I feel like more a part of the real world and it is nice. It is also kind of nice working in childcare (never thought I would say that...hahaha). I haven't really done that since I was a teenager and I have a very different perspective now that I am a parent myself. Having dropped my kids off and picked them up many times it always feels bad when then teacher is looking around like..."uhhh, which one belongs to you again. Oh, yeah okay here she is." I hate it when they give you no information, you almost feel like they didn't even realize your kid was in their class. So, that being said I am really trying to get to know each of my kids and it is my goal to give each parent a feeling of peace when they drop their child off with me. It really is a ministry to that parent...it is such a nice feeling when you feel like someone has invested time in your child and takes a few minutes to let you know how your child did. So that is my goal and it feels nice to be able to do it for other moms.

Annabel's Art

Finally Annabel is getting better at coloring and drawing pictures. She has had almost no interest up to this point in coloring at all. At church when I pick up her pictures there is usually just one line drawn on it and the rest is blank. I know her well enough to know she drew her one line and ran back to play with her toys. I am always blown away by kids who can sit quietly and color for long periods of time.

Well, the other night we sat together and drew pictures for probably 30 minutes. It was great. Annabel drew pictures of her family. So...here they are.

Her first portrait was of me...

As you can see she has some things to work out.

Next she drew Daddy...



David is looking a little better.

Now for her self-portrait...

And last but not least Jude...

No doubt about it Jude turned out best. It is amazing to me the each picture got a little better. She knew Momma did not turn out right. Well, that is the latest.

Psalms

Okay, so my favorite verse over the last few months has been Psalms 103: 1-6. It gives me so much hope and security in Christ. Here it is:

"Praise the Lord, O my soul, all my inmost being praise his holy name.

Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-

who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,

who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion

who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's

The Lord works rightousness and justice for all the oppressed."

I LOVE this verse. As I have matured as a Christian I realize that a lot of these benefits may not be realized on earth, but we have so long with Christ and I love that as Christ-followers we all are subject to recieve these benefits for our belief! What a blessing to be a follower of Christ. Today I am remembering that the blessings of Christ aren't new cars, big homes or anything that can be purchased here on earth, the blessing of Christ CANNOT be bought. It is such a burden to think that so many people on earth will miss these blessings.

I love the part that God satisfies our desires with good things. We serve a good God, who has our best interest in mind. We have to trust Him through every trial!!

"Praise the Lord, O my soul, all my inmost being, praise his holy name."

Haircuts, Cookbooks and Mommyhood.

Annabel and I got our haircut together for the first time on Friday. She was so cute sitting beside me while the hairstylists did our hair at the same time. Annabel was having conversation with her stylist and it was so adorable. We ended up with very similar styles even though that was not my plan. I figure she will never want the same style as her mom again in her life, so it is probably okay just this once.

David bought me a cookbook magazine and I am going to start my adventure of cooking through it for the next two months. I already have my schedule for dinners figured out for August and I am really excited. I start tonight with a chicken and rice recipe. The funny thing is David surprised me with the cookbook and at first I was a little disappointed because I thought I wanted to pick it out myself. As it turns out it was a great choice because the meals are not too difficult and I don't have to make the decision of which cookbook is best (going back to my indecisiveness). Another good thing about this cookbook they are not grouped into the type of meat...so I can go in order and we get something different each night. I will let you know how it goes. So far I have made a delicious Summer Berry Cheese Pie...yummy!

Jude is getting big. He is sitting up on his own and crawling. He has even pulled himself up to a standing position. He is almost done with nursing and I am having mixed emotions about that. I nursed Annabel for 11 months and Jude is not quite 7 months...but he seems fine with it so that is a relief. It is sad becaue I know he is getting bigger, but good because he is becoming more independent.

Right now I am loving being a mom and wife. I don't know if I say it enough, but being a mom is one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. I never want to take it for granted. God has truely blessed me with my family.

First Time for Everything.

So...I got my first evil death stare from a mother yesterday at Chick-fil-a. Let me go ahead and define evil death stare so we are all on the same page.

Evil Death Stare- a look from another mother while she holds her crying child that says, "You are a terrible mother. I can't believe you have such a horrible child. Where did they learn such behavior? You must push your children around all day, because I don't see how else they could have learned such a horrific act."

Okay, I may be exaggerating a little...but only a small amount. It was bad. I had no idea what or if my daughter had done anything to her child because they were out of our sight when the terrible behavior occured, but Annabel's demeanor said it all. She had guilt written on her face. I am not writing about this to wave responsibility from my child or myself. Annabel got in trouble and further action is in place. I say this to say to other mom's out there. Give me a break. Do you seriously mean to tell me your child has never done anything they are not supposed to? If your answer to that question is "No" you are in denial.

My child (who is usually very good) sometimes does things that leave me and David looking at each other in wonder. Sometimes she does and says things you have no idea where it came from. And I have a feeling it only gets worse as they get older.

I write this to say...Moms, yes stick up for your kid when they are wronged (that part of you job), but also remember that it is likely you will be on the other side oneday. No one understands better then other moms how you feel about the burdens of raising a child who is a responsible and kind human being. But lets support each other and give each other the benefit of the doubt...and lets save the evil death stares for our husbands. :)

Yummy Recipe

Whoa... It has been way too long! Today I am writing to post a yummy recipe that I thought some of you guys might enjoy. David loves it and it is really easy (so that makes it yummy in my book).
After watching a review of the new movie Julie and Julia, I think it would be fun to cook through a cookbook. I am not going to blog about it (well maybe a little if I find a really good recipe) but since I can tend to be indecisive when it comes to picking new meals to try, I thought this would be a great way to get past that. I have been in a rut lately when it comes to cooking and if I can find the right cook book I think this could help.

Creamy Chicken:

2 pounds Chicken
1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 oz. cream cheese softened (chive/onion flavored)
1 Packet Italian Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup water

Place chicken in crock pot. Mix together the last five ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 stirring occasionally. When done serve with noodles or rice.

I have served it with both and it is really good over noodles. Enjoy.

Beach Week 09

So, I just got back this evening from my first Beachweek summer camp with BBC Students. It was so awesome. We were in Pawley's Island, SC at a really nice resort. I brought the kids and we stayed in a very nice two bedroom condo. It was so great to see the students worship and just soak everything in that God was doing. The last night we had 18 kids get baptised and had and amazing time of worship. I love being in ministry like this! I feel so lucky to be able to serve God alongside my husband!

MIL and DIL came to stay with us and helped BIG time with the kiddos so I could be involved. I already miss them so much. Annabel was SO happy to see them and when we were leaving she was sad. She said "I want to go with Grandma and Pop." It was sad, but I am so happy that she loves her family so much. Pop was great with her, he carried her to the pool and they were so cute together. Grandma fed Jude and watched Lady and the Tramp with Annabel like 500 times :) She will never want to watch that movie again!! I love being in Asheville and serving at Biltmore, but I miss and love my family!! You guys are so great!! Thank you so much for all you do.

Update

First, I wanted to give an update on potty training. As much as I would love to make the announcement that we are done... I can't just yet. We have had many days with no accidents and Annabel wakes up most mornings dry, but I am still hesitant to take her out in regular undies. She stills has accidents at church a lot... I guess she gets sidetracked and forgets she needs to go.

We are so close!!

Next, I have sold 4 Little Piggys and have about 6 more in the works!! Yay! It is so much fun. Here are a few pictures of recents ones.

In other news... Annabel got her first pair of roller skates. They are a little large for her still, but she was very excited to try them on.

We are leaving tomorrow to go to Beach Week (our High School camp). I am super excited. It is going to be so much fun. Since David is leading worship I get to go and bring the family. David's mom and dad are coming to meet us there and help with the kids a little. It is going to be great and hopefully I will have tons of pics next week.

Defiance of a Toddler

So, let me just say my daughter has officially reached the stage of testing her mom and dad (aka: terrible twos, or in her case threes). Lately she is so defiant, it is scary. I know she is testing the waters and we are trying to be consistent with her. When it gets really bad and I don't know what else to do... I start praying out loud. Seriously. Sometimes I am at such a loss that I just pray. It helps give me some peace and perspective so I do not act in anger towards her.

Being a mom can be so hard sometimes, but so rewarding. Yesterday she went her first whole day without an accident. Very exciting! It was a Memorial Day in the Wiggins house so to speak :)

Okay now for a few new piggys. These obviously don't have names yet, but they have room to add them. I figure if I can get in at some craft fairs I can just have them ready to add a name. Let me know what you think.

This Little Piggy...

So, I guess I can spill the beans (I am so not good at keeping secrets). I am going to try and start my own business. It may sound crazy, but I started thinking about it and I know God has given me some gifts and I haven't been using them. I have been wanting to contribute to the families finances and at the same time stay home with my kids so this seems like the best time to try something like this. Anyway, I just got to thinking what could I do and I came up with the whole personalized piggy bank thing. I have a lot of work to do to get things up and running. First things first I had to come up with a name and I came up with: This Little Piggy. I think it is pretty self explanatory :) I am very excited and happy to finally be tapping into my creative side.

I made "This Little Piggy" for a birthday party Annbel was invited to.

Needed to practice so I made this one for a special little boy :) Hopefully I will get it to him soon.

Hopefully I will get better as I keep practicing, but in the meantime if you invite Annabel to a birthday party it is a good bet you will get one of these :)

New Opportunities

Well, it has been a few weeks. A few things have happened. Last weekend David's brother got married!! Very exciting. The wedding was beautiful and the happy couple looked great. Annabel was the flower girl and David officiated the wedding. Our trip was quick and I vowed never to make the long trip for such a short time again (we were only in town for a few days). I did managed to spend an hour and a half at the beach, with no sunscreen, and I think I may have the skin cancer to prove. Okay, I am exaggerating a little, but I did get burnt. I seriously think there are two different suns for Florida and North Carolina.

For other news... we spent a day in Greenville a few weeks ago. We took Annabel to the zoo and ate dinner at Sonny's. We saw an 'elle-ee-flunt' and some monkeys that I think may have been mating (needless to say we rushed passed the monkey exhibit very quickly). It was fun, but I have to say the Navarre Zoo is probably better.

Yesterday we took another family adventure to see some waterfalls. We hiked about a mile total and saw two different falls. It was very fun and beautiful. We were thinking back on last year this time, I was pregnant and had no desire to hike up anything so now that I am back to 'normal' we are looking forward to many new adventures this summer.

So, there is something new on the horizon for me, hence the title 'new opportunities'. I don't think I am quite ready to spill the beans... but I will soon (and NO it has nothing to do with being pregnant or having any new children in our home). I am very excited and hope to have something official to share soon.

I am trying to post pictures but I think our internet it too slow... will try later.

Mother's Day

I don't get to write on here very often. OK, well it's not so much that I don't get to as much as it is that I just don't.

There are TONS of great stories about our family, but I am saving them for my tell-all memoir about life as a Wiggins. I can't give it all away on here (you know, publisher restrictions and such). By now I think that we have established that Annabel is cute and precocious and Jude is discovering new abilities and growing at an alarming rate. In fact, it seems like you know something about everyone in my family except for my wife. So in honor of mother's day I am posting these thoughts about my wife AND my mother.

I know that Nicole has posted about my mom on here before, and I want to echo her sentiments. My mom is, simply put, one of the most thoughtful, selfless, generous, classy, talented, and nurturing ladies there is. Proof? Well setting aside the fact that she produced me (ha!), there is the fact that as she has recovered from her brain surgery, her best therapy has been already trying to get up and do things for other people. She and my dad just give and give and give and it has been a blessing in the last couple of months to see some of that lifetime of giving come back around to her when she needed it most. I love you, mom and you are one of the main reasons that I am the man that I am and that I married a woman like Nicole. You taught me never to settle for anything less than the best and hopefully I have made you proud by marrying the greatest woman I could ever imagine in Nicole. Happy Mother's Day!

Nicole doesn't like to be talked about. When someone talks about her or builds her up she gets these little puddles in the bottom of her eyes, not from emotion but from embarrassment. Her esteem, identity, security, and heart are found completely in Christ. I have never known another person with the same genuine desire to know, love, and trust Jesus. It is absolutely the most beautiful thing about her (and that is saying something). It is not "Wife's Day" so I will save my praise for her as a wife for another day (that will be a long post). Today I will say that I am supremely confident that my children are going to grow up to be men and women with a great sense of self-worth, security, and generosity. See, Nicole is a stay-at-home mom (toughest job there is, btw) so my children see these qualities in her and are ALREADY starting to reflect these in their life. It's like she was born to be a mother and pour herself (literally.......sorry, couldn't resist) into these little ones. I love and respect her more and more everyday as I watch her with our kids and I know that I could not have married a more wonderful woman or mother. Happy Mother's Day, baby, I love you!

Happy Mother's Day to all you mom's out there. What is your favorite thing about your mom?

New Flip Camera = Possible Cutest Video Ever?

We have watched this 10 times tonight

Mother of Two

So... for the first few months being a mother of two has been fairly easy. The hardest part was making sure Annabel was safe and secure while I feed Jude. The rest of the time Jude basically slept. Jude turned 4 months old the other day and things have begun to change. For the last few weeks it has been increasingly harder to juggle the two of them during the day (their schedules are so different). Annabel no longer takes naps and 3 days ago we began serious potty training.

I am finding that I have to completly change the way I view my day and what makes it successful. These days the 'chores' may not get done by the time David gets home (or at all for that matter). It is been better now that I am realizing my schedule needs to change, but it has been a harder adjustment then I expected. Breastfeeding can be exhausting (especially when Jude is probably close to 17 pounds and seems to be going through a growth spurt everyday) and 'me' time is a thing of the past. I am having to really get my priorties straight.

In the meantime I am reminding myself that this is a phase and being a mother of two will not always be this hard. I don't know how long this stage will last... maybe a few weeks, months or (dare I say it) years. God is really showing me a lot about myself and my relationship with Him. Prayer and daily time with him is something I HAVE to have. It is amazing to me that something that sounds as easy or simple at being a stay at home mom (SAHM) God can use to set me right with Him. Those of you who think staying at home with your kids is an easy job... just wait. There is a reason women fought for years to be able to work away from home. There are many days I day dream about this possibility, and I may even make it a reality oneday, but for now I know God is using this time to teach me and my children some very valuable lessons.

Long time... no pics

Okay, so it has been way too long, but I have lots of new pics. Today was beautiful and so in honor of such a beautiful spring day we decided to take the kiddos out to the Biltmore Estate and walk in the gardens. So I will keep it short for now.

This is just a cute one of Annabel playing.

Okay, I actually intended on posting a few more pics, but for whatever reason this is taking FOREVER. So, I am going to quit for now. I fully intend in posting more tomorrow.

Getting Real

So, lately I have enjoyed blogging a little more and telling cute stories and updates of my wonderful children, but I have been thinking about mixing it up a little and getting real. This is a very hard thing for me to do, and I am going to take it very slow.

One very important aspect of my life is my faith. I have a hard time posting a lot about my faith for numerous reasons. Mostly I just can't quite get what God is doing in my life into a succinct and meaningful blog post. Plus, there have been a lot of ups and downs this year... and I hate to burden anyone with my massive mess. But God has been teaching me that in order for Him to answer some of my prayers I have to put myself out there and allow others to really know me.

I tend collect my problems and hide them in my little 'turtle shell' so to speak. I try to be so strong and independent, and always put on a good face. The problem is in hiding all my problems from the world I also am attempting to hide them from my all-powerful God. Doesn't make much sense.

Through compounding trials in our lives as of late, I have realized I have no control. There is nothing I can do... besides pray... in any of my situations. I feel more peace at finally coming to this realization then I have in a long while. I HAVE to give it to God... I have no other option. My hands are in the air, I surrender ALL (such a hard thing to do when you are a control freak). This whole attitude has completely transformed my prayer life. I have found myself begging like never before for my merciful God to swoop in and claim victory. Thank you Jesus that the big battle is already won. I take comfort that God is molding me into what He wants me to be. I guess I am typing all this so that others who may be struggling will know you are not alone (and maybe a little for therapy and a little to request prayer). Beneath all the stories of my crazy kids... there are hard times and feelings of defeat. There are times lately David and I have looked at each other and said "oh, no... not again." I don't know if it is over, but I am throwing off my 'shell' and asking my Jesus to rescue me!

Adventures of Diego and Baby Jaguar

So today has been pretty busy... feeding kids, running, swimming (with Annabel), feeding kids, naps and church. In the midst of all this, todays theme has been Diego. Annabel started the day pretending she was Diego... the girl is obsessed with him. She has been looking for the anaconda all day (in the pool, at the YMCA childcare, in the car and around the house). Take a wild guess who her sidekicks are... that's right, me and Jude. Jude is baby Jaguar (a role he seem very content with) and I am Allycia (Diego's big sister and fellow animal rescuer). I think a healthy imagination is great so I have been going along with it calling her Diego and answering to Allycia all day. Now I am starting to worry. I first thought twice about this game while in the womens locker room changing into our bathing suits. I got a few weird looks from some older ladies when I called my daughter Diego. After naptime it only got worse when I called Annabel my little girl. Her reply, "I am not a little girl, I am just Diego."

Okay.... game over!

Picture Post

I just want to say that Jude is doing so great. I have to brag on him because he has slept through the night for the past three nights! Last night he slept 10 hours straight... and he is only 2 and 1/2 months old. I can't believe it! Oh... and he is sleeping that long in his crib (not his swing or car seat...yay!) Okay, I am done using so many exclamation marks, I am just really excited and surprised. He is such a chill little guy. He just stares at you and when he gets your attention he breaks out a huge smile. I love him!

Okay.... now for some pictures.

Trying to get a family picture was a little difficult.

Pictures from Madison, FL

Annabel and Leah

Annabel's Birthday Cupcake Cake

Cade and Jude

Annabel and Addyson.. this is Annabel's BFF :)

The Play Park

Annabel loves the "play park" and lately the weather has been so beautiful we are taking advantage of it as much as possible (plus it is so fun to watch her play and interact with other kids). Yesterday we enjoyed another play park moment that I thought I would share.

When we got to the play park there were about four, five year old little boys running around. Annabel basically was minding her own business... and looking extremely cute. I guess at some point the boys decided to add Annabel into their game... she was to become the monster (she had no idea she was playing with them). Anytime Annabel would get close to them they would run away screaming "here comes the monster." A little of the protective Mommy wanted to come out and tell those boys that my daughter was a princess... NOT a monster, but I held back. Luckily, Annabel was clueless. At one point as I was coming around the corner and the boys were running screaming Annabel said "that is not a monster, that is my mommy." SO CUTE!! She totally thought they were calling me a monster and was sticking up for her mommy. I was trying so hard not to laugh at the whole thing. Finally, one little boys grandfather pulled him to the side and demanded that he stop calling Annabel a monster... that she was a little girl and he better let her play with him or they were leaving. If you could only have seen his face... "awwwww man."

All the while my little girl was so unware... her innocence is so refreshing. I know oneday she will come home crying because of something like this and I will not know what to do, but in the mean time I am lucky to be able to be there as her defender if ever she needs me... or if I need her!

MIL

Well, as many of you know my mother-in-law got some bad news this past week. It has been quite a shock to all of us and without giving any information that she may not want me to post please keep her in your prayers over the next few months.

And now....
I basically just wanted to take a minute to tell everyone what a wonderful MIL (mother in law)I have. Beccie is one of the most generous, caring and intellegent women I know. In everything she does she strives for excellence. I have learned so much from her and feel SO lucky to have her as my MIL and to be a part of the clan they call "Wiggins." Thank You Beccie for everything you do for David and I (and Annabel and Jude), and for always supporting us in all our endeavors. We love you more then words can say and I can not imagine having a better relationship then the one we have... you mean the world to me!!

Cute Moments

So.... it has been a little while since my last blog, I guess things are getting a little busier around our house. Jude is now two months old and tomorrow we will go to the doctor to find out how big he is. I can tell he is much bigger and growing a little too fast. With Annabel I looked forward to each new stage so much that I may have even pushed them along before she was ready... but with Jude I already know what the next stage is and I just want to enjoy these baby days. They are going by too fast already.

Our little princess turns 3 on March 3rd... whoa!! I can't believe it. She is getting so big (although still Not potty trained). She has been such a great helper with Jude and so far has shown no signs of jealousy. She does things like put Jude's pacifier in his mouth when it comes out and when his diaper needs changing she will go into his room and get a diaper and a wipe and bring them to me to change him. It is so sweet. At church when other kids come up to check Jude out she always has to go over and very proudly exclaim "that is my bruder."

The other day we had all of Annabel's stuffed animals lined accross her bed and she started talking to them about Jesus. All I could really understand was "blah blah...Jesus...blah blah blah...disciples...blah blah...loves you," I don't really know what she was teaching them, but I know it was cute and of course very spiritual :)

Another day I was telling her how cute she was and I said, "Annabel, do you know how cute you are?" she said yes and I asked her how she knew... she said "the Bible tells me so." I cracked up and then called David tell him right away. I love her so much and just can't believe she is so big.

Jude is still not talking... but he smiles an aweful lot, and that smile will melt your heart! (well maybe not yours, but mine for sure!)

Update

Jude went to the doctor today and weighs 11 and 1/2 pounds and is 22.5 inches long. He rolled over for the first time yesterday and is all around getting more and more alert.

Annabel is a great big sister and Jude LOVES her. He stares at her whenever she is in the room. He just watches everything she does. The thing is I don't think he can actually see her yet, so I am not sure why he is so intent on her. No matter what the reason it is super cute.

Today was also a big day in the life of Annabel (and me for that matter) because Annabel pooped in her potty and it was the first time she has done it without me having to ask. I walked into the living room and she was sitting on one of her three potties. When she stood up I saw that she had actually pooped. I could not believe it! This may not seem like a big deal...but for me it is the simple things in life that really make me smile (I really don't know how to say that without sounding so cheesy...oh well.

Now for some pictures
Annabel being a sweet big sister

Memaw and Jude

Jude and his crazy hair

Annabel and David's robot man and his robot puppy...Annabel LOVES these blocks.