Three Anniversaries and a Baby!
First, I must wish my lovely wife a happy anniversary! Three years ago today we were married and since then I’ve enjoyed the best three years of my life because of my wonderful, beautiful bride. She’s incredible! And she puts up with me. :) That alone is a testament to how awesome she is.
I love you baby.
Yesterday we visited a doctor. The first of many visits to the doctor. Two months ago we setup this appointment and we’ll be visiting quite a bit for the next seven months. For those of you who weren’t math majors, that makes nine months. For those of you who weren’t biology majors, that means Missy and I are having a baby!
We’re both thrilled beyond words for this blessing and it’s certainly an exciting time in the Russell house. Soon there will be the little patter of feet around. We can’t wait! And neither can the grandparents! My mom and dad will be new grandparents and it will be grandkid number three for my mom-and-dad-in-law. :) Needless to say, I think the grandparents are about as excited as we are. And on (or around) September 18, 2007, we’ll all be joyful for this new life entering the world.
This is going to be amazing! Now I’ve got to get to work on building the baby blog. :) I knew there was some way I’d get to geek out on this.
Tagged: baby, pregnancy, anniversary
Missy
2007-02-14 1523hrs
Happy Anniversary to you too!!! I can’t believe it has already been 3 years. I am looking forward to our future together. I knew that you would turn our baby announcement into a geek project!! :)
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Mom
2007-02-14 1531hrs
Just don’t turn the baby into a geek!! Ha! Just kidding! Yeah! We are so excited too! Every day I am dreaming of our FIRST grandchild. Wow! It’s going to be reality in 7 months! I am already looking at baby stuff to buy!! The fun has begun!!!! Thanks David and Missy! You are going to be GREAT parents!
David
2007-02-14 1547hrs
Missy: Three years down, forever to go. :)
Mom: We went to Babies ‘R’ Us this weekend. That’s when it hit me—-we’re having a baby. :) It was SO much fun. I never thought I would ever enjoy that store, but then I saw all the little things that we’ll get for the baby, the little outfits and the baby beds, it was awesome!
Stephen
2007-02-14 1548hrs
Awesome! =D Congratulations to you both.
Heather Zempel
2007-02-14 1549hrs
Congratulations, y’all! So excited!!
Oswald
2007-02-14 1551hrs
David Russell and his unborn kid rocks.
I couldn’t be happier for you guys. Parenthood is great. Landon and Little David are going to have to start a band.
Oswald
Joshua Nemecek
2007-02-14 1554hrs
Wow, that’s a week behind my wife’s due date. I think it’s the Ebenezer’s coffee.
Jonathan
2007-02-14 1557hrs
I can’t wait to be an uncle. You guys will be great parents. I know Mom and Dad are looking forward to being grandparents. Maybe Jenn and Keith will be inspired to start a family.
Dave Clark
2007-02-14 1608hrs
Absolutely stoked for you guys! Now our little man can have a new playmate. Let Jenn and I know however we can be of help to you guys.
The baby is definitely going to be a geek! But thats a good thing! We wouldn’t have it any other way right David? =)
David
2007-02-14 1652hrs
Stephen: Thanks dude!
Heather: Thanks, we are too!
Oswald: If it’s a boy, he’ll roll into this world playing the guitar and hacking Linux. If it’s a girl she’ll be doing hair and makeup. And if Landon is half as good a drummer as his dad, my boy will be happy to jam with him. :)
Josh: Dude, congratulations to you guys! First I’ve heard! We’ll have lots of similar conversations in the next few months. :)
Uncle Jon: Jenn and Keith are next for sure.
Dave: You and Jenn started this baby boom. And yes, geek it is. :)
Sean S
2007-02-14 1654hrs
Congratulations, man! You’re gonna make a great father—just be sure to feed the kid plenty of Chic-Fil-A. ;)
Kelly
2007-02-14 1738hrs
Let the fun begin! In a few years, you will driving a Suburban trying to get three kids dressed and to church on time, wondering where all the time went!
Jim Walton
2007-02-14 1802hrs
Congratulations!
Rick Sherman
2007-02-14 1845hrs
WONDERFUL NEWS!!! I know everyone is excited. Please keep us posted as the BIG EVENT gets nearer.
nathan.
2007-02-14 2220hrs
This is awesome. Congratulations!
But what about potential names? Taylor, Gibson, Ibanez, Fender, Ernie…or maybe something like Mozilla or Vista.
Shaun Sebastian
2007-02-14 2355hrs
awesome news!
when will he/she (the baby) get their 1st strat?
Eric Thompson
2007-02-15 0048hrs
i think eric is a cool name but i guess i can be a little partial. Maybe you should name him Otis or maybe Uveta if it is a girl. It is only a thought. Love you guys and congrats on all the news, the wedding anniversary and the baby. Hope to see you guys soon.
Sean S
2007-02-15 0056hrs
Vista Russell? Oh, that’s too cruel.
Kinda like Gibson Russell though.
scott hodge
2007-02-15 0139hrs
David & Missy - congratulations!! Amanda and I are so happy for you guys!
Dolan
2007-02-15 0935hrs
What wonderful news! I am so happy for you both. I pray that God continues to keep you guys in His tender, loving care.
Michelle
2007-02-15 0948hrs
David & Missy,
You are in for the biggest blessing of your life! I am so glad the Lord has led you somewhere to serve him and I know you will be the best parents ever! Keep me updated on how Missy is doing and I will put you on my daily prayer list. Congrats!!!
Michelle
Robby Lusk
2007-02-15 1039hrs
Congratulations! Psalms 127
David
2007-02-15 1101hrs
Sean: Chick-fil-a is definitely an important part of a child’s development process. :)
Kelly: Now I know why parents buy Suburbans. It’s not for the kid. It’s for all the stuff that you have to haul around for the kid. Strollers, car seats, bags…
Jim: Thanks, bro!
Rick: Thanks, I’ll definitely keep everyone in the loop probably via a website rather than email. I’ll shoot out one last email with a link to the site in a week or two.
nathan.: Boy, the name thing is going to be fun. Unfortunately, I doubt any of the names you recommend are go to stand up to the Missy Standard of Baby Names and I certainly don’t want to be in non-compliance of said standard. But, those all sound great to me. I was thinking Collings as well. :D
Shaun: We’re going to have to figure that in somewhere. I started playing at 14. I wish it had been earlier. If any of our children express interest in music, I want to start them as early as possible. (As early as they want to.) So probably first Strat around age 4 or 5 and then a monthly “gear” allowance. :)
Eric T.: Thanks! We will consider your recommended names—Eric T., Otis and Uveta. They are all great names! And they belong to some of our favorite people. :)
Sean: Vista Russell doesn’t quite roll of the tongue, does it? And I probably can’t afford to pay Microsoft for using it anyway. I’m sure I’d have to pay something for that. :) Hmm… “Gibson”. Me thinking…
Scott: Thanks so much!
Dolan: Thanks, bro! Your prayers are special.
Michelle: We are so excited! Thanks for praying for us. It means so much! It’s so crazy when your friends have kids, but then when you find out that you are having a baby, it’s completely different. So surreal. :)
Robby: Thank you so much! Great to hear from you!
Katherine Church
2007-02-15 1110hrs
Congratulations!
September is a great month! My birthday is the 14th.
State Bar Sorority Row still the same!
Josh
2007-02-15 1132hrs
Awesome news! Congratulations!
Thanks again for your thoughts on the CMS stuff the other day. I really appreciate you taking the time to mull through some of those ideas with me.
Wayne
2007-02-15 1137hrs
Congrats to you both!!! Hope things are going well in D.C.
Becca
2007-02-15 1452hrs
Congrats!! I think that’s exciting news! War Eagle!
Keith
2007-02-15 1509hrs
Congratulations Guys! I am so glad you guys are pregnant. It gets the pressure off Jenn and me. You know Jenn will be wanting children soon. Its the whole Russell competition gene. :)
Susan Andres
2007-02-15 1550hrs
David -
Congratulations on your exciting news! I can’t imagine a luckier baby than to have you two as parents. It is a wonderful time in your life - take time to enjoy it!
Sandra
2007-02-16 1118hrs
David, I am soooo happy for you and Missy. What a blessing!!!! If you ever come to Montgomery again, please drop by and bring Missy and the baby.
David
2007-02-16 2208hrs
Katherine: Thanks! I figured y’all were still keeping with tradition on the third floor. :)
Josh: Thanks dude. No sweat on the CMS help—keep me posted.
Wayne: Thanks! I may have to buzz you on some IT stuff in the near future. I’ll keep you posted.
Becca: Thanks so much. We’re excited, too. :) War Eagle!
Keith: Thanks, bro. Tag—you’re it.
Susan: We’re really looking forward to this. And we’ll be certain to slow down and enjoy each minute of it! Thank you for the kind words. The baby might be lucky with us, but the word is spoiled when it’s the grandparents turn with baby. :)
Sandra: We will definitely stop by if we are close. I hope you’re holding down the fort there. :)
Jared Johnson
2007-02-17 2046hrs
Congratulations Russells! Jessica and I are very happy for you.
Barry Tallis
2007-02-19 1227hrs
How awesome! Congratulations!
David Copeland
2007-02-20 1405hrs
Finally the news!!!!! Sorry yopu had to delete my posts before about the big news…grand parents can be anoying at times!
Chick-Fil-A and Sonny’s BBQ are the MOST important part of a childs development…
As for Names….Grady David Russell sounds good!
:)
Dolan
2007-02-22 0902hrs
Just a thought - if you have twin boys you could name them Jim and Nick. LOL.
dan ohlerking
2007-02-23 0118hrs
wooohooo!!! the first of many little guitar-playin’ kid-geeks to come.
congratulations big time. i hope you have a blast being a dad. you’ll be a great one, that’s for sure.
and i don’t wanna leave out the three-year milestone for you and missy - congrats on that as well. ahh, three. may your fourth year be your best yet by far.
David
2007-02-26 0049hrs
Jared: Thanks! And happy birthday, Jessica!
Barry: Thanks, bro!
Pops: There will be plenty of Chick-fil-a and BBQ in our kids’ diets, assuming they eat like their parents. :) And no prob on the posts. Grandparents have full rights!
Dolan: If the real Jim and Nick offered a lifetime supply in exchange for that, I wouldn’t even think twice about it. :)
Dan: Thanks so much!