I sat down to write on Thanksgiving and quickly began compiling a list of things I’m thankful for. It got out of control. If I listed everything, I would have to take a whole day! Please just know that the Russells are thankful for so much and we know that we are […]

I promised I would post when I got Max’s ‘Cougar With Character’ certificate. This is what his teacher wrote and what was read in the assembly. ‘Max is an absolute dream to have in the classroom. His big smile and beautiful eyes brighten each one of my days. I’m so proud of […]

I think this is a combination of ‘Doggonit’, ‘Oh My Goodness’ and ‘Goodness Gracious’. Whatever it is…this is what Zeke said when he bumped into his train track and it came apart. Try using it sometime…’Dog My Gracious’!

Lulabelle has a tooth. I know this is an incredible milestone, but her toothless smile is forever changed. I’m not sad, I’m happy…really, I am, but my BABY has a tooth. The boys were both 10 months old before they got their first teeth. Blake will be 6 months old next […]

This week I had the privelege of attending two assemblies at Max’s school. On Tuesday my dad and I joined Max for his Veteran’s Day Assembly. It was such an amazing assembly. I got teary eyed several times. As I get older I realize the price that has been paid and […]

Oh Zeke…he’s an interesting little guy. It’s 9:20 pm and he is showing no sign of going to bed. He is happy (yes, that’s right) and is working on a ‘project’ at the dining room table. He received some ’slime’ as a party favor today at a birthday party and he is […]

The boys had a great time Halloween night. We went to MeMe and Coach’s to trick or treat and have some dinner with the cousins. Then we headed to YaYa and Papa’s for more trick or treating and fun. They have a couple of houses in their area that decorate BIG TIME […]