The Russo's

This is a catch up post. The day after school started Nana B paid for the grandkids to go Liberty Lagoon. It was our first time going and it was a lot of fun.  It is very kid friendly and had  something for everyone. Gianna loves to slide.  The lazy river was a favorite for everyone.  Thanks Nana B! Gianna played very hard! Jen and her family were planning on coming in town this weekend, but they came early on the 15th. They stayed at our house. It was a short trip, but we crammed in some activities.   We went fishing at a pond at my Dad's work.    It's a good pond for kids because they have so many little fish that you get a bite every time.   They still didn't last long with all the action. Next, we headed to the spray park to cool them off. Back at our house they played outside and rode on the 4 wheelers and dirt bikes.   On Saturday, we went to LSU to see...

Our little girl turned two on Sunday. She has always seemed older and her baby days went by too fast. We went to the doctor today for her check up. She weighs 27 lbs (50%) and is 35 inches tall (80%). It has been a while since she had an update post. - A good eater and eats most things. She really likes hot dogs, grapes, pasta and rice.   - can count past ten   - likes doing group hugs   - prays for others at night before bed & blesses her food - wants to do things by herself   -wants to pick out her clothes and bow - helps clean up and pick up things. If a cabinet is open, she shuts the door.   - listens to instructions well and obeys most of the time - is a little Mama and can be bossy   -talks loud and excitedly about things - She is a big talker. These are a few things she says:   - Excuse me, coming thru -Bye, I see you later -I do it myself -What you want eat ma'am? - ants will b...

Hudson had his first day of Pre-K on Friday. Josh took off to go bring him and pick him up. Also, to be moral support for me :) He was doing good at home and a little excited to go.  We walked him inside and he was a little hesitant to go in the gym. The teachers said we could sit with him for a little while. When the bell rang, we said our goodbyes and he was fine. Gianna wanted to stay at school and was disappointed when she had to go. We waited in the hall for a minute. It's like we didn't want to leave, but we knew we had to. That was the tough part and I cried a little as we left.  His teacher sent us a picture of him saying he was enjoying school and doing well. I also called the office and checked on him half way through the day. They had all good things to say about him. I cried again when I got it because he is growing up :(  We all made it through the first day! He didn't cry or ask for us. I think he is enjoying it. I like hearing about his day...

Summer is coming to an end for us. Hudson starts Pre-K on Friday!! Hudson and I went together and got his school supplies. I loved getting new school supplies when I was in school. It was fun for me and Hudson liked it for the most part. He is most excited about his new tennis shoes and nap mat. We started a countdown to the first day of school   The summer seemed to go by so fast. I wanted to do a lot of fun stuff with Hudson before he started school, but it snuck up on us. We have some stuff planned for him this week.   We have been doing some swimming and eating frozen treats to keep cool. We made ice cream in a Ziploc bag and it was actually good. They really liked the strawberry slushes we made in the blender  Finally made it to the splash park last week and went again this past week. Our friends and cousins met us there to play.   Josh just started running in the evenings and we joined him a few times- ev...