The Russo's

Hudson asked to go to Bass Pro on Saturday. We saw the ducks outside before going in.  Josh and Hudson played the shooting game  It happened to be a family day with activities. They had  games like a duck pond and casting practice.   The racoon was awake and he is always sleeping, so that was a surprise  They also had a craft table for the kids On Sunday and Monday went to the camp at Old River. Hudson has been wanting to go fishing.  We bought them each a new fishing pole and Hudson was excited  Taking the boat ride to the raft  We got them set up and ready to go  After about 10 minutes and no bites...this is Hudson's bored face  I caught two fish and let Hudson reel them in and that was more fun, Hudson did not want to touch  the shiners or fish. Gianna goes all in and holds them.  My love On Monday, they tried fishing again but weren't catching...

We had orientation the week before school started. The kids were having a back to school party while the parents sat in the meeting. Hudson got upset and was crying because he didn't want to go, but he ended up having fun. We got to see his classroom and meet his teacher.  First Day of 1st Grade - August 10, 2015   He did fine on the first day. We walked him up to his class and he lined up and went in.   After school, we took him to pick out a toy at Toys R Us since he did so well  On the first week, we had to make a folder all about him so his teacher and class could get to know him. He alreay knows most of his class from last year.  I did a first day interview with him: They started out with one first grade class, but it had reached it's max of students. They got a new teacher and added a class. Hudson was put in the new class with Mrs. Rose. She is very sweet and caring. He has been in school about a m...

The kids did the annual zoo race at the Baton Rouge Zoo. It's a 1 mile fun run. It was on the day of Gianna's party again, so Josh and Nana took them. Hudson came in 7th out of the guys Gianna was 21st in the girls We are proud of them and glad they like to be active !

Gianna turned 4 on August 18th. She started off the day with a birthday cake mochasippi from CC's  Daddy & Hudson brought her balloons, candy and flowers. They also gave me roses for my "birthing day". Such sweet guys!   Her party wasn't until the Saturday after, so we went to the mall that night. She has never done build  a bear and that is one thing she wanted to do.   She picked out a pink bear, named it Cupcake and put a ballerina dress on her. She was very excited!   Gigi bought it as a gift from them   Then we headed to the food court for dinner.Here are all the cousins that came.   She opened a few gifts and had sprinkle cookies from the cookie company.   They got to ride the carousel for a long time! The lady let them stay on for several rides.  Ice Cream Party  We did an ice cream social at the house for her party. Complete with an ice...