The Russo's

Hudson's birthday was on the last day of the Easter break. He wanted to go to Toys R Us the day before. Then we all got a coffee  He had pancakes for breakfast and we sang to him  On Friday, he picked Popeyes for lunch and to play at the park. He opened presents under a tree and then the kids played.  Some of the cousins and family came We gave him a light bar for his go cart and Josh put it on that night.  Gianna had her recital rehearsal on the night of his birthday, so we did his party on the next weekend. He wanted to go camping for his birthday. We decided on Tickfaw State Park. We went on Friday and invited our families to come out on Saturday.  We set up the camper and site area and then went to explore the park  They have a nature center with animals and information on Louisiana wildlife   We walked on the trail after around the swamp  Gianna went to the playground...

We went to the Louisiana Stae Police safety expo on April 1st. We watched several K9 demonstrations.  The kids sat in a helicopter and Hudson was being silly.  They also had motorcycle demonstrations  This was the robot that helps with bombs. It grabbed Josh's crutch. Hudson sticking up out of the SWAT vehicle  Hudson and Grace went through the smoke house to practice getting out of a fire  Hudson coming out of the window  This is a friend who is a state trooper and has a K9 in narcotics.  Gianna petting the dog who sniffs for bombs  Later that day we went by the kite fest for a little while Jamie is expecting a baby and is due May 31st. We had a sprinkle for her since it's been almost 9 years since she had a little one. They didn't find out the gender, so we are all anxious!  The kids had a spring concert at school on April 13th.  You can see that Gianna is the ...