The Russo's

We had a packed weekend, but it was a fun one. Starting off with my brother coming in town for a quick visit. We went to eat hibachi on Friday night. It is good entertainment for kids, but the little kids were afraid of the fire! Saturday morning we all headed to the cane fields in Port Allen for the Cane Field Classic, a 4 mile run through a field. Josh raced along with Jamie, Luke, Dillon and Leilynn (who did the 1 mile). This was Josh's first race to run. He started training about a month ago and wants to do more races. He finished without stopping and we are so proud of him! The day started out cold. Gianna was all bundled up and slept most of the time. This morning we dedicated Gianna at church. This is a picture slideshow that was shown and then we shared a few thoughts. The song "Your Whole Life Long" by Twila Paris was fitting and says many things that we wish for our children. Gianna wore the christening gown from the Russo family and the slip and bonnet are fro...

I took both the kids to the mall by myself for an afternoon. Hudson had been home for a few days, so I figured I would take him to do something fun. We ate lunch, rode the carousel and went to the playland. They both were very good and it went better than I thought it would. We also used our sit 'n stand stroller for the first time. Gianna got to ride the carousel too. We took Hudson to a rodeo they had here a few weeks ago. He still really likes bull riding and cowboy hats. It was Grace's first time going. He made a little friend while waiting for the events. The anticipation...He enjoyed it so much and we enjoyed watching him. Gianna stayed with Papa and Nana since it was outside. rEadI/AAAAAAAACew/2K_Fdw2qN_E/s1600/photo%2B11.JPG"> Trying to take pictures with both of the kids has not been successful. I'll keep trying, but this is the most recent attempt. Mommy and her little girl Hudson and Gianna watching Praise Baby together. Neither one of them watched for l...

I have been trying to do a post for days. There is just not much time in between taking care of two kids now. I am learning how to multitask even more than before. To write this post, I am bouncing Gianna in my lap with my knee so my hands are free. Whatever works, right? That seems to be my motto lately, I'm not doing everything by the book- just trying to get through the days. Gianna has been sleeping in her car seat the last few days. She did take a couple naps in her bed. When I put her down, she wakes up right away or soon after. She went over 4 hours at night for the past two nights, I hope she is getting the hang of the night time sleep. Her first church service was at 2 weeks old. Josh has been taking Hudson with him early for music practice and I have Gianna to get ready. The first service I planned on going to, I overslept and we made it for the end of service. Hudson and Gianna had their first Walmart trip together. My mom came with us to help. They did really well until...

We are adjusting to having a newborn in the house again. I forgot how many diapers you change, how much laundry they create and how tired you get with broken sleep. I had to be refreshed on some things even though Hudson isn't that old. I'm still learning what Gianna likes and dislikes, but so far it has been a pretty easy adjustment. We are enjoying a little one to snuggle with and hold while we can. Gianna had her 1 week check up last week. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces. One of her eyes has a clogged tear duct, but it's not too bad. Gianna eats about every 3 hours and wakes up during the night every 2.5 - 3 hours. She is sleeping a lot during the day, but her wake time is increasing. She doesn't like to sleep flat on her back or swaddled. She sleeps on a boppy or in the car seat during the day and her swing at night. I hope she eventually transitions to the bassinet or crib, but for now this is how we all get some sleep. Hudson stayed with Josh...