The Russo's

Our little man turned 3 on Saturday!! It seems like I was just planning his first birthday, the time is passing too fast.  He looks and acts more grown up all the time. Today, he said "Mom, go grab my helmet out the house." Sometimes, it seems like he is 3 going on 13! He has brought so much joy to us in 3 short years. Here is a short summary on him right now.  He is into cowboy hats, wearing boots, bull riding and shooting guns Likes being outside playing and being with his Daddy and like his Daddy His favorite thing right now is to ride 4 wheelers and in his Jeep                                                                 ...

Easter was a nice family day starting with Easter baskets in the morning and then church. I didn't get any candy for Hudson knowing he would get some during the day. He got a nice stash by the end of the day. Gianna got a pearl necklace that she kept on for church- I was so surprised she didn't chew on it. She kept doing funny stuff with her mouth and tongue all day. It was hard to get a smile from her when she is usually so smiley. Hudson got to do fun stuff like an Easter egg hunt, silly string war and hat contest at my step dad's family. Gianna had her share of fun. She got in the pool for the first time at my in law's house. It was really cold, but she didn't seem to mind. Granny's Party We celebrated my Granny Lois' 85th birthday on Saturday at Lake Verret. It was a fun day with fishing, boat rides and catching up with family. Granny has produced 5 kids, 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild! (a few were missing) I...

I have a few videos that I haven't posted, so I thought I would share. Hudson prays with Gianna sometimes. Here he is praying for his daddy to come home safely. We like to send video messages to Josh during the day. Hudson is asking to ride 4 wheelers when it's time to take a nap. Hudson was telling a story about seeing a mouse. He never actually saw the mouse, but I told him that I saw a mouse and we caught it. It's kinda long and it's hard to understand, so you might not watch the whole thing :)

Something about passing the 6 month mark, makes her feel a lot older and closer to one. The days go by so fast and I try to stop and take a few minutes with her . I cuddled with her on the couch today instead of doing some house work. I love smelling her head while she still has that baby smell. I didn't think she had a lot of new developments since last month, but it ended up being more once I started thinking. * wears 6-9 month clothes & size 3 diapers * found her ears and pulls out bows * likes splashing in the tub * gives mommy open mouth kisses * starting to drink out of a sippy cup *  likes being outside and riding in the wagon * separation anxiety is starting to develop * says ma ma & mmm sounds * grabs hair, glasses or whatever is within reach * only sits up on her own for a few seconds * have seen her get up on all fours, but only in her bed when she goes to sleep * still doesn't like tummy time * gets scared of some loud noises * very smiley, but starting to b...