The Russo's

For a long time I have wanted to do something from home to make extra money. That is finally coming together and I am starting a business. It is called Ella James, an online shop featuring accessories for women. I may add things for children in the future, we just have to see how it goes. You will be able to shop from my Facebook page and follow me on other social media. The grand opening is Monday, July 22, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. CST

Our Fourth of July didn't go as planned...we had sick kids. Gianna had started with a cold on the trip and was running fever for a few days. On Tuesday night Hudson woke up twice crying and saying his ear hurt. We brought them to urgent care when it opened on Wednesday.  Gianna had strep throat and Hudson's throat was red. His ear was not infected, the outer ear was a little swollen. They both got shots to clear things up fast. The shot hurt bad! I was glad Josh was off to come with me, but it's not the day off he was hoping for.   We had planned on going to Josh's family, but had to stay home. Josh brought Hudson to get some fireworks to cheer him up. He was very excited about it!  Gianna on the other hand was scared and I had to hold her the whole time.    We are doing a lot of resting and cuddling until everyone is better!    

Most of my family went to Huntsville for a visit and Nash's birthday party. Josh couldn't go because of work. My mom rode with me and the kids. Jamie and her family went up the day after us. We originally planned on making the whole drive (8 hours) in one day. Then, my mom had sciatic nerve problems and needed to split it up.   I made sure to bring lots of activities and things for the kids to do along with snacks, drinks and candy. We left Thursday afternoon and Gianna did not sleep like I thought she would. Hudson did pretty well, but Gianna had a harder time. They liked when we stopped at a gas station and got some treats.  It worked better to drive half way and spend the night. We got to the hotel earlier enough for us to go swimming.  Friday morning we left Mississippi for Jen's house.  Hudson slept some, but once again Gianna did not. It was good to get to Jen's house. Nash and Jetta were sleeping, so when they woke up it took a li...