The Russo's

Gianna had her 3rd birthday on Monday, August 18. Her party was the Saturday after, so we took her to eat that night. Her and I actually had an impromptu breakfast with Daddy at work.  She wanted to eat a hot dog and we went to a burger place that had hot dogs too.   After dinner, we went to Toys R Us to look at bikes.  Nana brought her balloons and candy during the day   We gave her a small present to open and then let her and Hudson have a cupcake She got cards in the mail and was very excited to get money! This is what she thought about it-  Her party this year was a western theme. She really likes the show Sheriff Callie's Wild West, so it was inspired by that. Gianna was looking forward to her party this year and talked about it for months. It was fun to see her excitement!  It took a little while for Gianna to get out to the party. She had taken a nap and woke up right before it s...

Hudson was returning to Sharon Baptist for kindergarten. A few weeks after school got out, we got a call that the school was closing due to low enrollment. We were dissapointed and then had to decide what to do about school. After praying and doing research, we applied at Christian Life Academy in Baton Rouge. We went through the application process that included an entrance test for Hudson. Gianna and I got to sit in on the test.  He passed the test and he was accepted! Now he was an official Crusader (the mascot)  We had orientation on the Saturday before school started. The after care workers took the kids out while the parents got information for the year. Hudson didn't want to go and stayed with us. Gianna ran out and never looked back!  We got to meet his teacher and see his classroom.  Frist day of kindergarten 8-11-14   They recommended dropping off in the carpool line instead of walking him in. I wanted to walk him...

My brother came back down for his reunion and we had lunch with him. He always tries to get a picture with the kids. They are getting better!   The summer seems to pass by so fast! We got to do a few more fun things. Jennifer invited us to science museum one day. It's a nice inside activity on hot days.   They like the older kid room with science experiments. Gianna was having a problem sharing this game and we had to go out a few times.  Hudson went to VBS at the baptist church right by our house. He saw it was a spy theme when we would pass and asked to go. We were happy that he would get to experience VBS. He had a lot of fun! We were proud of him for going even though he didn't know anyone. My aunt and uncle were there and kept an eye on him. He teared up the first night, but wanted to go back. On the last night all of the family went to watch the closing program.  We went to Menchies for yogurt one night with Jamie and ...