The Russo's

We now have four chickens at our house. Papa let the kids pick out some chickens to keep at home. Josh built a coop with a nesting box.  We went to tractor supply to get feed and supplies. Grace and Kaden were with us that night.   The kids picked out two brown and two white.  Hudson was so scared that they were going to get out and he was crying. He is still nervous about them getting out and running away.   They are set up in the backyard where we can watch them.  We picked the coldest week to get them, Their water was frozen a couple days.   Our first day (January 8th) we had 3 eggs and 23 in the first week. They lay either 3 or 4 eggs a day.  It's exciting to see how many eggs are in the box. Hudson is tall enough to see in, but we have to hold Gianna up.  Their names are Lucy, Annie, Becky and Bobbie.   The chickens started off scared when Josh put the food and water in the...

We took pictures in early December for Christmas cards and to have updated pictures. Cadie took them at the museum and we were very happy with the results! The kids are getting better at taking pictures :) 

Christmas with the extended Russo's was the first of our Christmas gatherings. There are plenty of cousins to play with when we get together We decorated gingerbread houses at Jamie's house. Josh and Luke had to construct them because they were falling apart!  The kids split up into two teams and worked on the houses  The little kids just wanted to eat the candy  The final product! We made and decorated cookies at home  Sunday Christmas service  Christmas Eve at Nana & Papa's: Gianna was the most excited when opening gifts. She was also happy when the others would get something.  patiently waiting their turn... Hudson was more chill and didn't get very excited. He was trying to play it cool in front of everyone. Then he was very surprised to get a tablet!  The kids went outside to try out their new remote control cars Christmas morning:  T...