The Russo's

  Josh and the kids got me a bike for mother's day. I was the only one who didn't have one. It rides really good. It was a good idea because it's an activity we can do as a family.  We went to lunch at Jamie's house. Gianna and I wore maxi dresses because she loves to match me. Leilynn made this welcome sign for door and she helped out with the younger kids  Kaden, Hudson and Grace performing for us at our house that night. (I think Gianna was not cooperating)  Hudson made this for me at school and was so excited to give it to me. I love my kids and blessed that God gave them to me!  Hudson's class had graduation on May 14 in the church sanctuary. It was actually the first kindergarten graduation for Christian Life. They looked so cute in their caps and gowns.  Hudson (on the right) did the Pledge of Allegiance in the beginning of the ceremony They did some songs, counted in Spanish and played the bells ...

Hudson turned 6 on April 21! He is into boy things like bugs and snakes so we had his party at the Bluebonnet Swamp & Nature Center We had swamp themed food: Pudding dirt cups, veggie snake, frog sandwiches and snake grapes  The kids did a craft where they colored an alligator and snake  The group went on a nature walk through the swamp and Hudson was the leader.   Along the way, we saw baby grasshoppers, frogs and flowers native to the swamp. The lady did an animal presentation where we were up close to animals and got to touch some. They included snakes, a baby alligator, rat and a tarantula.  Most of the kids did good with touching the animals and weren't afraid. We also learned some new things about animals.  Hudson was brave letting the snakes climb on him  Hudson got to bring a fox pelt around for everyone to touch   We did cake, ice cream and presents ...