The Russo's

Hudson did the kid's triathlon again this year and Gianna was old enough to do it for the first time. We got there before 7 am to set up in the transition area.   Leilynn showing them how to stretch before the race   Gianna about to line up for the swim   Josh did the race along side of her. She wore floaties and she swam by herself most of the way.  She was waving at us on her way out to the bike  On the bike, she was looking to the side and smiling- she was having a good time  All the kids running along the side of her and cheering her on  Leilynn stayed with her during the run  Proud Daddy moment Proud of Gianna for finishing and not stopping! Hudson lined up for the swim   He was swimming along and then we saw him take off his goggles and he was crying. We think people were passing him and he thought he wasn't doing well, so he got ...

We took a Russo family cruise to Mexico in May. It was actually the last week of school, but not much was going on so Hudson missed.  The kids rode together with Nana and Papa. We heard they were good.  We took the scenic route which included a ferry ride. Which was a first for the kids and myself. We spotted Dolphins jumping in the water.  Once on board, we checked out the ship. The mini golf was a favorite for the kids. In our room, we did bunks for our kids. Hudson was excited about sleeping on the top bunk. They had trouble going to sleep many times because they were so excited about the vacation. They were full of energy the whole time! Th ere was a towel animal on the bed at night when we came back from dinner. Gianna was more excited about it than Hudson.   They had towel animals all out on the deck one morning. Gianna and Grace helped pick them up.   We went to a towel folding class where t...