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January 2023

I  made these nachos for the kids lunch one day. Growing up we would make them when Doug went out of town because he didn't eat them.  Josh and Hudson cooked breakfast outside one morning They went for their dental cleanings and would not cooperate. The dentist referred us to the orthodontist for braces.  Our lettuce in the garden did really well   

Christmas 2023

The Russo Christmas with the extended family was on December 17th. It's always fun and lots of laughing with them. Christmas at Nana & Papa's house. They gave the grandchildren a joint gift- a foosball table. They really enjoyed playing it at the cabin. She just wrapped the balls. Cadie gave them a pizza blanket and mini gun  Gianna wanted to give Kaden Little Debbie cakes as a joke gift  A tactical bag and Nike shoes from Nana & Papa I got a flat iron and Josh got a meat grinder plus cash We went in on a solo stove for his parents  We were missing Landon while he was in Romania  Christmas morning Josh read the Christmas story for us Hudson got a Lifestraw water bottle Gianna got a chair swing for her room and a hover board Gianna got airpods and Hudson got a golf green We went back to the Russo's for lunch on Christmas day.  We went to Nana B's that night  The kids decorated gingerbread men Mom wanted to bring back the trivia game, so Dillon came u...

Christmas Activities

Jen got the Christmas village from Granny's Lois and she shared some pieces with us. I'm happy to see it and be reminded of those memories. Jennifer had a cookie decorating night for the girls at her house. Jessi made the cookies and icing for them to decorate.  Our ladies' church Christmas party was at an Air BNB this year. I planned some of the games. We wore pajamas and everyone brought food. It was a fun night!                                         We did Christmas trivia Guess items in the stock and Jessi could not get over the feel of the felt  I got a CC's gift card in the gift game We went to the Port Allen Christmas parade, but it wasn't very family friendly and disappointing.  The church went Christmas caroling on December 18th around the city. It was a cold night, but a fun tradition! Hudson rode in the back of the truck.  Gianna and I rode on the trailer ...