The Russo's

Hudson was running into the shop on September 5th and twisted his ankle wearing crocs. It was hurting and swollen. I took him to urgent care the next day and they did an x-ray. He had a high ankle sprain. He wore a boot and used crutches for a few days.  We had a movie night at Jamie's house and watched Stitch  Hudson wanted to work on bush hogging his plot for hunting season. He was wearing his boot on the tractor.  Gianna went out to dinner with her dance friends to SoLou Mom celebrated Gianna & Charli's birthdays for August and September.  Jen and her family were going to Fairhope for a weekend and would go to the beach for a day. Mom wanted to meet up with them. Mom, Jamie, Jules, Gianna and I decided last minute to book a condo in Gulf Shores. We left after lunch on Friday September 19th. We stopped at Buccee's and they met us there and visited for a little.  View from our condo  They came to the beach on Saturday morning  Love having coffee t...

 Gianna did temporary red hair color for fun  Kaden celebrated his birthday at False River. They rented a boat for the afternoon and invited us to join. Hudson and Gianna did knee boarding for the first time They also rode the tube. It was a fun afternoon.  The first day of the dance year  We went to Chic Fil a for lunch on Gianna's birthday We went to Raising Cane's for dinner that night We went to our house after for presents and cake  Gianna said she didn't want to do anything for her birthday and then we persuaded her to do something, even if it was simple. I guess that was the teenager talking, but she is worth celebrating! I am blessed to have my coffee and shopping buddy!  Uncle Joe passed away suddenly on August 16th. The celebration of his life was on August 23, 2025. It was a beautiful service. He was the life of the Russo gatherings and he will be missed!  The kids started school on August 26th. I had a little surprise for them in the mornin...