Trying to navigate through the waters swirling with the joys of life and the unbearable grief of loss inseparably. Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Be sure that I have experienced more than a world of sadness, especially in the last 6 months, but God has really been convicting me to not hold tightly to the strings of my emotions. Will you pray for me as I seek guidance from God? Numb, .

Saturday, October 31, 2009. Sunday, October 11, 2009. I got on my own nerves! We finally just had to take pictures of what we could. She had tons of fun. She ran wild through a field of pumpkins and had to stop to inspect each one. Saturday, September 19, 2009. Saturday, August 22, 2009. Thursday, May 28, 2009. Saturday, May 16, 2009. Claire has taken her first steps! .

Friday, July 16, 2010. Jackson and his great grandfather fishing at Lake Estes. The McAdams and Cassidy about to go on a boat ride. Gavin and Kate have the best seat in the house when it comes to hiking! One of many picnics. Kate feeding the birds on our picnic with peanuts.

Welcome to our fun family blog! So many exciting things are happening in each of our lives. by visiting this place occasionally, you will be able to keep up with the fun events of our family. be sure to leave a comment or two and let us know you were here. Friday, October 24, 2008. Graham has written his first song and loves to sing about the pumpkin patch. So it was only fitting this week that he got to go and visit a real pumpkin patch with Cole and some friends.

Saturday, October 13, 2012. It is so hard to believe that our sweet girl is 3. She amazes us each day with how big she is both in size and personality. Our sweet family of 3 about to be 4. Loving on her baby sister. She came up with the idea to put her arms around us all by herself. Her expression is priceless! I love these two! Like I said, personality. And, a little sassy.

Friday, August 19, 2011. The Lord Gives and Takes Away Indeed. Today, I have the priviledge of celebrating the birth of two new, healthy, baby boys. One, our nephew Luke, and the other our friend and playmate William. What a joy and blessing to welcome new life! The Lord knows, I only wish I had the forsight to see reason in life lost.

Monday, January 21, 2013. We got a big boy on our hands! Quinn was only 14 lbs 2 ounces and 25 inches at his 4 month. Quinn boy better watch out! Reid is so much fun right now. He is giggling and smiling all the time. He has joined the nursery at church. We love him to pieces! We had the opportunity to dedicate and honor Reid back in December at our church. Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Eagerly waiting to open gifts! .

Thursday, April 14, 2011. This is how I found my dear Isabelle in the back yard yesterday. I thought she had gone out to play and when I went to check on her I found her cleaning. Thursday, March 17, 2011. My Mom came to visit for Spring Break and we had a great time until this.

Monday, November 02, 2009. I have so many stories and pictures but those will come in due time! Posted by The Russ Family. Thursday, July 02, 2009. And then they were 2! Posted by The Russ Family. Monday, April 13, 2009. Cakes Cakes and More Cakes! Posted by The Russ Family. Posted by The Russ Family.

Friday, December 2, 2011. Our Lady of Good Help. We took a pilgrimage to wisconsin to the chapel of Our Lady of Good Help. We have faith and we know in our hearts that through the intercession of Mama Mary, little miracles are happening and we couldnt be more grateful. Wednesday, September 21, 2011.