Friday, November 23, 2012. Let the holiday fun begin! Once Thanksgiving had passed we decided it was time to get in the Christmas spirit! The Friday after Thanksgiving we did not go shopping. we headed to Six Flags! Christmas carols blared through the park and we had a great family fun day! I took Riley to the kids area for a bit and Jason went to ride the Batman ride.

Sunday, August 10, 2008. I did these over the last 2 days. There are more pics in my blog. Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Purses, Purses and More Purses. This is the Amy Butler Dorothy Bag pattern with Heather Bailey Fabric. Monday, December 31, 2007.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010. They look so big in these pictures. Thursday, August 26, 2010. On August 11, Luke turned 2! I love this little guy and his excitement for life. Friday, May 21, 2010.

X Chromosomes 9 - Y Chromosomes 1. Friday, June 5, 2009. So my sweet baby graduated from Kindergarten! How sad is that? And when they held up their artwork, hers was the best by far. I am not only saying this as her mother, it is just the simple truth! One small problem with one of the songs they sang. While they were singing a counting by fives song and opening up their hands over and over, she flicked her fingers on the heads of the little kids in front of her each time. What a bully! Living in Las Veg.

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.

Sunday, November 01, 2009. The decorations and food were amazing! Noah loves hamming it up for the camera.

This blog is a means to keep our extended family in the United States abreast of happenings in our family as we explore Europe. The blog also doubles as a journaling tool for me as I strive to keep pace with our little ones while balancing other facets of my life. Thank you for taking the time to read about our lives and adventures! St Petersburg, Russia. Monday, August 10, 2015. A representation of what the bow would have looked like when built and brightly painted.

John and I have been happily married for 6. It was love at first date and weve enjoyed everyday together since. I wouldnt want to share my life with anyone else. Our little Eddie is growing like a weed, its hard to believe hes already 2! Just 4 days before Eddies 2nd birthday we welcomed our 2nd boy, Will. Im thrilled our family is growing, I love life with my boys and look forward to seeing what God has in store for us! What an amazing life. Saturday, January 14, 2012.

The adventure of me, my husband, two kids, three cats and two dogs as we travel the world with the Army. Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Got back from the gym, got cleaned up and scooped up Joey, which he was very vocal on the situation and that fact that I woke him from a very good nap to put him in a cage. He was NOT happy and he said some really nasty things to me! Well, in comes a lady with no animal. I have to go hug my pets right now. Saturday, February 27, 2010.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Matthew was hired by OU as an assistant professor starting this fall. I could not be more proud of my husband! Our kids love spending time up at OU. It is hands down their favorite thing to do in Norman! Abby is offici.