Visual Tour

The visual tour is up for the house in case anyone is interested.... and no, our blinds aren't warped, it's something with the way the pictures are put together.

Let's hope we have some activity soon.

To Market, To Market

Well, our house is on the market! I'm excited, nervous and scared all at the same time. We're hoping it will sell quickly and we can get into a larger home that has all the features on our list (a playroom for Miss Priss, a bigger yard for P and Scout, a media room for LC, and a larger living room/kitchen for me, etc...).

If you know of anyone who's looking for a starter home* (under $175K), send them our way! The house is great and we have fabulous neighbors.

*Pics should be up tomorrow

2JC

Happy Easter to 2JC!

I met Jen and Jenni in the Sunday School class we attend with our husbands. Jenni and I were pregnant at the same time* and now Jen is pregnant with baby #3!!

LC dubbed us 2JC since we're together all the time. Mom's group is Monday mornings, women's bible study on Wednesday mornings, then usually lunch after, we cook dinner for the church every Wednesday afternoon, and there's usually a lunch or dinner somewhere in between! I'm so blessed to have these girls as some of my best friends!

*Jenni's son, Nate, is a month younger than P... we totally think they should get married, but they'll probably only end up as great friends!

Happy Easter!

The Easter Bunny came to see Payton this morning! She got a bubble blower, a foam puzzle, fruit puffs, a toy for her high chair, a key teether that makes tons of noise, a Little People girl, and a bunny who's feet and hands are little teethers. The bunny made tracks in the flour we left in front of her basket (a tradition in the Russell household)!

All dressed in her Strausburg outfit.. it was great to have a pants set for her since it was 40 degrees this morning!

The Chamblees ready for church

Lane and Payton at the Barn

Momma and Payton

Mom, Dad and Allie came with us to church and then had lunch. On the menu was roast, potatoes, carrots, homemade mac and cheese, deviled eggs, bread, and spring cake. This was the first time I got to use all my china!!

Payton napped for most of the meal, but woke up in time for dessert.

6 months old and biter biscuits!

Payton had her 6 month well baby exam today. She weighs 16 pounds, 12 ounces and is 26 1/4 inches long! She's still right in the middle of the pack as far as percentiles. Poor baby had 3 shots and 1 oral dose of roto vaccine today. We'll go back at 9 months to check her blood count... hopefully that will just be a little heel prick. Luckily, our next shots aren't until a year old!


6 months old with her bear and sitting up all by herself

Hey... you don't look like me

mmmmm.... biter biscuits

Hey sister, are you going to drop any of that?

I guess I can just lick it off your hand (don't worry, I was armed with baby wipes to get the slobber off)

Dear Payton,

You are 6 months old today little one!

I knew my life would change when you came into the world, but I'm amazed at how it changed me as a person. I'm in awe everyday at the things you do. I am so blessed that I get to stay home with you and witness everything you learn and the cute things you do. You've made me a better wife, daughter, sister, and friend. I will never forget that you were the cause of it! I cannot wait to see what the next 6 months bring. I know you'll soon be crawling, then walking and talking. I'm so thrilled that God chose me to be your momma and lets me walk this path with you.

5 years ago

Today marks the 5 year "anniversary" of the invasion of Iraq. My brother in law is currently deployed on a 15 month tour after only being home for 11 months. His first tour was right at a year. I am amazed daily by his bravery and his patriotism. I can promise you that I'll be one of many waving the flag as hard as I can when he comes home on leave in May and then again at his homecoming to Ft Campbell. My sister is stronger than I can ever hope to be. She is so supportive of Michael and what he does even if it means being away from her husband for over half of their marriage.

Remember Michael and Allison and all the other servicemen and women in your prayers!!