Posts in category Family
Random Thoughts of Reality
I am not one to write all of the raw emotions that life can throw my way. My blogging and journals are to remind me of the blessings that fill my life. However, in the past couple of years I have learned that many blessing do and can come from the darkest times of our lives. That realization in itself was a huge blessing to me and I hold [...]
A Link to Heaven
This past memorial day weekend marks 11 years that we lost our first peanut in a very traumatic event. It is still a vividly painful memory, but clearly one of those times that God works His good in times of pain and suffering.
Even though our baby was only 8 weeks when the tube ruptured and stole ‘her’ life and left me clinging [...]
It’s All in the Family…&#...
…..most of the time!
If you have ever had the misfortune of being scared by someone in our home, we are sorry, really!
Often times we Russell’s gauge our daily success by whether or not we were able to jump out and “get” or “scare” some unsuspecting victim. If we happen to be on the other side of the BOO, w [...]
Reasons I Love Living in CS
Why I love living in Colorado Springs:
1. The Climate
2. The Mountains
3. The multitude of outdoor activities
4. Hearing the Thunderbird’s fly over our house -still get the chills when I hear them pass over.
5. Family
6. Friends
7. Our kids school
8. Roots
I was reminded today just how beautiful a place it is and how very blessed we ar [...]
Castlewood Canyon
It has been several years since Kip and I hiked around in Castlewood Canyon, so we decided to pack up the family and head out for a nice afternoon hike with the kids.
It is always so fun to get them out to explore new places, they were so fun to hike with. Gillian enjoyed being our guide and leader, while Hayden along with Daddy were our pho [...]
Looking Back……as far as I...
Sometimes I wish I had footage of the highlights of our years so I can play them back on NYE like the big networks can . I would love a “Year in Review Montage”. I suppose I just have to try to rely on memories, scary I know. I am not know for my sharp memory recall.
This year started a little rocky with mom being in the hospit [...]
What I Love About the Advent Season
Advent is a very special time of year, especially for Jesus’ followers. There are so many things I love about Advent, here are just a few.
1. Jesus’ birth story.
2. Spicy & Sweet Scents of the Christmas Season
3. Candle lights
4. Tree lights
5. Our Advent reading – This year we are reading “Tabitha’s Trave [...]
Thanksgiving Traditions
Ten years ago Kip and I started a tradition that has become so dear to us. It was year of many thanks after having come off a very difficult year. It was the year we first invited both of our families to our home for Thanksgiving. That year, was magical. We had the beautifully adorned table and an amazing Thanksgiving Feast. The best par [...]
Fun Fall Family Walk
This Fall has been spectacular in COLORado Springs this year. The mountains may have lost their leaves early, but it is November 2nd and some of our deciduous trees are still holding onto their colorful leaves.
Winding Path
Unable to resist the beauty and the amazingly mild temperatures we decided to get out for a Nature walk along Santa Fe [...]
Blessings of Fall Fill Our Hearts
Fall Break, Fall Break!!! Oh how I LOVE Fall Break, we never had it when I was in school but, I do treasure it now as a Mommy!
No school lunches to make, no rush about in the morning, no homework to get done. Just quality time with my babies, sleeping in, snuggling, baking, walks and reading. Thank you God for Fall Break.
Gillian's Ki [...]
