Kennedy's Birthday Party...

WOW!! What a great 12th birthday. Kennedy had her birthday party with one of her best friends. Lots of food, bowling, friends, and fun!!! Their teacher made their pawprint cupcakes. (In case you don't know..their school mascot is the Smoky Bear) We even had Lori Hill Photography come and takes pictures for us, which I must say are awesome! Thanks Lori!

Me and Kennedy with Noah and his mom Jill!

Let me just say they taste as awesome as they look...if you are in need of cupcakes let me know!

These are Kennedy's swim friends that were able to make it to her party.

Crazy :)

Of course Colin has to steal some of the attention!

Happy Birthday Kennedy...we hope you had a great night!

Christmas Fun!

We had a great Christmas! Lots of fun and family time.

Kennedy with her Aunt Brittney

Colin is playing with his Pappaws new Christmas present...Harley the English Bulldog! He is such a cute little thing!

Kennedy and Colin with their Meme! We love you Meme!

I believe this picture speaks for itself! :) Isn't he so cute!

Kennedy and Colin with Mammaw

The dumpling making Queens :)

I told Ben if he smiled really fast he could get back up and play...after this he said "are we done?" :)

Family Pictures...

We love Fantasy of Trees!

We love going to fantasy of trees. We are so glad to have Ben so that we still have a

reason to go! :)

We even got to play with Jack and Jake a little bit!

It doesn't matter where we are Kennedy always likes to get her nails done!

Kennedy and Ben decorating their cookies...

We are thankful for...

...good food, good fun, and good family time!

Busy, Busy, Busy...

I know it has been awhile since I posted last. I thought I may update everyone on what is going on in the Russell house...or should I say outside the Russell house...because the Russell's are not inside their house to often. :)

Both kids are still swimming...last weekend we went to a meet in Nashville (thank you Tim, Donna, Jennifer, and Tiger for letting us stay with you) and they both did great. In case you did not know this already Colin is ALOT more competative then Kennedy is. He wants to win and she wants to socialize. Kennedy is also running cross country and she LOVES it. Who would have ever guessed my little dancer would turn into an athlete.

We just finished our first six weeks of school and all is well. I love my placement this year...the teacher I work with is great and I am next door to the one who I was with last year. Honestly I could not ask for anything more. Kennedy has earned her way to "teachers pet", I am sure this shocks everyone, haha. Colin has had to relearn that even though he knows how to do an assignment that he still have to take his time so he does not make a bad grade. Both kids love their new schools and their teachers...what a blessing!

I will do my best to get some pictures on here soon!