The Russell's Daily Blessings
Santa had a really tough year this year at our house. Both of our kids had really specific wishes for Christmas. Unfortunately, Gillian’s had to come early, so Santa was not able to deliver the ferrets to her. Hayden wanted the Photoshop Suite, which Kip and I had already planned to do. So Santa decided [...]
This year I got a new cookbook and actually got one for several people for Christmas. I love giving it as a gift because it has a lot of stuff about Colorado in it, great for out of town family members. This recipe is called: Turkey Creek Tortellini Soup from the cookbook “A Peak at [...]
Along with the amazing musical talent, the articulate sermons, we were given the weekly gift of a talented carpenter. Each week he created something new out of the same pieces of wood. Simply beautiful.
Week 4 - Joy How much does Christmas cost me? Nothing! ? The real cost is given to us by GRACE. Isaiah 55 1. “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2. Why do [...]
Loving the Gift Series that we are going through this Advent season. When we are adopted into God’s family, we are privileged to enter a new realm, eternal life. This privilege is not something we have to wait until heaven to enjoy, we get to enjoy some of God’s gifts immediately. Gifts like Hope, Peace, [...]
Sadly this was my last 2nd grade Pioneer Day. It is one of my favorite curriculum days, I think both of the kids agree. It is hard to believe it has been two years since Hayden’s Pioneer day! I must say it is a completely different experience with a daughter. A My dear friend, Stefani [...]
Truly, the greatest gifts cannot be purchased. I pray it does not take my children as long to figure this out as it did me. As we quickly approach the third week of Advent, I feel as if I have received the most valuable gifts of today. I do not know if I could even [...]
The Advent season is truly my favorite time of the year. My soul is fed in so many ways this time of year. I wish we could bottle the spirit that this season holds. It is almost like walking in the gates of Disney…. magical. Magical in the sense that people are kinder and more [...]