The Russell's Daily Blessings

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The Napping Curse If you are one of the lucky ones, I am sure you delight in an occasional nap.  However, if you are me, you can only be envious of those who get such a luxury. When I quit my day job for my career of a lifetime, I thought I had traded in [...]

This Summer I found a very tasty drink at Starbucks that quenched my thirst on these HOT days. It is Green Tea Lemonade, oh so yummy. I have to admit that I have become very addicted to it the last few days while I have been working really hard on the house renovations.  Awwwww…so refreshing! [...]

Sweet Gillian Finally Lost Her First Tooth! After much wishing, dreaming and praying, her tooth was finally ready to come out and I actually was the one to pull it out! Yay Mom!!  The sad thing is that I don’t really get a toothless beauty because her new tooth has pretty much already emerged, although [...]

It is amazing what a little hard work, hanging flowers and colorful mulch can do to spruce up your house. This project has been on our list for years , this weekend we finally checked it off the list!  Woohoo!  It is amazing  how it adds so much to the front of our house. The [...]

Thankful for all of the Military service people who have and are serving our country. Remembering a few who are dear to our family; My Grandad, Frank Bergamo Sr. Kip’s Dad, Howard Russell Honoring: Howard “Rick” Russell – recently retired Kevin Turner – currently serving overseas

“The Wall” After many ideas, designs and obstacles we decided to just build a partial wall along our steps. Had we been starting from scratch and not from a “Richmond American Homes” base, we would have done things a little more custom and fancy. I am pleased however with our new look. I am amazed [...]

We have definetly been hit with the reading bug at our house.  This bug has bitten all of  us pretty hard.  We  may even  have to add a new line to our family budget if this bug sticks around. Luckily, we have been able to hit great book sales or even find FREE books. I [...]

After nearly fourteen years in our home, 4 dogs and 2 kids later our humble homestead is in need of some serious tender-loving-care. The terribly cheap carpet we swore we were not going to keep for long is dingy, dirty and worn out. I am so excited to get rid of this grayish mess for [...]

Being a mother is a very important role that the Lord chooses to give to many women. A Christian mother is told to love her children (Titus 2:4-5), in part so that she does not bring reproach on the Lord and on the Savior whose name she bears. Children are a gift from the Lord [...]