So as we began August... something AMAZING happened... We had nothing to do for TWO WEEKS! We so enjoyed all the fun of summer but having a break, being able to get the house in order... let the kids run around (in the house b/c it was too hot outside)... and enjoy the last two weeks of life as we had known it for eight years! We took a day trip to NC to visit with Nanny, Pop and Grandma Crissman! The kids LOVE seeing them! What a blessing from the Lord that they have seen, known and make memories with their GREAT-Grandparents. They are a treasure to us and we can only pray that we will grow in wisdom of our Lord as they have done and live lives that reflect that same love for Him!
Ryan started a new job as the upper school Bible teacher at Cross Road Christian School on August 16th... and so began our Russell Sprout Academy! Caedmon began 2nd grade, Justin & Athan kindergarten, and Holland Pre-school... Since Daddie was not at home during the day we turned his office into our school room... it is pretty awesome if I do say so myself!
The Russell's for the first time have a daily schedule not just for the kids but the grown ups as well! Working from home has MANY advantages and we have been so blessed to be able to share life with each other and raise the kids in the true spirit of team work... but now Ryan leaves every morning at 6:30, I get some quiet time before the kids wake up... then chores and school! It is VERY different but God has prepared us and Ryan LOVES his new job... getting to do what he loves most... TEACH! And as an added blessing He is still staff at Water's Edge and gets to spend time with those students as well!! The kids and I have fallen into a GREAT routine and are really enjoying our school year as well! I have been told by a FEW people that I am a hard teacher... so maybe I will lighten up :)
Bobby and Allison Maxwell (high school and college friends) came up for Labor Day weekend... we had a BLAST! Their daughter Peyton was just a little overwhelmed with all the Russell's running around... but she fit right in climbing trees, playing Barbies and watching movies!! Monday, the grown ups took naps and watched Hoarders... OH MY WORD!! is all I can say...
We spent time with Aunt Tina by the pool and Athan taught herself to swim without swimmies!! She is AWESOME!
September has gotten off to a GREAT start! We spent time with Grandaddy, GoGo, Uncle Brad, Aunt Jo, Chesed and Charisa!! Pizza Hut is AWESOME!
Oma and Opa sent goodies in the mail to the kids... tracers and stickers they were so excited! Oma put an extra one in Athan's card for me... the kids response... YOUR MOM didn't send you a card like us!! Regardless, I love my bear tracer and we have been good and shared them! Thank you MOM... I MISS YOU!
Ryan and I got a babysitter for today and spent the day in Raleigh... we bought a bed... We looked at a few stores and then found a GREAT deal at "The Room Store" salesman Jeff brought the deal to our attention.... before the purchase we wanted to look at one more place... as we walked out I looked to Ryan and said "we need to buy that bed and bless Jeff and his family." After looking at the other store, we knew this bed was for us! So we went back and started making our purchase... Jeff then informed us that his wife was due any day (made me think of Lisa and Margaret!) with their first child... a daughter! What an exciting time for them!
Muffins have become a new passion for me... I normally bake as therapy... but muffins, they are my passion! After a taste test (thanks Agogo!) I started adding more filling (chocolate chips, blueberries etc.) and they ROCK! REALLY ROCK!
We had a wonderful time with Aunt Tina and Uncle Ed on Friday... catching up and gaining new insight about teaching my kids! THANK YOU TINA... you should call me after every meeting you have so I can glean from your wisdom!! Again, another blessing from the Lord!!
Please pray for us as we will go to court on October 20th to get our final order of custody for Justin!
Athan is saving money for her future husband... she wants to buy him a truck... however, when she told him his response was that they were going to need a stroller for the 100 children!!
Caedmon got Baptized on August 24th! What a surprise... What a SAVIOR! Thank you all for the heritage of faith that has been laid down and a Savior who is transforming his life everyday!!
Justin has LOVED school and is doing so well! He decided the other day that he wanted to be a "cooker" at one of the windmill restaurants in Holland!
Holland... oh my... Holland! She has decided that she doesn't want to grow up... REFUSES to grow up because then she will not be able to have "meme" (her blanket) and "Mommie will not be able to hold me."
We are looking forward to Fall!!
We are thankful that life has settled... that yet again and as always God has provided for us. We are thankful for the blessings of family and look forward to spending as much time as we can with those who mean so much to us!
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