Saturday, August 22, 2009

Kindergarten ~ August 21, 2009


Elinor started Kindergarten yesterday! Shaun was able to get off work 1 hour early so that he could get her on the bus and take a picture. She is in Mrs. Cottingim's class at Camden Elementary. Elinor's report of the day ~ she played kitchen and made a bunch of friends but can't remember any names!!!!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

15 1/2 years old ~ Aubrey has a driving permit


Today was another milestone day here at the Russell household. On Sunday August 16, 2009, Aubrey turned 15 1/2. Shaun picked Aubrey up from school and took her to take the test this morning and ...........she PASSED!!!! Holy Cow......how did time fly....how can I really have a child that can drive?????????? Oh my. So for the next 6 months she will be learning to drive in the oh so cool mini van and the big truck. We are hoping to find a small used car in the next 6 -12 months for the kids to use. Please pray for an extra dose of patience for me (and Aubrey too) as we complete the mandatory 50 hours of driving together.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Delight in the Everyday


STARTING TODAY.......August 18th, 2009 Through September 30th, 2009


TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL STAMPING MONTH
in September we are giving you 3 ways to
get a FREE Everyday Celebration card kit
for making 16 beautiful cards!

• Purchase a minimum of $60 in stamp sets**
(includes A, B, C, D, and E-size) between
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• Host a Home Gathering with minimum sales
of $400 between September 1–30

• Sign up as a new Consultant between
September 1–30

You can also buy as many card kits as you’d
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September 1–30 and you’ll be automatically
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Express your passion for
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1 – My Acrylix® Everyday Celebration Stamp Set
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16 – 4 W" * 5 V" Colonial White Card Bases
16 – 4 W” x 5 V” Colonial White Envelopes
1 – 12" * 12" Dutch Blue Cardstock
1 – 12" * 12" Colonial White Cardstock
4 – 12" * 12" B&T Duos® Paper
1 – Chocolate Distressing Ink
1 – Dutch Blue Distressing Ink
1 – Mini-Medley Accents Shades of Chocolate
Collection
5' – Chocolate Ribbon with Colonial White Stitch
50 – 3-D Foam Squares
Sponge
1 – Full Color Step-by-Step Instructional Brochure
Featured Colors: Chocolate, Colonial White,
Dutch Blue, Sweet Leaf
everyday celebration card kit
Stamps
Well, today is the first day of school. The kids could barly get out of bed since they are still on their summer schedule of staying up late and sleeping in. I am sure they will be tired tonight and hopefully **crossing finges** that they will get to bed at a much more reasonable time. The bus came to pick them up at 6:27 am and by 6:35 am Logan had called me to see if I could bring his trumpet to school. I'm thinking of implementing a fee to charge the kids if they need me to bring something to school. Anyone have any good ideas for that?? Elinor will go to Kindergarten testing this afternoon at 2:30 pm and then her first day will be Friday! Hopefully I'll have some pictures to post of that event too!!! I'm having fun playing on Photobucket with my pictures and hopefully I'll figure out how to do more than just post slideshows!!!

Monday, August 17, 2009

Shaun's 37th Birthday







Today was a fun, fun, ending to a fun, fun weekend!!! Aubrey had to pick up her "college" books at Miami Hamilton Campus, Elinor had "Meet the Teacher" night, and we topped the day off with a birthday celebration for Shaun. We served iced brownies with ice cream and toppings!!! YUM YUM!! Here are a few pictures from the evening.







Sunday, August 16, 2009

Courage

Tonight I'm posting as a result of reading a new blog that I found very inspiring...... (in)courage.me . When I thought of writing a post on courage, the lyrics for the song "Where does my help come from" came to my mind. When I'm in need of some courage,this song often comes to my mind.


I lift up my eyes to the hills
Where does my help come from
My help comes from the Lord
Maker of Heaven and earth
O Maker of Heaven and earth

Your foot shall never be moved
You'll never stumble
Or slip no never
He who watches Israel
He never slumbers or sleeps
No He never slumbers or sleeps
The Lord will keep you from harm
He watches over your soul
He will watch you come and go

Now and forevermore forever
Now and forevermore

Maker of Heaven and earth
Maker of Heaven and earth