Picture Perfect

Pictures are worth a thousand words, that is for sure.
 I will look back at these photos for years to come and I will be reminded of all the good times our family shared during our family vacation with the Russel siblings.
 Jay is very blessed to have such a tight, supportive family.
We spent the weekend with his two sisters and two brothers, their significant others and my four beautiful nieces.
 We had an amazing time!
Taking a break from all the fun, my sister in law was sweet enough to capture some family pictures for me.

Love my little girls
Georgia trip with Russel family



Thankful for my sister in law who was able to capture some family pics for me.

Yes, this was a pinterest idea that worked! I love it!!!

he truly is my everything

 

It is vey hard to get 6 children under the age of 7 to smile and look at the camera at the same time.
Carly Rae was not having it during this photo shoot, the fact that she is even looking at the camera is a shock.
All the other photos have her screaming and crawling to get away!

Georgia to Florida

*first time blogging from my phone and I have no clue how to get pictures to not post in random parts of blog 😉

Here we go, on the road again. Our destination , home! Enjoyed our family vacation but really looking forward to sleeping in my own bed and more so, I look forward to Carly Rae in her crib. Poor baby girl, she does not care for her pack and play to much! 

With all the craziness in life it's great to be able to take a break from " reality" and just enjoy having nothing pressing on your mind. We woke up early Friday, jumped in our car and headed for Blairsville ,Ga. This was Baileys millionth road trip but Carly Raes 1st ( besides the normal road trip to work or grandmoms), I was a bit nervous. However, she was perfect! Thank the Lord that I was blessed with babies that don't mind being strapped in a car seat, as much as we are on the go, that could be bad. 

Our cabin was gorgeous, it was built along side a lake, with beautiful mountains surrounding. We spent a lot of time just hanging out,  watching all the cousins play, jumping off the dock and of course eating! Oh my gosh, 6 months of pretty good eating and lots of exercise, went down the drain! But hey, one salad doesn't make you skinny so I'm sure a gazzilion pancakes, buffalo chicken, hamburgers, fries and chocolate  brownies with peanut butter topping can't make you fat, right?! Who cares though! Vacation is a time to just get crazy and I guess that's what you can call me when I decided to " go with the flow" and take Carly Rae down the river in a tube with mild rapids and even crazier taking her twice. Oh my though, she loved it! Bailey of course my little daredevil went three times!! Daddy was a trooper and of course was nominated father of the year, having a father involved so much in their children's life, there are no words. All I know is that I feel so blessed.

Here are a couple of pics from our trip, I'm blogging from my iPhone ( yes, I'm trying to pass by the time on this wonderful 6 hour trip home), so I'm limited on amount of pics.

Oh my goodness, it has been forever and a day since I last posted. Wow, have things changed since then. No more am I pregnant, in fact my sweet Carly Rae is now 8 months. Bailey is all grown up, she is heading into 1st grade (what!) and Jay and I, well we are still living our happily ever after story. Things in my life are right where I want them!
 I will try my best to play catch up in my next few post and then, fingers crossed, get back on track.
Pictures are in no order!

8 months pregnant

our last family vaca as a family of 3/ lots of hiking!

My 1st year teaching K and my big girl!

The day before I went in to have Carly Rae!
39 weeks!!!

seeing Carly Rae for the 1st time, mom said Bailey had tears rolling down her face

within the 1st month there were many beautiful moments between these two, this is one of my favorite

left Carly Rae with daddy for a much needed mommy/daughter date

Carly Rae at two weeks with big sister Bailey

holding Carlt Rae (1 day old) for the first time

 

 



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She's here..............

Carly Rae Russel

Born October 12, 2012 @ 8:51 a.m

6 pounds 7 oz. Length 19 inches

 

more pics and post updates to come!

instasunday 6th ed.

Russel Family Weeki Wachee Trip

had to hide my big belly!

she was in heaven!

my sweet pea!

daddy's angel!

dinner with friends
you four could have told me the jacket added on extra pounds!

one of my fav people in the whole world!!!!

sea world with friends

we didn't buy shamu but this beta has doen the job.
meet Sparkle Russel!

2 weeks of summer left, my how it goes by so fast when you are having fun!!!

Whale of a tale

7 months pregnant today!
Bailey was completly soaked at the first stop!

I just love Sea World, we have been taking Bailey since she was around 2 years old. Maybe this is why she is totally obsessed with animals, especially Shamu. During the whale show yesterday, Bailey had a genius idea that we should build a whale tank at home and begin raising animals for Sea World. How cute, right? WRONG! This sweet little cute comment turned into an obsession. She had to call her daddy immediately and tell him of her plan and when he didn't answer, she sent him a text. When he didn't text back, she tried calling him again. Then, for the next couple of hours until daddy called back she was asking me every 5 minutes to check my phone just incase I had missed his answer. Looking back I wished he wouldn’t have called because when he did, he told her, "Yes, baby we will build a dolphin tank". Don't think he realized just how serious she was about this. This convo lasted all the way home and up until she went to sleep last night....then morning came and as she opens her eyes, I about fell down when she said "So, are we building the tank today?" To which Jay replies "I was thinking maybe just getting a gold-fish". Nope, she wouldn't have that! I laugh as I write this post because she just asked me, "Are you researching how many fish we will need to feed our whales". Oh brother! I just love this little crazy girl!!!

Bailey loved seeing these guys and all their great gymnastic moves!

At the baby dolphin nursery

rocking the shades!

Sweet Sweet Pic!

A real life trainer..Bailey was in heaven!


Bailey you are growing so quickly. You are such a big help to mommy and daddy and we love you dearly. As you begin your journey through Kindergarten, here are a few of your favorite things, according to you:
Favoite food: chicken strips
Favoite drink: chocolate milk
Favoite book: I love you, little one
Favoite singer: Taylor Swift
Favoite song: Our Song
Favoite person: Baby R
Favoite place: The Gator Stadium
Favoite animal: Shamu, dolphines and butterflies
Favoite Princess: Tangled & Ariel
Favoite  TV Show: Strawberry Shortcake