Summa Time!!

I love LOVE love summer time.  I hear people complain all the time about the heat and humidity here in Texas, but I love it.  Ok I don't care for the humidity, but I would rather it be hot outside than cold I know call me crazy.  This summer has been busy and fun thus far. 

Seth graduated from high school, so he is no longer hanging out at the Russell house on the weekends as he has moved up to Utah and we miss that.  It was fun having him around and I know Sean loved it and misses it.  I mean how many episodes of Scrubs or That 70's show can you really watch?! I think I checked the other day and there are 8 Seasons of That 70's Show.  Anywho, Pat and Kim came for a visit when Seth graduated and we had fun having them at our house.  They are great to have around and we miss seeing them all the time.  

Lylah and I go swimming about 2 or 3 times a week with friends.  A friend has a pool at her house and invites people over all the time and I love it.  I love soaking up the rays and getting out of the house and socializing.  Lylah LOVES the water, but is kind of out of control.  I put her in a blow up toy and she hates it she wants to be out and do her own thing.  The problem with that is she is toddler and can't swim. She loves being outside and tries to get out the door anytime we open it. She also loves going on walks around the neighborhood.

Also this summer I got to go to girls camp.  I was only there for one night, but I had a great time.  I have never been before and I really wish I would have gone.  What a great experience it was getting to know the youth better. I love the girls and they try so hard to do what is right. We really have a great group. 

There are more things coming up this summer like going to Utah next week and then Andy and Anjelica's wedding in early August.  I will really try to take pictures and actually blog.  The problem is that I need a new SD card because mine is full and so I have been a bit limited.  

Love Love

THIS little girl!  She is so much fun and full of energy. She has quite the personality and is a social butterfly.  Updates to come on her birthday bashes. I can't believe I have a 1 year old.

Shocked....

So I talked to Sean the other night and mentioned to him about writing a post about some changes in our family.  I am not so sure how to put it or what to really say, so to just lay it out there Sean is no longer working for the Buckle.  This has been super difficult on our family because we feel like a piece of us died. I also feel like we are back a square one.  We have been with Buckle for about 4 years since we got married and it is really of we have known.  We thought that Sean would move up in the company and we relied on it for many things.  Example buying clothes at 40% off, them paying our entire insurance premium, getting an annual bonus, monthly bonuses and more.  We don't really want to go into detail because we are sick of talking about it and if you want to know call Sean.  In short, he was treated poorly and done dirty.  We don't want to talk negative about Buckle because we love it, but things don't always turn out the way you want them. This happened on Friday, April 1st and no it wasn't an April fools joke. I wish though.
Over the years Sean has networked and had several opportunities and decided to work for a friend hopefully soon managing one of their stores.  He started that next Tuesday so we really didn't skip a beat.  We feel as though this has actually been a blessing because now he can finish his education and realize how important it is.  Also he gets to be home more which we love of course.  It is crazy how life changes so fast. I look back a year ago and it was so different not necessary in a good or bad way just different.  One thing I am grateful for is our Heavenly Father and how he watches over us and that if we are doing our PART, then he will step in and bless us.