Another weekend with The Russell's

Carl had to work Saturday so Baylee and I made plans to go visit RJ and Averly. It had been a few weeks since we had seen RJ and I was dying to get my hands on sweet Averly. She pretty much slept the entire time we were there but I didn't mind. I was still able to hold her and kiss on her :)

The Mommy and her new baby girlRJ and Baylee had a good time playing. Oh how I am going to miss these good times when the Russell's move back to Michigan. Maybe RJ can stay behind and live with us. I am sure Ray and Al wouldn't mind ;)

RJ has become a huge cheeser. I am pretty sure that he taught Baylee to say cheese on this day. I was trying to snap some pics of B and he kept coming over and smiling for the camera. How cute is he?

I love these two precious babies! They were both saying "CHEESE"....or something like it :)When it was time to head home the kiddos kissed and said goodbye!

The Countdown is ON!

Carl and I rode out to the house Saturday morning. It is REALLY coming along nicely. Since last week they have put up the ceiling, put doors on all closets and bedrooms, put the first coat of paint on, leveled the front yard, and a few small details. Carl gets a phone call from the builders every Friday. They are hoping to finish painting and put in the floors this week. I am getting SO excited imagining our things in the new house :) They also finished the fireplace mantel and I can not be more thrilled with the way it turned out. We didn't have a fireplace in our 1st house so I am really excited about having one in the new house. The holes above is where we are putting our TV. Dining room......the chair rails are done and they have almost finished the crown moldingKitchenView from dining roomOur house is a split level. When you walk in you either go upstairs or down. This is the view when you walk in the door and see the living room

There's always next year right?

Carl and I had an opportunity of a lifetime to watch the Tennessee Titans play in a playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens this past Saturday. Not only were we able to see it played LIVE we were only 10 rows up from the Titans sideline on the 20 yard line! I could not believe how amazing our seats were when we arrived! When we got there the kickers were warming up (I guess that's what you call it ?) Rob Bironas28 Chris Johnson (Carl feels that if he would have been able to play the entire game that the Titans may have won. )

Vince YoungCoach Jeff FisherCarl told me to take this pic (Ray Lewis #52)When I heard that Martina McBride was singing the National Anthem I got SO excited! I LOVE her! Too bad she was facing the opposite direction. So I took pictures of her on the screen :)

I just think these next two pictures were AMAZING! Win or loose I am so glad we were able to be there. It was a little chilly at the beginning of the game and thankfully we did not get the rain that we thought was coming. It drizzed on us a couple of times but not enough to have to put on our ponchos.

The only touchdown that was scored by the Titans was on our end of the field. We stood the ENTIRE game. I sat only during commercial breaks and halftime. After the first touchdown I was so excited I started jumping up and down and I busted my knee on the seat in front of me. No blood or tears but MAN it hurt! I had to sit down immediately because I got lightheaded! GEESH!Welp we all know that the Titans did not come out with a win. What makes it SO hard to swallow is the fact that the Titans handed them the game. Maybe they were feeling generous...who knows?

House

Carl, Baylee and I rode out to check on the progress of the house today. I didn't get any shots of the outside because nothing has changed. The drywall is done and they are suppose to start painting this week!

Dining room Living roomI love the vaulted ceilingsMaster bedroomBaylee's room

Meeting Averly Russell

Alison called me Friday morning on my way to work and told me that her water had broken after dropping RJ off with his sitter. By 10:30 Averly was already born! I wanted to go to the hospital right after work but I already had plans and Carl was keeping Baylee so we went Saturday instead. Carl and I had tickets to the Titan's game that afternoon so we went a few hours before the game to meet Averly. I was nervous as to how Baylee would act in a hospital. I was actually surprised at how well she behaved. We did have to tell her no SEVERAL times but we do that here at home. Baylee did manage to spill Alison's cup of ice all over her own face when she grabbed it off of Alison's side table. It was hilarious! I thought that Baylee would be jealous of the fact that Carl and I were holding another baby but I was wrong. I think she was a little distracted by all of the gadgets that she could get her hands on. Baylee kept saying "babies..babies" OVER AND OVER again.I knew when I saw Averly for the first time that she resembled RJ but looking at the pictures she looks IDENTICAL to RJ when he was born (besides RJ's dark head full of hair). It's amazing the resemblance!And here's some pictures of MY babyCongratultions Russell family. She is BEAUTIFUL!