What's up with the Russell's?

Sorry it has been so long but I have been busy and with the holidays I am just getting around to blogging....Well Brandon developed appendicitis after Thanksgiving and had to have his appendix removed. This should be a simple procedure but it wasn't. Long story short he developed several infections and after 2 procedures to remove the abcess and puss from his stomach he had to be hospitalized for 12 days. This was horrible for all of us! But he is doing much better! He lost 12lbs and is working on gaining the weight and his strength back....Why can't that happen to me???? He got out of the hospital in time for Christmas and our family enjoyed a great Christmas. We went camping for a week after in Westport near Fort Bragg. It was beautiful rainy but beautiful.....It was so relaxing no phone service or internet so we spent some quality family time which was needed! Bruce made the freshman basketball team and is doing awesome! His team isn't very good but he is enjoying himself and keeping busy which is what is important! Well hope this catches everyone up....