He's 12

Ryan Joshua Russell was born on June 11, 2008. 12 years of an incredible adventure! Ryan is happy, funny, sensitive. He is the most creative person I know. You can find him playing with his figures (wrestling or super hero), making stop motion, or recording a YouTube. He loves his hamster, Chubby Z and takes good care of her. He just zipped through all seasons of "The Office" and Dwight is his favorite character. He enjoys watching horror films (too scary for me!) with his dad. If there is a body of water around, he's in it. He is constantly maturing both physically and emotionally. He is still the champion of "whoever laughs first loses". Ryan is laser focused when he is working on something he finds passion in.

Ryan, I am blessed that you were born. You completed our family. You make me laugh every day. Thank you for being who you are- perhaps the best mannered young man I know, bright, fun, caring, adventurous, creative. You bring light and I love you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ry.

You are incredible.

She's 15

Haley is 15! 

She is: funny, intelligent, a good friend, goofy, IN LOVE WITH MUSIC, messy, organized (yes, both messy and organized), willing to try new things, beautiful, wise, calm, fun.

If she had an hour to spend with anyone, it would be her friends. She is connected to her school and goes to Westmont activities regularly. She loves family time. Her favorite snacks are edamame and hot Cheetohs. If she could pick one place to eat the rest of her life, it would be Chipotle. Her favorite singer right now is Harry Styles, followed by Ariana Grande. She constantly has her Air pods in when she can. She still, and always has been, a professional eavesdropper. She knows how to do school and brings home awesome report cards. In her own words she "doesn't want to be part of the drama" but does "want to know about it." She's watched all of "Friends" and "Grey's Anatomy". Her favorite friends are Camryn, Taylor, Emily, and Kaylie. She is forgetful at times and always laughs at herself. She handles mistakes and embarrassment with grace. 

She's 15 years of awesome. 

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15!