Russell loves winter (I do not). I am pretty sure it is his favorite season. He loves to go snowshoeing, snowboarding (when he gets a chance) and if he could he would sleep in a snow cave every weekend. 
Russell is always reading. Not fun novels like I like to read, but books that you actually learn something from. Last night he was reading The Power of Positive Parenting. I've seen him read intriguing books like: The E Myth, Quick Books for Dummies, Teach Yourself Accounting, and Principle-Centered Leadership. He is always learning and developing new talents and skills. In fact he read a pamphlet on balloon animals and he actually made a little dog! I love that about Russell.
He LOVES his family. I know that we are the most important thing in the world to him. He always goes out of his way to make sure we are having fun and that we know we are loved by him. Even if it means waking up at 5:30am to see the balloons launch on the 4th of July.
I love how much the kids love their Dad. It's all fun and games when Dad walks through the door. He is the best Dad. He is always teaching the kids the gospel with activities he chooses and how his lives his own life. I had to take this picture of my boys all in orange-I love to buy them orange shirts. I don't know why other than it's a fun color!
Russell loves the outdoors! He loves to hike and camp and explore. He also loves to buy things for the great outdoors. I think he has a tent for every season and situation-trust me there are a lot of tents in the basement! He loves all of the latest things, I think that is his weakness...camping gear. I love how excited he is to get out there and share this beautiful world with his kids.
As you can tell Russell loves to have fun with us. He always makes life an adventure and he always makes sure that Aiden, Eliza and Jack are included and having the time of their lives!
Russell is one of the hardest workers I know. He is always doing some kind of project. He wakes up very early every morning to work and he never complains. Most days when he gets home I know that he is exhausted, but he never says anything. When he is home, he is home and ready to help me with anything that I need.
I could go on and on about Russell. I love him so much. Happy Birthday Russell!
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Russell Rocks! Loved all the great pictures. Such a nice tribute. you two are perfect for each other.
Great post Dana, what a swell guy. Happy Birthday to Russell!
Wish Russell a Happy Birthday from us.You are lucky to have him. He is awesome!
Happy Birthday Russ! I wonder if Jason and Layne did anything for him today ...
awww. How sweet. Another thing about Russell is he is freakin hillarious! I love that he is funny without trying to be. Ya know? HAppy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Russell, thanks for all you do for us too!
Well I should have called today but I didn't. (I still love my big brother though) I just have to say I always wanted to be like Russell, when he left on his mission I thought I was so cool because I got to borrow all of his stuff and store it in my room. I also got to listen to his music.I truely lived a lot of my life wanting to be like him and do all the cool things he did.
I hope you had some fun tonight. If you didn't bring the kids over and go play! lol B
Happy Birthday Russell!
Happy birthday Russell! Hope you had a spectacular day!
We love russell too! my kids think he is the best. any time I say we are goning to see dana and the kids they always say-"and russell?" they love you all but it isn't the same if it isn't with russell! happy birthday russ!
Awww Russell! You are the greatest! Dana and the kids are lucky to have you! Happy Birthday!
Russell reallu os a great guy!! You scored with him for sure! When can we get together? This is getting to be ridiculous! Tell Russ happy late b-day from me!
We think Russell is awesome, happy be-lated birthday! It's always fun to see what he is up to, the big kid!
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