Easter Sunday...

I don't know about you but Easter came way to fast this year! Sunday night Megan asked me if we could keep the Easter decorations up a little while longer... I agree with Meg! I enjoyed our Easter Sacrament Meeting there was such a sweet spirit there today! We carried out Easter discussions into Family Home Evening last night as well, it is so satisfying to be able to teach my children the meaning of Easter rather that letting them think that we celebrate the Easter Bunny. I truly am grateful for our Savior Jesus Christ and the sacrafices that he made for me. I enjoy this time of year to be reminded and to reflect on his life and example.

Megan's 7th Birthday!

Megan turned 7 last Friday March 21st! She is so grown up all of a sudden! She is such a sweet heart and she is such a big helper to me. Megan's present was the swing set that Grandpa Gibson helped us buy for not just Meg but for all the grandkids to enjoy! This year she wanted a party with her friends and so we invited everyone over to play on the new swing set, while enjoying some pizza for lunch and then afterward coloring eggs and having an good old fashion Easter Egg HUNT!

We felt like Megan was spoiled all week during her birthday,(which was also spring break) she had a party and then went to Chuckee Cheese with Grandma and Grandpa Merrill and then YES EASTER TWO DAYS LATER!!!!

FYI ...If you are concidering buying such a playset make sure your husband takes off two days from work to assemble! No Joke! It came in a million pieces and I was in trouble for buying probably the most complicated playset on the market!

Baby Michael Merrill is so CUTE!

Baby Michael was born Feb. 19th 2008, 8 lbs 14oz! Megan anxiously awaited the arrival of baby Michael! She called Aunt Connie frequently to check on the progress (weeks before Michael's due date)! Megan, Melanie and I were excited to go help with baby Michael in any way that we could! So we spent a few days in Gilbert with Tim and Connie and cousin Abby. Megan was sweet and took good care of Abby while Aunt Connie was getting some rest. The best way I found myself to be helpful was cooking! I enjoy cooking and it was fun to cook for a crowd.

Connie and Tim are such a strong couple . Connie's mom had passed away just weeks before Michael was born. Tim and Connie we hope you know how much we will always love and support you!

More Pictures in Beautiful Arizona!!!

The first picture is of all the Gibson grandkids!

The second picture is of the Gibson sisters!

The third picture is of my and my GIRLS!

The fourth picture is of my hubby and I!

The fifth picture is of my little family!

And yes these pictures were taken in Febuary in Arizona and yes the weather is so beautiful right now!

Family Pictures...Family Time...

In Feburary we were all was faced with the sad news of my brother Ben's wife Cheryl being diagnosed with cancer. The cancer was found after a routine sugery she had in January to remove the bursa sac in Cheryl's knee. She has had severe unexplained knee pain for the past 6 years or more. The routine treatment from several doctors was physical therapy, until finally the surgery was scheduled to remove the bursa sac. A week after the surgery the pathology reports came back positive for cancer. We couldn't stand all the waiting to find out answers so all the family cleared their schedules and jump in the car to go be with Ben and Cheryl for a weekend. We enjoyed being with eachother and had lots of fun! We had pictures taken and then BBQ picniced and played some crazy olympic games! Cheryl and Ben we hope you know how much we love you... your constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

You can keep updated with Cheryl on her blog I have it listed has Gibson Family.

The Importance of Toilet Paper...

I have been stressing the importance of using toilet paper EVERY time Melanie goes potty.

Melanie for a while like most kids thought that toilet paper was OPTIONAL!

This picture is proof that she has now grasped the idea!

Valentine's Day...

Valentine's Day was actually for us a busy day! We made sure all our grandma's and grandpa's and aunts and uncles felt loved! I also helped out with Megan's Class party... And took care of cousin Hailey so Brianna and Tyler could go to a Sun's game! So by the end we were all exhausted yet felt very loved! Pete and I went to dinner and a movie the following weekend when the resturants weren't so busy!

(Don't you just love little Mel's personality!)