McRae Easter BBQ

We had a fun quick throw together family get together with our McRae cousins the Saturday before Easter. I always remember having BBQ's with my McRae cousins at Easter in St. David. They are good memories, good food, good company and always an Easter EGG HUNT. After so many years it was fun to see all my cousins grown up with families of thier own, and catching up with my Aunts and Uncles. Even though it was a little chilly we still had fun, good BBQ, coloring eggs, Easter egg hunt, snow cones (yummy) and even a few competitive games of dodgeball?!?!

Easter Egg HUNT...

The older cousins hide the eggs and they did a really good job...as I am writing this past tense I can tell you that we are still finding candy eggs out in the yard!!! Everyone had a great time!

We LOVE baby Jett!

Jett is today 4 days old ...and we can't get enough of him and his cuteness. It is fun to watch him change... his hair has lightened up a bit and he is loosing his reddish-yellow NB tint. We have discovered that Jett has Pete's hair line and even some sideburns (FUNNY huh!) I love watching Pete walk around with him...father and son...I love it! Meg and Mel love tending to Jett's every need, and they are very loving sisters! Every day is like playing baby dolls to them...they love to pick out is clothes and jammies. We truly feel blessed and are enjoying our new little family.

First Bath

Here is Jett taking his first bath at home...he wasn't really a big fan of it! Isn't he cute even Mad!

We are getting use to having a baby boy to care for...I had heard about all the precuations that needed to be taken when changing his diapers ...yet he surprises us every time...we are amatures! Meg and Mel think it is HILARIOUS!

Peyton and Jett

Sunday was a fun day to be able to share Jett with some of the family. Brianna, Tyler, and Brooke jumped in the car because they couldn't wait to see Jett. We took some pictures of Peyton and Jett, Peyton is exactly four months older than Jett. Look how big Jett's feet are, if you can't tell his foot is the reddish one.

Jett's Room

We had fun getting ready for this baby boy. The best part about it is the baby in the crib!!!

Glow-worm

Here is Jett a few days old, wrapped up like a little Glow-worm. He is wearing the same sleeper that his sisters wore when they were newborns. I just love the Glow-worm look.

Introducing Jett Cole Merrill

We are so excited to announce that baby Jett is finally here!

Jett was born

Friday April 3rd

4:33pm

7lbs 10oz

20 inches long

I was induced earlier Friday morning and I had a great labor and delivery...the best by far out of the 3 kids! Pete was a loving and sympathetic husband...the kind you want by your side when in labor! When it came time to deliver Jett came with 3 easy sets of pushes! Not like Mel where I pushed for 3 hours! He came out wide eyed checking things out...when I first saw him I instantly fell in love. The doctor commented on his big hands and feet like a puppy that hasn't grown into his paws. He also has the cutest little dimple in his chin (we are still trying to fiqure out where that came from!) He is so beautiful and healthy what an amazing blessing from above!

Megan's Baptism

Megan was BAPTIZED!!! It was a wonderful day! She was baptized by her dad in a dress her Grandma Merrill had made. Megan told us the night before that she couldn't sleep because she was soooo excited!!! It was special to have all our family that could make it share her special day with her. After the baptism we had a picnic BBQ for all the family. It was a beautiful day and the cousins were able to play and enjoy the afternoon.

Sunday Megan was announced as one of the newest members of the ward and was invited to sit up with the Bishop. We had explained to Megan that now she was 8 she could share her testimony in church. So half way through the meeting she surprised us by bearing her little testimony in front of the congregation. I could tell she was nervous but she gave the sweetest testimony, testifying that the church is true, that she knows that Jesus lived on the earth, Pres. Monson is a true prophet and that she loves her family and knows that they can live together forever. Pete and I were truely touched by her sweet spirit and testimony. We can't believe that she is 8 and is growing up before our eyes. We hope and pray she will continiue to make good choices, CONGRATULATIONS MEGAN WE LOVE YOU!

Megan's 8th Birthday

Megan's birthday was celebrated March 21st on a beautiful warm and sunny Saturday. We enjoyed a layed back day with Megan's favorite breakfast "waffles & sausage" and that evening with her favorite dinner "spaghetti". Meg and Mel played all day outside doing their favorite things swinging, riding bikes and painting. Meg was excited over her birthday gifts...which consisted of her own set of scriptures and a "Barbie" laptop.

Shopping With Cousins

After we took Meg's pictures for her baptism we headed to the mall for a little shopping fun. The girls love all of their cousins and enjoyed the afternoon. Melanie and Abbey found some cute jammies they had to wear right then and there and Megan and Mikey were trying all the cool shades. Shopping, Carmel Apples, Cousins FUN FUN! Thanks Connie for a fun and productive afternoon!

Getting Ready for Megan's Baptism

We went to the Mesa Arizona Temple to take some pictures of Megan for her baptism announcement. Aunt Connie was the wonderful photographer, and Melanie, Abbey, and Mikey were our assistants! Thanks Aunt Connie, and Thank you Aunt Jill for creating Megan's announcement!

Baby Shower!

Feb. 28th the cute gals of St. David threw a fabulous brunch and baby shower! It was decorated so cute with pictures of their adorable little baby boys and of course footballs. It was fun to eat good food and visit with all the people I love to visit with! I was able to get stocked up on baby boy clothes which I desperately needed and a money tree that had cards on it for a car seat and stroller! My favorite part was all the "boy" advice to help me be prepared for taking care of our new little boy! Lots of laughs... it was a good time. Thank you to the girls for putting it on your the best! And a special thank you to Connie and Brianna for making the long trip to my shower...your crazy...but it really meant a lot to have you there!

*33 Weeks Prego

Tucson Rodeo

Pete, the girls and I spent a day at the Tucson Rodeo back in February and had a blast! We watched some team roping and by the end of the day Megan was asking her daddy if she could have a calf to practice her roping. Megan loves this horse stuff! She made sure she showed Pete every pink saddle that was for sale saying "Isn't it Cute Daddy!?!" Megan is currently taking riding lessons once a week from a Cowgirl Princess Megan looks up to here in town.