Girls Night Out!

November 20th 2009 we celebrated Brianna and Brooke's November birthdays by having a "Girls Night Out". It was so funny hanging out with some of my bestest friends. We went shopping, had dinner at Macayo's, and went to see "Twilight" opening night. We had a great time and loved every minute! Thanks Dad and Tyler for helping out since Pete got called in to the hospital last minute...your the best ever!
I Love ya Mom, Brianna, and Brooke!

Happy Birthday Day Koda and Allie!

Yes we Celebrated our dogs birthday...yes we are weird...Yes it was Megan's idea! She has been begging for the past 2 years and lucky for her it was a slow Saturday. My mom's dog is Koda's sister and the dogs were born in Iowa. So Yes they shared the same birthday. Megan made offical invitations, we wrapped doggy toys for the gifts, and served "pup-cakes" for desert. It was funny...I guess we'll do anything to have a party!

My Future Missionary

Here is Jett in his little missionary suit. I love it! We love to dress Jett up for church and entertain everyone with the cutest chubby cheeks baby in the ward!

Halloween 2009

Happy Halloween from the Merrill Family!

Here's my Witch, Princess Ariel, and Lion!

Awwwwe!

Halloween on a Saturday was AWESOME! It wasn't rushed...we were able to go about our regular Saturday business and still have time to get ready for some Halloween fun...loved it!

We went to the SD trunk-or-treat at the school, kids played games and got candy and Pete and I were able to catch up with friends. Time is flying way too fast!

Cute Church Kids...

So cute...I wonder how much longer Megan is going

to put up with matching her younger sister!

Handsome Duder...

Cute Church kids...I love going to church with my cute family every week!

2009 SD Booster Volleyball Tournament

My 2009 team:

Jessica, Brooke, Amanda, Brianna, Cindy, and myself!

It was fun to catch up with my buddy Cindy Lou...

we had fun and managed to have good plays as well as laugh at our selves!

This was my first year playing with both of my sisters! It was a fun and long day...we played from 8am til 4pm! We were tired and exhausted that day and then crippled for 2 days after that! It was fun ...regardless...I love volleyball! Thanks Pete for watching the kids!

Happy 5th Birthday Melanie!

We celebrated Strawberry Shortcake Style this year!

Mel blowing out her cupcakes posing the #5!

Melanie enjoyed her strawberry toys and everyone
smell all the toys and little dolls at least twice!

Sharing the cupcakes with family!

Grandpa and Grandma Merrill drove all the way to wish Melanie Happy Birthday and give her the gift of Lincoln Logs! What a fun Birthday! Can't believe my little Mel is 5 years old...she is such a sweetie. She makes us smile and laugh everyday!

Disney on Ice

Mickey and Minnie are just so magical!

Cars on Ice!
Tinkerbell was the girls favorite we forgot to take a pic.


The gang waiting for the big show!

We took Melanie and the family to Disney on Ice with my sister Brianna and her cute family. It was fun and exciting! It was a fun way to spend Melanie's Birthday! This was our second Disney on Ice show that we have gone too we enjoy it everytime excluding the $10 slushes and $10 cotton candy... marketing Ugh!

Jett is 7 Months Old!

Jett is 7 months old! He is busy and so much fun. He's new tricks include sitting up, clapping, and steam rolling across the living room. We went to his check up a little later because we were sick with the flu last month.

Here are Jett's stats: 21 lbs, and 28.5 inches long. He is in the 90th percentile...a big boy!

Jett Happenings

He loves to be carried around by DAD...

Jett loves to snuggle with his silky blankey.

He loves his sisters, and stares at his crazy mom when she has the camera!

Can I just say for the record that I love this baby boy! He has been such a blessing and joy in our lives. He has been a happy baby and I have especially enjoyed being able to be home with him. I love waking up to a happy smiley baby every morning!

Rub a Dub Dub...

Jett now can sit up in the TUB!

Look at my ROLLS!

Jett loves bath time! He could splish splash all day long! Meg and Mel love watching him too! Another new discovery for Jett...TOES...YUMMY!

Ever had one of THOSE days?

Where poop just spills out of your drawers?

What's so funny?

What did I Do?

Cheerleading Camp

Cheerleading camp ...or that's what it was called. It was one hour after school for one week and then the girls got to cheer with the High School girls during the first half of the home football game that week. Megan LOVED it... and Melanie did it because Megan did. After the first few cheers Melanie was off playing with her friends. On a side note I love going to football games with my family its FUN!

GOOD DOG...

Koda will be turning 4 this month...what a great dog he has turned out to be! My kids all of them love him and I truly believe he loves them too!

Love Grandma and Grandpa Thomas

My girls love their grandma and grandpa T. I love that they have had this time with them. Grandpa always shows the girls how to work hard and how to do it right the first time and takes the time to explain why. Grandma takes the time to play with them and bake cookies. What great memories.