Merritt Memories

BIG things happen at 16 in our house! I'm not talking about driving. That doesn't actually happen until 17. Dustin saw too much stuff as a cop and won't let the kids have a license until they are older. But, they can date!! Grace has been waiting!!  Grace is a sophomore. I can't believe the maturity that has taken place in just a year. She realizes she's growing up and acts accordingly. She has always done well in school. She is a perfectionist by nature. A natural worrier. I have noticed she's trying to chill out a little. She has been able to identify that she is in control of the things she wants to do and has taken the challenge by the horns. She's never been afraid of a challenge, but the way she handles them has blossomed. It's beautiful to watch. 

When a young girl turns 12 in the LDS culture, it's a BIG deal! You are no longer considered a little kid, but a young woman. You start to go to an organized group for young women. It is called Young Women's! Well, now all of my girls are part of this organization! Becca became a Beehive! The first step for girls 12-13!! We are ready for her to start all the things that come with it. She will attend a weekly activity with the girls. She will be able to attend the temple and do temple baptisms for the dead. She will begin to earn her Young Women's medallion. All exciting new things for her!! they heart attacked her to welcome her to the Beehives!! We celebrated with just our family this year. She wanted money. What tween doesn't? Hopefully, she will find something she wants!! Becca is in the 6th grade and she loves it!! She is on the Student Council and represents her class well! She takes it very seriously. Even though she has a serious side, she is...

We officially have another adult in the house. Aaron turned 18. We had cake and then he went with his friends to Top Golf and dinner to celebrate. I was allowed to take a picture of him blowing out candles. Happy Birthday, Aaron! He won't humor me and do my surveys, so I'll do my best.  Aaron is quiet, but works hard. He enjoys video games and sleeping. He is an early riser though. He is in his seior year of high school and wants to go to school and get a degree in Wildlife Biology. He's loved animals since little. I keep telling him to go to school to be a vet and then work in wildlife. He works at McDonald's. The way he puts it, "I like the people I work with. My job is not my favorite."   We love you Aaron! you're awesome!!