Merritt Memories

  Because 7 year-olds should have “gool’s”...It’s things like this that remind me why I have social media. I want to remember everything about my kids, and my life with them. The memory on Facebook that popped up today was my 6 year-old Becca finding a McDonald’s Monopoly game piece for a medium French fry. She said it “was a new, wonderful opportunity” for her because she had never had a medium French fry before. It’s things like this I never want to forget! Britten’s goals at 7, and that this same kid told me that he knew what his bum looked like because he climbs on the countertop in the bathroom to see it in the mirror. You really can’t make this stuff up!   I want to remember the French fries. I want to remember the “gool’s”. I want to remember the crazy things they tell me!

  We weren't sure if we would still have a dance with this pandemic going on . I’m so glad they had a dance. It’s in the parking lot and every couple must stay in their stall. And, ear buds for the silent disco after noise ordinances kick in. They’ll still make it fun! Thanks for taking my Katie Bug and making her wear a dress, Tyler! Good things still happening!!

  Happy birthday to Grace! I had to count again when I landed in 19 years!! Holy Cow!! Grace is a kind, determined, tell-it-like-it-is soul. Grace I wish you all the happiness this world can offer. Please don’t ever settle for less!!  Favorites:  food-chicken enchiladas candy- Take 5 hobby- reading movie- Hunger Game series subject- math color-maroon Quote- “You are braver that you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. “- Winnie The Pooh

  I chopped it!! My family doesn't like that it's short. It's so weird, because I've had my hair short for most of their lives!!! It's no anything new. But, it's been a while. Short hair definitely does NOT curl like long hair. I just needed a change.  

She's always been a little ball of energy! When she wants to get in the bath with her sister, she'll get in with clothes, diaper and all! She's been on the move since she was able to roll. She's not stopped yet. There is no one with more determination, kindness, and beauty in her soul. Happy Birthday, Becca Boo! I can't believe you're 15!!!  

Kate was asked to Homecoming by her friend Tyler. This will be her first dance. She's so excited! I'm so excited!! My boys didn't go to dances, so it's nice that I get to help my girls.   

We spent the weekend with Shandi and her family, and Wendy and her family. We rented a trailer and stayed at Palisades State Park. There ended up not being a lot of water, but enough that the kids could kayak and swim.  We played lots of games and just had fun hanging out by the fire. I only got 1 picture of the whole weekend!! A competition of who could stick the most marshmallows to their face.   

  My Aaron J is 21 today! I can’t even believe it!! Time really does go quickly. Thanks for letting me be your mom, Aaron. We sure love you! Happy Birthday!!