Easter with Matt's family

We held the Merrill Tradition - the Hunt
Mikal hid the eggs with the dads' help and then

The kids had a great time and found all the eggs that were hid.
Steven missed it he was sleeping, but we had eggs for him to have
when he woke up.

We had a great dinner thanks to Heather(matt's) and Jordyn
enjoyed this hard boiled egg... the whole thing. WOW
We had a very nice Easter and hope all of you did too.

Air Soft War

Sam had a bunch of friends over to have a war
they had 2 teams of 4 and were able to play in the
back yard.... It was really fun and the boys had a great time

They ran out of glasses so Sam decided to wear his swimming goggles

The group of boys ages 7-13, they all had fun

Watch out he's ready to shoot!

David is 40!!!

March birthday for David, Heather and the twins

We celebrated many times, great grama Merrill would be pleased.

Mikal had decorated for David and helped remind
him how old he really was hahaha

Mikal and Uncle Matt made these tomb stones for the yard
but we had a Blizzard so when he woke up they were all over the room...
You know your old when...

Your teeth and you don't sleep together
You sink your teeth into a steak and they stay there
Your back goes out more than you do
the candles cost more then the cake
Mikal did a great job and the Tomb stones were very funny
David didn't want to have any more birthdays but
I think we did okay in helping him celebrate

Our First Snow Day!!!

School's out for SNOW DAY!!!!

The schools and most businesses closed today, we had a blizzard!!! Yeah snow
Mikal had friends over to hang out.
They made a ramp to sled down...
Then Steven wanted to go so we did the whole suit...

Then Becki went out with him and he fell in the snow
and then he was all done... He came back in the house to
get warm and watch tv... 10 mins prep and 10 second of play...

They also played the Wii-

Then...they decided to sit in the spa... then it was time for snow
angels... in bathing suits...can you believe it???

Mikal alone to show how deep it was... Then Braedan, Greg, and Mikal

Lined up and waiting their turn to ride the Merrill Ramp!

Sam in his tumble and roll move, and Becki in her flying turn
The Little kids had a great time on the ramp, sledding and playing.
It was a great day for our first ever SNOW DAY!!!

We had about a foot of snow today and I think Mikal loved it the most!

Pinewood Derby 2009

First Sam cut out the shape he wanted... with a little
help from dad...

Painted blue and silver- The Hawk was the final car.

The car was the right length and almost perfect weight just an
ounce to mess with...
Becki and Mikal made cars too.
Becki had the Cherry-Mobile and Mikal was a Woody with a surf board.

Sam's troop after the races, he finished First in The Bears and Ninth over all.
Another great day and a fun new car. Great job Sam!