Why We Are In California

This is what our house looked like the day after we left Washington on December 18. (Sent by our neighbor.) Some shots in southern Oregon where we stopped to put on chains...

When is it safe to go home??

"I Can Fly"

Tinkerbell (aka Angela) loves to sing and dance while watching her Tinkerbell video. She also flys herself (with a little help from Mom.)

Engagement

Mike and Naomi have announced they will be married in the Sacramento Temple on June 27, 2009. We are so happy!

Birthdays Birthdays

We celebrated four recently! Andy (turned 6 on December 19), photographs John (turned 7 on December 10): "Back up just a little bit." Naomi made the birthday cake...chocolate peanut butter...yum! Angela and Val congratulated Chris on turning 2 on December 21.

Matt turned 11 on January 9.

At California Family Get Togethers. . .

Dad and Alex relax together.

Merrill men confer on strategic decision while Angela snoozes.

Fun Shots

"All the stockings were hung by the chimney with care." Then Pete read the Christmas story. Some musical moments with Pete, Matt, Andy and Angela....

Angela: "What's a girl going to do about this static? I know, wear a hat!"

Val and Roux celebrate Halloween!

Autumn in Washington

Our neighborhood is as colorful in the fall as when the spring flowers come out.

Paul likes to keep up with the season by changing the flag in front of our house.

Athletic Alex

With his short haircut and the way he handles a ball, Alex looks like a jock! Pretty good for three years old! He's very good on the trampoline, too...especially on the big one in his back yard!

Blue Belt--Congratulations, Tim!

We were able to attend the ceremony when Tim received his blue belt in Karate on October 16. Way to go, Timothy!!

Fall Travel to California

Timothy John Merrill was baptized on October 13, 2008, in Folsom, California. Both grandfathers were on hand for the occasion. Timothy gave a talk as well.

His brothers enjoyed the occasion with Tim.