CHRISTmas day

My mom got a couple "life is good" shirts.

this one made her cry, it has a picture

of a cozy house and underneath it it says

"we are family" and we had just got off

the phone with Tyson. Anytime my mom thinks

of family she cries (its a Merrill thing). Tyson is

on a mission in Peru, it was awesome to talk to him.

I love Tyson so much. Even though Tyson is my forth

brother to serve a mission I still get excited for the phone calls.

Kyle
Kyle and Lacey
Lindsey, Aspen and Trent

CHRISTmas day

Aspen and Zoey Hyrum and Court
Judy, Aspen, Zoey and Russell in his sexy
red long johns.
Tony

Grandma Jan with Aspen

CHRISTmas day

Aspen wishing Grandma Gray a

Merry Christmas Trent and Aspen listening to the c.d.

player Aspen got.
Opening gifts.
I love this picture. Trent is putting in Aspens
new and very first pair of dangly earrings.

We made Aspen wait till after breakfast before

opening her gifts. She was waiting so patiently

so we let her look in her stocking while I cooked

a very yummy breakfast.

More Christmas Eve

Every year Trent and I set up a little

tree in Aspens room. On Christmas Eve

Jingles (Santa's head elf) puts a gift

under Aspens tree. Jingles came when we were with the

Turners!!! He gave Aspen P.J.s, slippers, and books.

Aspen was so excited. Kurt just opened the gift from Trent and I. Kurt

is so fun to buy for 'cause he loves cowboy

stuff and so do we.

Lance and Fernanda
Aspen, Linz, and Trent

Christmas Eve with the Turners

Aspen opening a gift from her cousin

Baylee in Canada Tony was tickling Aspens feet while Jan read

the Christmas story. He wouldn't smile

for me, lame. Aspen loved every minute of it.
Trent, Linz, and Aspen

Aspen our superhero, she kept

saving her dog CoCo.

Aspen and Landon exchanging gifts.

Merrill Family Party

Every year I tease my mother for throwing this party

since most her family lives in Arizona, but

every year it is fun. Don't worry, it was a true Merrill

party cause my dear mom and aunt both shed tears from

being grateful, feeling the spirit and just being together.

You never know if one of these parties will turn out

to be a testimony meeting. I truly love you mom and

aunt Barbara, even if I tease you two/the whole Merrill Family.

Carlie, Jessie, Jason and Zoey

Zoey
Rylie, Lacey, Carlie, jessie, Zoey

Stacey, Geoff and Aspen

P.S. Just cause I don't like white elephant

doesn't mean I'm a party pooper!!!

My crazy cousin Cami and her family, Dallin,

Carter and baby David.Courtney and Hyrum
Haley and Kyle

My young and beautiful mother and

sister-in-law, Courtney

More Santa

Every year Trent and I take Aspen to Cabelas to

see Santa. Its way better then the mall cause the line

is never as long, you get a free picture, and the

outdoor background is prettier.

Gray Family Christmas Party

Trent, Aspen and I went to the annual Gray

Christmas party. Aspen loved Santa and asked him

where is sleigh and deer were at. Christmas time is so

fun with little kids, every year it gets better.

Thank you Aspen for bringing the magic

of Christmas into our home, we love you!!

princesses

Lily and Hallie came over to play and of course

these three girls went straight for the dress-ups.

Aspen, Lily and Hallie

My super cool cousin cami, had a baby and bought

a house in the last two months!! Aspen and I went to help her

unpack, all we really did was talked, and talked some more.

We had a blast. Her home and baby are both beautiful. Maybe next

time I will actually take pictures of them.

Carter and Aspen playing.

Aspen giving Grandma Gray a ride on her four wheeler.
Bayli, She did so good.

Aspen, Great Grandma Gray, Bayli,

Bronco and Ryan at Thanksgiving.