Clayton's Preschool Graduation and Mater

 Clayton graduated from Kid's Village Friday May 20th

 Clayton is the sweetest boy and I loved that I got to pick him up from School this last year. He would cry if someone else picked him up. (I think it's because I have a DVD player in my car)

 Clayton is a great student and very smart. I am so proud of him!

Mater is the rustiest, trustiest tow truck in Radiator Springs. He loves tractor tippin', helping out stranded cars, and most of all, hanging out with his best friend, Lightning McQueen.

Clayton love The Movie Cars and he loves Mater. I saw this the other day and thought of him. I took and picture and sent it to him. 

Baby Sitting

Jessie and Jason went to Las Vegas before Owen was born. Just to get away. I watched the kids for three days. It was a beautiful week and we went to the park a few times. They loved it and so did I 

Clayton gives his first talk in Primary.

Before we come to earth we lived in Heaven with our Heavenly Family. We knew we would have to leave our Heavenly home and not live with Heavenly Father.

While we were away from Him, all of us would make mistakes. Our Heavenly Father knew and love each one of us. He knew we would need help, so He planned a way to help us

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We needed a Savoir to pay for our mistakes and teach us how to return to Heavenly Father. Heavenly Father said, "Whom shall I send?" Jesus Christ said, "Here I am, send me"

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Jesus Christ came to earth and died and was resurrected. he is our Savior. Because of Him we can live again with our families forever. 

In the name of Jesus Christ amen. 

How cute is the Evans family. Clayton did an amazing job and didn't even seem nervous. He is such a good boy. I sure love my Clayton boy.

I believe in Christ!

I believe in Christ! I want everlasting happiness! In a blessing I was given when I was 17 I was told that "there would be many trials tribulations and hardship that would come into my life. I was also told that there would be help along the way that would strengthen and support me in my trials that would come to me. The memory of all this has been withheld from me and I am required to walk by faith." I have had my trials and my heart has not just been broken but shattered! 
True, enduring happiness, with the accompanying strength, courage, and capacity to overcome the greatest difficulties, will come as you center your life in Jesus Christ. Obedience to His teachings provides a secure ascent in the journey of life. That takes effort. While there is no guarantee of overnight results, there is the assurance that, in the Lord's time, solutions will come, peace will prevail, and happiness will be yours....
"The Lord is intent on your personal growth and development. Your progress is accelerated when you willingly allow Him to lead you through every growth experience you encounter, whether you welcome the experience or not. Trust in the Lord. Ask to be led by the Spirit to know His will. Be willing to accept it. You will then qualify for the greatest happiness and the heights of attainment from this mortal experience.
"Peace and happiness are the precious fruits of a righteous life. They are only possible because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ."
- Richard G. Scott, "The Atonement Can Secure Your Peace and Happiness," Ensign, Nov. 2006, pp. 40-42
I know through my experience and my journey to Christ everything is going to be 👌🏻I love him with all my heart and will follow him. He has healed my wounded heart and has always been there for me.

Oh sweet boy, if you only know one thing in life I hope that it's you have the most powerful being in existence on your side-whose WHOLE purpose is to help and love you! He is yours to keep if you CHOOSE. And with him, you can conquer the world! 

Merrill Family Reunion March 18-19 2016

 Debbie, Me, Cousin Sheryl and Bryan  

Mark, Jon and Scott

 Looking at Judy's amazing display 

 On Saturday we went to the SLC Cemetery. This is my Great Great Grandpa Sam Merrill's grave. 

Scott Norah Clayton and I by President Hinckley's grave. 

Debbie put together a fun small family reunion for my Grandpa and Grandma Merrill's descendants. Friday night we had a yummy dinner and some games to get to know our family history better. (Judy put a lot of this together.) We talked about our heroes in our family. Tyson Gray and I had a special moment talking about our heroes. Then on Saturday we went up to SLC to the Cemetery. We took Norah and Clayton with us. It was a fun weekend. I love my family and glad I have the Gospel in my life and the sacrifices that have been made so I can enjoy the blessings.

Christmas time is here!

 Clayton is the cuties Elf

1975 Snow Cat 

I went with Jessie to help with Clayton's Preschool Christmas Party on Friday the 18th. We played toss the snowball (large marshmallow) in the wreath. The kids also played a Christmas action game and Christmas bingo. Clayton is such a sweet boy and loves his teacher and preschool. I am lucky to live by Jessie and Jason and be able to help with parties, go to programs and help carpool Clayton to and from School. He loves it when I take him because he can watch a movie in my car. 

This is our snow cat that we drive up to the cabin. We haul all the gifts in and food for a week. I am super excited. Geoff, Stacy,Mekk, Carlie, Scott and I go up today. Todd and Rylie come up tomorrow night because Rylie works today and they are going to spend Christmas day with Todd's family. Jesssie and Jason come Christmas day.   

Clayton at Disneyland

Love this darling little boy!! He loves his aunts. 

Clayton is 3 months

What a joy this little guy is in our life. Check out Jessie's blog for more pictures here

Clayton's blessing. The perfect day

 Aunt Stacy, Aunt Carlie and Aunt Rylie

 Lacey on the Right

 Uncle Geoff loves to play with Norah. Norah LOVES it!!

 Beautiful Mom and Clayton

 Jessie will hate this picture but I love it of Norah!!

 The wonderful Priesthood holders who stood in on the blessing.

 Being a grandmother is the best. Cheryl Vance, Jessie, Clayton and I

 Jason's parents

The beautiful Jessie (inside and out) 

I am so pleased at the beautiful family Jessie and Jason are becoming. Jessie is a wonderful mother and Jason is a great father to our grandchildren. They are teaching them all about our Savior Jesus Christ and to love the Lord. Thank you Jason and Jessie for honoring your convents and being the best parents to Norah and Clayton. I pray for you everyday. Check out Jessie blog here  to read more on Clayton's blessing day. 

Baby Clayton born June 14th 6 lbs. 9 oz.

 Rachel one of my best friends was Jessie's nurse. (She was also my nurse with Carlie and Rylie

 Cure Norah and Jason

 Rachel called these party favors.

 Beautiful, perfect Clayton 

 Dr Judd and the Evans family

 What can I say she had to get the perfect picture of Norah with her brother.

The proud grandma. Carlie and Rylie were able to come in and they did great. They watched the whole thing with out getting freaked out. It was a beautiful experiences. Thanks Jessie and Jason so much for letting us in.