The Merrells
Monday, December 12, 2016
He is a nice boy!
When I dropped Ranger off at Nursery yesterday Peter ran up and gave him the biggest hug. I just asked Ranger about it right now and he said, "Peter doesn't hit me. He is a nice boy!"
Monday, December 05, 2016
Spiderman is My Helper!
Today I had errands to run, and one of those was to pick up copies at the printer. However, they needed a little bit more time to finish the copies. So Peter and I sat in the car so as to stay out of the rain. I was finishing preparing Christmas gifts for my piano students, and Peter as Spider-Man helped by popping the bubble wrap for a very long time.
Saturday, November 05, 2016
Tuesday, November 01, 2016
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Defiance
The 3-year-old stands on a chair.
The parent asks him politely to get down.
The parent leaves the room.
The parent returns 30 seconds later.
The child has...not listened.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
The Sour Cream-Lovin' Boy!
Peter literally eats it with a spoon! (Only when we're not around to stop him!) He does not, however, appreciate being photographed after we giggle about how he is covered with the evidence...
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Fun Run 2016: Gabe
We love this event! There are different laps, some with the chicken dance, some skipping, some with selfies with your parents, etc.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Thursday, October 06, 2016
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
Monday, October 03, 2016
Sunday, October 02, 2016
General Conference Activities
Bingo and activity packets with the rewards of tokens (for completed activities and bingos) to buy things in the family store = quiet and decently attentive kids!
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Magnet Fun!
Friday, September 23, 2016
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Racing Plasma Cars!
We picked up two plasma cars at yard sales and enjoy taking them to the park. The paved pathway there has a downhill portion, and we have a lot of fun racing down it!
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Thursday, September 08, 2016
Tuesday, September 06, 2016
Naomi's School Bus
After Gabe and Andrew get on their school bus each morning, we have about 20 to 30 minutes before Naomi gets on her bus. It's usually some fun time where we played piano duets and Peter comes downstairs to give good morning hugs. They both love to wait together on the front porch while watching for the school bus.
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Look-alikes!
I don't normally see family resemblances. But when I looked at the three boys on the couch today, their faces looked all so similar!
Perhaps it was the fresh haircuts eliminating the lighter coarseness of Gabe's hair vs. the darker curliness of Andrew's hair vs. Peter's softer, finer fluff.
Or the lack of distracting clothing.
Or their faces being angled similarly.
Regardless, for once I saw why people know they are brothers without asking!
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Sunday, August 07, 2016
Reading Marvel Stories with Dad!
Andrew loves having superhero stories read to him. The promise of a story sure speeds up the completion of his chores!!
Thursday, August 04, 2016
Birthday Lunch!
Naomi very much wanted to take me out to eat for my birthday. She had saved up some money and we went to Chick-fil-A for lunch. It was super fun, and super thoughtful!