Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Christmas with Merkleys 09

We spent Christmas in Vernal this year with my family. It went by super fast just like it always does with a lot of family time,family pictures,food,games, parties, pictures,staying up late talking with each other and very little sleep.
It also was Nates farewell for his mission. He did a wonderful job on his talk, he has such a strong testimony and we know he will do a wonderful job out in the field. Good luck Elder Merkley!
We are so grateful for our families and the time we get to have with them, although it is sometimes hard to remember when were all stuffed in a very small home!

My dad also made his famous fudge. I had to document it so next year when I try I have not only the recipe but pictures to follow


Christmas Eve: Autumn, Meg, Me and Melissa
Dave and I
Me, Ash, Michelle, Mom, Meg, Jodi
Gma and Gpa Merkley
All the guys
All us gals
Lincoln and Mylee... this is the best picture we could get if one was looking the other wouldn't
Barsie and Ash crafting it up!
Mylee the read nose reindeer

Above: Dad sleeping while we sing Christmas Carols Below: us singing(sid even did hand actions)
Koko had a great Christmas she made lots of new friends and got lots of presents. (not pictured Koko and Tramp) Koko and Bella
Sophie and Koko aka BFF
Koko opening her gift
We also played the Amazing Family Race with the Merkleys. Although I majorly screwed up one clue I still think everyone had a great time.

Autumn and Alex (white team), Nate and Barsie(orange team), Lisa and Makall(black team), Melissa and Michael(purple team), Sid and Michelle(yellow team), Mom and Dad(red team), Ash and Justin(green team), Jesse and Jodi (blue team), Jeff and Meg(pink team). Thanks everyone for playing!!
Me and Melis
Merry Christmas!!

5 comments:

melissa said...

You did an AWESOME job setting up the whole Amazing Race! It was such a fun Christmas. Can't wait for our girls trip!

Ballard Family said...

I'm so glad you got pic's of Dad making his fudge, thanks again for the Amazing Race even though I didn't win this year it was a blast!!!

Jillian said...

it was fun seeing you guys, sorry we couldnt make it to the amazing race... hopefully next time!

Sid and Michelle said...

Cute pics. Brock misses Koko. We need to get together. He tries to say Koko whenever he sees a dog. He has a little puppy that is named Koko now!!! :) Thanks for the Amazing Race!!! Next year you can play and someone else will do the clues!!

Veronica and TJ said...

It looks like you were very busy over the break. Thats fun you all got to be together around the time your brother is leaving. I didn't know you had a dog. Very cute. I am sad we missed you for dinner:( There will be another time though:)