ITS A.....

Girl. Yep another little girl. I don't know that Shanna really quite understands what that means or all that it entails, but I am sure she is going to absolutely LOVE it! :) Yesterday we threw my mom a little birthday party and we had Shanna walk around and show everyone the ultrasound picture that indicates that its a girl and tell everyone that she was going to have a "baby sister", it was so cute! We will get video footage and some pics up here soon of that! Until then, hope all is well with everyone!

Mini's, Mystery Murder's, and Updates...

Lately I have been feeling like my life, however crazy it is, continues to cycle through the same things over and over, until we begin again the following week. Thus my lack of posts. I feel like I should provide you with some exciting new things when I post instead of the monotonous everyday tasks, right? Well, I decided that maybe those things are fun to hear about occasionally. Anyway, before I get away on some tangent, here are a few things that have gone on in our life lately.

Here is Shanna watching a Book of Mormon video, does she not look like a mini teenager lounging around?? HA HA! I thought it was quite amusing!




Below is a few pictures of our Murder Mystery dinner hosted by our ward activities committee. It was really fun. Eric's name was Jay and he was a Beatnik from the 60s, for those of you who don't know what that is, because I didn't when I heard the term, its a guy who is into writing poetry, snaps a lot when he talks, etc. I was a 60s fashion diva (notice the bouffant hair style), not as big as most, but that was because my hair wouldn't go any higher..) My cousin Mindy did my hair. It was a lot of fun and we really got into our characters.









Lastly, below is a picture of me at 14 weeks. Some have requested a photo and despite how silly I feel posting it, here you go...haha!!! I know, I look so enthused don't I?! :) Hope everyone is doing well! Shanna keeps us on our toes and we are constantly amused and amazed at all she learns, from her little cousins and friends, from nursery at church, and just when we think she isn't listening to us! Watch what you say parents :)

Dum, Da, Dum, Dum, Duuuummm.....

Eric made this little video for fun, and though some, maybe most, have already seen or heard about this, those that haven't I thought would enjoy this! Hope that you all are not feeling quite so crazy as I am at the moment! :) Take care!

Happily Ever After...

At the request of some people, I have decided to post my brother and his sweet fiance's announcement for their wedding April 11th. I am so completely excited. Jamie and I have been the best of friends since high school. It began my 5th year at girls camp when Annaliese Bell and I were her cabin mom's. However, I was not able to really get to know her until the following school year when we were in the same 1st period ASL class. From then on it was history :) I am looking forward to becoming sisters with my best friend! As for Bryce, we were like 2 peas in a pod growing up...Congrats you two!!

Better Late Than Never!

I always tell myself this...It helps me feel better when I slack :) Anyway, below is a picture of one part of our Valentines date. Eric and I went to a dance hosted by the stake and held at our church building with Eric and Bea... It was really fun to be together and to not worry about miss Shanna running around crazy!

Pay it Froward

So a few of my friends are doing this, so I'm joining the crowd (because it's an awesome idea)!

Here's how this game works-the first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive, at some point during the year, a handmade gift from me. What it will be and when it will arrive is a total surprise! Except I am changing the catch here, you don't have to do it yourself, just post, but it is kind of fun to participate so feel free! If you do want to be the host of the "pay it forward game", then come back, let me know you're going to play and sit back and anticipate the arrival of your gift! Send me an email with your address, to: carrissa.merrill@gmail.com

Remember only the first three get a gift....so be quick!

Family Pictures!

We got family pictures on Saturday morning and our photographer was absolutely wonderful!! She did a fantastic job. If any of you live in the Kitsap County area be sure to look her up. You can go here for her site and some fun pics that she posted of our little family! Tell me what you think! Enjoy :)