Merrill Family

Roger and Charlotte Burgoyne

Reunion 2010 in Utah

We had lots of fun get togethers with all our cousins.....
Canoeing, the girls loved doing that with their dad.
They each wanted their turn to help.

Our favorite part was getting to spend time with Grandma Burgoyne.

Caroline fell asleep in Great Grandma's arms.

(I will always treasure that moment. Even with all the grandkids and

great grandkids she has, she still has a way of making each one feel special.)



We sure missed having Great Grandpa Burgoyne there. It was so nice to be able to hear his words of wisdom that he shared with us on a video because he couldn't be there.

It sure was a special moment when Great Grandma got down on the floor with the little ones to tell stories. I remember that as a kid. We even got to hear her testimony. What I really learned from both my grandparents that night was to love one another.

Then we got to do this crazy skit, for everyone, so much fun! Caroline was trying on Mommy's wig during one of our practices

We were the Merrill Sisters for our Skit from Saturday Night Live....Hilarious!

Charlotte didn't even recognize it was me 'til about half way through, when she yelled, in surprise, "That's my mom!"

(I tried to download the video again, no luck....any help?)

It was a wonderful reunion. We stayed up all hours of the night playing scum.

And Loren got to do what he loves best, eating and fishing!

HApPy 17TH BiRtHdAy AUSTIN!!!!

It was a whole week of celebration!!!!
.....We went to Sunsplash as a family!
(The girls loved the castle!)

Dad, Caroline and Charlotte
and

Jonny Boy

Austin got to invite one friend, their cousin, Alex Pember.

Austin climbing up to the slides!

(with his new cool swim shorts from Grandma Merrill)

This group had so much fun together! The girls were their tag-a-longs and the boys loved it!

I couldn't believe how daring the girls were! They went down the big slides by themselves!! One of us would help them down from the top and one of the boys would be at the bottom waiting. I was amazed how daring the girls were and how much fun, big teenage boys had with these little girls!

They called them the "Chick Magnets!"

This was the exciting drive to Sunsplash, they couldn't wait!!!

We had Birthday cake and presents at Grandma and Grandpa Merrill's House.

Can't forget them getting to go to the lake with dad and go wakeboarding....

While us girls were left behind, a full double rainbow went right over our house. The girls were so excited! Pictures couldn't do it justice! It was one of those moments you knew the gospel's true, especially when your little girls remind you that it means Jesus loves us!

Caroline got braces on her legs this week too! What a fun and exciting week!
(Our little soccer player)

Dad and I took Austin out on a date to a restaurant for his birthday. He wanted Caroline to come along. The four of us had a fun birthday celebration for Austin!

They love their big brother!

The Birthday boy! He's growning Up!!!!!