Thanksgiving 2008

Aunt Molly and I


The lovely Miller Sister's



C0usins, Rosie and Faith


Beautiful Emily

My ADORABLE parents

Cousins, Brenna and Faith

Cousins, Grace and Faith

Cousins, Faith, Emma and Emily

Cousins, Emma, Grace and Faith

Cousins, Faith, Brenna and Emma

PICTURE pictures PICTURES

I am a failed blogger. Two months since a post of any kind. Very pathetic I must admit!

Little Jack Jack

Dan, Amy and Jack came to visit for a week! Here's a few pictures of our sweet little nephew!

The Hometown Fair

Birthday's Galore

This month we've celebrated Emily's 17th birthday (July 10th), Mom and Dad's 26th Anniversary, and Dad's 52nd birthday (July 15th). I think we grilled out for each celebration! Tasty grill-outs prepared by the amazing chief Chris Mertens!

Hilton Head Island

Our Family (mom's side) vacationed together on/in Hilton Head Island. To say the least we had a blast!

A Beautiful Evening

Memorial Day Weekend

If there's one thing you should know about the Merten's clan it's this: WE LOVE GOING FOR WALKS!

Mom was shocked when she discovered that Rosie's actually taller than her now!

Bonfire on Monday after an amazing dinner that Dad grilled for us: Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, Salad and Strawberry Shortcake!

S'more Time!

Our little Gracie girl

Mother's Day

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM! I'm so blessed to have you in my life, I honestly don't know where I would be without you!

SO, yesterday we grilled out for mother's day, salmon w/garlic & whiskey sauce, rice pilaf, salad, steamed veggies and pineapple. Her favorite! It was a very special day, and we even made her cry (for a good reason though)

My BEAUTIFUL mother

I know I always say this, but I think they're adorable

Mother's Day flowers

Since Illinois can even have cold weather in May, Dad grilled the salmon in the garage!