tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66816571304413787352024-02-18T20:48:51.166-05:00And Merrilee Makes ThreeWe started this blog to document our journey to our baby in China. We decided to adopt around Christmas of 2004. Our information went to China in January, 2006. On Tuesday, July 8, 2008, we finally got our referral and a picture of our little girl. Her Chinese name was Pu Fu Na and we have named her Merrilee. We returned to the U.S. with her on August 29, 2008, and we've decided to keep this blog going so we can share with you some of Merrilee's memorable moments.And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-25783433966309643532021-12-09T09:26:00.001-05:002021-12-09T09:26:47.093-05:00<br><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Blog</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 29px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">With the holidays in full motion, the season of giving is also upon us. Giving was exactly what everyone did this past November 16th at our Dining to Make a Difference fundraiser. With a warm heart I am thinking of all who came out to support our second event for our commitment to community philanthropy. Wow! Thank you to everyone who gave their time, effort and financial support. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>There are so many people and business that came together to help make this fundraiser a huge success. Our fundraising efforts will benefit The Arc of Howard County and Project SEARCH Howard County. <a href="https://www.archoward.org/"><span class="s3">The Arc of Howard County</span></a> is a special organization that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full and meaningful lives. We worked closely with Barbara Moyer, Director of Marketing, Communication and Events who was "arresting" people all night. We had many people arrested who needed to come up with bail money!</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 29px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">Phoenix on Main</span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">LaPalapa</span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">Donations from businesses:</span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">Pura Vida Med Spa</span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">Primitive Beginnings</span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; 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Please excuse any typos. </div>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-44712518624425785822011-09-15T19:35:00.004-04:002011-09-15T19:40:26.646-04:00Some recent videos....Taken during a September visit...<br /><br /><iframe width="445" height="284" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xpLCegtOLfg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><iframe width="445" height="284" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Vl-Pf5Fd210" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><iframe width="445" height="284" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fygjzGUhRxY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-53102986169736014652011-09-09T11:25:00.007-04:002012-03-02T12:00:52.193-05:00<p><span style="color:#000000;">This is a little dark, but hopefully you will get the idea. </span><span style="color:#000000;">Merrilee loved her visit to the National Aquarium...or as she calls it...the "big fish tank..." </span><span style="color:#000000;">Can you tell by her "Oh...there's one...there's one..." that she was excited? </span></p><br /><p align="center"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='445' height='284' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzHD6VfRnH9jkXOvU1HqIqYk954FO1D73bpuvaABYUQLsMTVrUNHEPFKcVOgCT6C4JZ8Vg0YodD665GMlRUUg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></p>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-75061415405416688392011-08-15T22:52:00.004-04:002011-08-15T23:01:27.378-04:00Barnyard DanceOne of Merrilee's favorite books is "Barnyard Dance" by Sandra Boynton.
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<br />It's her favorite book to read along with daddy at bedtime.
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<br />In fact, most of the time now, she reads it TO daddy.
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<br />It's not everyday you get to hear a four-year-old read the word "promenade..."
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<br />And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-48907600848785031912011-08-12T20:18:00.016-04:002011-08-23T09:55:58.870-04:00Summer ViewsHaven't been writing much on the blog. Most of the pics and video of Merrilee gets posted on mommy and daddy's Facebook pages.
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<br />But, here are some pics from the summer. frim the 4th of July, to trips to the Maryland Zoo and National Aquarium.
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<br />Little Merrilee turned four in June. And every day, she is growing up a little bit more.
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<br />And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-11992016458155492442011-03-28T20:40:00.002-04:002011-08-13T07:03:46.446-04:00A Quick VisitMerrilee and mommy came home for a quick visit this weekend.
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<br />Today, daddy took Merrilee to her favorite pond to feed the ducks and geese.
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<br />But alas, there were few ducks and geese to be found. But there were plenty of seagulls.
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<br />Guess even the seagulls need to eat!!!
<br />And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-2667821788847176052011-02-26T17:11:00.004-05:002011-08-13T07:03:59.379-04:00Getting Caught UpTime to get caught up on some older videos.
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<br />First, on the drive to Georgia in September 2010, Merrilee got to visit her friend Kassidy, and she had fun blowing bubbles with Kassidy and Kassidy's dad, Billy...
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<br />Next, there was the trip to the pumpkin patch and the fall festival with mom...
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<br />There was also the trip through the maze...
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<br />And of course, there was trick or treating, though Merrilee had a bad cold and wasn't feeling too well. Still, she "monkeyed it up..."
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<br />Some video from her first haircut...
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<br />And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-28478951453938756872011-02-26T17:09:00.003-05:002011-02-26T17:11:45.686-05:00Reading To Her AnimalsMerrilee loves books. She loves to read books with mom and dad, at school, and with her friends.<br /><br />And sometimes, Merrilee likes to do the reading.<br /><br />Usually, her audience is a few of her favorite stuffed animals...<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="475" height="284" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kFexznhS0cU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-88159168985277744502011-02-20T12:59:00.009-05:002011-02-20T18:46:50.064-05:00The Chinese Were RIght About A Few Things...<div align="left">Before we picked up our sweet little girl, the Chinese sent us a packet of information about her.<br /><br />Most of it was outdated by the time we got her. But three things were very true:<br /><br />Merrilee has a great appetite....<br /><br />Merrilee loves the outdoors....<br /><br />Merrilee loves music (and that apparently means dancing too!)<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" height="276" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HZFGwxhlX8g" frameborder="0" width="445"></iframe></div>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-10419737818330730462011-02-20T12:51:00.004-05:002011-02-20T12:59:02.609-05:00Merrilee's First HaircutWell, it only took three and a half years, but mommy mustered up the courage for Merrilee's first haircut. <br /><br />Here are some pictures from that historic occasion -- February 19, 2011 -- Merrilee's first haircut!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMYdpzaAdxHftFJSM1udqIoqu4BT5VEHd2K3iy2tF587_wPYSQIQuVFAYz4zvfcbj52oni6HtYyetz0bgnSCZsYaP0ndqBmSybmt7nCWCZvxPFE1dyrBPnl3ZzhK9nAb2-QjBdsvs61g/s1600/mhc1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575832118921084386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMYdpzaAdxHftFJSM1udqIoqu4BT5VEHd2K3iy2tF587_wPYSQIQuVFAYz4zvfcbj52oni6HtYyetz0bgnSCZsYaP0ndqBmSybmt7nCWCZvxPFE1dyrBPnl3ZzhK9nAb2-QjBdsvs61g/s400/mhc1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbU0i-r6EtISHaHyOr9Mp9kdBv9CD7Vq_IHxu86rFZO4psA_u-JZpqSm9OwSZSxRtf13WBa3s4bbxk6NWoZxBJrnmwmV18w7xvV5TaQ1kU6bPpidshuQ0VTAL4e_epPUpE2S3VHUxVdw/s1600/mhc2.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575832052697701554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbU0i-r6EtISHaHyOr9Mp9kdBv9CD7Vq_IHxu86rFZO4psA_u-JZpqSm9OwSZSxRtf13WBa3s4bbxk6NWoZxBJrnmwmV18w7xvV5TaQ1kU6bPpidshuQ0VTAL4e_epPUpE2S3VHUxVdw/s400/mhc2.bmp" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWayqDIKtVd1JknGzyjN_78hIha0cW3cVrisdYpeNkO_uVQ8C2BUf9_c72DH4zIIg32h14TJr-E2DCbGlPPU1UkYoDWbNPe3ZbIz96G1Z3-DTmSfigPa0Eyc18maKRwwtO73xu5GmxxL0/s1600/mhc3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575831833647360578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWayqDIKtVd1JknGzyjN_78hIha0cW3cVrisdYpeNkO_uVQ8C2BUf9_c72DH4zIIg32h14TJr-E2DCbGlPPU1UkYoDWbNPe3ZbIz96G1Z3-DTmSfigPa0Eyc18maKRwwtO73xu5GmxxL0/s400/mhc3.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPm33bBvFVoLpqB4we-32ikJj-3WLugOrtRQkfBhXM6SOQMC27LhM-T3qe1lhetuRANfeIVAWbYIVlhxR8tvdN7irkQP2lS-jg0C1403ZxhDhf6tpMGr29Qt5agjcuJZKR95e2xadBHdk/s1600/mhc4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575831752662801474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPm33bBvFVoLpqB4we-32ikJj-3WLugOrtRQkfBhXM6SOQMC27LhM-T3qe1lhetuRANfeIVAWbYIVlhxR8tvdN7irkQP2lS-jg0C1403ZxhDhf6tpMGr29Qt5agjcuJZKR95e2xadBHdk/s400/mhc4.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575831435794092018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDOwHKH8FRHEsNhsYFgS_nCdduZc9LwVRpQbiIE8S-EEucW2PQ-uPrZrcLz-s6T0MrGYImQzNTCdeWLCs4ldiHDgImhIg6Ge2YCzV2maYOK59jOExtfJujHYV8WXeikqxHjLvlXVGGkE/s400/mhc5.jpg" /> </div></div></div><br /><p> </p><p> </p>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-35991214015881686092010-12-25T18:12:00.005-05:002010-12-25T18:22:19.569-05:00A Christmas TogetherLife has been so busy these past few months, and we haven't been posting many updates to this blog.<br /><br />But today is Christmas! It is Merrilee's third Christmas with us -- but only the second with both mommy and daddy.<br /><br />This time last year, mommy was in Iraq. And this year, we pause and say of word of thanks to all of those service men and women who are serving their country and separated from their families. They make it possible for us all to sleep a little better at night.<br /><br />We're not certain, but we think Rudolph flew by about 3 a.m. and when we woke up this morning, sure enough, the jolly man in red had made a visit while we were asleep.<br /><br />Here are some scenes from Christmas 2010!<br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="276" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z75eCWMjG6I?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z75eCWMjG6I?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="276"></embed></object></p><p align="center"></p><p align="left">And now everyone is bracing for the newest snow storm...</p><p align="left">May the new year bring everyone health, peace, and happiness.</p><p align="left"></p>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-73251521912920433592010-10-28T21:58:00.002-04:002010-10-28T22:01:57.416-04:00The Girl Loves Her Cupcake!!!Daddy lives to get pictures and videos of his little girl. She is growing up a little bit more each and every day.<br /><br />And clearly, she loves her cupcakes!<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwe-H_LCwVjPc-ANEkEflhhi-etlWDMxLWI-WxGC4q1_rajvOIngFyDC5bTQzeZMuGsrFX5RBEkSi4MhaIjzA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p align="center"> </p>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-62330778436804553562010-10-12T07:56:00.002-04:002010-10-12T07:59:15.642-04:00What's Merrilee Been Up To?So what's Merrilee been up to in Georgia?<br /><br />Nothing much.<br /><br />Just hanging around...<br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="284" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qQKoR5OufaQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qQKoR5OufaQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="284"></embed></object></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-32365150663495834752010-10-11T08:15:00.012-04:002010-10-11T08:23:55.804-04:00Daddy's Little MonkeyDaddy got a chance to visit Merrilee the first weekend of October. The weather was beautiful, and while daddy was there, Merrilee's Halloween costume arrived.<br /><br />Merrilee just loves monkeys. So this year, when she goes through the neighborhood trick or treating, she'll be dressed as a monkey...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Zz16BsBid6Uv0WU6VXgrWrEe1NpzwGjD6jHZzxYPEaJMX9HoUzggtVhLTZC-Pz8bZKh9atcbhpU5q-uAKXLxUNybsOhpgl5rYdme-f00ge54gll5C5ydpjPsztyiMmMrb5iEVQafvLY/s1600/100_0847.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526761444330442322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Zz16BsBid6Uv0WU6VXgrWrEe1NpzwGjD6jHZzxYPEaJMX9HoUzggtVhLTZC-Pz8bZKh9atcbhpU5q-uAKXLxUNybsOhpgl5rYdme-f00ge54gll5C5ydpjPsztyiMmMrb5iEVQafvLY/s400/100_0847.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCwzw-Xmp-7raBEefnfLumg6IDgxPTn3wq9kD9_HvLRnBrCppGhkahzCZLfOlP3AxIZxJto-V-kk3ZaDJFIyUp0_sd_ZK6yuEiq3__Xs4qcqZzINyK60yyNS0Pw0d-MbDI9iLB17CoXA/s1600/100_0845.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526761368689321522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCwzw-Xmp-7raBEefnfLumg6IDgxPTn3wq9kD9_HvLRnBrCppGhkahzCZLfOlP3AxIZxJto-V-kk3ZaDJFIyUp0_sd_ZK6yuEiq3__Xs4qcqZzINyK60yyNS0Pw0d-MbDI9iLB17CoXA/s400/100_0845.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhV7SYnRHXbuXXf1fV5MUsrweqc1hNlpfW0xorBKEWvIb0Ya4Rn7_yXXf7ZVMYA8FwPN8P5Ek9A74FTSUT7RR-fKlWWaUfNUP6kg2tD5wVyw556yjxwJZVVf5HFAk7ipwzGJdVzuWq94o/s1600/100_0844.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526761289526492322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhV7SYnRHXbuXXf1fV5MUsrweqc1hNlpfW0xorBKEWvIb0Ya4Rn7_yXXf7ZVMYA8FwPN8P5Ek9A74FTSUT7RR-fKlWWaUfNUP6kg2tD5wVyw556yjxwJZVVf5HFAk7ipwzGJdVzuWq94o/s400/100_0844.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCOeuDLDwNmchHpxPw30Io6g-vYs_hHFUyjOWJpAmdVglXOd-d9krBDbHwSuW6zdPNCq7dh3bTBbq1Utck9f_JHamBAD2lfYHRhlM5eRg11rpOHmwSRa8yiqSc4TRcURS7ryflW98mvM/s1600/100_0843.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526761205795501522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCOeuDLDwNmchHpxPw30Io6g-vYs_hHFUyjOWJpAmdVglXOd-d9krBDbHwSuW6zdPNCq7dh3bTBbq1Utck9f_JHamBAD2lfYHRhlM5eRg11rpOHmwSRa8yiqSc4TRcURS7ryflW98mvM/s400/100_0843.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div>Merrilee really enjoys playing with all of her stuffed animals -- especially her monkeys and alligators. Just the other day, mommy thought Merrilee was being a little too quiet. When she went into Merrilee's room, she found out that Merrilee was hosting a tea party!</div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:0;"></span></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><p align="center"><object height="284" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/22SUxJfq2Ss?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/22SUxJfq2Ss?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="284"></embed></object></p><div><br /></div><div></div></div></div>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-67462836563499480702010-09-29T08:39:00.003-04:002010-09-29T08:42:52.895-04:00A New BuddyDaddy sure does miss his little girl. But he sent along a little love to her this week.<br /><br />On Tuesday, when Merrilee got home from school, she found a package in the mail. It was a special gift from daddy. The package contained a new stuffed animal for her collection -- a stuffed giraffe.<br /><br />Merrilee clearly loves the newest addition. She determined it is a boy giraffe, and so she has named him George.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2jx2ajgTwUttBLua6syoSGzB8gMXv3tKp19AA_G7KkIhSlcoxIw3wGfz6Em2p2KpNUwPt33ORdymql4EE660IVV8Pr10-kRwd9YSbNBc6ShWgvK2iTBXK0pw_i-UbfIKMHhNZV2znkg/s1600/g2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522314592051040962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2jx2ajgTwUttBLua6syoSGzB8gMXv3tKp19AA_G7KkIhSlcoxIw3wGfz6Em2p2KpNUwPt33ORdymql4EE660IVV8Pr10-kRwd9YSbNBc6ShWgvK2iTBXK0pw_i-UbfIKMHhNZV2znkg/s400/g2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllFB-iz4ureZs4kD8VGBuoPjv6o3JGIvbqTBMYXOUoYGKbaQ-4U2sxGjAyRRjJj30nEMeFGBkX_e3F8pvLcoDvq1f8dmVdZcSQUhIKAbmqenuOiUv4GCJUGZdCJAUQ22D0TdnifZacJQ/s1600/g1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522314509796528578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllFB-iz4ureZs4kD8VGBuoPjv6o3JGIvbqTBMYXOUoYGKbaQ-4U2sxGjAyRRjJj30nEMeFGBkX_e3F8pvLcoDvq1f8dmVdZcSQUhIKAbmqenuOiUv4GCJUGZdCJAUQ22D0TdnifZacJQ/s400/g1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-39636204360917672182010-09-16T11:36:00.006-04:002010-09-16T11:46:16.433-04:00Gettin' SouthernMerrilee is becoming quite the southern princess already, and she's enjoying chowing down on some yummy southern BBQ.<br /><br />She also enjoyed a visit from her Uncle Barry....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgUP6F8poc3hlyzhLzh9s9CaohztFkVx15o1-otyTQMBLQLFNABZqw7ZjQmSwBsFYQ-FdrjOeHYBtuaYeY0IGxOYGlUfUJUPGIUvIXiHZD1s-dvphgjOE689inVuTRbOMSWt11TgZSp4/s1600/BBQ.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517537595520388594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgUP6F8poc3hlyzhLzh9s9CaohztFkVx15o1-otyTQMBLQLFNABZqw7ZjQmSwBsFYQ-FdrjOeHYBtuaYeY0IGxOYGlUfUJUPGIUvIXiHZD1s-dvphgjOE689inVuTRbOMSWt11TgZSp4/s400/BBQ.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLl-pTFmDo0Cayb84iItwu8vGbfPC2JCSvoZsfoBXX-7AcJb7pY4yH8a0UHMNSkK9DK_FOCrcIDtKzhEMWvDR3_tQfFtlD9tI9vuuRUsAJy4TcvVL7ytYcD6I8vNMHnNKek0iphAyyuA/s1600/Tinkerbell.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517537027926188226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLl-pTFmDo0Cayb84iItwu8vGbfPC2JCSvoZsfoBXX-7AcJb7pY4yH8a0UHMNSkK9DK_FOCrcIDtKzhEMWvDR3_tQfFtlD9tI9vuuRUsAJy4TcvVL7ytYcD6I8vNMHnNKek0iphAyyuA/s400/Tinkerbell.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgZSJP8VKxsw7VHYHJChPhtsMkirU_2MXA_NHeYs2IetWKkjMvBukoXc5Zs4Bmz4Hyu8Rqih9xepqL4qo-qY4IG8-rKJ3LXokuXugWKfDkXMS9qYKposyytxyYjz5ixXCZz88DPbUJvg/s1600/MMMB1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517536936127486914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgZSJP8VKxsw7VHYHJChPhtsMkirU_2MXA_NHeYs2IetWKkjMvBukoXc5Zs4Bmz4Hyu8Rqih9xepqL4qo-qY4IG8-rKJ3LXokuXugWKfDkXMS9qYKposyytxyYjz5ixXCZz88DPbUJvg/s400/MMMB1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCDltplRKTyiuosmiltUxqS6oDjCsqdaxqVqcqCSu-OP13pI50RF-sy9UCtbyqY2jLIYjYz6a2K2e-h2lB9a5H9IRXENasm9HSM2FjIk_MO2_gMr8jjL_gVhabfp-_k5MTNkBxLcsC7Y/s1600/MMMB2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517536794176566962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCDltplRKTyiuosmiltUxqS6oDjCsqdaxqVqcqCSu-OP13pI50RF-sy9UCtbyqY2jLIYjYz6a2K2e-h2lB9a5H9IRXENasm9HSM2FjIk_MO2_gMr8jjL_gVhabfp-_k5MTNkBxLcsC7Y/s400/MMMB2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div></div>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-44070912732013422852010-09-13T07:57:00.002-04:002010-09-13T07:59:48.214-04:00Fly Away!Well, no matter where she goes, Merrilee loves to find those coin-operated rides at shopping malls, Wal-Marts, and grocery stores.<br /><br />It didn't take her long to find one near her new house in Georgia...<br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="284" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AlJoTpRfsrM?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AlJoTpRfsrM?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="284"></embed></object></p><p align="center"></p>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-61554097623290503872010-09-07T08:38:00.003-04:002010-09-07T08:48:16.997-04:00A Visit With A Friend From ChinaWell, this blog probably won't be updated as much in the future. Merrilee's mommy has taken a job in Georgia, and for the last few weeks, we've been busy working out details for a move. Yesterday, mommy and Merrilee left for their new home there. Daddy is staying in Baltimore and will try a long-distance commute for a while. We'll see how that goes.<br /><br />When mommy and Merrilee left yesterday, they drove half way to their new home. They stopped in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and spent the night with Billy, Nikki and Kassidy. Billy and Nikki are our friends. They were in our travel group to China. They were very gracious hosts (Nikki cooked a yummy meal...) and the best part was seeing our two little girls together. Here are some pictures mommy snapped with her iPhone. The two girls both look like princesses!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3S8IBbqUvXqUGk4CkYqSeUFvI_AArp2LTIWbwxY5hFv6LvbGRNeaWsB9qvU-yHayj03KB6dwdXKzo9An85Xumk-IkNO83uZnrLGyhIOCTTSqV8L7uMRz9HQjP2vXs07ctfbonnyojxLo/s1600/Merrileekassidy1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514150448197362098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3S8IBbqUvXqUGk4CkYqSeUFvI_AArp2LTIWbwxY5hFv6LvbGRNeaWsB9qvU-yHayj03KB6dwdXKzo9An85Xumk-IkNO83uZnrLGyhIOCTTSqV8L7uMRz9HQjP2vXs07ctfbonnyojxLo/s400/Merrileekassidy1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5pbLPS_c-iBsXZ1Cm5D7MR2qq-ObXSboUI0HA5kvQebL7IHZIJRybrm5ogLuNAkuRPhvQWOTIf8qQbPaTt8LJ1uQr172jgkckaS9c6104iPvvSjWGIHiFF0-nuXoG_1co69OROKLykEo/s1600/Merrileekassidy2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514150366075581618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5pbLPS_c-iBsXZ1Cm5D7MR2qq-ObXSboUI0HA5kvQebL7IHZIJRybrm5ogLuNAkuRPhvQWOTIf8qQbPaTt8LJ1uQr172jgkckaS9c6104iPvvSjWGIHiFF0-nuXoG_1co69OROKLykEo/s400/Merrileekassidy2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOzLXnJy6ed7gKJ6Gh97OeHqXJuSOeZaqGK6ML42wTTZER-nMtnMwvyz9HmaWsotkvmYgkBNF8lro1nb33q4nOHOuA9YzmBQSnS-du1dcXbCx2fCrMwyCJGZE1aI6QH1fqbzNpNcB_XZU/s1600/Merrileekassidy3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514150288154528642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOzLXnJy6ed7gKJ6Gh97OeHqXJuSOeZaqGK6ML42wTTZER-nMtnMwvyz9HmaWsotkvmYgkBNF8lro1nb33q4nOHOuA9YzmBQSnS-du1dcXbCx2fCrMwyCJGZE1aI6QH1fqbzNpNcB_XZU/s400/Merrileekassidy3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />On Merrilee's last day in Baltimore, she spent most of the morning with daddy. We made a final visit to feed the ducks and geese at the local pond. Then, we visited the local playground. Then, it was a final visit to Opie's snowball stand for the last snowball of the season. Here's some video of the last few hours together...<br /></div><br /><p align="center"><object height="284" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CXFOocwJg2g?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CXFOocwJg2g?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="284"></embed></object></p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"> </p>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-73442544407991802292010-08-29T16:36:00.014-04:002010-08-29T17:16:01.935-04:00Beach BabyMerrilee enjoyed her vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She is already a beach baby. She went shell hunting and she spent a lot of time playing in the surf and making sand castles. She loved the road trip down to Cape Hatteras to see the lighthouse.<br /><br />Merrilee, mommy and daddy were joined by uncle Jim and aunt Judy from Arkansas, along with cousin Blakely.<br /><br />Merrilee is already asking when she can go back to the beach.<br /><br />Here are some assorted pictures and video.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKj6fSqObc_JfCFjcmbGe_7X3kcI9u5gJ_tyQCkcGfvPvekOx1jEwFDD8uK8nXE6GTlDaCfiL3KJRM04BfK3XsxkIc2hE160QTq4MIgLUXmUxYK6uFkIwonE5cz2xVpqXfexW6gDI_uk/s1600/Merrileebeach.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510934544711336226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKj6fSqObc_JfCFjcmbGe_7X3kcI9u5gJ_tyQCkcGfvPvekOx1jEwFDD8uK8nXE6GTlDaCfiL3KJRM04BfK3XsxkIc2hE160QTq4MIgLUXmUxYK6uFkIwonE5cz2xVpqXfexW6gDI_uk/s400/Merrileebeach.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGX73PN5pC5797k3lo9O7l3r7fgDtQG-ErtyaNdeAwte4rtBM1NRgpGtgRFKC5Di46JdUIaq6VHiinL1S2xHmapMAnCTNhyphenhyphenHH-WKLP7CjY6EBIDV9I2D4l5Qinsl-BNPOEZDRHYtzB68c/s1600/100_0768.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510934425631412690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGX73PN5pC5797k3lo9O7l3r7fgDtQG-ErtyaNdeAwte4rtBM1NRgpGtgRFKC5Di46JdUIaq6VHiinL1S2xHmapMAnCTNhyphenhyphenHH-WKLP7CjY6EBIDV9I2D4l5Qinsl-BNPOEZDRHYtzB68c/s400/100_0768.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKvSlV2vzApW-9AWNIpyfJLfWx0d7euetk3yObISjDW4lRMTCdjH6k8XeTX1yu4sP-xFCNVp1xW4FUAePHb1TEPP5iKwROZETgjX3hJKZxDv6lDMx0NADkzi40qY3oUzrhv5yR3W4zi0/s1600/100_0802.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510934237000738530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKvSlV2vzApW-9AWNIpyfJLfWx0d7euetk3yObISjDW4lRMTCdjH6k8XeTX1yu4sP-xFCNVp1xW4FUAePHb1TEPP5iKwROZETgjX3hJKZxDv6lDMx0NADkzi40qY3oUzrhv5yR3W4zi0/s400/100_0802.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNjHRM4FQtv5fpG_WG4-WHkKxidUBjDBUyntLj_j0yf5MeMyO1STRmUNAyduBqqpeVUg73Oo-ySlCp2gqWVr7z6zbH2qPPlS9xiGM_1h2E6jBUK4QRTjq3W16kqOC_S5yK_nCGCSFV9w/s1600/100_0813.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510933978639941778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNjHRM4FQtv5fpG_WG4-WHkKxidUBjDBUyntLj_j0yf5MeMyO1STRmUNAyduBqqpeVUg73Oo-ySlCp2gqWVr7z6zbH2qPPlS9xiGM_1h2E6jBUK4QRTjq3W16kqOC_S5yK_nCGCSFV9w/s400/100_0813.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwEmVs27OssH7lPhpVRkSnZhxdX16mMuTbCUFDNDD9d53z3D-R4MmS38sV3nUD0IUvmyCHiGqaLNcdH04Pj2wiG2YQgnglpOxZuIFCHwPDgWkbJ1Dd_YmLmUSWMxT3wbh5EeZxYXM0St8/s1600/100_0812.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510933764302469154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwEmVs27OssH7lPhpVRkSnZhxdX16mMuTbCUFDNDD9d53z3D-R4MmS38sV3nUD0IUvmyCHiGqaLNcdH04Pj2wiG2YQgnglpOxZuIFCHwPDgWkbJ1Dd_YmLmUSWMxT3wbh5EeZxYXM0St8/s400/100_0812.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxCx3u4mFj7g6iZ_aEaQLPAekvSvLqKEfo4C1swtccKs09iX490fUDyh69X9J4wVEpqr9VfU5xbTBMpaw79j6F6pdr_APuW2bOSnMoMA6qnZqwVvjsmwxp8pmYZnTTSZI-eANGPTovqjE/s1600/100_0782.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510933581165851154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxCx3u4mFj7g6iZ_aEaQLPAekvSvLqKEfo4C1swtccKs09iX490fUDyh69X9J4wVEpqr9VfU5xbTBMpaw79j6F6pdr_APuW2bOSnMoMA6qnZqwVvjsmwxp8pmYZnTTSZI-eANGPTovqjE/s400/100_0782.JPG" border="0" /></a>And...some random video shots... </div><div><br /> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><p align="center"><object height="284" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/s7vwQF_vH2M?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/s7vwQF_vH2M?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="284"></embed></object></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><object height="284" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/b4q7QsJXBLo?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/b4q7QsJXBLo?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="284"></embed></object></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><object height="284" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0YKLOU6nZi4?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0YKLOU6nZi4?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="284"></embed></object></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p></div></div></div>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-89389261229559737902010-08-19T09:56:00.004-04:002010-08-19T10:04:59.793-04:00Gotcha Day -- 2 Years Later!Has it really been two years already?<br /><br />It was August 18, 2008, that we were in a little non-descript government building in Wuhan, China, getting to meet our precious little Merrilee for the very first time.<br /><br />After almost four years of waiting, and traveling halfway around the world, it was a moment we will never forget...<br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="284" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/U79DRcgno9U?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/U79DRcgno9U?fs=1&hl=en_US&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="284"></embed></object></p><p></p><p>Some days we miss that little girl so much. The time has gone by so quickly. But she has grown into one fine little buckaroo!!!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZXXyQgjZ6S0IuN0DebTu-FjQyAl8V1a5FzRKSC6cqe9UeqAJOhBYaHNG1ySYCo_8Fyy5O0QlPbweee8ttguNvf9GE8CqmpXQHgQQkuFDrxWYUACJ9Qu-4XyvLZfDknG1JGj0xCu3_CU/s1600/merrileepony3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507119681684350834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZXXyQgjZ6S0IuN0DebTu-FjQyAl8V1a5FzRKSC6cqe9UeqAJOhBYaHNG1ySYCo_8Fyy5O0QlPbweee8ttguNvf9GE8CqmpXQHgQQkuFDrxWYUACJ9Qu-4XyvLZfDknG1JGj0xCu3_CU/s400/merrileepony3.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Happy anniversary, Merrilee. Happy "Gotcha Day!"</p><p><br /></p>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-40058644102721794212010-08-10T10:27:00.003-04:002010-08-10T11:33:11.972-04:00Playground VisitsWhile mommy has been away on another temporary duty assignment, it's been in the 90's again here in Baltimore.<br /><br />And, almost every day, despite the heat, Merrilee wants to go to the neighborhood playgrounds.<br /><br />It may not be the playgrounds though. It may be the snowball she gets from Opie's Snowballs afterward to cool down.<br /><br />Here are some random playground scenes...<br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="284" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/krM6x1ituXg&hl=en_US&fs=1?border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/krM6x1ituXg&hl=en_US&fs=1?border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="284"></embed></object></p><p align="center"></p>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-24749737755365621392010-08-03T08:35:00.004-04:002010-08-03T08:37:59.864-04:00The Little Buckaroo!One of the really cool things about the Goddard School is they do more than just the traditional school pictures.<br /><br />A couple of weeks ago, they brought in a photographer who brought a pony to the school. All of the kids got to dress up and get their picture taken with the pony!<br /><br />That day, Merrilee packed jeans for her picture. But when the time came to get the photo snapped, it was about 100 degrees, so Merrilee opted just to stay in her shorts. Still, it may be the cowboy hat that sets the tone.<br /><br />Here she is -- our little buckaroo!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3wg_U8TVzj7CNy_LIm-uss3FQHxdd4zYfIcdCDFv033AhBFlc5niqXN0OfX6Px4j1zcIUWwoF6B9FOzg1TB2Jf2djLepL-czSidRJr4i18YxEtd3379h_GaQkZwU5wxYN4mS2enPLIk/s1600/merrileepony2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501161382278768066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3wg_U8TVzj7CNy_LIm-uss3FQHxdd4zYfIcdCDFv033AhBFlc5niqXN0OfX6Px4j1zcIUWwoF6B9FOzg1TB2Jf2djLepL-czSidRJr4i18YxEtd3379h_GaQkZwU5wxYN4mS2enPLIk/s400/merrileepony2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX0kKlPnWAsJu2iUcskxJTaED9z_vdAHlHp2LXFwSKcVJnsfIWluf9Q04BY5T7tePXD1sBfSVIMoiKbTmEELbELpG1xnLi6d6AyNtIxL3Mi5UfJ2ku4wDpOuRh6INUHjVNjwYSCymCvC0/s1600/merrileepony1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501161317892129442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX0kKlPnWAsJu2iUcskxJTaED9z_vdAHlHp2LXFwSKcVJnsfIWluf9Q04BY5T7tePXD1sBfSVIMoiKbTmEELbELpG1xnLi6d6AyNtIxL3Mi5UfJ2ku4wDpOuRh6INUHjVNjwYSCymCvC0/s400/merrileepony1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div></div>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-46287322516504925712010-08-03T08:29:00.003-04:002010-08-03T08:33:26.037-04:00Vacation Bible SchoolMerrilee had a split day last week. In the mornings, she went to the Vacation Bible School at our church, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Catonsville</span> United Methodist. In the afternoons, she went to her regular school, the Goddard School in Hanover, Maryland.<br /><br />On Friday night, there was a big celebration at the church to mark the end of Vacation Bible School. 266 kids attended this summer, and dozens of volunteers made it all possible and there were lots of generous donations of supplies.<br /><br />Here are some scenes from the Friday night celebration. Not the best quality, but you'll get the idea.<br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="284" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ejG3C7E615E&hl=en_US&fs=1?border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ejG3C7E615E&hl=en_US&fs=1?border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="284"></embed></object></p><p align="center"></p>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-1837133566091236742010-07-25T17:51:00.003-04:002010-07-25T17:56:41.766-04:00A ScorcherIt was a scorcher yesterday. The temperature was above 100 degrees (after you top that, what's a degree or two?) The heat index was around 110-112 degrees.<br /><br />In the morning, Merrilee made a visit to the local library with mommy.<br /><br />Then, after Merrilee's nap, she got to enjoy the pools...both the big pool and her baby pool. She is becoming quite the fish, and she gets all around the big pool with her swimmies on. She even puts her head under water now. She's learning how to float and how to paddle around too.<br /><br />After that refreshing dip in the pool it was grilled pork chops and roasted vegetables, including the green beans we grew in the back yard. And mommy made some yummy potato salad too!<br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="284" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hmPZcvhVKXY&hl=en_US&fs=1?border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hmPZcvhVKXY&hl=en_US&fs=1?border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="284"></embed></object></p><p align="center"></p>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681657130441378735.post-2152134066560552162010-07-23T07:43:00.004-04:002010-07-24T09:39:26.177-04:00Dress Up DayToday was dress-up day at Merrilee's school. All of the kids were allowed to dress up in costumes, or dress as their favorite characters.<br /><br />Mommy did a great job helping Merrilee get dressed up as Ariel!<br /><br />Can you tell Merrille loves to play dress up?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2qYlWXXrf2epRNgZXqMyoYutOdIzg9rIifI4kVoxW-DIF2wNmR0aGjZlcEPu9MKMdfb0ZKOJiYPyY7OaToybDE1sx9275ahO_K-q1jt3hfon4ECZCK7NMAuF2eP3lOEG_Zk2X1btAIY/s1600/photoariel.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497066235116455538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2qYlWXXrf2epRNgZXqMyoYutOdIzg9rIifI4kVoxW-DIF2wNmR0aGjZlcEPu9MKMdfb0ZKOJiYPyY7OaToybDE1sx9275ahO_K-q1jt3hfon4ECZCK7NMAuF2eP3lOEG_Zk2X1btAIY/s400/photoariel.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIv1rVjNqXScz8Ao1_6xe0Ll-u3lysn6wEZuMHxxj55ECiWRaCp_xqlHNVFMPC0t0-3v8WT5-Y1y5-1YtiXlieOhkjzp5BOlLIyS1sB5b5zdk26Ux9Kz1FkmpWciBzrJ8R7Koit7sbt4/s1600/photo%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497066120771384722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIv1rVjNqXScz8Ao1_6xe0Ll-u3lysn6wEZuMHxxj55ECiWRaCp_xqlHNVFMPC0t0-3v8WT5-Y1y5-1YtiXlieOhkjzp5BOlLIyS1sB5b5zdk26Ux9Kz1FkmpWciBzrJ8R7Koit7sbt4/s400/photo%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>And Merrilee Makes Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078538331181330356noreply@blogger.com1