The Merkley Family

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Family Fun

Getting together for dinner on Sunday is always fun. Here are some great pictures of the growing (and shrinking) family. We miss Garret! The bellies are growing, though. Isn't the wisteria tree beautiful?
Back row: Blair, Zach, Rondi, Jesse, Luke
Front row: Chelsie and baby, Michelle, Steve, Me and baby

I think Steve's belly is the biggest. Unfortunately, Chelsie and I are going to start passing him up any second.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

It's a boy!

Found out today that we are having a boy! I will spare the pictures of anatomical parts, as it may one day embarass the little tike. Let's just say, however, that it was very obvious that he is a boy!

Luke and I were so convinced that we were going to have a girl. Can't even describe how convinced we were! So much so that when the tech announced it was a boy, I told her to keep looking around in there, because if she saw a boy, I must be having twins and there was another one in there. No luck, but we are still so excited to be having a boy!

A profile shot. He looks handsome already!


Cute little legs...


Filling out paperwork in the lobby. Luke felt it was important to document this moment, so I thought I would include the picture.


Not my best angle. Looking still kind of small, though, for 19 1/2 weeks! Even though I am only 19 1/2 weeks along, the baby is measuring at 20-21 weeks, meaning, he's probably going to be a good sized baby!

Monday, January 01, 2007

New Year's Announcement

Not showing yet...
Luke and I found out on December 7, 2007 that we are expecting our first baby. If our calculations are correct, our new little one will join us around August 15th. As soon as I found out, I announced it to Luke and he said, "Yeah, I kinda knew you were pregnant!" At first, I didn't think he was as happy as I was, but turns out he already knew and he was just holding out one me! Either way, we are so excited!

Saturday, December 02, 2006

Our First Christmas Tree

Getting our first Christmas Tree together! A new family tradition, we are planning on getting our tree from Christmas Meadows in the Uintahs the first Saturday after Thanksgiving.

My family hauling out all of their trees.


My sister-in-law, Julia, and I are just trying to stay warm!



Saturday, September 16, 2006

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Perry



Congratulations, Chelsie and Blair!
Chelsie and Blair were married in the Salt Lake Temple on September 16, 2007. It was a beautiful day, despite the snow! We spent the morning at the temple and instead of a backyard reception, had a fun time inside. It was crowded, but it was warm. We are happy to have Blair Perry a part of the family.