Uncle Newell

Although Merrin was extremely sweet this past weekend, we had an unusually sad Mother's Day. Merrin's great uncle and my uncle Newell passed away early Saturday morning and had his funeral on Monday. It was sad to see him go and even more sad to see those he left behind but the good news is that he is in no more pain and sitting up in Heaven smiling down on all of us! Merrin enjoyed seeing all the family this past weekend. She was her usual friendly self and walked up to just about anyone who would talk to her (I'm beginning to think she LOVES strangers which I'm not too crazy about!!). She especially loved seeing her Uncle Carl who kept giving her eskimo kisses (Uncle Carl is the one in the neck brace due to a recent surgery he had)!



On a much happier note, Alex (4) and Claire (10 months) came to visit Miss Merrin last night and they came barring gifts!! Alex and Claire couldn't come to Merrin's birthday party and due to an ear infection Merrin missed Alex's recent birthday party so the girls got together last night and exchanged their birthday gifts. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY GIRLS!!! Your mama's are so proud of you!
Also, I wanted everyone to see this GORGEOUS homemade smocked dress that Merrin wore on Mother's Day. My sister-n-law's mother, Julia, made it for Merrin and it is precious on her!! Notice the sleeves, they are actual old handkerchiefs that were in Julia's family. THANKS JULIA!!