April 3
From Jerome to Scottsdale... beautiful weather, inspiring people!! Thank you for the uplifting conversations, laughter and cute smiles from these darling boys.
Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, Arizona, which were built and used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture closely related to the Hohokam and other indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States, between approximately 1100 and 1425 AD.
This stone castle built into a shallow cave on a cliff was once a six-story dwelling with 45 rooms.
Caroline has been diagnosed with Torticollis and we are so grateful to Cheryl Byrd and Linda at CRS that are doing manual agressive physical Therapy to help address this and straighten up her neck to avoid surgery. Plastics at CRS are recommending she has surgery so we are doing all we can to avoid it.
April 7
Autism Awareness Month
This includes ADD ADHD and other neurodiverse challenges.
We have an awesome lineup for the month! Remember 
it takes all the pillars to be in full health! And to get our bodies to work at their best as well as our loved ones 
We cannot forget movement, nutrition, connection and resilience etc. Good brain health! Let me know if you would like to join and connect with us tonight. I can message you the link.
it takes all the pillars to be in full health! And to get our bodies to work at their best as well as our loved ones We cannot forget movement, nutrition, connection and resilience etc. Good brain health! Let me know if you would like to join and connect with us tonight. I can message you the link.
April 8
“Be Still and Know” 
Meditation Retreat, excited to be with these wonderful women for the next few days, learning and growing together. Love nature... turning off technology... Thank you to our husbands for holding down the fort and loving on the children. I’m excited and nervous, all will be well
Have a beautiful weekend!
Meditation Retreat, excited to be with these wonderful women for the next few days, learning and growing together. Love nature... turning off technology... Thank you to our husbands for holding down the fort and loving on the children. I’m excited and nervous, all will be wellHave a beautiful weekend!
Last weekend we had SUCH a beautiful and refreshing meditation retreat in the pines. We unplugged and connected for three days. Miracles happen when you get very still and do your own deep inner work. That’s what we found. We emerged more grounded, more peaceful, and more able to be powerful light anchors in this unstable world.
You beautiful souls. Thank you for showing up with me! 
Next retreat is scheduled July 29–Aug 1!
-Larissa Reed
April 11
Happy Sibling Day!! 
I might be a day late! I’ve been without technology for a few days at a beautiful meditation retreat!! But I just wanted to do a quick shout out to my sisters and my little brother and thank them for being such a great part of my life. Love looking through young pictures of my little children as well and so grateful for the friendships they have created!! I can’t believe my little twin sisters are going to be 40 years old in a couple weeks
Wow!! How time has flown!!
I might be a day late! I’ve been without technology for a few days at a beautiful meditation retreat!! But I just wanted to do a quick shout out to my sisters and my little brother and thank them for being such a great part of my life. Love looking through young pictures of my little children as well and so grateful for the friendships they have created!! I can’t believe my little twin sisters are going to be 40 years old in a couple weeks Wow!! How time has flown!! 
April 12
I loved Harrison’s idea!! After workout and some homeschooling, he asked if we could go lay in the grass and feel the warmth of the sun 
and he discovered blossoms
a quiet giggly moment of meditation with my little guy!! Ready to go again #madnesswiththemerrillbudz
and he discovered blossoms a quiet giggly moment of meditation with my little guy!! Ready to go again #madnesswiththemerrillbudz 
Family History Moment
April 13
This girl came home glowing and so excited that her plan worked! 
She has decided she wants to be on student council at the junior high so she can help make things great! She got up early made her lunch so she could attend the meeting (which was not easy-she did let me help) And then she was concerned about how to take notes during the meeting, because she cannot write very well due to having cerebral palsy. She was also concerned that she couldn’t use her phone because it’s not allowed at school. But she planned ahead of time talked to her teachers in the morning and asked if she could have her phone out during the meeting to record the meeting so she could take notes afterwards. She was so concerned that no one would listen and she would get in trouble. But she was thrilled when she got home and said it worked! She said, “I told them I need to be responsible and record the meeting and take notes but didn’t want to get in trouble” and they were gladly excepting at the junior high to let her modify her needs. My heart soars as I see her already in junior high finding ways to make her body work so she can be successful and be a part of society. Love my sweet Caroline and all she represents!!! now all she has to do is get 30 signatures from peers.
She has decided she wants to be on student council at the junior high so she can help make things great! She got up early made her lunch so she could attend the meeting (which was not easy-she did let me help) And then she was concerned about how to take notes during the meeting, because she cannot write very well due to having cerebral palsy. She was also concerned that she couldn’t use her phone because it’s not allowed at school. But she planned ahead of time talked to her teachers in the morning and asked if she could have her phone out during the meeting to record the meeting so she could take notes afterwards. She was so concerned that no one would listen and she would get in trouble. But she was thrilled when she got home and said it worked! She said, “I told them I need to be responsible and record the meeting and take notes but didn’t want to get in trouble” and they were gladly excepting at the junior high to let her modify her needs. My heart soars as I see her already in junior high finding ways to make her body work so she can be successful and be a part of society. Love my sweet Caroline and all she represents!!! now all she has to do is get 30 signatures from peers.
April 15
Yay! Big brother Jonny Boy is home! First time in nine years! Lots of big hugs! Beautiful Reunion! We don’t get to keep him home longer than a week, like we were hoping and praying, but we get to drive him up to Utah and spend a little more time and have lots of continued visits. These kiddos sure love their big brothers! Only wish Austin were here too!
Lots of big hugs! Beautiful Reunion! We don’t get to keep him home longer than a week, like we were hoping and praying, but we get to drive him up to Utah and spend a little more time and have lots of continued visits. These kiddos sure love their big brothers! Only wish Austin were here too!
April 15
Kachow 
Wow! Caroline 
She made up her mind and she is running for Student Council Representative at the Junior High!! I’m literally blown away 
I would’ve never done anything like this at her age. I was way too shy 
she loves and shares Charlotte’s motto “Let’s Be Friends!!”
Wow! Caroline She made up her mind and she is running for Student Council Representative at the Junior High!! I’m literally blown away I would’ve never done anything like this at her age. I was way too shy she loves and shares Charlotte’s motto “Let’s Be Friends!!”
Little precious tender mercies and Loren got the cement poured underneath the barn! So exciting!!
April 19
Road trip with Charlotte and Jonny Boy! Wonderful reunions at church yesterday and then headed up the mountain to Cedar city. We loved our short time at home we got with him. Family is everything!!
Wonderful reunions at church yesterday and then headed up the mountain to Cedar city. We loved our short time at home we got with him. Family is everything!!
Nature-Family-brings health and happiness! Saying our goodbyes to our son! So proud of him!! He is Making some amazing strides and settling down in Cedar City! Thank you family for your support!! This all connects into Wellness #wellnessWednesday let me know if you need the link or recording 
6:30pm PST 9:30pm EST. See you there
#wellnessWednesday let me know if you need the link or recording 6:30pm PST 9:30pm EST. See you thereKanab, Utah
April 20
Oh this girl!!! CAROLINE While in Utah I got this amazing video from Grandma (Mrs. Pember) Thank you for helping her hang her posters!! Then I got a text from proud big sister, Kalicia 
“Caroline is officially in the running for student council!!!!”
While in Utah I got this amazing video from Grandma (Mrs. Pember) Thank you for helping her hang her posters!! Then I got a text from proud big sister, Kalicia “Caroline is officially in the running for student council!!!!”
Finally checked our mail after like two weeks and I found this thoughtful card in my box. Thank you, Loren, and Anna, that was very kind of you. -Mrs. Veronica Wiley (Charlotte's teacher)
April 23
“The Earth 
without Art 
is just EH...
without Art is just EH...
April 25
Can’t wait!! These two have been practicing for this play since January! Harrison got the part of the T-Rex 
and Caroline is Joan, the mother
and Caroline is Joan, the mother
April 26
What
Really this is crazy 
my beautiful little twin sisters made it to 40! 1981 Vintage, Aged to Perfection!! Hmmm... that means I’m even older 
I love these sweet sisters! And best of all I get to call them my best friends! We had the best weekend party reunion celebrating their life and what a blessing they are! They have and are blessing so many lives Love you and Happy Happy Birthday Satya and Lucia 
This upcoming year is going to be incredible! Party at Westin Kierland in Scottsdale!!
Really this is crazy my beautiful little twin sisters made it to 40! 1981 Vintage, Aged to Perfection!! Hmmm... that means I’m even older I love these sweet sisters! And best of all I get to call them my best friends! We had the best weekend party reunion celebrating their life and what a blessing they are! They have and are blessing so many lives Love you and Happy Happy Birthday Satya and Lucia This upcoming year is going to be incredible! Party at Westin Kierland in Scottsdale!!
April 27
“All heart” 
.... loving homeschooling with this little guy!! Thank you Aunt Satya for the little field trip and learning more about the heart from a nurse. So fun!!
.... loving homeschooling with this little guy!! Thank you Aunt Satya for the little field trip and learning more about the heart from a nurse. So fun!! 
April 27
Educational evening as a family... Harrison and Caroline said our horse was getting married 
love living in the country, living the farm life with these crazy kiddos
The conversation is just beginning 
#madnesswiththemerrillbudz #horses #cantwaittohaveacolt #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #everyonehappierandhealthier #equinetherapy #cerebralpalsyhacked
love living in the country, living the farm life with these crazy kiddos The conversation is just beginning #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #horses #cantwaittohaveacolt #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #everyonehappierandhealthier #equinetherapy #cerebralpalsyhacked
The back of our property is transforming with horses and landscape! We’ve been doing horses for over 15 years with Horse Therapy(hippo therapy) but now we’re upping the game! Super excited! My kids are excited to be grandparents to a new baby Colt in April 2022
Thank you Larissa for a beautiful afternoon ride and a great conversation. Amazing the incredible friendships you can create in such a short amount of time
So glad I joined the gym, went on a meditation retreat and now horseback riding.... it’s amazing the people you meet when you just make simple choices... wow 
we missed you Sarah! Next time
So glad I joined the gym, went on a meditation retreat and now horseback riding.... it’s amazing the people you meet when you just make simple choices... wow we missed you Sarah! Next time ( All of this excitement happened in the same weekend, we snuck it all in together,
between the nicks and crannies)
So proud of our Unified team! They took the gold medal 
for virtual state this season! Congratulations! 
thanks everyone for coming had a wonderful night with the awards ceremony. Great end to a good season! We start bocce and swim next season reach out if you’d like to be a part! Play Unified!!!
for virtual state this season! Congratulations! thanks everyone for coming had a wonderful night with the awards ceremony. Great end to a good season! We start bocce and swim next season reach out if you’d like to be a part! Play Unified!!! (Link if you want to watch)
I was delighted that I got take Harrison and help with the science camp at the school. Can't wait for 3rd grade to be over. I am not a fan of Taylor Elementary. They don't believe in inclusion at that school. It's heartbreaking. But, He has such wonderful friends there. Socially he does amazing! Makes me so happy!
(I Just realized the post never went through, fun busy exciting few days!)
April 28
(I Just realized the post never went through, fun busy exciting few days!)The Expressions... the animation! They were all so adorable!! I tried catching pics of all the kiddos, all the darling little dinosaurs! And Harrison got even a little scarier tonight!! T-REX!!! It was fun to have the kids Physical Therapist come watch the play tonight! He was excited to see the kiddos balancing, dancing and even running without crutches. It took quite a bit of practice. Thank you too some of their sweet friends who helped them get up and down the stairs. (of course that made a momma's heart happy to see such kind friends, so they could fully participate!) #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #everyonehappierandhealthier #canyoncreekperformingarts #dinosaursbeforedark #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #PlayUnified #goodfriends
Caroline and the other candidates speeches are happening!! So proud of this girl and she’s running up against some other incredible kids!! 
She understands she is in this for the experience!! I’m just so amazed she made the decision on her own and went after it!!! Love you Caroline and good luck!!! #letsbefriends
She understands she is in this for the experience!! I’m just so amazed she made the decision on her own and went after it!!! Love you Caroline and good luck!!! #letsbefriends 
Our cute little dinosaurs were amazing and pretty scary tonight! 
And Caroline did wonderful on her solo! Congratulations!!!
And Caroline did wonderful on her solo! Congratulations!!! 
Happy Birthday to Sharon
APRIL 30
Our kids have been going through lots of genetic and more genome testing still trying to find out what the Neurodegenerative disease is, that is causing them to have Cerebral palsy, ataxia etc.... just got out of more appointments and studies this morning. I love my kids’ mindset and attitude as they go through blood work, clinical studies and more research. The doctors are astounded how their cerebellum is deformed and they’re up walking and talking, but to confuse matters we have been very proactive in keeping them healthy, so keeping their NRF2 and their NRF1 pathways open to the cell and continually upregulating their cells and building more mitochondria. As well as adding NAD to their diet which really ignites the cell and pathways even more. The doctors and researchers said we’re being proactive of being proactive. LOL 
They were excited when Caroline had told them that she can’t write well and she has a hard time walking but she ran for student council anyways. My kids understand that their bodies don’t work like everyone else’s, but they’re accepting of it and they’re excited to push on and be proactive and help others to recognize their bodies can work at their best! I’m just in tears of gratitude this morning for such wonderful children who push forward. Thank you to all those for their continued love and support!
They were excited when Caroline had told them that she can’t write well and she has a hard time walking but she ran for student council anyways. My kids understand that their bodies don’t work like everyone else’s, but they’re accepting of it and they’re excited to push on and be proactive and help others to recognize their bodies can work at their best! I’m just in tears of gratitude this morning for such wonderful children who push forward. Thank you to all those for their continued love and support! 
April 30
So cute!!! All of these kids!! 
and Harrison was extra scary tonight! LOL! They said they thought it was funny they picked the quietest nicest kid in the group to be the T-Rex! That was part of the fun 
#canyoncreekperformingarts
and Harrison was extra scary tonight! LOL! They said they thought it was funny they picked the quietest nicest kid in the group to be the T-Rex! That was part of the fun #canyoncreekperformingarts 
Kalicia went with Daddy to meetings in the valley to represent me, while I stayed and supported our performers!
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