Monday, November 28, 2022

August

August 1

Oh my gracious! The promise of chocolate after procedures at Phoenix Children’s Hospital wasn’t the best idea. Lol! πŸ˜‚πŸ€·πŸΌ‍♀️ ewie gewie and so much fun! We had it all over us πŸ˜‚ #summerhot #everyonehappierandhealthier #phoenixchildrenshospital #playunified #cerebralpalsyhacked #nrf2activation #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #thankyoudoctorsandnurses



August 2

It’s been quite an exciting adventure getting to this point. πŸ™πŸΌ Life is a little bit different when you have children with special needs, especially when they turn 18. Lots of decisions like any other child…. but usually guardianship, losing civil rights and other things set in place…. Charlotte, has an opinion she has strength… everyone deserves the rights that our country fought for and I feel so much gratitude towards our heroes. Thank you too, to our doctors and others who also wrote notes and letters on her behalf. Thank you to the judge and our awesome Lawyer! Today Charlotte got to vote‼️πŸ™ŒπŸΌ She got to keep her Civil Rights‼️ You don’t realize the importance of Civil Rights until they’re taken away from youπŸ₯Ή If you have children with special needs and or disabilities and need guidance on which lawyers to get, Charlotte didn’t just roll over and take the typical pathπŸ’ͺ🏼 she fought for her rights and I’m so proud of her! ❤️❤️❤️πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™ #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #everyonehappierandhealthier #cerebralpalsyhacked #civilrights #playunified #inclusionmatters #ivoted


   


 



August 4

Oh what a 24 hours πŸ™ŒπŸΌ The hike was a bit harder than we planned πŸ˜…πŸ’ͺ🏼 Charlotte was saying uplifting quotes the whole way keeping our momentum going. Grateful to the guys the helped me Help Charlotte along the steep slippery cliffs. Beautiful πŸ™ŒπŸΌ but the crutches weren’t worth much on the exciting trail 🀩😜😲 #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #everyonehappierandhealthier #cerebralpalsyhacked #zionnationalpark #crazyfuntrails #justalittlescary #chooseyourhard #wedidit


August 6

Nothing like getting to spend a weekend with your daughter, her doctors and leaders! Wow! The personal growth this weekend was incredible and seeing my daughter do things I didn’t know she could do! She’s an amazing adult and I’m so excited to get to do life with her! She is beyond excited to get to lead, share her story and help others activate and make their bodies work at their best πŸ’ͺ🏼just like she has done! #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #everyonehappierandhealthier #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #activateyourbody #yourbodyisamiracle #yourbodyismeanttoheal #cerebralpalsyhacked #thankyoudoctors



August 5

What🀩‼️πŸ’› Loren’s getting close to 50‼️ How wierd and crazy is that to say out loud!!! Where did the time go? We are like little kids still, trying to gain wisdom from this beautiful, exciting, crazy lifeπŸ₯°πŸ™ŒπŸΌ HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my best friend!!! I’m so grateful to this man!! Hard working, fun, creative, loving, committed, smart, spiritual, leader, amazing man!!! How did I become so lucky/blessed to get to do this life with him! I love you Loren!! Happy Birthday πŸŽˆπŸŽ‚❤️ #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #happybirthday #healthierthanever #everyonehappierandhealthier #roundupto50


August 9

School is starting ⭐️ Cheers to Collagen πŸ™ŒπŸΌ “and make sure you get every little drop” says Kika πŸ‘ŒπŸΌπŸ˜ I’ve really been doing my research and I found the best collagenπŸ’ͺ🏼 to help my kids’ brains 🧠 lining of their organs, joints etc. and of course our skin! πŸ’›πŸ™ŒπŸΌ My skin!! #activateourbodies #activateourbrains #schoolisstarting #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #everyonehappierandhealthier #activatedlifestyle #lifestyleprescriptions #collagenpeptides

Yes very good Dr. Beyer I use it myself

  



Auguat 10

Yay!!! Back to school! Can’t believe these kids are growing up I’m the mom of three teenage girls! And a superhero for a little boy! πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ’ͺ🏼Charlotte was cheering in the background that she did not have to go! I love that she joined the gym with me today!❤️❤️❤️ #activated #cerebralpalsyhacked #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #everyonehappierandhealthier #backtoschool

She Became my little woman! We love our little Caroline.


August 12

Wow! When you can’t find your little guy and you worry! And then you find him trying to fix hooks for his mom. I didn’t even know he knew how to find a drill. #hardworker



August 14

Happy Beautiful Sunday πŸ’™πŸ™πŸΌ Choose JOY in the MOMENT! Give your cares to the Lord and Love to your family! Be present





August 15

One of my favorite things about Education Week at BYU are all the beautiful reunions with family and friends πŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸΌ and thank you Aunt Sierra for saving the day and helping Caroline so she didn’t have a “Daddy hair do” for school pictures πŸ˜…πŸ˜‚ beautiful 😍 #byueducationweek #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #cousins #reunion #learning #personalgrowth #nauvoofamily #pictureday #daddyhairdo #lovemygirlsπŸ’• #teenagersareamazing







































































































































                              







August 16

Such great conversations!! Charlotte and Caroline are helping to pave the way for special needs at FSY (For Strength of Youth Program). I love that Kalicia is part of the inclusion. We are working with Brad Wilcox and disabilities at headquarters. They even asked them to write articles for the Liahona and youth magazine. It’s great to be working with them and problem solving. We have learned that works a lot better than just complaining -Get involved, problem solve and serve, says Charlotte. They are working to get another shuttle set up for the youth group at BYU because Charlotte lovingly speaks up and advocates. It’s so neat to see her help to create accessibility and inclusion.
(And we got to have a little fun with Whitney and Scotty Catt with the athletics department at BYU. So happy we got to see you and enjoy the evening. -Such great people πŸ₯°) #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #learning #byueducationweek #lovemygirls #teenagersareamazing #everyonehappierandhealthier #cerebralpalsyhacked #problemsolve #forstrengthofyouth #FSY2022



August 18
Live intentionallyπŸ’ͺπŸΌπŸ‘ŠπŸΌ if you live by these three P’s, you will stop πŸ›‘ spiral, and get stuck. Spending time and learning from those who lift us to become better. So many incredible leaders and speakers. Got to learn from the best, plus film writer/director T.C. Christiansen. πŸ™ŒπŸΌCreating better habits, loving better❤️ I even took Grandparenting on Purpose classes. Loved having my daughters, my mother and friends learning and growing together ❤️πŸ™πŸΌ #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #everyonehappierandhealthier #educationweek #byu #cerebralpalsyhacked #newhabits #personalgrowth #grandparentingonpurpose #tcchristiansen #carriewrigley #advocating #love

Marie Caldwell
Thank you for sharing your light and knowledge with others!!! Can not wait to hear more about Education Week and all your experiences

   



Siboney Norton
This is so great! Instead of complaining “get involved, problem solve, and serve!” That is so awesome. I’m going to remember that when I want to complain!Frankie Petersen
Wonderful. Your family has so many blessings and examples for others!!
Ellen Stradling Burgoyne
I love this family you are creating Anna & Loren!

Amber Siler Campbell
So great to see these girls in action! And Brad Wilcox is seriously THE best.

August 19

August 21
TODAY we finally got the DUCKS to the POND!!! πŸ₯³πŸ¦†πŸ’›
one of the best things about being on a farm πŸ€—

August 22


August 24
“Get on Board” Preparedness Fair this Saturday 9-3 in Taylor, AZ on Willow. Come join us! #beprepared #72hourkits #getonboard #breadmaking #donateblankets #kidsclothingexchange #quiltbatts #3efoodsnackforkids #breathe
 




August 25
August 29
Really proud of this guy!! Such an exciting weekend! Congratulations to this amazing guy and family!! Grateful for their Christlike example to our family and community. Loved getting to spend the evening with all of their family. Awesome that our kids get along so well


August 26
Human Performance Laboratory at Northern Arizona University. Bio engineering!! Harrison was excited to be part robotπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜†πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It’s amazing to get to be a part of research to help the muscle and the brain to connect. Please reach out if this interests you for a family member. #exoskeleton #bioengineering #everyonehappierandhealthier #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #cerebralpalsyhacked #playunified
August 27
Come join us!!! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ Get on Board πŸ™ŒπŸΌ Preparedness Fair -72 hour kits- blankets-clothing exchange-donations-take what you need-prepare-make jam-bread classesπŸ˜€ We are here til three πŸ€©πŸ‘πŸ» #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #everyonehappierandhealthier #communitypreparendess #calvarychurch #baptistchurch #ldschurch #workingtogether #areyouprepared #emergencysituations #firstaidkit #72hourkits




August 30
Harrison is helping with a really cool fundraiser! It's easy for you to participate and help Harrison win prizes. Click this link to find out more: https://www.schoolstore.net/s.t?3976917-4522103071222241
Thank you!! We love our schools!! #playunified


August 31
Yay!!! Exploring Art Season is back!! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ πŸ–Ό 🎨
“I am…” ❤️❤️❤️πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°





















                    

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