May 1
“High Flight” 
by John Gillespie Magee Jr. #harrisonsfavorite
May 3
First sister trip
#Newyork #happy40thbirthday #livelifeactivated
May 4
#lovemysisters
#happy40thbirthday #newyork #met #vangogh #centralpark #uplatetalking #grace #lawoflove #wicked “looking at things another way”
May 5
Happy 40th Birthday Jessyka!! So awesome to get to see Donald too. Fun quick weekend #brooklyn #statueofliberty #sisterstrip #livelifeactivated
#brooklyn #statueofliberty #sisterstrip #livelifeactivated
While we were gone in New York, the kids had so much fun with out me!!
My sister Jessyka and I have a chance to go to South Africa for a couple weeks to serve our friends, with my parents. Keith and Sylvia Pember are on a mission. One of the services we are excited to be apart of is setting up a Family History station. We already have the computers fundraised for. We are still needing to fundraise for the printers and supplies. This is a letter from my Dad if anyone would like to take part:
I like the printer that we purchased upon our arrival. It is a lot like the printer I have at home, but has only the basic functions of printing, copying, and scanning. It is a “tank” printer. No cartridges. The cost of printing is cut by about 90%.
The cost of this printer is R2499.00. That translates to approximately $140.00 also in need of full ink bottles of each colour and power cord for 240 volts.
The ward could use three printers, however, I am not able to take the printer home with us at the end of our mission, therefore, I will be donating our printer to the them as well.
Two printers and printer cables (connecting the printer to a computer) will be sufficient for the family history, genealogy class to accomplish their work. We would like to leave with loads of paper as well. Setting this up in place will be about $800 -1000.
Thank you friends and family for your generosity of wanting to help the people of the Dobsonville area in South Africa. They will very much appreciate your donation.
I love you, Dad 
. I am excited to see a Family History Station set up. My Dad also just graduated with a degree from BYU IDAHO in Family History and will be training them and leaving them with the skills. It’s a whole program being put in place.
. I am excited to see a Family History Station set up. My Dad also just graduated with a degree from BYU IDAHO in Family History and will be training them and leaving them with the skills. It’s a whole program being put in place.(Venmo Merrill-Budz)
May 7
I love this!!! Thanks Loa
These two have fun together. Charlotte is working so hard to be independent. (- wants to move out someday) She’s setting some pretty serious goals for herself. One, she’s focusing very hard on right now, she wants to be able to make five meals all by herself. Trying to find the right tools and specific adaptive equipment, to make it work with her fine motor skills has been fun and challenging. Today she learned to make crêpes. 
that was a tough one, but a skill she has learned over all these years is “patience” and it takes patience to make crêpes. So I was pretty impressed. I don’t have that patience. Lol! 
#cerebralpalsyhacked #livelifeactivated #grace #patience #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #friends #goals
These two have fun together. Charlotte is working so hard to be independent. (- wants to move out someday) She’s setting some pretty serious goals for herself. One, she’s focusing very hard on right now, she wants to be able to make five meals all by herself. Trying to find the right tools and specific adaptive equipment, to make it work with her fine motor skills has been fun and challenging. Today she learned to make crêpes. that was a tough one, but a skill she has learned over all these years is “patience” and it takes patience to make crêpes. So I was pretty impressed. I don’t have that patience. Lol! #cerebralpalsyhacked #livelifeactivated #grace #patience #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #friends #goals 
May 8
I can’t believe it’s the end of another great year!! ….lots of wonderful concerts!! I loved the twist of the music videos. I especially love this 6th grade class Harrison has been growing up with since preschool. Thanks to all the amazing parents for raising such great kids! I am excited that these two cousins get to be in junior high next year together. Our babies are growing up.
May 9
It’s always like Christmas to open up the kiln! Their little glazed pots turned out beautiful for Mothers Day!
May 10
While I was at the Met Art Museum in New York, my amazing talented art students were at their own art show!! Congratulations!!! So proud of all these talented Exploring Art Students. Incredible work!!! And a news reporter interviewed and took pictures of Charlotte! She’ll be in the Newspaper with the rest of the art students!! Wahoo!! 
#exploringartclass #annamerrillart
#exploringartclass #annamerrillart 
Illustrating in my Art Studio
Fun everyday moments, crocheting, homework and Lunch Bunch!
May 11
Where has the time gone…. 
Two weeks until Kalicia begins her new journey. It’s time to …”find out who you are, and do it on purpose!” -Dolly Parton #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #livelifeactivated #graduation2024
Two weeks until Kalicia begins her new journey. It’s time to …”find out who you are, and do it on purpose!” -Dolly Parton #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #livelifeactivated #graduation2024
May 13
Wow!!! Powerful!! Happy Mother’s Day!!
Happy Mother’s Day to all you incredible mothers, grandmothers, and women. I’m so grateful for your friendships and beautiful examples of mothers. 
I had such a nice quiet time at home, BBQ by Loren in the backyard. It was so nice to just be home, to be still and with my family. My kiddos must think I need to learn to be still too, as they all pitched in and got me my first meditation pillow. I’m so excited 
Hope you felt extra special on this day celebrating Mothers. #loveyou #mybigboys #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #livelifeactivated #meditation #bestill #mothersday #cuddles #memories #monet
I had such a nice quiet time at home, BBQ by Loren in the backyard. It was so nice to just be home, to be still and with my family. My kiddos must think I need to learn to be still too, as they all pitched in and got me my first meditation pillow. I’m so excited Hope you felt extra special on this day celebrating Mothers. #loveyou #mybigboys #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #livelifeactivated #meditation #bestill #mothersday #cuddles #memories #monet
May 14
Such a fun end of the season talent show awards banquet Fabulous cheers to all!! Congratulations!! The art was amazing as well!! #PlayUnified #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #inclusionmatters #livelifeactivated #talents #exploringartclass
Fabulous cheers to all!! Congratulations!! The art was amazing as well!! #PlayUnified #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #inclusionmatters #livelifeactivated #talents #exploringartclass
May 15
Last Lobo Honor Choir Concert for Kalicia. Caroline looks up to her big sister and loves music 
right along with her. It was wonderful to see these two perform tonight. Proud of these girls and grateful for Kalicia’s example to her little sister. 
#madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #everyonehappierandhealthier #livelifeactivated #choirconcerts #sweetcaroline #lovemygirls
right along with her. It was wonderful to see these two perform tonight. Proud of these girls and grateful for Kalicia’s example to her little sister. #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #everyonehappierandhealthier #livelifeactivated #choirconcerts #sweetcaroline #lovemygirls
May 16
72 tons of bentonite, shoveled and wet in the pond all day
, praying this saves our pond and over 1,000 fish and leach field 
(good ab and arms work out
, praying this saves our pond and over 1,000 fish and leach field (good ab and arms work out 
Happy Birthday Denver!
May 17
May 19
What an amazing night! Sending my two beautiful girls off to prom ….. meanwhile we continue to work in 72 tons of bentonite and trenches, waiting for my beauties to come home!!! So beyond grateful Caroline has her big sister #grateful #bestauntever #prom2024 #soexcited #deepinthetrenches
….. meanwhile we continue to work in 72 tons of bentonite and trenches, waiting for my beauties to come home!!! So beyond grateful Caroline has her big sister #grateful #bestauntever #prom2024 #soexcited #deepinthetrenches 
Kaylee Harston is with Anna Pember Merrill.
Thank you so much Mike'al Chase for asking me to prom! I had so much fun! And I'm so glad Amelia Pine got to come, she made the night even better! The pictures I think turned out amazing! Thanks to Anna pemper Merrill! She takes great photos at a great price! Thanks everyone for such a memorable night! Last dance of high school for me!
A week of celebrations for so many, graduations and taking the next giant steps into life, on their own, making decisions. Congratulations! From baccalaureate and onto Seminary graduation busy beautiful day. #congratulations
busy beautiful day. #congratulations
May 20
100 feet of trench, visqueen, lots of research, 72 tons of bentonite dam… almost done and praying this is it We are going to get it done in time for graduation and family coming…. Still lots to shovel into the pond!! Who needs a gym? 
My daughter said it the best, while I stress and worry over it working 
She said “Mom, you are doing your best and moving forward with action, God will bless us.” Moving forward with faith! #dam #pond #leachlines #praying #gratitude #faith
We are going to get it done in time for graduation and family coming…. Still lots to shovel into the pond!! Who needs a gym? My daughter said it the best, while I stress and worry over it working She said “Mom, you are doing your best and moving forward with action, God will bless us.” Moving forward with faith! #dam #pond #leachlines #praying #gratitude #faith 
May 21
Some sweet people sure know me well. Cute mug and liquid energy. This Family always knows when I need a lift me up. Thanks, ladies
May 22
So proud of this incredible guy!! I just love my nephew, Brodee, and am in complete awe of all he has overcome and accomplished in 18 years already! His tenacity and love for life and others is inspiring. Thank you Brodee for your example to my family! I’m grateful for your courage and strength. Congratulations on graduating and we are excited about your mission. You are a miracle and continue to bless lives. This is a powerful month, graduation, mission call, birthday boy, 5 year anniversary of the boat accident and your fight for life! I loved that I got to meet the flight medic tonight. And even better, I found out she’s from snowflake. I love how God intertwines our lives and we get to lift, love and show up for each other! Congrats Brodee! Keep being amazing #congratulations #graduation #excitingweek
I just love my nephew, Brodee, and am in complete awe of all he has overcome and accomplished in 18 years already! His tenacity and love for life and others is inspiring. Thank you Brodee for your example to my family! I’m grateful for your courage and strength. Congratulations on graduating and we are excited about your mission. You are a miracle and continue to bless lives. This is a powerful month, graduation, mission call, birthday boy, 5 year anniversary of the boat accident and your fight for life! I loved that I got to meet the flight medic tonight. And even better, I found out she’s from snowflake. I love how God intertwines our lives and we get to lift, love and show up for each other! Congrats Brodee! Keep being amazing #congratulations #graduation #excitingweek
My kids are doing brain tricks, they call it!! Can’t wait for this zoom tonight. When you get the right nutrients to the brain, it’s powerful
You're invited to our live Wellness Wednesday on the topic of: Brain Mapping and Activation
So much fun! Every night, another cousin graduating!! Woohoo!! Congratulations Aarron! We are so proud of you. I love these built-in friendships! Cousins are the best! #roundvalley #congratulations
Every night, another cousin graduating!! Woohoo!! Congratulations Aarron! We are so proud of you. I love these built-in friendships! Cousins are the best! #roundvalley #congratulations 
May 23
So grateful for such fun wonderful teachers!! #waterday
May 25
I’m so proud of this girl!! I love you, Kika!
“Daughters and moms”, love that we are all friends!! such a great group!! They will do big things!! Congratulations 2024
such a great group!! They will do big things!! Congratulations 2024
May 27
May 28
… after 2 1/2 days of traveling we made it to Johannesburg, South Africa We spent a wonderful day with my parents and loved getting to know the people. It was exciting greeting each other with big hugs! They were all so welcoming. #justalittlejetlagged
We spent a wonderful day with my parents and loved getting to know the people. It was exciting greeting each other with big hugs! They were all so welcoming. #justalittlejetlagged 
May 29
Wow! This was quite an experience today! First of all I held a snake, 
which I swore I would never do my kids were so proud of me
But the real miracle story that I wanted to share is about this man, Bro. Reid… A couple months ago there was a scary incident. Our good South African friend, Brother Reid was bitten by the deadliest snake in South Africa, the Black Mamba. He was rushed to the hospital to get the antidote. I was told that 100% mortality if the antidote is not received. He was helping this family(in the picture) get a snake out of their kitchen, thinking it was a simple Brown Snake, until he was bit. He calmly called his wife and asked her to call the hospital to let them know he was coming. He was going to ride his motorbike to the hospital. This family overheard his call and quickly got him to the hospital. Both of these families saved each other’s lives. If Bro. Reid had not gone in to get the snake it would have bitten a family member. To make matters worse, he is allergic to the antidote. He received prayers and blessings. He was in critical care. He miraculously survived the morbid bite. Brother Reid has handled snakes all his life. 44 years and not getting bit. He said he made a silly mistake. Wow! Silly can be deadly. Such a wonderful kind man and it was special to get to be at this reunion today and enjoy a meal together of these two wonderful families who survived a scary uplifting experience together.
which I swore I would never do my kids were so proud of me But the real miracle story that I wanted to share is about this man, Bro. Reid… A couple months ago there was a scary incident. Our good South African friend, Brother Reid was bitten by the deadliest snake in South Africa, the Black Mamba. He was rushed to the hospital to get the antidote. I was told that 100% mortality if the antidote is not received. He was helping this family(in the picture) get a snake out of their kitchen, thinking it was a simple Brown Snake, until he was bit. He calmly called his wife and asked her to call the hospital to let them know he was coming. He was going to ride his motorbike to the hospital. This family overheard his call and quickly got him to the hospital. Both of these families saved each other’s lives. If Bro. Reid had not gone in to get the snake it would have bitten a family member. To make matters worse, he is allergic to the antidote. He received prayers and blessings. He was in critical care. He miraculously survived the morbid bite. Brother Reid has handled snakes all his life. 44 years and not getting bit. He said he made a silly mistake. Wow! Silly can be deadly. Such a wonderful kind man and it was special to get to be at this reunion today and enjoy a meal together of these two wonderful families who survived a scary uplifting experience together. 
May 30
….I’ve been spotlighting with Loren but this brought a whole new meaning to it. (The only thing, I missed was having Loren doing it with me. So grateful he’s home with the kids and letting me experience it with my sister and parents) Wow!! This was so up close and personal. I still can’t believe he turned the engine off when the lioness got so close to us! Absolutely incredible! They were so majestic and powerful, so much respect for these glorious animals. What a dream, can’t wait to watch Lion King again. #africansafari
. #africansafari 
May 31
Incredible feelings today!! I love their love of life, culture and people. “A man without a culture, is like a zebra without stripes.” -Zulu #southafrica #zulu
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