Loren and Anna Merrill Family: September

August 31/September 1

Labor Day Weekend

Lots of fun and success on this beautiful rainy day!!! Making memories at a small town tradition, “Sweet Corn Festival” and getting the roof on one of these homes!! Thank you so much to those who came and helped #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #specialolympicsunified #everyonehappierandhealthier #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #livelifeactivated

Sunday Funday road trip and time spent with our Alaska cousins!! So fun to see them! Congratulations Emmett on such a special day #familyisthebest #cousins #memories #sundayfunday #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #livelifeactivated

September 2

Happy Labor Day weekend The kids said we “labored” and played today!! And Charlotte drove the ranger (all by herself) today, balanced putting the hay in the back and delivered it to the horses small wins!! And she drove in high gear!!! #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #happylabordayweekend #fishing #friends #cousins #livelifeactivated #danceparty #taylorsweetcorn #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #buildinghouses

September 3

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Hmmm…this reminds me of someone…!

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Scott!!!

This sounds like my kids!! Just love you!!! Thank you for thinking of us!! you are so so so special to us and have been a part of our life from the beginning!

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Anna Pember Merrill I know you know that I do (think of you and your family)! And you’ll always be equally as special to me as well.

September 3

So grateful for this wonderful, knowledgeable, beautiful friend! @dramyleverant She brings her wisdom, love and hope into our lives. We have learned so much from her. She has been a constant guide since before Harrison was born. She began as our doctor at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #hope #healing #gratefulfordoctors #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #livelifeactivated #everyonehappierandhealthier #hearingaids #phoenixchildrenshospital Dr. Amy Leverant

September 5

This little guy left saying Horse Therapy was Fantastic!! And this sweet little girl is walking straighter, taller and with a big smile!!

One of the Moms, just sent me this message,

“Just wanted to share. He came home from school today and asked for an apple. Then he asked for a Caesar salad. I looked at him and said what’s up? And he said I HAVE to eat my fruit and veggies cuz my horse teacher told me so! I love you!”

It takes all parts of the puzzle to be happy and healthy. Proud of these kiddos

It’s so fun to see others have success

#madnesswiththemerrillbudz #hippotherapy #horsetherapy #equinetherapy #millennialacres #livelifeactivated

#fourpillarsofhealth #everyonehappierandhealthier

September 7

I couldn’t believe how strong my little man, Harrison, was!

we’ve been working hard chopping down dead trees in our neighborhood

so grateful for this little guy and his strength! People ask all the time how our family has so much energy, so I thought I’d share! and this one’s a favorite!!

(one of our tools)

(my kids drink it at school for concentration)

It also creates:

Mental sharpness: Improves mental endurance, acuity, concentration, and memory retention.*

Elevated mood: Increases physical and mental energy while enhancing positive mood.*

Stress resilience: Supports neurotransmitter function and the brain’s resilience to stress, reducing mental fatigue and brain fog.*

Clean formula: A low-calorie, low-carb, vegetarian formula free from artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, added sugars, GMOs, and gluten.

#livelifeactivated #axio

#madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether

September 9

Happy birthday to dear President Nelson. We love and honor you. 100 years a legend. @russellmnelson @_merrillbudz_ #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #letgodprevail #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #livelifeactivated #gatherisrael #everyonehappierandhealthier Russell M. Nelson

September 11

Our kids woke up this morning and felt it was important to wear our souvenir New York shirts in honor of remembering our country. We had a humbling experience spending time as a family this summer at the 911 museum and memorial. …lots of confusing and unanswered questions walking the foundation as a family. Please feel our love, prayers and gratitude. We will never forget the sacrifice and all the people we lost that day. #weloveyou #neverforget911 #newyork #god #cross #grateful #prayers

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September 12

Makenzy Carcamo

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September 14

College life, dorms, dances, service projects, parties… I dropped Charlotte off and got her ready to party with her sister. (I hung out and hid in the background until needed) #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #cerebralpalsyhacked #livelifeactivated #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #easternarizonacollege #dorms #dances #feedmystarvingchildren

September 15

….the things we do as mothers, waiting up in the courtyard for Charlotte to be done partying it up with Kika and friends She is loving checking out the college single adult life away from home with her sister. #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #notreadytobeonherown #cerebralpalsyhacked #babysteps #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #processing #collegelife #bestfriends #proudofmygirls #livelifeactivated #nextsteps #goals #forwardisforward #partying

September 16

These two had a blast this weekend!! Livin’ up the college life! Grateful I got to be there to get to hear Kika speak at church. She spoke on her love of her Jesus, counting her many blessings and what to do when we are feeling down. I’m mind blown of these two girls and their strength through their struggles and growth and the fact that they know how to party late into the night and make incredible friends! And show up the next day Had to say goodbye to one of my college girls and head up the mountain. Love that I get to be a part of their growing up life. #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #collegelife #dreams #goals #livelifeactivated #grateful

I zoomed in for Stake Conference

Annual Taylor Farms Block Party turned out to be such a great time!! So wonderful to meet new neighbors and got to see long time friends! Welcome to the community! We are so blessed

the rain stopped and the sun shined and then we were graced with a full moon. #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #TaylorFarms #livelifeactivated #neighbors #LoveThyNeighborAsThySelf

September 18

Destiny Lemke is with Jacob Guidry and
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This cause is very near to my heart. On Friday September 27th and also on Saturday September 28th we will be partnering with The Special Olympics White Mountain Unified Team. This 2 day event will include food games and we will also have the Team and coaches here at 77 Subaru . Every vehicle bought starting Thursday September 26th we will donate part of the proceeds to them. I hope you see all of you there. Anna Pember Merrill

Kalicia Merrill:

Next Saturday our Unified Team is holding a fundraiser. Please come out and support these athletes!

JOIN US FOR THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF ARIZONA 2-DAY EVENT! PLAY GAMES, ENJOY BBQ & FOOD TRUCKS, AND SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE WITH $100 FROM EACH VEHICLE SOLD GOING TO THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS. SEE YOU SEPTEMBER 27-28, 12 PM - 5 PM!

#merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #SOAZ

@lorenandanna @kaliciamerrill

September 19

We are so excited, Unified Lobos and Subaru 77 in Showlow are partnering together to fundraise and bring awareness to our program in the White Mountains of AZ

We are hosting our fundraiser at Subaru 77 on September 27 and 28, 12-6 both days. Games, BBQ, Unified shirts, radio station, so much excitement and they are donating $100 per car sold. If you’re interested being a part of the team, come join us. #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #playunified

September 23

Homecoming week!

“farmers day!”

September 24

Homecoming week:

Patriotic Day, I got to be at the high school today to help

The halls look amazing! And my Sweet Caroline got asked to Homecoming

such a cute idea from a football

player

#playunified #patriotic #livelifeactivated #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #inclusion #cerebralpalsyhacked #homecoming #football #friends #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether

(My momma heart is a bit happy, all the inclusion I advocate for. I wonder what would’ve happened if I kept my kids in self-contained all these years?) -am I allowed to say that?