June 1
My Aunt Lori and Uncle Roger came to visit on their way home from their trip to South Dakota. We enjoyed looking at wild flowers together. I always look up to them and love learning from them. My Uncle Roger taught me a lot of what I know and understand about money and accounting. Ever so grateful to them and the wonderful memories I have growing up and spending time with them.
June 3
Heading off to Girl's Camp, Caroline was excited and sad to go on her own without her sisters. I am still sad and in shock that I really have no more little people, that my children are growing up.
Caroline had an amazing time at Girls camp. Thank you to such great leaders. She had so many wonderful things to say
Her favorite part was that she went without any of her siblings/family. She got to be completely “Caroline” and she was excited about being independent
hanging out with friends and cousins. Again, I’m so grateful to great leaders, one’s willing to take those on with disabilities without even hesitating 
it warms my heart. Can’t wait to see more pictures. #grateful #inclusion #love #camping #friends #leaders #amazing #cerebralpalsyhacked
Sherida Hunt Slade is with Tyler Slade.
We had an incredible time! Thank you for coming Loren and Anna Pember Merrill!! Tyler Slade
June 10
I think the most adventurous part of this last minute jaunt to hike the Grand Canyon this weekend, was when the mountain goats were guarding the switch backs at the end of our hike out. The craziest part, as if we were in a movie, after we got past the goats, a lonely goat came sprinting around the corner running for its life right at us on the path. We had to plaster ourselves against the canyon wall to let it run by. It was a bit scary and exciting. Thanks for fun friends Sherida Hunt Slade, Tyler Slade, Loren Lawlor Merrill and grand last minute adventures. We were trying to decide where to hike and found ourselves at the bottom of the canyon, playing in the Colorado river, prepping ourselves for the hot hike out. Amazing day, in and out 
@sheslade8 #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #Amazing #livelifeactivated #poweredbyaxio #grandcanyon #hikingadventures #friends
June 12
Best day ever! Charlotte is upright on her boot! Still in the boot, but now she gets to walk on it so she’s so excited. It’s so liberating! I’m excited too!
#celebrating #cerebralpalsyhacked #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #poweredbyaxio #livelifeactivated
I harvested my first bucket of kale of the season, or ever, put it down to finish up the chores and the chickens had attacked and enjoyed it all. They had their healthy dinner for the night. I was sad and disappointed, but it was so humorous how quickly they ate it all! I think it goes to show the nutrients it has 
She seems as shocked as I am, that she’s 17 years old! That means she’ll be a senior this year!! 
She has so many goals for her future. I cannot wait to see all the many wonderful things she does. She’s so talented and so kind. She’s a problem solver and challenges herself to overcome hard things. I love you Caroline and am so proud of the woman you are becoming 
loved sharing and learning of the ancient history with our children. We did this a couple years ago and couldn’t wait to bring the kids back The cenote was beautiful and cool after a long hot exciting day. Love the stories of the Tree of Life, the white God and other incredible stories that bring our worlds together. #tulum #chichenitza #pyrmaids #cenote
In my silly mom brain this was going to be an incredible once in a lifetime event, fun and all smiles! The trainers were kind and incredible with my kids and adjusted to their disabilities. 
It was not easy, with lack of muscle control, balancing, sensory, processing disorders … but they rocked it and had the best time!! 
Charlotte loves to help others. Finger-painting became real on the roof of a home in Mexico. 
they were so happy to have Caroline come intern and learn, even with having Cerebral palsy. She has become the best brownie maker 
Patty Vallone is with Anna Pember Merrill and 9 others.
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