New Year's in La Grande Print
Up until this year Lee and I have celebrated two Christmases, one with my family and one with his.  This year was the first time that we didn't celebrate one in La Grande.  Both my sisters were with their new families and distances made it such that they couldn't swing Christmas in two places.  But, we still wanted to go home and spend a few days with my parents.  They were slow days, lots of relaxation and good food.  I was productive and sorted through and emptied out the gazillion tubs and boxes of memories from my childhood through early college years.  My parents were thrilled to have me pack them up in the pickup to fill our garage instead of theirs.  Poor Lee spent most of the weekend operating on computers - and that was about all we did.  I love Christmas break and being lazy once a year.  :) 
 
A Merrick Christmas Print

This year was Christmas at the Merricks.  We got to spend several days relaxing in Bruneau and connecting with all the family.  We had a really great visit and loved seeing all the nieces and nephews.   Bryce and family came over from Twin with their cool new racetrack that the big boys spent as much time playing with as the kids.  The twins celebrated their first birthday on the 13th and Zach and Rochelle let us celebrate with them again.

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Getting in the Christmas Spirit Print
Friends Christmas PartyWith the kitchen in chaos, we have taken longer than normal to get in the Christmas spirit.  But, after successfully meeting our revised countertop measurement deadline (see updated pics here), we were able to focus on some Christmas fun!  We finally have our tree up and all the outdoor lights hung.  We've even managed to enjoy the company of friends, colleagues and old church comrades at several holiday gatherings.  The most recent of which was our annual friend's holiday dinner and ornament exchange.  We look forward to that night every holiday season and this year didn't disappoint.  What a wonderful evening!
 
Boxes Unpacked! Print
After nearly two years, I unpacked several kitchen boxes the week before Christmas.  I LOVE it.  Check out the significant improvements here (week 10 - 11).
 
December, Seriously? Print

On the very same day I put up Christmas lights in the front yard, I pulled these (and a couple of zucchinis) from the garden. Crazy!

 

 
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