Merrick Family tradition calls for Christmas Eve with the Merrick Aunts and Uncles at Grandma and Grandpa Merricks.  We made it from La Grande just in time for dinner and time with family.  It's always great to see so many Merricks when we come to Bruneau, especially in one stop!  Christmas Day is spent with just Lee's immediate family.  We were only missing Bryce, Elaine and their kids.  We had a really enjoyable and kicked back day -- with a side trip to the Bruneau Canyon Overlook.

I've been wanting to go out to the Bruneau Canyon since my first trip out here a couple of years ago.  I'm so glad we went - and it's beautiful!  We had two wonderful Christmases!  Once we get home and have a faster connection and all our photo processing tools at our fingertips - I'll post more pictures from the Canyon!