Happy Birthday Merrick!

Five things I love about Merrick:

1. He's easily embarrassed. In fact, he'll even change the channel on the TV if the characters get in uncomfortable situations. That's why I chose this picture of him eating - he'll try to get me to change it. :)

2. He's almost always reading a fantasy novel. Right now he has six thick hardcover books checked out from the library. And he told me to remind him to go pick up another one that's on hold for him!

3. He's very into shoes right now, primarily because he's surrounded by shoes all day working in the Mens Athletic Shoes buying office at Kohl's.

4. He's the 11-yr old scout leader and even asked to keep his calling when we moved to another ward, since they combine for scouts. He does a good job inspiring the boys to participate in the scouting program (and he's an Eagle Scout himself!).

5. He's a great dad and a great husband. He loves making the girls laugh and always gives them lots of attention when he gets home from work. He also puts Avery to bed every night!