2012.... You've been good to me.

        This year, I did a lot more crafting....

 We went to the museum and met King Tut ...but not really

 We lost weight! Chad and I won our Universities Biggest loser Challenge! Go us!

 We went on fun dates!

 We went on our annual Darby Canyon hike! It was beautiful!

 We did a lot of service! There's nothing better than helping out friends and sometimes... strangers :)

 We sold Sexy Rexy (our Jeep) and bought our Jetta!

 Tony entered our family...and he still isn't dead!

 Austin raced in a figure eight demolition derby in Rigby! One of my favorite memories of the year!

 When Dan Came down to Idaho, we went to the Civil defense caves and hiked back a little! So fun getting to know Dan more!

 Got my first scorpion sting in AZ! I'm a true Arizonan now!

 We elected a new president! Still not happy about it! :)

More amazing dates! I love my husband

 SWEET Aaron was born and blessed this year!

 So was Kelsey and Justin Halberts baby, Orion!

Our 2nd year Anniversary at Pacifica Beach resort! So beautiful and so much fun with Ryan, Kim and Sam!

 I organized my 2nd ward camp out! Total success, thanks Bishop Jacobs!

We FINALLY made it to Bear world! It was so awesome! What a beautiful sunny summer day!

My amazing Family came to town for the 4th of July! My favorite holiday! I loved being able to share it with them!

 I think they liked it too! 

Although we didnt have our families with us, Chad and I had an AMAZING Christmas, i would venture to say it was the best one yet! We had such an amazing year. So many great dates,great times with friends, and amazing experiences with school and the Gospel! Chad got called to be in a bishopric on campus toward the end of 2012 and it has blessed our lives so much already! We are so excited to continue learning and growing with these amazing individuals! We both did great in school which is definitely something to celebrate. We went on lots of fun trips, we got better at our jobs and enjoyed it a lot more and we played as hard as we worked!

2012 was so good to the Merrells and 2013 is looking even better!