The Call of the Wild...and the Bishop

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The call of the wild came early Sunday morning when Oscar (a large black lab puppy) (...and Buddy and Moe's best friend) came over, jumped up on our window sill, and let us know it was time to get up for church.

The call of the Bishop came at church when Matt was asked to be the 12-18 year old Sunday S-COOL teacher. Matt bore his testimony remarking that a calling received is a reflection of where you are in your spiritual maturity and this would be perfect for him. He also reflected that Merrit is a Relief Society teacher...hmm. And for those of you still teaching in Primary...there's hope.

After church, Buddy and Moe needed Sunday afternoon family time...at the lake.

Back at the house Merrit pulled some greens from the garden and made us a batch of highly recommended and positively reviewed kale and mustard green chips...neither of which received favorable marks from either of us. Buddy decided he would rather eat wild pears from our tree prunings. Moe did what he does best...posed.


Happy Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving could not have come soon enough. Buddy and Moe were up early hoping their neighborhood friends (Oscar and Champ) would already be outside playing.
Once we finally got up it was off to the lake for a walk. During the summer, the spot where Matt and the pups are sitting is normally underwater.
We came home and Matt went out and worked in the yard.
Buddy helped...
...until something far more exciting came on TV.
Once the Elders arrived it was time to indulge in a feast that even the Grinch would have enjoyed! Venison tenderloin fondue, garlicky mashed potatoes, homemade rolls, cranberry-ginger ale punch...yum! Merrit is a truly gifted chef!
Though it was our first Thanksgiving away from family we certainly made the most of it...especially when it came to dessert!

6 Month Review

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Hey Everyone! We're still around Atlanta and having fun. Merrit is loving her position as head honcho at Paces Ferry Oral Surgery while Matt is busy saving the planet from subluxation. We're shopping google maps for a place to move to in 18 months. So...if anyone has suggestions...


February: Hiked Amicalola Falls

March: Myrtle Beach (brrrr...)

April: Matt's 31st Birthday

Planted a new garden

Went to a Family Force 5 concert

May: Matt went to Tuscaloosa, AL to help cleanup after the tornado. He said he didn't have much fun.

Buddy and Moe: First Camping Trip @ Carter's Lake


We bought rollerblades

September: Buddy and Moe: Second Camping Trip @ Carter's Lake with the Bennett's



Our Nightly Walk

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It really is true that a picture is worth a thousand words...

Family Walk

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Out on the Silver Comet Trail...then naptime