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Merielle is very active now, she's standing on her own and very curious. She'll be walking in no time.

Last week we had our 1st ER visit. Merielle had a croup attack and we had to take her in bacause it was hard for her to breathe. Plus, the poor thing got a double ear infection on top of it all. She's recovering and getting better...but it was sad to see her so sick.

Pops

Ryan's wonderful Grandpa, Pops, passed away January 5th. Merielle was very lucky to have known him and loved him. He saw her when she was just a few days old, and on New Years Day 2009. He will be missed....

Merielle's Baptism

We had Merielle Baptised on February 15th 2009 at Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach. I was so overwhelmed by the support and everyone who came to show Merielle love. Thank you all. She's a lucky kid to have you. A VERY special thanks to her god parents, Nancy Collopy and Michael Colburn (not pictured..yet!), for accepting such a responsibility in our daughter's life.

With Grandma and Grandpa.

Aunt Nancy. Merielle loved all the new games Nancy played with her. Cousin Chris, up in the nosebleeds, provided us with spectacular shots like these: