... my mother-in-law.

I have to admit, I really lucked out in the mother-in-law department. She and I get along really well! When I listen to other friends and some of the problems they have with their husband's mothers, I just can't relate.

Rachael is their only granddaughter (but they have 6 grandsons!). When they found out Rachael was a girl - about three months before she was born - Merrilee brought me the biggest gift bag I have ever seen, brimming with all things pink. It was so wonderful!

Happy Birthday Merrilee!