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Merrick is a Patriots Fan

...Much to his father's chagrin. (Daddy's a Dolphins fan, but who really wants to talk about the Dolphins?)

Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism

How odd or serendipitous that these headlines have popped up right around the time that Merrick gets his two month vaccinations. And by the way, Merrick got all three of his shots in quick succession and screamed. For about ten seconds, and then was quiet for the rest of the doctor's visit. Yes, my kid is tougher than your kid.

Study Finds Vaccine Preservative Is Not Linked to Risks of Autism - New York Times

Santa Stopped By

Merrick's first Christmas at six weeks old.