Ivy Raye Merritt celebrated her first birthday on Oct. 24, 2014.
Her parents are Michael and Delayne Merritt of Grand Junction. Her grandparents are Rob and Paula Kracht of Meeker and Van and LeeAnn Merritt of Parachute. Ivy’s great-grandmother is Jeannie Reeves of Collbran. Ivy has three uncles: Jason (Betty) Kracht, Brad (Kayla) Merritt, and Anthony Merritt. Ivy enjoyed a princess birthday party with: her brother, Trey; her cousins, Andy and Sarah Kracht and Jordan and Mercedes Merritt; along with other family and friends.