The holidays are here, and it's been crazy and fun. We were able to spend a lot of time with family this Thanksgiving and make even more fun memories and of course eat tons of delicious food! I've got to admit the desserts are my favorite! With the holiday we decided Tate might want a little something new, a little something better as far as his food goes! We tried giving Tate cereal, he would not eat it, he just let it slide out of his mouth and down his face...but I'm not a stranger to his messiness! He spits up constantly, I hear it's a Merkley baby thing! That's ok at least he's a cutie, and it helps when they're your own! Hopefully once we get him eating more cereal the constant spitting up will subside:)

We also decided we would try the Black Friday thing, which is great and all..but when you can't wait in line a little earlier it's a bit pointless. I drove to Toy's R Us and got there about 10:30, only a half hour after opening and there was probably at least 300-400 people waiting outside..and no that is no exaggeration! You can bet I wasn't waiting in that line for the few things I wanted.

We went to babies r us the next morning and we were happy to walk away with a few packages of diapers and some clothes for our lil man! Later we picked up some DVDs for Tate and a few Christmas gifts...We didn't have to wait in line for three days so it was worth it! :)

A couple nights later we tried the cereal again...and it was a success! Surprisingly, he seemed to like it even though he did make funny faces throughout his dinner! As far as the hope that he would sleep longer at night with his tummy so full: FAIL. He still wakes me up every couple hours!It's a Good thing he's cute:) and that I've adjusted to the idea of no sleep!

Lorin, WE MISS YOU

I can't believe it's been two years already that Lorin left us for the better things he's accomplishing up in heaven.! It is so hard to think about sometimes but I could not have asked for anyone better to have taken care of my baby until he came to us, and it is definitely a comfort for the Merkley/Overson family now knowing that someone in Heaven was waiting for Uncle Rick and Aunt Pattie..It helps everyone knowing they are in good hands....All the way around! WE miss you so much Lo! Keep up the good work, and we will see you again someday!

Yesterday we were able to stop by the cemetery and visit for a little while, it's always great learning more about your life and being reminded of the amazing person you are. I hope that now you are able to see the impact that you left on all of us..
and that you are still leaving, especially with the little ones. Landon and Van remember you and I know they look forward to seeing you again. You had a sweet entry in your journal about Landon. He talked about that all night at dinner! You were always thinking of others, and that takes someone special!

Till We See You Again...<3
WE LOVE YOU!

November!

I have had a great week and so much has been going on...
I love being busy, especially when there's exciting things going on!
& It makes nights at home more enjoyable when I get to sit down and relax with my favorite boys! Tate is growing up so fast, I can't stand it! But at the same time I just love him and his changing personality more everyday! He is so much more than I ever could have asked for.

My Tate,

I just want you to know that you are perfect and you make me the happiest mom in the whole world. I love being able to watch you grow. You are laughing a little now and smiling more everyday. You are now 3 months old and it has all gone by so fast! I wish I could pause time but I know that each new chapter will be just as exciting as the last! Thanks for being my little cuddle bug, and keeping me warm now that it's starting to get cold. I am looking forward to our first Christmas together! And to all those to come! P.S. you are my favorite.

Love,
Mommy

Tate just got a new toy..it keeps him very entertained, he loves it! It was soo worth the $8 it cost us, we'll do anything to make this cute lil man happy!



HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRANDON! WE LOVEEEEE YOU! <3



Also we've had a couple birthdays to celebrate! First Brandons on the 3rd, then my sisters on the 11th and Jason's on the 13th. This is a busy month for our little family but it's been so fun! Tate loved watching the candles being lit on all the cakes.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNTIE JUSTYNE!




We also had Beze's wedding! It was so crazy to think back on all of the memories and to watch her with her new hubby. I told her now she just has to have a baby so our kids can grow up together like we were able to! Wouldn't that be so much fun?! I guess we'll see! I'm just happy to now have a married friend! That was Tate's first wedding! Congrats Alli & Brian!


I am bummed that we missed the ground breaking of the temple but I look forward to watching the progress as I drive to school, that should start the morning off right!..

Next...THANKSGIVING! I absolutely love this time of year, I guess it has a lot to do with how much I LOVE my family! I really am blessed..

Can't wait to spend the day with all of you!

LOVE

i LOVE the weather this time of year, and looking forward to all of the holiday fun with friends and family! One of my best friends growing up will be getting married today, soo crazy and exciting (Now I'll actually have a married friend!) and my best friend ASHLEY will be down to visit in December! I haven't seen her since my baby shower so it has been way too long! I miss her and all of the fun we always had so I'm definitely looking forward to her visit around Christmas!



We have already had such a fun start to the fall season!

Tate had his first Halloween!!!
We were able to go to MeMe & Bompa's Trunk or Treat and to Uncle Jared and Aunt Sarah's block party..Tate had so much fun, I think he liked the attention!


I must admit...he's the cutest lil cop I'e ever seen!
It was kind of last minute that we decided on a costume..but one look at those lil aviator glasses and this just had to be it! And he was adorable..it was too funny!
Thanks Build-A-Bear!!!!!

And ya, I was supposed to be the "criminal"...I know, real creative!haha

One of the best things about being a mom= watching my baby learn and grow, and experience all of his firsts! First Thanksgiving..First Christmas, here we come! You won't understand it this year but you will learn and you will Love it!