Wednesday, January 26, 2011

NEW HAIR?!


This is the picture that was supposed to be linked on my last post but didn't work, I'm thinking this but a little longer..It's my current Favorite but I'm not sure I can cut my hair, I don't know that I'm brave enough to do it yet!

Let me know what you think or if you have any better suggestions, I'm definitely not a hair expert! :)

Tuesday, January 25, 2011









I started school almost a week ago and so far the classes seem manageable..but they always do in the beginning! The hardest part so far is just leaving my baby! I just have to keep reminding myself to FOCUS!



I am still loving the mommy life!
I am planning now to go and talk with counselors at MCC where they have their nursing program that leads right into a Nurse Practitioner program they offfer. It is more money than a Physicians Assistant and seems more practical for me than medical school.

We had a great Christmas spending time with family and we recently got to go to Disney on Ice with the Merkley's which was one of our Christmas presents from them.
I figured Tate would like it but I didn't know he would be as excited as he was!
He absolutely loved it! The bright lights kept him entertained and I don't think he made a peep the entire night!

About a month ago I finally decided that I have to put Tate down occasionally and give him some tummy time! He picked up on the "Army crawl" so fast and I'm sure he'll be crawling and then walking before we know it, which makes me so sad! This is a fun stage as he is learning new things each day!

I never updated on his 4 month doctor appt! He was a whopping 13lb. 14oz. Which was more than his cousin Gunner who is 2 1/2 months older! I was shocked but now you can definitely tell he is getting to be a chunky boy! I say he should've learned to crawl before he packed on the pounds...It's much easier to do when you're not a chubster! But I love his chubby cheeks and rolls! He just gets cuter everyday!

His new favorite thing is watching someone open and close the shutters from the outside of the window..He thinks it's hilarious and his giggle is priceless! I am absolutely in love with everything about that kid and sad to say that he is sick for the first time. His nose was stuffy and runny yesterday but he seems to be doing a little better after lots of sleep! I hope he gets completely better soon! I hate sick babies that can't tell you what is wrong...So sad!

Brandon and I have officially known eachother 2 years as of January 16th, it is crazy to think all that has happened in that time....

I hope you all had a great start to the year!

My New Year's Resolutions are to lose a few more pounds & get ready so I can apply to nursing school!


I also want to cut my hair...shorter, but not too short! I'm ready for something a little different. I haven't done anything new in a long time....Any cute cuts, styles, or suggestions?! I would love to hear them! :)


This is my current "Like"....I just don't want to go this short and I don't know if it will work for me!!

Friday, December 17, 2010


We finally took some time to do pictures of our family...It's sad that we have no pictures together! So it was good to finally do that! Words can't express how much I love my boys!


Tuesday, November 30, 2010

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!

Friday, November 19, 2010

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!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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!

Friday, November 12, 2010

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!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Tate+Car Rides=Happy Baby:)

Most Days Tate LOVES car rides..
and he always starts out with a HUGE smile, which I must say I ABSOLUTELY adore!

Somewhere along the way it always turns into a staring contest which cracks me up every time!
That usually happens just before he falls asleep
I just LOVE that it starts, and ends with a very happy little man:)

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Oh and for all those wondering...

Here are the STATS:{2 months old}

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60%Length
8%Weight
=Gonna be Tall & Skinny!

This poor kid must think the world is a horrible place, i would.
But I'm Happy to say he is one of the HAPPIEST babies I have ever seen, and that's just one more thing I absolutely adore about him.
Shots and his tongue being chopped all in one week, and look at that smile!!
oh...& he has his
mommy wrapped around his tiny lil finger



I'm in Love.