First Haircut

Here is miss Avery with her first haircut! I'm a little late posting this... she got it cut last Friday. I'm in love! I always dreamed of a little brown eyed girl with a little bob, and here she is! She loves her gummy vitamins...

Fair Weekend!

So Paul had been talking about going to the fair with the kids this year since July. I wasn't terribly keen on the idea thinking that it would be alot of work getting the whole family there, but we actually did pretty well! We managed to get there before the crowds hit, and it was really fun.

This was a huge moment for Charlie. We have made the mistake of putting him on a ride once before, and he was terrified and screamed his head off. This time, he said he wanted to try the "rocket" ride... and of course Avery is fearless... so we decided to give it a try! They both loved it. Paul had to peel Avery out of the seat, and Charlie is still talking about it.

Just thought this was a funny picture of Sadie... she is six weeks old and growing so fast!

Art Project

I love 3 o'clock. It's when Charlie comes home from preschool with a new art project three times a week! This one cracks me up. A painting of himself, with yarn for hair. Notice how he likes to "I don't know", and his favorite color is purple. Guess who taught him that.

First Day of Preschool!

Yesterday was Charlie's first day of Preschool. He goes to a little school called Country Junction, and it is literally a little red school house. We've been anticipating this day for a long time... and Charlie was ready! Of course Avery thought she was going too, and had to have a new packback like her brother, because she has to have everything the same as him.

Despite what I had been warned about regarding the first day of school, Charlie had no hesitations! He ran right up the ramp into his classroom and never looked back. As Paul and I were walking back out to the car, he popped his head out the door and said "Where are you going?", to which we explained that we would be back in a couple hours... he blew us a kiss and that was it!

Sadie is five weeks old now... hard to believe. The time is passing so quickly! I've never been so keenly aware of the brevity of life as I watch these children literally grow before my eyes... and am continually challenged to enjoy every moment in realizing that they will only be this little for a short while. Soon enough I'll be wishing the time back!

Due Date!

Today is September 2nd... my due date! Ha! I can't imagine being pregnant still. This pic is from last week. The kiddo's are all doing well and loving their baby sister.

Coming Up for Air... Week Three

Charlie and Benjamin, Avery and Charlie at Grammy and Papa's house, Sadie three weeks old

Highlights from the last week:

1. Today I discovered that among my many talents, I can also nurse while cooking macaroni and cheese.

2. Last night Avery fell on her chin and bit right through her lower lip.

3. I am considering buying a fancy camera off of my brother, and have been experimenting with it for the last couple of days.

4. Paul went back to work on Monday.

Otherwise, all is well in at the Merritt household. A little crazy... but we'll get there! Here are some fun pics from the last week.

Two Weeks Old

I'm not biased or anything... but I think she is the most beautiful baby EVER! (Don't tell Charlie or Avery) Did you notice that tiny double chin? We've been working hard on that, and this girl is starting to fatten up a little! I would be 38 weeks pregnant today, which is exactly how far along I was when Avery was born. Except she was 8.8... I think Sadie may be around 6.5 pounds by now. Her wrinkly skin is slowly starting to fill out, and her jaundice is completely gone. She is waking herself up to eat, so we don't have to set the alarm clock anymore to feed her. The kids are really enjoying her and are so sweet and gentle... let's hope it stays that way once Paul goes back to work next week!