Baby Boy!

Carter Zachary Mergenthaler

April 11, 2009

7 lbs. 7oz. 19 1/2 inchs

8:17am

Tyler loves being a big brother. He wants to be with Carter all the time. He is such a big helper. Ty likes to feed Carter and share his toys. Although he thinks that the baby sleeps too much!

Tyler holding Carter. Aren't they so cute together?!

Carter sleeping in his cradle. Grandpa Carr made this cradle about 12 years ago. All of the Carr grandchildren have slept in it. So it is a little special to our family. Both mom and baby are doing good. Tired, sore, and trying to get use to each other. We are so happy that our little Carter decided to finally join our family. We love you Carter! :)

I'm ALIVE!

In case some of you were wondering if I was still alive or had fallen off the face of the earth, I am still here. The month of March was crazy and is already gone. We moved into our new house about 2 weeks ago. I love it! It is so nice to have a place of my own and it is nice to finally be settling down. It has been wonderful to actually see our stuff again. Tyler especially loved seeing his toys and bed. We have been living without all of our things for almost two months.

Anyways, we are doing good in our new house and waiting for the baby to come. My due date is April 7th so we are anxious to see him soon. I am at that point where whatever I do it is not comfortable. I am ready for him but not to sure I can handle two boys yet!

This last week my parents came down to visit and help out in our yard. My Dad brought some Strawberry plants for us. Tyler loved being outside helping Grandpa. These pictures are of Ty digging in the backyard with Grandpa. He loves to be a big helper! We now have 3 rows of Strawberry plants. Tyler can't wait to go out there and pick some. He tells me about them everyday.

Well I hope that the next time I blog it will be about the baby. I am so ready to get it over with. (The labor part, isn't my favorite.)