My Two Tyler's

I always loved to babysit when I was little. My friend Lindsey and I use to do it together all the time. We both loved babies and would even ask if they needed to go somewhere just so that we could watch their kids. We babysat for lots of families in our ward growing up but there was a special one that we both liked!
A new family moved into the ward and they had a little 1 year old boy named Tyler. He was so cute and we loved to play with him at church or even at home. We became very close to the family and Tyler was like a little brother to me. They weren't in the ward very long and ended up moving to Utah. I was so upset that they were taking my Tyler away. When they left almost 15 years ago I told myself that when I have my first baby boy I am going to name him Tyler. We have kept in touch through the years with letters, emails, christmas cards and visits whenever we are in Utah. That little Tyler is now 16 years old and going to be a Junior in High School and still cute as ever!
When I found out that I was going to have a little boy 3 years ago I started to cry. I was so happy that I was going to get my little Tyler that I always wanted. Matt's middle name is Tyler too. I told him even if it wasn't I would still name my little boy Tyler. So I just lucked out.
This last weekend we went up to my parents house for the 3 day weekend. When I walked into church I saw Tyler and his family. It was such a wonderful surprise. They were visiting another family in the ward. I ran across the chapel and gave Tyler's mom a hug and we talked for a while. The next day the ward had a Bar BQ for Memorial Day. Tyler and his family were there so I got a picture of my two Tyler's. Tyler's family is very special to me and I will always be thankful for their friendship and letting me also have the name Tyler for my little boy. I love my two Tyler's!

Debbie, Lindsey & Tyler (15 years ago, so please excuse how the girls look :)


Tyler & Tyler

Baby Blessing

I can't believe that Carter is a month old now. They grow up too fast. Last weekend we got the special opportunity to bless another one of our boys. Grandpa & Grandma Mergenthaler flew in for the weekend. Grandpa & Grandma Carr, Aunt Katie and cousin Maelyn also came down for the event. Just a little background info on how we named Carter. My maiden name was Carr. So when we found out that we were having another baby we played around with Carr and that is how we decided on the name Carter.
Here are just a few pictures of our day. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed being with family. Here is a little info on how we are doing. Carter is in newborn clothes and they are still to big for him. He loves to eat all the time and sleep during the day. Night time he is doing better at letting mommy sleep. Tyler loves to hold him and be with him all the time. They are going to be good buddies.


Carter in his blessing outfit. Grandma Mergenthaler made it (we have a talented Grandma). Tyler wore it when he was blessed too. Isn't he so handsome?!


My two boys.




The Mergenthaler Family


The Carr Family


The Mergenthaler Family

It's Birthday Time!

April is the month for birthdays in our family. Matt and I are only a day apart and now our little Carter is an April baby. The month of April was crazy with Carter joining our family. But we did go out to dinner for my birthday and then ordered pizza for Matt's B-day (if you know Matt what else would he want to eat!). Tyler helped me make a cake and we all enjoyed it.

Happy Birthday Carter, Debbie, and Matt :)



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