It’s time for the “Fire” Fairy to make a visit

Kelly decided that it was time for Karly to give up her “fire” while I was in Idaho visiting Christina. It was probably a good idea for her to do that because I’m not sure I could’ve followed through. Although I did agree with her that it was time, I’m just glad it wasn’t me doing it.

So they headed to the craft store to buy some supplies for Karly to make her special box for the Fire Fairy and got to work.

 

Once she was done she found all of the fires and put them in her special box and placed by the front door. That night the Fairy came and took all the fires and left a special gift for Karly.

Karly was so excited about the gift coming that surprisingly there were no tears about not having her fire when she went to bed that night. 

 

The next morning she was thrilled to see that the Fire Fairy brought her one of her favorite things, a flashlight. It wasn’t just any flashlight, it was a Hello Kitty flashlight.

                             The Fire Fairy project was a success!!!

 

*When Thomas was little he couldn’t say “pacifier” instead it came out like “fire” so ever since then it’s been called a “fire” at our house. A little odd but it works.*

Happy Birthday Grandma!!

Happy 8th Birthday Bug

I can’t believe it Thomas turned 8!!  Where has the time gone?  He’s getting so tall and before I know it will be taller than me.

There are so many things that I love about you Bug. You are compassionate, you are a great helper, you have a contagious smile, and you are so smart. I can’t wait to see what this year brings for you. Happy Birthday little buddy. 

Hope’s 6 months old

Hope turned 6 months old and that means it’s time to start that baby food. Hope and Noelle have a lot in common and eating is one of those things. Noelle couldn’t wait for her turn to feed her. She is such a little mommy.

Happy Birthday Pop

Happy Birthday Pop!! We Hope your day was extra special.

Happy Thanksgiving



Kelly and Hope (4 months old)

Thanksgiving brought two new milestones to our homes. First it was Hope's first Thanksgiving. Second Kelly went back to back to work the day before Thanksgiving after being on maternity leave since July.  Knowing that this would be the last Mertz baby brought lots of emotion. This would be the last extended leave for the foreseeable future for Kelly to be home with the kids. It also brought some anxiety with it for me because not only would I be watching the new baby but Thomas is no longer spending the weekends with his Dad. So I'm going from three kids during the week and two on the weekend to four kids during the week and the weekend. Kelly has worked hard the last few preparing the kids for the change as well as making sure I have everything I need at my house to make it work.

We always celebrate Thanksgiving the weekend before Thanksgiving with my Dad because Kelly and Dave always work Thanksgiving. This year instead of doing it at Dad's house we did it at Kelly's. The guys watched football while Kelly and I did the cooking. The kids had a great time doing some Thanksgiving projects and watching some Thanksgiving shows. 

 

Auntie and Hope

 

Thomas and Noelle really do love each other

A few of my favorite girls.

 

One of the very few pictures that we have with all of the kids. 

 

Dad is always a good sport about taking care of the turkey. As long as Kelly and I take care of the sides he will always take care of getting the turkey ready.

Noelle helped to get the sweet potatoes made and snuck in a few extra marshmallows.

               

This is what Hope did during family dinner…….

 

Hope takes after her big sister, Noelle, and never takes the opportunity to miss a meal. She woke up from her nap just in time to enjoy a turkey leg. Well, she wished she got to have a turkey leg...

 

Crazy sisters

 

We were at Grandpa's house and while all the adults were watching football the girls decided to have a little fun with Hope. I guess this is what happens when your the 4th child. This never would've happened with the other girls. Needless to say the girls were really proud of themselves.

 

 

Family Pictures 2012