Update

Wow I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted anything here. I am way behind. I am just going to put in some pictures in this post and explain them to catch up.

Merrik's first smile that we were able to get in a picture. We tried forever to get. He is so sweet and happy. I am so lucky to have him as a son. I truly have the best baby in the world. He never cries, he is never fussy and he is so quiet. Sometimes a little too quiet. We have to try hard sometimes to even get him to do a raspberry back at us.

Mirra loves her baby brother. She is such a big help. most of the time she would rather be holding Merrik then doing anything else. She is such a good big sister and babysitter!

Mason loves Merrik too but he is waiting anxiously for the day when Merrik can play with him. He tries hard to play and gets frustrated when Merrik can't throw the ball back or what ever he wants him to do!!! mommy is constantly having to tell Mason to please don't be so ruff with the baby! But don't they all 3 look so cute together!!!

Mason tries to find other things to do a lot now that I am busy with the baby and can't spend 100% of the day focusing on him. This particular day he thought he would be like Mommy and put on make up, he just couldn't quit figure out where the mascara was supposed to go...

Mirra started first grade in September. She has made a lot of friends in her class this year and has been doing really well. She is reading great and does almost perfect on her math. Her favorite thing to do though is art. She makes me something in class about 3 times a week. Almost always it says how pretty her mommy is, She is so sweet.

Mason misses her so much though. He can't wait to join her at school. I have had to start doing "school time" with him everyday. He is doing awesome. He knows all of his letters and there sounds as well as all of his shapes and colors. He is going to be a very smart little man.

Mason got this fireman rain coat from Missy. He loves to wear it. It was so nice to have because we had a very rainy and wet fall.

Both kids worked rally hard this summer and learned how to ride their bikes.

With daddy's help one Sunday afternoon they finally did it.

Mirra was so excited that she jumped off her bike and did a victory dance!

Mason was that excited to but he just stayed on his bike and yelled "I DID IT!" with his hands in the air.

Merrik was just hoping that he would have a few more minutes of peace without his brother poking his eyes out.

Mirra truly loves holding her baby brother!