MERHAR LIFE

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Montana Trip

We recently traveled to the Northwest Montana for Eric's cousin's wedding. I had never been to Montana before, and it is gorgeous! Here are a few highlights of our trip to Bigfork / Whitefish / Kalispell / Flathead Lake.

Great times with the Grandma M and the Merhar Clan

Fun with Uncle Jeff!

A beautiful outdoor wedding

Dinner and s'mores with Eric's aunts and uncles

Dancing!

Family time

And of course... hours spent in the hotel pool!

Monday, June 16, 2014

L&J's Wedding

Aunt Lisa and Uncle Justin got married! It was a beautiful wedding at Swiftwater Cellars in Cle Elum, WA. We spent the weekend celebrating with family and friends, and Isaac was reunited with his cousin Myrna. It had been three years since they last saw each other, but were best buds from the minute we arrived.

Here are a few 'unofficial' photos of the weekend.

Flower girl and ring bearer with the gorgeous couple

The bridal party

A few more photos are in our June Picassa Album (click here).

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Stats - 4 Years Old

I.O. had his annual checkup (a few weeks late...), and at 4 years old he continues to be tall and strong: height 42.5" (87%) and weight 45lbs (93%).

He is also brave! He had three vaccinations and didn't cry. Dad did a great job coaching him before and not sugar-coating the fact that yes, it will probably hurt.

Here's a few photos of our boy who is growing up so fast!

At G&G M's for Mother's Day... Ready for Summer!

With Dad at an early Mother's Day Brunch in Mercer Island

Sounders!

Still Loving his Strider Bike

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Little Buckaroo

Our little buckaroo had pony rides with "Buckaroo Bob" this month at preschool. Here he is riding "Dakota". Too cute!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Oh, Boy!

In case you haven't heard our big news, we're expecting another boy in early September 2014! That's right, I.O. is going to have a little brother.

He was being a little face-shy, but he did give us an excellent thumbs up. While we are thrilled to be having another boy, we are stumped on what to name him. Any suggestions in the comments are welcome!

And... an obligatory belly shot. Here I am at 22 weeks (5 months). It's true what they say about the second time around. I'm showing a lot earlier than I was last time at 22 weeks (see that belly shot here).

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Happy 4th Birthday, I.O.!

Our little (big) guy turned 4!

Highlights of his birthday included a celebration at preschool, a super-hero themed birthday party at our house, and surprises from both of his grandpas! Grandpa M made a surprise visit to his party, and Grandpa J dressed up head to toe as Spiderman and surprised the whole party.

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Family Portrait (Age 3 3/4)

Isaac's family portrait, age 3 3/4.

Isaac is really enjoying coloring, drawing, and cutting at school and at home right now. He really wants to learn how to read. And, although that is still a ways off, we are having fun with sounds and words.

He can write his name on his own, and can write most letters and numbers from memory. Although, for the harder ones (like the difference between 5 and 2) he likes to see an example or trace. It's so fun to see the fine motor skills develop more each week - heck, each day!

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Christmas 2013, Happy New Year, and a Winter Catch-Up

Christmas and new years have come and gone! We spent most of the holidays close to home, enjoying time with family and friends, and enjoying the holiday (back) in our Seattle home. Here's what we've been up to.

Christmas 2013