mr. + mrs. mmerschat

These cold, windy NorCal beaches numb your feet but warm your soul. (at Dillon Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs7V1Hmnc2oo0-QEHpBkdJ8Wx5UDbjiq9rFHBc0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c13fn0jo1o8k

Home is where the heart is. #cousinsthatcouldbebrothers (at Walnut Creek, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BswsfnNnDPnQjtY7kBqs27seTRm99x5XhDSUQo0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ivcl53d2e1pm

First snow day of the season! (Photos by @adelebivona ❤️) ❄️And last Nov DC Snow was in 1995?!?! #seemsaneternityago #seemslikeyesterday #feelingoldnow https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNYMmKHL_Qibf8aQR00xswgKXgxyY0LMUfwyI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wni6xb0xskya

Sunset on a crazy week. Ready for my 4-day weekend! 👋 Bye #officeview (at US Defense Nuclear Safety Brd) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp72K7vnRWAi9gC-Q4CI8Lz8MIZHoU1DYZ8b5s0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rjvctjjfdim3

When the fog rolls in, it always reminds me of home. (at Barnardsville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpc7w4DncafmHP-0bKOZdrjHfwcJKfHN161QhY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8rfgyjugu34r

Obligatory fall farm trip complete with baby animals, hay ride and pumpkin picking ✅✅✅ (at Clark's Elioak Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4lPBrnrCN4cQOWr1MZZ86HZmod1BXtSuf2kU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11tsjazlhluws

Found my new favorite place. (at Berkeley Springs, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bor_gv_nV67HUFi4hp2JwjyN_kg9K70GMcx8vE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1syy0ujlg1tu4

We finally made it to Assateague to splash in the ocean and see the wild horses, and even stopped by Annapolis for dinner on the way home. After almost 5 years, I’m starting to feel like a Marylander (that’s what we’re called right??) 🤷🏻‍♀️ (Thanks @adelebivona ❤️❤️❤️ Miss you @michaelmerschat ❤️❤️❤️) (at Assateague Island National Seashore) https://www.instagram.com/p/BorTEqhHwd2Nr0D62QlxlG69sbJbp8ttILqfyI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mug5bunmvaa1

School picture day always feels like the unofficial start of autumn for me 🍁📸 (at Garrett Park Nursery School) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoeUZAxHyzS8Qh_FUfF4v3IYWJ2AlkdoQTbVI40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dtizr8qpvgo9

The kiddos are officially back to school! Fortunately, no big transitions this year with the kids in their same wonderful schools and big thanks to @adelebivona for transitioning seamlessly into our crazy family 🤪 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnoQLeZFPVRYGnlyHAo9j8ZlfEW1es2MLQloV80/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tcdsvgy9i343

Thanks for an amazing year @johanna_winkler93 Words cannot describe how much you brought to our lives. We will always cherish your time with us and wish you all the best on your life journey #notgoodbyebutseeyoulater 😭 (at Kensington, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZ1xFlFtho4VdxTzx94EUHxQJQDNGL_6qOhi80/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zedt8xcgaz06

The exhibits were great... but watching the kids eyes widen with wonder and excitement was truly a gift that I will treasure forever #nevergrowup (at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center)

Hello hot and humid DC summer! #makingthemostofit #leavingtomorrow

Safety first!! (Can you tell which one is the “rule follower”? 😂) (at Kensington, Maryland)

Hiking + History (at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park)

Caught pink-handed stealing a glob of grandma’s pink pineapple cream-cheese frosting #birthdaygirl