Day 6 & 7

Something that makes me happy:
The fact that my daughter will someday rest in the arms of Christ :)


And a few others...
Icecream

Oh yes...and....SUN!


Now for my favorite movie of all time...one that I can sing to and practically quote:



Finally I can post this blog...after starting it 3 different times on 3 different days :)

Editing

My different versions of the same picture :)

Post 4 and 5

Okay well I have been MIA since I have been at work...those 12 hour days just seem to suck every living ounce of energy I have, so when I get home all I do is shower to get rid of all those germs, eat the wonderful meal my husband has prepared, feed Gracie, then GRASH... So here is two days to catch up a little on the challenge

My parents:
#4
Patricia Ann Emlet and Charles Arthur Emlet

My mom has always seem to be around whenever I have needed her, and has many different jobs throughout the years. When I was younger I always remember going to show houses with her, she sold Real estate for many years, back in the 80's and early 90's, she then transitioned to the Art teacher at my school when we were living in California. It was always nice to have her around even though I often rolled up my uniform skirt and she would seem to always catch me :) Then in Highschool she opened an internet business selling and designing counted cross stitch... www.cross-stitch-art.com allowing her to always be home and keep a close eye on me, not that I was bad or anything :)

My dad has always been there when the time came. Many memories are of him leaving however, throughout JR. High he completed his PHd which took so much of his time since he continued to work full time as well to support our family. I remember getting audio cassettes of him talking to me when he was gone and just being heart broken. One summer he sent me a sweatshirt from his school and I refused to take it off since I missed him so much...now remember this is summer in California not this Washington 70's. But the thing about my dad is that if I really need to talk he was my main man...and even to this day if I need someone thats truly going to listen and give me heartfelt advice it would be my dad. OH Yes and he is in LOVE with Gracie...more than any other grandparent, I never imagined he would be the baby hog :)

And the best thing about my parents...they are still married! I know WOW doesn't happen very often these days, but it is such a joy to have that blessing!

#5
Siblings:
Well I have none :( ... and Steve doesn't have any either :( ... But I'm pretty sure Gracie will have several ... :)

I will leave you with the picture that I took of Gracie today!

My First LOVE:

The two favorite men of my life!

Meaning...

The meaning behind the blog name is just that our NAME :) The Ericsons:

15 interesting FACTS:
1. I am a follower of Christ
2. I am an only child
3. I'm married to an only child
4. I like to cook/and sometimes clean
5. But I hate laundry
6. We have two dogs but Steve is allergic to dogs
7. I grew up in California in a very poor area
8. I love my job but hate leaving Gracie every day
9. I enjoy Crossfit workouts when able
10. My favorite stuffed animal was a snugglie from the commercials as a kid
11. Gracie just won a contest and has her own snugglie now
12. I miscarried before I had Gracie, which makes her that much more precious
13. I LOVE ice-cream
14. We have no television in our house
15. I'm self conscience about my ears.

30 Day Challenge

Well I guess since I'm in the mood I might as well put this on here to keep it going, I copied this from another blog but thought it would be fun if others did this as well so we could all keep up on each other. This will take me longer than 30 days but the idea is just to complete it:
So her is the challenge:

Day 1-Introduce, recent picture, 15 interesting facts
Day 2-Meaning behind your blog name
Day 3-Your first love
Day 4-Your parents
Day 5-Your siblings
Day 6-A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 7-Favorite movies
Day 8-A place you've traveled to
Day 9-A picture of your friends
Day 10-Something you're afraid of
Day 11-Favorite TV shows
Day 12-What you believe
Day 13-Goals
Day 14-A picture you love
Day 15-Bible verse
Day 16-Dream house
Day 17-Something you're looking forward to
Day 18-Something you regret
Day 19-Something you miss
Day 20-Nicknames
Day 21-Picture of yourself
Day 22-Favorite city
Day 23-Favorite vacation
Day 24-Something you've learned
Day 25-Favorite memory
Day 26-Picture of your family
Day 27-Pets
Day 28-Something that stresses you out
Day 29-3 Wishes
Day 30-a picture

Pictures off my phone

I was reading a friends blog tonight and decided I should take my photos off my phone to my computer. So here are some that were special to me;

Steve wearing Gracie's Jeans! lol

5 months and counting!

Today Gracie turned 5 months,
time seem to go by so fast when you have a marker like a baby. It really makes me appreciate the time I have with her when I'm home.

Working has definitely been my biggest challenge by far. Its soooo hard to remember in the morning that this is what the Lord has planned for my day rather than staying home and taking care of my little girl. In my hear it feels so wrong and it feels like I'm breaking every time I leave her. I'm gone for 13 -14 hours I come home feed her, hoping that she waited long enough so I can nurse her then put her to bed after about an hour then get up and do it all over again. I have been working 2 days on 2 days off then 3 days on but now the good part 7 days off. Right now I"m on my "off" portion so I'm feeling a little more optimistic.

Our milestones so far:
- We are 13 lbs 14 ounces
- Nursing still, taking 2 bottles a day of formula, If I had to give my kid formula at least its at night so she will sleep well. She sleeps from 9pm-6am then I wake up feed her then we both go back to sleep until 9. It seems to be working well.
- Rolling from our tummy to back, but avoiding the other direction even though I know she can roll that way!
- We are so full of smiles but only giggle a little. I told her that she is too serious. Doesn't she know who her mommy is...I'm so far from serious.
- No food yet, I"m holding off until 6 months from advice from my lactation nurse and some friends. I want to wait and nurse as long as possible.
- I finally packed up and put her newborn and 0-3 month clothes away. We are fitting well in the 3-6 month clothes or still the 3 months of carters.
- She spends at least 1 sometimes 3 days a week with daddy and they really are bonding so much more than they had in the past. Some days I don't even think she know's I'm at work. Good for her, sad for me :(
- She said her first pledge of a allegiance yesterday...I put her hand over her heart, we will make her a proud American before you know it! But yes Sandra she will love her Swedish cousins :)
- Still no sign of teeth. I think we will be on the later end of developing but just means more baby time, which I sure am enjoying.

I will post some pictures of Gracie with her 5 month Picky Stickies as soon as my dad comes over and takes them. I can't wait!!

Long time no talk

Well its been a very long time since I have posted on our blog. But after a request from a very sweet relative in Sweden I will do my best to keep everyone up to date on our lives.

Next week I'm headed back to work. This will probably be harder for me then going through labor. I much rather be at home with my loving family taking care of them and even doing LAUNDRY which I despise. But it must be done so off I go.

Gracie Statistics:
At 3 months (I realize she is 4 months old now)
11 lbs 6 oz
24.5 inches

She now weighs 12 lbs 10 oz as of last Tuesday. You can see her cheeks are really starting to fill out

For this entry I will just post some pictures and a short video and we can continue to catch up gradually!