Wordless Wednesday ~ We Believe

A Magical Night at the Theater

Getting ready to go to the show!

Last week to kick off our Christmas celebrations, we went to the theater with Grandma and Grandpa A, Uncle Bern and Aunt Lorretta (visiting all the way from Atlanta), Uncle T, and Jane.  We saw Joesph and the Amazing Techicolor Dreamcoat and it was simply AMAZING!  We all enjoyed it and the kids loved it and watched it intently through the entire production. 

Grandma Mary and Mommy with their favorite little guy

After the show it was snowing and so beautiful in the park.

Before the show we met at a restaurant close to the Theater for a fantastic meal and some awesome conversation.  It was truly one of the best Christmas presents that the Erickson 5 got this year.  The kids are still talking about the show. 
It was a beautiful setting with the park across the street all lighted up and the snow was falling.  The wonder of the season filled our hearts and minds and we were all feeling the spirit within us.  Such a beautiful world we live in with and we are so blessed with awesome family and friends.  God is good, very very very good! 

Check out that Nut Cracker

A and E all Smiles

K in his Santa Hat

The setting was beautiful.

The Erickson Five

Merry Christmas

Oh What A Joyful Season

Starlight Joy Christmas 5x7 folded card

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Wordless Wednesday ~ A Girl and Her Cat

Change of Plans

This weekend was a whirlwind for us again.  We had every intention to leave town to celebrate the Holidays a little early with Jon's side of the family.  However, K was struck with the stomach bug that has been going around.  We thought he was all better and we woke up Saturday morning loaded the car, the girls were in the truck with the their movie going and K went into the bathroom and threw up again.  At this point we had to surrender to the fact that we just could not make it out of town.  We were all disappointed and so sad we could not go to celebrate with family.  This season has been a little different with all the snow storms and cancellations that we have been experiencing.  I did enjoy church this morning with the awesome music and great message.  I think I am finally starting to catch the spirit of the season. 

Tonight we ended our weekend well with hosting my family for a Sunday night dinner.  The kids loved entertaining in their own home and loved hanging out with their Grandma and Grandpa, Jane, and of course the beloved Uncle T.  As you can see in the pics above, they were all giving Uncle T a workout. 

Double Booked

E ready for the show

A ready for her show

This past week, we had our first encounter of kids activities overlapping.  Thank goodness we were both in town to shuffle the kids to where they needed to be.  I do have to say it was hard to miss one of the scheduled events.  We let the kids decided how to break up the parents for these events.  It turned out that Jon took the girls to their dance show and I took Kendrick to his Basketball half time performance.  I was lucky enough to have Grandma Mary join us for our adventure. I know this is not the last time that we will be double booked for events.  It all turned out great and the kids loved to talk about their events with each other when we were all excited to hear about the other event.  Below are some pictures to capture our fun double booked night. 

E practicing for the half time performance

The Dance

The Basketball show

Wordless Wednesday ~ Dexter and his Lovey

Evidence of a Hearty Lifestyle

Yes, that is snow 1/4 the way up our sliding glass door!

This past weekend we had a doozie of a snow storm.  It was pretty exciting and a whole lot of fun to be stranded in our house for at least 24 hours or more.  All activities were canceled, we could not even make it to church on Sunday morning.  The kids had fun playing in it and Jon has fun cleaning it up.  I had fun watching from the windows while trying to keep the kids entertained, the Christmas Cookies baking, and all the items on the Christmas To Do List in check.  This storm was even a little bit of an eye opener for all of us here in the North! 

The Grill is buried! 

I love the day after a big storm when the sun is out and all the snow is glistening.  However, I do not love the below zero temps.  The past few days the commute to work has been outrageous and Jon and I often ask ourselves WHY DO WE LIVE HERE? !!!  However, I love it.  I love the four seasons and there is always something to look forward too.  Living up here in the North is not for the weak but only for the Hearty! 

This is the view out of the office window at work! 

It is going to be a long winter and by March/April I may be ready to pull my hair out but for now I look forward to a White Christmas.  These past few weekends and being "snowed" in have given me a lot of time to enjoy my family.  Thankfully Jon has been home for all of the storms which makes the snow clean up really easy for me.  There is a lot of snow on the ground and even more on the way but to look at the positive...all the more to ski on, build with, make forts out of, and just plan make the trees and world pretty. 

Wordless Wednesday ~ Ready for School

Christmas Cookie Fun

A and Grandpa Al

E loving the decorating

K Loved it Too

This past weekend we had our annual Christmas Cookie fun at Grandma Mary's house.  The kids and Grandpa Al spent some time decorating Grandma Mary's famous roll out cookies. 

K being silly with the Brown Sprinkles

Uncle T with the Girls

Daddy Taking Cooking Lessons

It was a fun afternoon with lots of frosting, sprinkles, and of course don't forget the Christmas music. 
Tis the Season to be Jolly....fa la la la la la la la la!

Wordless Wednesday ~ My Project Guy

Happy Thanksgiving 2010

The Erickson Five Thanksgiving 2010

This year was a quiet and very nice Thanksgiving. 

Me with the BEST Mom in the whole world

A helping Grandma do the cooking

We were supposed to head to Grandma and Grandpa Erickson's house but due to the weather we ended up staying home from that trip and spent the afternoon and evening over at Grandma and Grandpa A's house. It was fun.

A, E, K with their Uncle T

Grandpa Al with his Buddies

Grandma Mary with her Crew

The meal was outstanding and always as Grandma A is one of the best cooks I know and the clean was not to bad either.  After the big meal the kids spent some time in the hot tub with Daddy and uncle T.  They had a blast.

The Hot Mama Football Champ

K going in for the game winning TD

Then is was only appropriate to have a little football fun...in the house...to burn off some energy.  This was fun and Jon was able to get some fun shots with his new camera.

E going in for the TD!

This year I am so thankful for all the awesome people in my life.  My husband who loves and supports me, my children who make me proud and I love so much as well as my family and those special friends...you all know who you are.  We are all so blessed here over at the Erickson Five household.  I love Thanksgiving as it is the perfect time to pause and enjoy loved ones, good food, and to remember what we should all be so thankful for.  God Bless....

Wordless Wednesday ~ Future Slam Dunker

Wordless Wednesday ~ Curly Q

Nursery Rhyme Program

Introducing....

Little Miss Muffet

Little Bo Peep

Wee Willie Winkie

Today the kids had their Nursery Rhyme Program at school. They did an awesome job and it was fun too see all of the characters and their performances. It always amazes Jon and I how brave our kids are to get up in front of the crowd and perform. We had front row seats and all the kids in the class did a tremendous job.  Here are a few pics from songs after the performances.