Reading Books with Mommy and Daddy...

Jayden is very attentive and alert. He loves to listen to stories!

The panda book I'm reading him has pictures in black and white,

(which is all he sees right now),

so he loves looking at all the pictures. Look how focused he is!

We think he's VERY smart already!

Daddy was reading him the "Tale of Jeremy Fisher,"

a book Jamie used to read in Africa with his mom.

Jayden LOVES to stare at his daddy!!

Whenever Jamie has him, Jayden is just amused by him.

I think it's all the stories Jamie makes up and tells him!

Just hanging out...

Jayden is 2 1/2 weeks old now. He's growing fast!

He is such a content baby...

We're very thankful!

I love you Auntie Jenn Jenn!

Thanks for coming to visit me Auntie Jenn Jenn!

I love you very much! I miss you already.

I'll see you on the webcam and talk to you soon!

Happy Boy!

Jayden was very happy to see his Grandma and Grandpa Erickson!

Uncle Micah and Aunt Becky

Jayden's Great Aunt Margarethe from Minnesota came to visit him too!!

Auntie Jenn Jenn

Jayden's Auntie Jenn Jenn flew from Florida to meet him this week.
She LOVES to hold and cuddle him.

Uncle Craig loves him too!

Jayden was able to meet his cousins!

Here is a picture of Jayden and Ryan.

Jessica flew on her birthday to meet Jayden.

Happy Birthday Jess!

Enjoying some alone time...Jayden is one week old! He's growing SO fast!

Jayden's Family and Friends

Jayden is already one week old! He has changed SO much! It's amazing to see him grow and change everyday. Here are a few pictures I loaded very quickly.

Jayden's Auntie Jenn flew from Florida to meet him yesterday, along with his Uncle Craig and his only cousins, so I'll try to post those pictures in the next few days. Many of these are from the hospital a week ago. Sorry it took so long! We'll try to be better at posting.

Here is a picture of Jayden and Gramma Goose. We call Krista's mom "Gramma Goose" because she's always singing to him and reciting nursery rhymes. She sang to Jayden almost everyday when he was in the womb. (Even on the answering machine if we didn't see her or answer the phone!)

Grandpa Erickson says he'll take Jayden to Africa some day!

(Mom's not too sure about it though)

Grandma and Grandpa Erickson love to take pictures of Jayden! They think he is very cute!

Jayden spent his first Easter at the hospital...

He didn't mind too much...Grandpa Randy came and cuddled with him and sang him some songs. He even brought Jayden his first Easter Basket!

Uncle Micah

"Uncle" Timmy Tom

"Auntie" Aimee

"Auntie" Wendee

"Great Aunt Sheree and Uncle Kevin"

Jayden's Best Buddy Bayley

Proud Dads

Jayden is blessed to have so many loving people in his life!

We're Home!!

After 5 long days at the hospital...we're home!

Jayden was born last Thursday, March 20th at 11:12pm. We've had a long few days, but will update with pictures soon.

You can view pictures of Jayden on my mom and dad's blog

(just click on their link on the right)

Thank-you for all the email and phone calls! We appreciate all your support!

Thursday or Friday??

Well...the doctor believes Jayden will arrive

Thursday or Friday of this week!

We'll keep you posted!

Still No Baby...

Today is Tuesday...still no baby!

Krista goes to the doctor today at 3:40pm.

We'll let you know what her doctor says!

Not Yet...

We're still waiting for Jayden to arrive.

We'll keep you posted!

Hopefully he'll arrive soon...

we can't wait to meet him.

(We'll put pictures on the blog as soon as we return from the hospital!)

Congrats Josh and Kris!

Welcome Baby Bayley!

Josh and Kristin's son, Bayley, arrived Wednesday, February 27th!

He is ADORABLE!!

We're so excited for them! Bayley and Jayden will be best of friends!

We love you guys!

Calvary Community Baby Shower

Calvary Community Church (where dad is the Pastor) had a baby shower for Krista this past Sunday. The decorations were Jayden's "Baby Aviator" theme. Everything was SO nice! The ladies were all very generous in their giving.

We are truly blessed!

We are very touched by the love and support that was shown to us!

Thank you for all your hard work and time Calvary Community!

It is very much appreciated!

The ladies from the church even had bookmarks made and water bottles ordered with the Baby Aviator theme and Jayden/Krista's name on it!

Jamie at Work

Recently a photographer came to my work and took some pictures. They may be used for future promos by the Air Force!

Baby Shower

My mom and sister threw me a baby shower this past Saturday. It was a lot of fun! My sister flew from Florida to be here! Jayden is going to love his Auntie Jenn Jenn!

Thanks mom and Jenn!

We are VERY blessed! Thank you to everyone for ALL THE GIFTS! Jayden is very much loved!


The cake was yummy!

There was a lot of laughing too! Grandma Erickson and Grandma Goose (my mom) loved the Pee-Pee Tee-Pees! What will they think of next!?!?!

The Best Husband...EVER!!

I just wanted to write and say "I have the best husband" ...ever. I walked into the living room tonight to find a huge box wrapped in pink paper that said Happy Birthday! On top of the big box was a bear holding pink roses. I guess he wanted me to have my birthday present early!

I opened up the box to find the pink Dell laptop I've been wanting! I figured it would be a while before I actually got it because we've been working on Jayden's room, but that wasn't the case. Jamie ordered the laptop and surprised me! I am SO excited to once again have a laptop! He made sure it had the webcam installed so I can chat with my sister in Florida. Yay!

I thought my husband was the best before this, but this just goes to show he's thoughtful too! Thanks honey...I Love you!