The Erickson Family

The Erickson Family

Monday, June 16, 2008

My sister is PREGNANT!!

Jenn is going to have a BABY!
Yay! We are all very excited for her! Craig and Jenn told Ryan and Jessica by giving them these bibs. I thought it was a such a cute idea. They are so excited to have a baby in the family! They are going to be great older siblings, and a big help!
I love you sister and words can't express how excited I am for Baby DeJager to get here! I can't believe we are actually "Moms!" You are such a good mom to Ryan and Jessica, and I know you're going to be an awesome mommy to baby D!
We are praying for you, the miracle growing inside of you, and for your family during this time!
See you in July!
P.S. My sister-in-law is pregnant too! Check our her blog...M & B!
P.S.S. My cousin Aimee is also pregnant!
This means Jayden is going to have 3 more cousins at the beginning of next year! Yay!

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Happy Father's Day Daddy!

We are celebrating Jamie's 1st Father's Day. Jayden absolutely LOVES his daddy. When Daddy is talking in the room, he has Jayden's full attention. When Daddy walks in and says hi, Jayden's face lights up with a smile. These two boys have spent many mornings together while mommy was at work and Jayden loved it!

Jamie is such a great daddy. He takes Jayden on walks and is constantly explaining life to him (even though Jayden can't understand yet). Jayden loves to "dance" with Jamie. Jamie puts on music and Jayden stands against Jamie's chest and the two dance together. Here's a picture of them dancing. Jayden loves it!

Jayden stamped his hand on a baseball and gave it to daddy for Father's Day.


Jamie also reads to Jayden. Jayden loves to look at all his books. He is going to be such a good reader because daddy is always reading to him!

The boys also just love to hang out. Jayden is a very content little boy. Daddy can even play Mario Cart with Jayden on his lap! SO talented!
And...a lot of the time, the boys just play. Thank you Jamie for being such a great daddy to our son. He loves you and so do I!

Saturday, June 07, 2008

BBQ with Uncle Micah

We went to a BBQ at Uncle Micah and Aunt Becky's House today.
Here's a picture of Jayden in his highchair.
He's starting to push buttons and grab at things.
He realized today that when he pushes the button, the music plays...
He's SO smart! =)

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Here are a few pictures of our little "big" boy...

A family picture...

Jayden and Mommy...

Saturday, May 31, 2008

More of Jayden...

Here are a few pictures of Jayden we took today.
This is Jayden during "Tummy Time."
He "talks" to the fish and loves staring at the different patterns.
He is doing so well holding his head up!
Here is a picture of him in his Bumbo seat.
He loves to sit up and look around.
He looks scrunched up in this picture,
but it's hard to get him to hold still in this chair.
I'll try to get a better picture.

Jayden is now giggling too! It is SO cute.
My mom took a video of it, so I'll try to post it soon.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!

Jayden enjoyed celebrating his Grandpa's birthday!!

He was all smiles!

Grandpa was making all kinds of noises...Jayden thought it was pretty funny.
Grandma enjoyed some cuddle time too!

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Jayden

Jayden is now 15 pounds and 24 1/2 inches long!

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Jayden's 1st Vacation

We had our first "Family Vacation" this weekend.
We went to Indio with Josh and Kristin and their son, Bayley.
Jayden and mommy...
Last time we went to the resort, Kristin and I were pregnant.
It was a whole new experience this time!
We love being moms!
The boys with their sons...
Jayden and daddy...
Bayley shared his toy bug with Jayden and he loved it!
Once the sun went down, we took the boys to the pool. Here's Jayden in his first pair of swim trunks...
(they look like pants, but they are actually shorts! Ha!)Even though the sun wasn't out, we had to take a picture with the boys in their hats...
Jayden's 1st time in a swimming pool. He wasn't too sure at first, but started kicking around once he got used to it.
Kristin bought the boys these starfish rafts. The boys will be able to use them next summer too. Thanks Kristin!
We enjoyed shopping at the mall...
Jayden did so well in the car!
Here's a picture of the guys and their sons at
our house before we left.
Of course Jamie is making a face!

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Mother's Day

Here are some pictures Uncle Mike took at church on Mother's Day.

Here's a picture of Jayden showing off for everyone...

Jayden's Buddy Ben

Here's a picture of Jayden smiling at Mommy on Mother's Day!


This is Jayden's buddy Ben. Jayden and Ben are going to be good buddies because Ben's mommy (Jessica) is going to watch Jayden when I go back to work in August! Yay! Ben loves to share with Jayden. Ben has given Jayden a swing, a bouncy seat, TONS of clothes, and many other cool things!
Thanks Jessica and Ben!

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Jayden is 7 weeks old!

Getting ready to go to the doctor with Mommy and meet Dr. Apodaca.
(the doc who delivered him)

Taking a nap with Daddy...
Showing off for Mema...

Grandpa's Little Sidekick...
(so the shirt says)
Jayden LOVES taking a bath!

He thought something was funny!

Staring at the fan...