Happy Happy Birthday!! Lydia

Birthday morning.

Lydia and her birthday pillow.  She loves her princess pillow that Grandma made for her.  She wanted to wear her new pajamas to but they were still a little warm.

The castle cake!  The m&ms melted a bit.  The sprinkles added just the right touch.  Thank you Grandma.

We made princess birthday hats with toole streamers.   The girls liked them although they didn't wear them long.

We bought her a crown and fun jewelry.  Her new outfit came from out neighbor, Gail.

Doll from Mom and Dad.

Got a pictures of the only bite of cake.  She loved the way it looked but has never been a fan of eating cake. Karen brought over dress up clothes. All the girls had fun with.

Bubble fun. Love the smile.

Lydia, Hailey, and Clara

The ballet shoes were from Aidan. A perfect gift for Lydia.

Yeeha and Yahoo! with a little oh man and Hang in there- September

Yahoo!!
In September Ben´s job offer was finally extended.  He applied for the job in May got a interview in July.  He went to orientation in August and finally got the job in September. We were so excited and anxious to get him started on his apprenticeship. He left right away for the Salt Lake Area.  We moved down three weeks later at the end of the month. We are currently here for a month and then we will move to Logan, Utah at the end of the month.
Hang in There
The kids and I survived a three week period without.  This included Lydia´s birthday and party on the 22nd and lots of fun outing to the park and library.  I feel like my kids are the best in the world.  I know I probably a little biased.  They were really good for me.  I learned to appreciated them more because we were missing, Ben.  I did not realize how good we had it until he was gone.  I am so blessed with a husband who works hard and who loves us all.  We were also blessed with good friends and neighbors that helped us out.  Here are some of the things that we did while Dad was gone.

Played in the trees.

Walked to the park.  I would carry the pack and push Eli and Lydia would ride in the stroller.  I would also do this to get out and workout.  

Got out the swimming pool. The water was not very warm., but they both loved it.  They could have been out there all day.

Family Reunion

Over labor day we got together as the immediate Erickson Family in Star Valley,  Wyoming.  We gathered together as a family. Miraculously we were all present, all the siblings and their husbands and kids.  We also has fun getting to know Josephs finance, Eliza.

Trampoline fun

Eli loves the outdoors.

All the Fam

Cousin Kira and Lydia

Joseph

Wedding Flowers

So In September I did the wedding flowers for a friend.  She had fall colors.  It was so much fun.  I also made her daughters flower girl dress.

Bridesmaid boquets

Throw bouquet

Wedding bouquet 

Flower girl dress