Erickson Family

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Introducing: Tyce Gatten Erickson

Tyce Gatten Erickson

July 2, 2011

3:32 p.m.

6lbs 14oz, 18 in.

This beautiful baby decided to come 18 days early when my water broke on the night of July 1st. I had been swimming with the boys all day. Jon luckily made it home from being gone all week that evening. We spent the night "camping" as a family in the back yard. I squatted down to say goodnight, and BAM! Ruptured membranes.

I had a couple of contractions right away, but they died down and I made it through the night with some rest at the hospital before they put me on pitocin @ 5 am on July 2nd to speed things up.

When I went in I was 90% effaced and dialated to a 2. It took me until about 2 pm to get to 6cm dialated, so I got my epidural and went to sleep!

My dad was thinking I probably wasn't progressing at all since I was sleeping (along with Jon and my mom. ;) 45 mins after dozing off I woke up with lots of pressure and said,

"I think the baby is coming..."

Sure enough, I felt down there and his little head of hair was close!

So, we reluctantly waited 15 mins for the Doc (while Jon and the nurses geared up to deliver!) then I pushed at the end of one contraction... and once more...

then our beautiful, tiny, perfect baby boy made his debut:

Daddy cutting the cord:

Such an emotional moment! Nothing quite like it.

This guy couldn't have a better Dad, and I a better husband.

the start of the visitor train!

This moment was absolutely the best. Our boys are LOVING another brother.

FAMILY OF 5!!

"Hey, Cade! Look, I'm holding....(looks at Brynne) wait, what's his name again?"

Grandparents:

My sisters. :)

Take home outfit:

Here he goes, out into the world!!

We couldn't feel more happy, blessed and content with this guy joining our family. My recovery has been amazing, he is eating great, he's healthy and adorable! We know he was meant to be here, with us, and we can't wait to watch him grow and progress.

There is no doubt in our mind that the Lord has entrusted Jon and I with amazing {future} men to teach and love. We feel Tyce's strong spirit and our hearts are swelling with so much love for him already!!

Monday, June 27, 2011

HOOPFEST CHAMPIONS!!!

This year our boys battled two games the first day and 3 games the second day only to win EVERY game and become bracket champs!

It was HOT and, of course, street ball so they all got bruised up and banged up and Scott sprained his ankle (thanks Andrew for playing game #2) and even played the next day!

Way to go Jarman Lyle, Jon Asper, Jonny, and Scott Brady!!

Long time friends who have been through many tourneys together!

Until next year!

Hoopfest Weekend!

Scott, Colette and Jarman fly in Thurs from Utah

Hit downtown Cda

ate lots of good food inc: Hudson's hamburgers, Pau Pau's kitchen, and bbq'd brats

crashed a wedding reception

roasted mallows over the firepit

watched movies

played wiffle ball

went garage saleing

played bball in the park

scott jumped in cda lake

went to downtown spokane

Week 37

Swollen, hot and ready to pop! Here I am in my favorite clothes lately...sweats. :)

At my appt last week I was 80% effaced and dialated to a 1.

The end is near!!

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Our (soon to be) New Home!

So, we decided that we are staying in Post Falls area and will be building this home:

upstairs:

Main Level:

(....with a few changes :) )

3132 sq ft, 4 bed, 2.5 bath w/ office.

We got a great deal on it and will be in a culdesac in the Fieldstone development right between Post Falls high school and Prarie Falls golf course. :) (A little more North Central PF). The neighborhood is great; nice big park, paths and sidewalks. We should close November 11th.

We are so grateful to get into a home that fits our growing family and excited for the memories to be made here!