Update

So I was told that I needed to update my blog by several people. I guess I didn't realize how popular and "interesting" these blogs really are. Apparently some people like to hear me go on and on about my kiddos because well.....that's all I ever really talk about. We all had a great week!!

Reese has a new nickname at school. They call her "ME ME" Erickson. The reason being is because when asked a question such as..."Who made this mess?" or "Who would like this toy?" Reese will always respond "Me do it" or "Me want it" and well.....her teachers apparently think it's pretty funny and gave her a new name. We get a daily report on her and sometimes the name at the top says MeMe and not Reese. :)

The Erickson clan went to the Springdale Harber tailgate Friday night at the high school. The Youth Group hosted it and the girls had a blast. Of course being a Springdale Alumni I just had to make the girls some Springdale t-shirts to go along with the festivites. Springdale lost, but we all had a good time. Check out the pics.

Anna Grace found her feet this week. She sure likes to eat her toes! It's cute when they are little, but let's hope this isn't a habit that she carries into to her older years. Hope you enjoy the pic.

My Aunt Olive and cousin Kenny are here visiting from Wisconsin. Kenny brought his beautiful daughter Hannah and we are all having a great time hanging out with them. We all as a family ventured down to Bikes Blues and BBQ this afternoon. Boy oh boy was that a mistake!!! I sort of knew that before venturing down there, but then thought what the hey....the girls might enjoy it. Let's just say me and the girls lasted a good 30 minutes after venturing down Dickson. Corey was able to stay down longer with some family....which is fine with me. He really enjoys it and it's good that he can do it without having to worry about the girls.

OH! Almost forgot about the soccer game today. For those of you that don't know, Corey is coaching Olivia's soccer team. Let's just say that the Lemon Drops aren't the best under 6 girls soccer team, but boy are we cute and we also have a great time. Corey said on the way to the game this morning that we WOULD score a goal. The girls play "8" 5 minute periods. We got into period number 5 and stil had not scored a goal. Corey decided that bribery was going to be our next trick and told the girls that for every goal they scored he would pay them a quarter.....BIG mistake!! We scored 3 goals after he said that. Being the mom that I am I knew that only paying a quarter to the girl that scored the goal wouldn't be fair so me and a grandmother of one of our players rummaged around during the last 10 minutes of the game to find 2 quarters for each one of the girls. I know....you are probably thinking that doesn't add up....only 2 quarters for 3 goals. Let's just say the girls didn't question it so we are going to leave it at that.

I guess that's it for now. Sorry for the long post......guess I better keep up with this more than just weekly.

Who decided....

I want to know who got to decide that we have to work 5 days and only get a 2 days on the weekend. We had a very busy weekend here. Started our Saturday with soccer pictures at 8 A.M then a soccer game at 9. We then headed up to Bentonville to watch Taylor play flag football. Taylor did awesome. She is the only girl on her team and decided to get 2 interceptions. :) It was raining so we decided not to venture off to the Naturals game, however had plenty to do at the house and really didn't need that interruption.

Corey and I have some great friends that helped us out Saturday night and watched the girls so we could join Stephanie and the rest of the family at La Huerta for some dinner, drinks and of course the Hog Football game. Oh yeah...and to celebrate her big 30!!! The Hogs lost, but the party was great. Thank you Todd Family for taking on the Erickson clan.

I decided to post some pictures of the party, but please don't hold it against me if they aren't the greatest.

Happy Birthday Stephanie! Just remember 30 is only a number....I guess I can say that though since I haven't made it to that great age yet.

TGIF

Thank goodness it's Friday! We at the Erickson household are very much ready for the weekend. We have had a somewhat stressful week and are looking forward to some fun things planned for the weekend. Olivia has a soccer game first thing Saturday morning. After that we will head off to watch Taylor play Upward Flag Football. We then (depending on the weather) plan to watch the Naturals play some baseball and then off to my sister's b-day party. A big thank you to some very good friends of ours for taking on the kiddos for a couple of hours so that Corey and I can sort of have a "date" night. We owe you Stacey and Keith!!! :)

Thank you Memaw and Papa for our new computer! We have all enjoyed having it. Olivia loves to play Noggin online and she sits perfect @ the kitchen counter. Notice the picture above.

Go Hogs Go!! Beat Georgia!

loves hump day....

Who doesn't love hump day?? I DO!!! It's a sign that I have somewhat survived half of the week. :) Our days get pretty hectic due to the all so many activities we have decided to get ourselves involved in. I have to admit that I truly enjoyed my time at home when I was on maternity leave with Anna Grace and the other girls. I felt like I was WAY more organized and had my "stuff" together. I feel a little more scattered now that I'm back at work. My work and home life balance really aren't balanced, however I'm gonna keep trying.

Corey took the 3 of the 4 girls today for their flu mist. Taylor went first to show the other girls it really wasn't that bad...then Olivia went. Reese had to be held down. She told me all night tonight that "me cried at the goctor".

Big Saturday plans....Stephanie is having her 30th birthday party!! Can't wait to celebrate with her. Corey and I just have one small dilemma.....we are struggling to find a babysitter. If we have any takers...please feel free to let me know.

Time to go watch Yo Gabba Gabba with girls....good night!!

Our Church had their pictorial directory pictures and it was a great time for us to attempt to get a family picture. The girls looked as cute as can be (see below), so I had to take the opportunity to get a picture of my own without having to spend a fortune. :) The pictures turned out pretty good for the most part. Anytime you can get 6 people looking at the camera @ the same time is going to be a success...especially with 4 of them being kiddos. Quick Funny before I leave my first post. I was trying to get Olivia ready for bed last night and told her "Olivia, it's time to start getting ready for bed." She quickly answered back "Mom, I'm too busy texting." She's 4, so I can't wait to experience the teenage years. Thanks for stopping by!