erica danielle

Baby boy boy is turning 4 in like 20 days. 😩 Bah. He’s so three… how could he ever be four?   I remember waiting for him to come like it was yesterday. #3 felt like the longest pregnancy and I hated every minute of it. Maybe that’s why his baby days were the sweetest, and full of an actual bursting heart. Obviously, the days feel long and the years go by fast, but in Sigges short little life he’s brought more joy to our lives than I ever thought possible. He loves people easily, he’s go with the flow, he’ll do anything for a laugh, he could color and draw for hours, he tells actual spooky stories in a spooky voice, he’s adventurous, makes friends wherever he goes, and he gives the best hugs. Maybe it’s these reasons that make me mourn a little for moving on to the next stage. I’m not ready for the world to continue to mold and shape him or to dull any of his personality. 3 is a magical age and still feels like I can call him a baby and get away with it…  In 20 days we’ll...

This weekend was full of productivity. It’s almost as if there was this silent agreement between Sten and me that said: No messing around. Let’s get stuff done ✔️! And we did! We: hung new blinds for all 3 windows upstairs Moved a bookshelf into the boys room for better book/toy storage Put up a book shelf in Lucy’s room Fixed the toilet in our bathroom Put a new organization system in kitchen area to hopefully cut down on random things ending up on the table.  Dropped off the Goodwill stuff I’d had in the garage for actual months.  Hung hooks in kid’s bathroom  Ordered new outdoor light fixtures  Ordered a towel rack for our bathroom Cleaned all bathrooms Meal planned for all week Grocery store Found a new running pal.  I seriously feel so accomplished heading into Monday. I did not tackle the dreaded laundry, but will chip away at that this week 💪🏻! I was driving home from the grocery store and thought to myself: sten and I make a really great team. We are r...

You know it’s January when you have no photos on your phone. Everyone is hibernating, everyone is pale, everyone is trying to be healthy. All of this combines and it means: nothing is happening that is exciting unless you’re on vacation!  So I’ll play another round of Sorry! Drink my 7,999th cup of tea and start my 3rd book of 2023.  But for real.  xo. edc. 

 I’m almost to that time in winter where I look through summer pictures every day… not quite there yet, but almost.  I love sunny summer days at the cabin with Sten. The days feels like they stretch on forever, the kids are happy, our skin feels a little tight from the sun and our hair is wild from only taking lake showers all week. I always wish I could bottle up the warm sunsets for a snowy day in January. I also wish pace of life was more like cabin pace of life. Less to do, more time to soak in the simple stuff. I love the sounds of chatter around us while we sit in this spot. Lucy laughing, neighbors starting bonfires, distant boats speeding by. I wonder if everyone is their absolute self, their true self, who God made them to be during sunny days at the lake. Right now jumping off the boat, running long runs around the lake, and eating cheese and crackers on the dock feel far away, and they are, but I think that’s what makes me love it even more. We have to wait for it. ...

It’s been a while since we’ve had this much snow! Another snow day this past week made me so happy. We snuggled on the couch, played outside and made hot cocoa. The kids wanted a complete home day and we really enjoyed our day together. I’m so aware, everyday, of the sweet spot we’re in as a family. I know it won’t last forever, so it feels extremely precious.  Snowman.  Crazy amounts of snow  ♥️♥️ Lucy, Sigge and I went in a winter walk after dinner. It was quite the adventure as some neighbors had not yet shoveled their sidewalks.  Sigge always wants to do a ninja 🥷 pose picture.   Big mound o’ snow!  Some day snow days will spent differently- with kids begging to go to friends houses instead of hot cocoa with mom. So thankful for this time and these 3 humans I get to call my own. 🙏🏻 xo. edc. 

A quick life catch up by a photo dump.  Sigge is writing his name 🥹 and he’s a good little color-er! New Years Eve Balloon drop at 1pm with friends.  Hiding from our children.  Wellness Wednesday with Lucy. She insisted on the 🥒  The fireplace literally calls my name in the morning. It’s my FAVORITE way to start the day.  Turns out the science museum isn’t just for kids.  Cutie boy.  Big sculptures are really amazing to me.  Great Grandma, Grandma, sisters and cousins ♥️ I’m officially in the 2023 spirit!!!! I love the New Year!  xo. edc.   

We had a very Merry Christmas in Geneva this year seeing our “far away” cousins. The kids played, the adults talked and prepared a lot of food and we all had a great time!  I feel so fortunate to love family. I know it’s not a given and I worked really hard this year not to take it for granted.  These 3 amigos stayed up late and played a lot of chair game.  Bathroom selfie with my best girl.  Sigge with the ladies…. Always Putt Shack for Stens birthday was SO fun! Zonked out after many many late nights.  All the cousins  The only picture I got of Christmas Eve Eve. It was beautiful at church and we had lots of people walk through our doors.  Thankful for a season that brings so much hope into this world and into my life as well. xo. edc.