erica danielle

Remember when I used to be a food blogger?? I don’t have time for that anymore, but I’m so glad that some people do. This recipe in particular is such a crowd pleaser it needs a permanent spot on my blog. And if you make it. Let me know.  It takes less than 20 mins from start to finish and my kids all ate it. No complaints.   Sliders: 1 lb ground chicken 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1 tsp each:garlic powder/ onion powder/ chili powder 2 tsp paprika  1/2 tsp salt Mix.  Make into 8 patties Bake on parchment paper at 425 for 15 minutes.  DONE!  I also understand why I never took off as a food blogger. My pictures are terrible and so un-appetizing. But I truly thought I would make it big.  I’m fairly certain I couldn’t have fit more in this weekend if I tried. But it was a great one full of lots of good things. as we start our first full week of school my prayer is that I can let the little things slide and make some memories with my family. Got in 10 m...

In other news: I’m labeling this blogpost “other things” bc there’s a lot that doesn’t fit together and since this is the only way I can remember my life, I must document things.  First: Andrea gave me her race bib for the TC 10 mile. I feel so excited about this. I didn’t know how sad I was not to participate this year until she asked if I wanted her spot and my heart took a ginormous leap! Today I did 4x800’s and it felt SO good.  This loon was fun to watch the other day. I am completely obsessed with loons.  This was: 🥹 but also, I sing a lot at preschool. So I feel like it kind hit, and kinda didn’t.  Badland babes starry morning run. Always a highlight of my week.  Did I already mention that we got to see Great Grandma Kay the other day? If so, well, she gets a double spot on the blog bc she is so sharp and she still pulls sig up on her lap even at 100 yrs old.  Sorry for the sideways. But this was a very good read. It followed 4 people from various b...

We did it! We survived our first week of school!  Look at these cute kids.  He loves school! Olle was pumped to be back with buddies  Bye! My middle schooler who is almost as tall as me 🥹 After meet the teacher night we went to Lucette (our annual tradition). It was so fun to wrap up summer and begin a new season in one of our favorite places.  I got so many flowers on my first day of school. I felt so loved by all my returning students  Ready! Laminating things and creating systems this year is my goal. 😂   Ready to rock year 2! xo. edc. (Miss Erica)

I think this will be our last trip as a family up at Bay Lake in the little red cabin. Yesterday we took a day trip and squeezed out every second. Not getting home until 11p, dragging our bodies into bed, tired out from a day spent doing all the things we love. Can't see the Carlson sign hanging  in the back bc we forgot to get a picture until it was too dark!  Love this guy so much. I love spending time with him at the lake when cares are gone and fun is being had. Lucy wanted to collect some sand in a little vile, so we boated to Rutgers and played in the sand for a bit This looks like such an old time disposable camera photo. I love it so much. I have a million pictures like this. Olle's favorite place in the world. He loves it up here so much.  ❤❤ Playing Rummikub while the lasagna cooks! Took the boat out to the middle of the lake and we all got in. The water was a bit cool, but not as bad as I expected!  Rack-o on the dock.  There were no tears, just lots ...