erica danielle

They just don't come any cuter. Amos Chandler was born this morning at 7:43a, I love him with my whole heart already and am so proud of my sister for being so tough and trusting God with this new little life.  I can't wait to hold and kiss him, swaddle him, dote on him, sing to him, read to him... then when he gets a little older I can't wait to hear his first words and watch him run. I can't wait to see him giggle and think Uncle Sten is so funny, I can't wait to her him call me Aunt Erica and give kisses. I can't wait to see his mom and dad love him with the kind of love that is saved only for a child.  This precious little bundle couldn't be more perfect. Amos, I am honored to be your Aunt, and I can't. CAN'T wait to meet you. Love, Auntie Erica

Our Campsite.       Such a beautiful weekend. Packed and ready to go camping. games. music. wine. sten. campfire. Grilled Nachos. YUM! dinner. camping plates. love the fire. This is what I woke up to. breakfast. Then my photos stop-- Sten and I rented a canoe and rowed around the "chain o lakes". It was the PERFECT weekend getaway. Only an hour from the city, we both said this may be our new summer get-away considering this summer is going to keep us kind of 'land-locked'. With Sten's chaplaincy at Northbrook, my work, and church on Sundays it doesn't look like we will be having as many Summer adventures as last year! Camping is the best. Life is just slower on the campsite and there is NOTHING better than going to sleep with a fire and waking up to a fire and a cup of coffee. xo. e.

it. has. been. a. while...! Some happenings :) Baby shower in MN. Confirmation that my mom and  I should never be in charge of planning anything. Breakfast with Gma Carlson. dad and mom. seriously... so cute. sis. i can't wait to meet that baby! small group bday party for Petey. Darby. Feels like we've been friends forever. Rio Marg. Brothers. Nephew. Hair. :) Raine Ricky- our new niece. So beautiful and perfect. Baby Raine is such a lady. Loveland bike path. Used to run past here everyday. Lake Loveland. Drake. Being a boy. Sten and I have had a busy Spring. We spent some time in MN to celebrate my sister's baby shower, then headed to CO to see our new niece. Both were such great trips. I can't believe May is almost over and Summer is almost here. So excited for warm temps and summer days at the beach. Biting my nails in anticipation for my sis to have her little baby boy. Cheers to blogging-- e.