erica danielle

I turned 30 last month. It's a huge mix of so many emotions for me. Anytime a Birthday comes around, I get excited to make goals and think about what I can change/make better/ get rid of in the coming year. BUT to turn 30, means I get to set the course for what could change in the next decade.  If you don't make a plan, there is nothing to strive for, to reach for. Life's been a little busy, and I still haven't made all my decade goals, but I love the thought of what this next 10 years of adventure will bring. My friends threw me a surprise party for my birthday and while on a run the following Sunday afternoon I just got the biggest smile thinking about how special that was. How loved I feel by many, and how my 20's really shaped who I am today. I decided to take a look back and try to remember some of my favorite memories in my 20s. COLLEGE: My senior year, especially, will always be one of my favorite years of my life. I lived with the BEST friends, was head ...

I've been reminded from numerous people that I haven't updated my bloggy blog for a while. I feel as though this is one of my hardest stages of life right now. Lucy is a very busy and needy 2 year old and when Olle is awake he needs to be watched like a hawk because his little inch worm crawl is FAST. I feel tugged and pulled and stretched and I know I am not the first mom to feel like this, but I feel very out of control.... each day I have to remind myself that all this will be over soon and then I'll be crying in a corner wishing my kids were still babies. ANYWAY. Olle is 7.5 months and is seriously the cutest baby in the world. He's full of smiles, loves to be around people, and is very laid back. He's getting around, sitting, bouncing any chance he can get and just generally, loving life. He weighs 18 lbs and I can't remember how long he is... :( Lucy is very 2. She's a whirlwind. This girl is BUSY. She literally never stops moving/talking/negotiatin...

 Beauty Queen.  Loves to "have a taste"  baking with ash, always a joy!  reading books under the table. and playing "camping" in our indoor tent. Cold days here in 'sconi have made for lots of time indoors. I get a little stir crazy thinking about being at home all day, but at the same time I love the routine of naps for the kids and getting stuff done around the house. Lucy is at SUCH a fun age, the things that come out of her mouth have me laughing all the time. As she sat on the potty this morning she asked: "Should you give some privacy?" I love the way she talks and the way she inserts "well, actually...." or "yes, but..." or "that's a good idea!" or just saying you instead of your, "mommy, here's YOU coffee!" "Olle-bear, don't eat YOU shirt for breakfast!" I hope I never forget her cadence and the way her little voice sounds. We had some friends over this week a...

Home now, and I realized I didn't add the last day and half of our trip. As I think back on it, I just want so badly to be back on the island soaking up the sun and being with my family. But all good things come to an end, and so now I'm sitting at home all bundled up dreaming about the island :) We went back to the beach on our final day and had a blast playing in the waves and making roads in the sand.  The beach knocked this little guy out and he couldn't have looked cuter!! Cheeks! Sissy and I stayed downtown to do some shopping. It's always a treat hanging with this girl.  The weather SERIOUSLY shifted and the wind was nuts! The pool was soooooo much warmer than the outside air temperature so the two little fisher girls went skinny dipping. Looking back now, they were the last ones to swim in that pool! Smart girls.  Selfie with gpa! That night we had dinner at bar Lito and the food was the best we had all week. Amazing! Kids stayed occupied with Paw Patrol after w...

Woke up to a wiiiindy morning but had already set my mind on starting my marathon training today, so despite the 15 mph winds I went for my 8 miler. The first few miles were amazing- but those last windy miles were a little rough... I enjoyed every minute out there running along the Caribbean. That will be my warmest run during this training period so I tried to really soak it up!! Today was my favorite day yet. We ernt shell hunting and had so much fun in the pool. All the kids napped at the same time for almost 3 hours so we had lots of awesome adult time :) These kids and their "shobels and buckets"!!! Took me forever to snap a pic before the water washed it away! We got some grilled chicken from a local stand and it was to die for! Add some guacamole and a Sten shaken margarita and I'd say it's the best lunch I've ever had!  After naps we did some indoor activities. All four of these kids love reading and that makes for some great couch snuggles.  We ended the...