Memorial Day 2009

The tradition continued as the entire Erickson Clan gathered at the Erickson Lake House for Memorial Day. This year was even more exciting because the number of grandchildren from last year has over-doubled to a total of 5! (All of which or 2 and under!) What fun!!

The Entire Erickson Clan!

Also new this year was a sandy beach. We all loved it, but it was heaven for Whitney and cousin Emma.

(Thank you to the Erickson brothers for the lot and to Grandpa for the sand!)

Part of every year's fun is the Vahalla Triathlon. Competition is was fierce...above is a picture of the big winners...Way to go Daddy!!!!!


Wyatt spent a lot of time checking out Caroline (they are a week apart in age). What fun they will have as they get older!

Whitney loved floating in the lake with Daddy on her "Pink Boat". It couldn't have been any better since pink is her favorite color.

Wyatt just preferred to stay at the beach! Next Memorial Day...watch out!!

There is our little Texas in Whitney!

Wyatt chillin in the grass...just waiting for the next thing to come along!!

Our little Erickson clan...what a great time we had! Yeah T-E-X-A-S

3 Girls...3 Mizzou Grads

May 15, 2009 was the final day of a "Dinse" girl being enrolled at the University of Missouri. What a fun run it has been. My baby sister, Lisa graduated from the Nursing School. We are so proud of her. She will be leaving for the Air Force in August and then after training will be based in Washington D.C. serving our country as a R.N. (Lisa...you better get your calendar ready...hope you like house guests!!)

Of course we wouldn't have missed it...we were all there to celebrate this awesome day!!

We couldn't be prouder of her! Great Job Lisa!! Welcome to Alumni status!!

Watch Out Whitney...Here He Comes!!

As of this weekend, Wyatt can now pull up on things. He hasn't mastered crawling as his main mode of transportation is still the "inch worm", but he is now pulling up on things. A sure way to get him to stand up is put the remote up on something....he will go for it every time (defiantly his father's son)!

Standing UP!

Wyatt is very focused and determined. If he gets his mind to get something, he will go after it full force!

He is into everything and especially loves to dump things over and get under anything!!

He is especially thrilled when he gets something of Whitney's. He is holding one of her princess dresses. He waits for her reaction and of course she is immediately upset, the he just laughs at her!

Ahh...I am in trouble!!!

Whitney Goes to Sunday School

May 10th was Whitney's first time attending Sunday School.

She was so excited and we were excited for her.

She is ready to go in!

She is peeking in. Grandma is inside waiting for her to come on in.

Our little girl is growing up. She is doing such big girl things! We couldn't be prouder or happier as parents. She is so much fun and keeps each day interesting!!!

Mother's Day 2009

We had a great Mother's Day. We started the day going to church. After church, I got to pick where we I wanted to eat lunch. I picked KFC (I love their chicken, mashed potatoes and coleslaw) It was yummy!

How hysterical is it that their expressions are just the same!! Such happy faces!!??!!

The afternoon we spent at home...I even got a nap!

That evening we went to Mary's house to celebrate Nikole's 4th Birthday.

This is a picture of the "Dinse" moms.

It was a great day! I feel so blessed to have such a great family!!!

"If I Could Just Get Going"

For the past week, Wyatt has been really trying to crawl. He can get up on all fours, but then ends of scooting like an inch worm to get to where he wants to go. Whitney gets totally frustrated when he even touches her things...(She doesn't even know what is yet to come for her!) and he just giggles and smiles when she is upset! I am in trouble!!! Ahh!! Here are a couple of pictures of him "in action"

"If I could just reach it...I am so close"

Wyatt is up, but when he wants to move onto his tummy he goes.

This is a short video of him on the move as an inch worm. I am always talking, but was quite so you could hear him. Whitney and Lexus both pass through:)

One Special Day

On April 26, we had Wyatt baptized. It was a very special day. He did really well and didn't even cry; however, he was not really please when the minister held him. Needless to say, the minister handed him right back to me. He is pretty much a momma's boy right now and keeps pretty close track of me at all times. (I love it though)

Our little family...Everyone is all smiles! (At least for the moment)

We were so blessed to have our family with us to celebrate this special day. Check out Wyatt's expression. He loves being the center of attention!!

Thanks to everyone for making this day so special. It is a day that we will cherish!