Peach Days 2012

We went to Hurricane for Peach Days!  We went the parade and then on to the exhibits, rides and booths.  We enjoy peach days every year and will probably keep this tradition going.

 We sat by the Hanks family durning the parade so Caden and Chase could see their friends Noah, Andy, and Luke.

 Caden met up with his friends Brennon and Keaton to do the Home Depot craft of making cars!

Riding the rides is always a favorite!!

Chase's First day of Preschool for 2012

On Aug 30th was Chase's first day of Preschool.  He went back to Wee Wonders same as last year and has Mrs. Rebecca for a teacher again.  He was so excited to go and jumped out of the car and ran right in when we got there.  What a kid, he is so goofy and is always making us laugh.  We love you to pieces Chaser!!

Chase Bow Hunting with Dad!!

Chad took Chase bow hunting for deer one evening up in Pine Valley.  Chase loved it, he like watching the cows, riding the four wheeler, and hiking around in the mountains.  I think for sure he is going to be a hunter just like his Dad!!

Caden's first day of 1st grade

Aug 15th was Caden's first day of the 1st grade in a new school.  He was so excited to go!!

The first 4 days Caden did really well and seemed to really like it.  On the 5th day he started getting anxiety and nervous when I drop him off.  We have been working with his teacher Mrs. Quan, Principal Stahili, and the School Councilor trying to work through it.  He keeps saying that he doesn't know anybody the day is so long.  I hope this is a short term thing and he will let himself enjoy school. The school seems very good and the people have been supper nice and helpful.  Change is hard thing to go through!!

2012 Erickson Family Reunion

We had our Erickson Family Reunion in Bear Lake.  We had so much fun and the boys loved camping and playing with their cousins!! 

 Waiting for our turn to go into Minnetonka Cave

Swimming Lessons in Washington

After we moved to Washington we decided to put the kids in swimming lessons again at the Rec. Center.  They both really enjoyed them.  Caden is able to swim, back float, and dive.  He has made so much progress from the start of the summer.  

Chase with his class

Caden with his class

Caden and Chase being silly!!

Home Sweet Home!!

July 9th we finally closed on our new house in Washington Fields.  This has been a long process. We put an offer in on this house October 2011, because it was a shot sale we knew it could take several months but was not expecting 10 months.  Our realator told us we should hear back from the bank by Feb 2012 and be able to move in sometime in April if the bank excepts our offer.  We heard back from one bank in Feb but the people had two mortgages on this house so we had to wait for the second bank to except our offer as well.  June 9th the second bank finally excepted and we were able to close 30 days latter.  We didn't move in until  July 22nd.  We wanted to clean it really well, paint and fix a few things before moving in.  My parents came for a week and helped clean and fix everything up.  They were so much help, I can't thank them enough!! It has been an adjustment trying to make new friends and meeting all new people but we are enjoying the ward and the neighbors we know so far.