Erickson Family Reunion 2014

At the beginning of July the Erickson clan gathered in Tetonia for a few days of fun, visiting, roping, sheep riding, and such. We had a lot of Ericksons come (we were lucky that Jed Fred and Emily made it after their cross country adventure). It started out with some of us taking a very scary dunk in the water as we were all floating the Teton River. Maybe at some point I'll be able to elaborate in more detail but the short version is that we were lucky we made it out alive, the spirit of protection is extremely powerful, my love for Hailey Bug is at times overwhelming, and we are thankful that we had Jason, Jed, Josh, Seth, and the many other angels there that day to fish us out of the water. 

Other activities included the 4th of July parade, packsaddle lake, roping, the Tetonia rodeo, lots of food, lots of kids, lots of laughs, and lots of teasing. Below is a photo summary of our days together. 

 These two brown eyed girls are practically twins! 

 Jagger and Mattie Faye are best buds! It is so cute to see Jagger be so protective of Mattie Faye. 

Driving Range Fun With the Little Girls

End of Season Dance Recital

Avery's Baptism!

Happy Birthday Averina, The Great Eight!

Averina is EIGHT! Unbelievable! She's growing up too quickly! We had a fun day celebrating her! She had a Daddy/daughter date while Brown Eyes, Mattie Faye, and I cleaned house (we are big partiers!). Afterward it was a ride the horsey turned dog pile, followed by a visit to see Grandpa and Grandma Great! We then rounded out the day with cake and ice cream, thanks to Papa and Grandma Berry, the traditional Berry/Erickson birthday song (yes, Mattie Faye and Averina love our voices), and Averina getting spoiled with presents! We sure love Averina! 

Since Averina is now eight, she'll get baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Days Saints next Saturday. We are so excited for her! To learn more about what baptism entails click here. 

More pictures next week to follow her special day! 

Brown Eyes and Mattie Faye folded their arms while Averina opened presents and then promptly asked where their presents were...

Papa decorated the cake! Who doesn't love Swedish fish? 

Easter Egg Hunting And Candy Eating At Papa's

I'm not sure who loves Easter egg hunts and candy more? Papa or the girls?

Thinking It Is Spring In Idaho...Keyword: Thinking

We had a couple of days where the sun came out so we thought it was spring. Really it was just wishful thinking as it snowed the next day but it was nice while it lasted. 

PS: Mattie Faye LOVES the slides.