What Has Been Going On?

1. I've been hanging with/being babysat by these little ladies! 

2. I've been sick... nothing says happy birthday like a trip to the ER...more to come on this in a coming post.

3. Work is keeping me busy enough that I might look into cloning. 

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. 

Pampering At It's Best Right Here!

Taking It Easy While Dadio Is Hard At Work

After botox injections I spent a few days in Tetonia recovering, which included relaxing in the hot tub...followed by me bathing in sun while Dadio drained the hot tub, cleaned, and refilled it for me. It takes quite the effort to maintain such an amazing thing. I hope Dadio knows how much I appreciate him doing this for me! Thank Dadio! 

January: Photo Summary In A Blur

2014 hasn't really been my year. Jan 2nd ended with me and an IV bag of fluid. A severe kidney infection. Pure joy (feel the sarcasm please). That same day, Amie had major back surgery. A week later I had botox injections. I still felt badly, which would make sense given I still had a kidney infection...it held on for dear life. A week of IV antibiotics and another month of oral antibiotics to kill it. My right hand/arm didn't like that IV very well.  Turns out most of January consisted of Mama Berry, Dadio, and Matty playing nurse and caregiver to each of us...and wrestling three crazy girls. Thanks for helping us so much! 

 This is a horrid angle of myself but I post it because this little mini-me held my hand a lot this month. Always taking care of her Jessie Faye. 

My New Second Home...Salmon, Idaho

At the end of July, we had an employee give her notice. Luckily for us the timing worked well, we hired Gordo to run our Salmon operations days later. It has been baptism by fire for Gordo...and a lot of time in Salmon for me. A three hour drive through the desert of Idaho, with no service for much of the drive. Temporary residence at The Stagecoach Inn. The opportunity to explore all the eateries of Salmon. (Britt, I've found some amazing Flan for you). Small town life at its best. Everyone has a story...or two. When I went into the bank for the first time, before I handed the teller my deposit she says: "You must be that Berry girl". (The town knew I was coming). Unfortunately when I see the most redneck spectacles I don't have my camera handy. For example, a old man on a motorized scooter...and his dog riding along. Or the Salmon Santa Claus in summer attire. (It is my goal to capture these for historic purposes).

Who knows, I might just take up permanent residence one day. 

Completely Pampered

One night while I was working in Tetonia, Sam Jam, Susie Q, and MoCo spoiled me. Dinner. Painted my toenails. And Sam Jam did my hair. Pretty fancy, right? I'm still trying to talk her parents into letting her live with me. If she did, I'd have my own nail tech and hairstylist full-time!