Two Week Check-Up

Ht: 20" (26%)
Wt: 7 lbs 12 oz (23%)
HC: 37 cm (48%)

Random Pics!

The Boys: Story Time before Bed


Tyson's first bath at home.


Chillin in the boppy

Tyson Erich

Tyson Erich has joined our family on October 2nd at 4:16pm and is doing well. He was born at 7lbs 3oz. 18 inches. He is a healthy baby boy. It has been a week now and we are all trying to adjust to the new addition. We appreciate all the help we have received from friends and family. Here are some pictures. Enjoy!

Night Before!

I had my last Doctors appointment for this pregnancy this past Monday and the doctor decided to induce me on October 2nd due to high blood pressure. We are excited to welcome Tyson into this world and have him join our family. I am hoping for a layed back delivery like the one I had with Kaleb. I am already 4 cm so hopefully that is saying something. Well here is a picture of me tonight with my belly. I am 38 weeks so not too early. We go to the hospital at 9am tomorrow morning so I will try and get something posted as soon as possible after we get home.

Day at the Park

I am trying to get out with Kaleb as much as I can before the new baby comes and winter arrives, because I know then we will be trapped inside. Yesterday Kaleb and I went to Tanner's Orchard and played in there cool playground. It has a kids corn maze, slides, fire truck, school bus, airplane, and other cool stuff to play on. Unfortantely I didn't have my camera so no pictures from that outing. We of course ended up getting apple cider and some carmels. We are waiting for daddy and will probably go back and pick out our pumpkins. Kaleb is loving all the pumpkins he sees everywhere. We have been getting lots of Halloween books from the library and he picks out all the pumpkins. He is also saying trick or treat. It is cute. Then today we went to Charter Oak Park to play on the playground equipment and just get out of the house. Mornings seem boring and long somedays and it is nice just to go somewhere. Amazingly he wasn't that into playing so we sat in the grass and sang some songs. Well here are a couple pics from today and the wonderful Vocal Stylings of Kaleb and Mommy.

Wonderful Husband

(Honeymoon picture, but one of my favorites)

I just wanted to thank Erich for being such a wonderful husband and always being there for me. I couldn't have picked a better husband. I just wanted him to know that I love and appreciate all that he does for our little family. He works so hard for us and has such a wonderful attitude even while he seems to have so much to do there isn't a minute left in the day. Thank you Erich. I Love You.

Stearman Air Show

Over the weekend Kaleb and I went with my parents and Aaron to a stearman air show. There were some really cool planes and escpecially the bi-planes. We learned some cool things about the planes. They said if you took the engine out of the bi-planes a young child could push them around like a toy they are so light. The planes only have to be going 60mph to take off and only need 900 feet of runway. I thought that was pretty crazy. We often go faster then that in our cars.

Uncle Aaron, Grandma Shurtleff, Mommy, and Kaleb

Mommy and Kaleb

Uncle Aaron and Kaleb in front of a Stearman Bi-Plane.

Grandpa Shurtleff and Kaleb watching the Air Show.

Kaleb's Self Portrait. Uncle Aaron in background. We were

visiting for Aaron's 22nd Birthday.

Engaged!!!!

I can't believe it my little brother is engaged. I am happy to

see him so happy and with such a sweet girl. Andrea we are

excited to have you in the family. Aaron and Andrea are

planning a May wedding.

Photo Shoot

I decided to try and get some nice pics of Kaleb. These were
my favorites. Hope you enjoy.

Ekenstam Look-alike Meter

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Family photographs - Pedigree

Mommy and Me

Pregnant Boys!

The Big Day

This weekend we were able to be in Chicago and share in the excitiment of Geoff and Ashley's wedding day. It was wonderful to see them married in the temple and the happiness in their eyes. It was a very hot day, but I don't think it phased the couple. I on the other hand felt like I was melting. Kaleb was our little photographer. He had the camera almost all day. It was our way of keeping him busy. It was a long day for him. He was up at 5:30am with no nap and not in bed until about 10pm. He was such a trooper. He was much more clingy then usual, wanting to be right at Daddy's side. He is still a daddies boy.

Chicago Temple

Ashley and Geoff in front of the Chicago Temple.

The Ekenstam Family

Kaleb kissing his new Aunt Ashley

Aaron and Andrea (photo by Kaleb)

Filling the car with balloons. (Erich and Sean)

Crazy

Kaleb was having so much fun with the bubbles in his bath.

Baby Belly!

I have been asked to put a picture of what I look like with my baby belly so here it is. I am just starting my third trimester. So just three months to go. We are ready for this baby. I am excited to welcome a new little boy to the family.

Illinois Fair

Kaleb loves Elephants. He has an elephant beanie baby
that he sleeps with every night so it was fun for him to see
a real elephant. During the show the Elephant danced, played
basketball and some other cool tricks. We also were able
to watch a tiger show.



Demolition Derby-Just put it this way it was loud. We
thought it would be a little more exciting. I have never
seen one before, but Erich said it was pretty small. Oh, well
it was fun anyway.



The ride was just about to start. Kaleb looks a little nervous
but he enjoyed the ride.

Kaleb's first time on a roller coaster! Kaleb and Erich are in the last car.

Random Pics

Kaleb and Mommy at Charter Oak Park.


Kaleb actually eating with chopsticks. He ate his whole
bowl of noodles this way he didn't want to use a fork. I
couldn't believe it.


Kaleb is becoming a climber.

Hiding Dice under Blocks

Random Events

We have done a couple little things in the last couple of weeks so here are some pictures to document our fun. Medieval Fair, Playing with friends, weekend trip to Galena.

Medieval Fair Jubilee State Park.

Kaleb and his friend Mason playing in the sprinkler after

a walk on a hot summer day.

Kaleb and Erich in the Entrance of a restaurant we like

in Galena IL. It's called Dirty Gurt's. It is a fun place to go.