Friday, September 11, 2020

Siblings reunion 2020

 Hola Familia-

The Sibling reunion is just around the corner, (Oct 22-24) and so we thought we should pass along some details.  Here's how it looks.  Arrive on Oct 22.  We can check in to the AirBnB after 5pm.  (We'll see if we can move that up)  Just comment your plans of arrival for the 22nd so we can better coordinate and make the best plans for dinner that evening.   I think I'll bullet it from here as its much easier to get the jist of what's going on. 

Oct 22-arrive, check in at 5pm- games and food that night

Oct 23- hike planned in Red Rocks for morning activity, free time in the afternoon, breakout into smaller groups for other activities or stay at the AirBnB, nap or swim. Dinner or takeout together that evening and a bday celebration of sorts.

Oct 24- morning or afternoon activity together (depends when we can schedule it) free time other parts of the day to do activities as listed above.  Dinner together or smaller groups if necessary.  Games/family time that evening

Oct 25-Check out at 10 am.  We may want to do some of the cleaning if needed on Saturday so check out Sunday morning is a breeze.  

We are excited to see everyone and spend this time together to get to know each other better.  We also wanted to have a little flexibility in our structure as some places are still opening up due to Covid and some restaurants may not allow such a large party.  Also, if Covid is a worry for you, especially with small children, we want to implement cleanliness practices and have those that come be healthy.  Please reach out to me or Jared if there is anyway we can help you feel more comfortable in joining us this reunion.  

Love you lots and lots! 

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Sunday, September 6, 2020

Announcing: Erickson Family Reunion 2021

To quote I.Q., "Wahoooooooo!" I can't wait to get together as a family with a population the size of a small town (or large if in the state of Wyoming). Currently, we have the date and location.

When: June 2-5, 2021

Where: Firth, Idaho

Who: Alan and Sheri Erickson Family

Why: Because we love each other 

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The location has been reserved, but if anyone has a conflict with the dates, please let me know in the next 48 hours. After that time, they will engrave our names in stone. I was hoping for gold, but stone has a nice retro feel. Speaking of gold, if you have not made your donation to the family reunion fund, now is your chance. If I remember correctly, we wanted to do $20 a month per family. If that is a stretch for your family, then do 5$. Anything helps. Money goes to Mary. @M-Taylor-5 is her Venmo handle. 

I am also attempting to resurrect this blog. By posting important details about the reunion here, hopefully people will be inspired and write their own post.


Christmas 2020

When Christmas comes, we will nearly be done with with the crazy year of 2020. I'm sure 2021 will have lots of excitement also, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there. Below is the Christmas exchange list. It will probably feel vaguely familiar, but that's alright. Re-gifting is not encouraged. (You will give to the family who gave to you last year)

Dad, Mom, James - Chrystal
Chrystal - Taylors
Taylors - Tanners
Tanners - Daltons
Daltons - Ericksons1
Ericksons1 - Ericksons2
Ericksons2 - Ericksons3
Ericksons3 - Jared
Jared - Esther
Esther - Dad, Mom, James

We didn't even follow the theme last year, but if anyone has an idea for a theme please comment below. Maybe we could all get each other Covid-19 vaccines. I still love the memory idea, but I haven't been that good at giving it, so I can't necessarily suggest it. 

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Clementine and the Family Meeting

Here are all the chapters of Clementine and the Family Meeting, by Sara Pennypacker and illustrated by Marla Frazee

Chapter One

Chapter 2


Chapter 3 in three parts

  Part one


 Part two




Part Three


Chapter 4


Chapter 5





Chapter6



Chapter 7


Chapter 8


Chapter 9


Chapter 10


Chapter 11, Last Chapter



Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

The Iron Rod

This year we're studying The Book of Mormon with Come Follow Me.  I love The Book of Mormon. When President Nelson asks, "where would you be without The Book of Mormon?" I know I would be lost, lonely and confused about life.

I read it every day. It brings power to my life, just like the prophets teach us. Because it's the word of God, His power comes to me when I read. I recorded my testimony here for all of you, especially for my grandchildren.



Last Chapter Clementine and the Family Meeting