Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Jacob’s Birth Story
While it's fresh in my mind, I figured I'd get this online! So far, I'm certainly sleep deprived but don't feel like a zombie or anything. I'm sure it will catch up to me soon. This may be a little long but stick with me 🙂 As some of you know, I did NOT expect to...
Introducing Jacob Michael Sylvester!
I'm sure most of you caught it on Instagram or Facebook by now but Tuesday morning, I gave birth to the most perfect little boy ever! Jacob Michael Sylvester was born at 9:22am on Tuesday, November 17th, weighing 6 pounds 8 oz. after about 14 hours of labor from start...
Bold Almond Flavors to Die For This Winter!
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Working From Home: The Transition
For those that have worked in an office during their careers, working from home may seem like a dream. I know, for me, it always did! I never actually wanted to work from home completely but had visions of two days from home. I never thought I'd be lucky enough to...
Dear Jacob Part II
Previously, I wrote "Dear Jacob Part I" but I knew this was the Part II I wanted to write. I've mentioned numerous times how blessed we are to have so many people in Jacob's life who have loved him from before Day #1 -- when he was but a dream in our hearts. Now, he's...
First November Weekend in Indiana
So far, moving back to Indiana has been what I imagined -- which is good! We are getting familiar with our surroundings but already, it's been great to see my family several times. My sister Lindsey lives in Indianapolis, about 25 minutes from me, so I have seen her...