Our Christmas

My favorite GIFT

Today is my husband's 30th Birthday! Happy Birthday Josh! :)

Even though his knees and back will inevitably fail this year due to his age (ha ha) I am very lucky to get to spoil him on the anniversary of his birth! I'm making him a birthday cake, and I will not once tell him when he's had enough. He can eat as much of it as he wants tonight! :) Ha ha.

This is also a perfect moment to publicly thank Josh for being wonderful. I so enjoy life with him, he's an incredible blend of funny, goofy, humorous, professionalism, kindness, gentleness, and lots of manliness. I love watching him love others. Especially Renae. It's beautiful! And, he has never ceased taking care of me...in all my fun medical journeys I've brought to our relationship, he has made me feel loved, cared for, and a top priority in his life. I hope I can return the favor! I'm spoiled to be married to this man! :)

Love you Josh- Happy Birthday (from BOTH your girls!)

Can she get any sweeter?!

We're home!

We got home last night around 8:00pm. Our first night home was a little chaotic, but overall a success!

AND, here are some much anticipated pictures. Enjoy!

still here

Well, in case you were wondering, we didn't forget you! We are still at the hospital...waiting to be released. Renae lost too much weight the first two days for the pediatrician to be comfortable letting her go on Friday, so we've been feeding her every two hours and trying to make her gain some weight back! Last night we finally got a weigh in where she hadn't lost....she gained 10 grams. WHOOOHOO! So...now we're waiting till her 4:00 weigh in to see if she continues to go up. Then hopefully we can go home today. If not, then hopefully tomorrow. God is in control, so we know this is best for Renae. We have so many pictures we want to share with you, so when we get home, we'll put them up! Sorry for the delay! Pray for a big appetite! :)

Welcome to the World!!

Good morning!! Josh here. Well, it is official: Erin and I are the new parents of a beautiful and healthy baby girl!!

Name: Renae Abigail Barricklow
DOB: December 15, 2009 at 8:38am
Weight: 6 lb. 9 oz.
Length: 18 in.

Renae was not even thinking about turning over, so we went in expecting the c-section. Erin is doing well. Renae is doing well. I am loving being along for the ride. =)

Enjoy the pics!!!!!

Just Around the Corner!

Yesterday Josh and I went to see the movie The Blindside at the recommendation of our BIL Ryan. It was awesome! We now also highly recommend it. Very good.

Saturday also marked 37 weeks...which means we are within 48 of having our daughter! :) WHOO HOO! We are still on track for Tuesday morning, so stay tuned for updates and pictures!

Today is Ethan and Garrett's 2nd Birthday! :) Happy Birthday boys!!!