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My Story…

Thanks for following my blog! My name is Erica, I am a wife, a mother to 3 healthy boys and 3 precious boys in heaven, a photographer, a physician recruiter, a scrapbooker, and a couponer!

I grew up next door to my husband and never would have dreamed that my soul mate was literally next door. Jake and I were married in November 2006, and I instantly became a Mom to 2 amazing boys, Zach & Alex. They taught me how to love like a Mom and how to have patience like a Mom. I always knew I wanted a big family and wanted to have another child, so our journey began....

in 2008 Jake and I went through IVF after struggling with some infertility issues, and quickly learned that we were pregnant with TRIPLETS!!!! We were excited beyond belief, but also a little scared as we were going to have Triplets and 2 teenagers!!! We accepted the challenges ahead and knew it was going to be a long hard pregnancy, but we never suspected how hard it was truly going to be. October 2008 I was admitted to the hospital with pregnancy complications and a few weeks later delivered Baby A "AJ" 18.5 weeks gestation. November 7, 2008, Baby B and Baby C made their short appearance into this world at 21.5 weeks gestation. Our 3 Angels were all Boys!! We will never understand why they were taken from us so soon, but it is not our place to know. We have trust in our faith that God had a different plan for us and our family.

We went back to our IVF doctor 6 months later to begin our 2nd round of treatment. Little did we know Gods plan was already in the works, and we found out we were PREGNANT.. all on our own!!! March 4, 2010 our miracle baby was brought into this world, and guess what... it was a BOY!! Pierce was a full term, healthy baby and a gift brought to us from his 3 Angel brothers. We know that life does not always seem fair, but we are confident that we have 3 Angels watching over us and we put all our trust in God.

Jake and I have learned to live each day to the fullest and to laugh, love, and live. We know to not take anything for granted and that family, friends, and your faith are the most important things. This blog is to continue to document our journey of life and dedicated to my loving husband, and my 6 boys. This is my life - unscripted...

January 13, 2012

Old Friends, New Lives…

It it not often that I get to spend the evening with these two beautiful ladies!! Katie is my “big sister” from our Zeta college days, and I am so blessed that we have kept in touch. I have been lucky to have been apart of her life and get to know her and her husband and her 2 sweet boys. Katie moved away to Indiana a few years ago so whenever she makes a trip back to Texas we try to get together! Kelli on the other hand, actually lives here in Dallas and we still can not find the time to see each other. Kelli has been one of my best friends since the day we met at the Zeta house. We met up at Jasper’s restaurant in Plano for dinner, drinks and dessert (the food was AMAZING). It was so nice catching up on our lives and discussing all of our boys (yes, we were those Mom’s talking about kids most of the night). Gone are the days when the 3 of us go to mixers or date parties!!! We all have a special bond as we are all Mommies of BOYS!!!! That’s right between the 3 of us we have 6 boys!! We ended up talking for 3.5 hours at the restaurant!! I look forward to our next dinner.. hopefully it won’t be another 12 months!!!

So this picture clearly is not in focus, but the only one I had.. Kelli I will work on picture taking techniques with you the next time I see you:)

Love you girls!! ZLAM

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January 7, 2012

Charger Soccer Opener…

Well here we are.. a new year and the start of Zach’s soccer season. This is his 3rd year to play with Central and we are super excited about this season. Of course our opening game, it was cold outside so we left Pierce with Grandma. Pierce did sport his Central Future Charger sweatshirt and his sweatpants that have a #2 on them. He was cheering on his brother in spirit!! I braved the cold game with my Dad. It was a great match. Zach had 2 assists and a shot at a penalty kick, but missed it! Zach’s first game was against Birdville Hawks.. that was the high school Zach would have went to if we still lived in NRH. It was nice seeming some familiar faces! It make me feel so old that I first met these kids when they were int he 3rd grade, now they are Juniors in high school!! Congrats Chargers on your first victory. CHS won 2-0

Team Captain…

Our Charger #2.. carrying on my tradition to wear #2

Zach and his Papa!!! Good thing Papa does not mind the cold!

His #1 fan!!! Cold, heat, rain, wind.. you name it and I am there (unless I am home with a certain toddler:)

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December 27, 2011

At the car wash…

One of Pierce’s favorite things to do is to wash the car with Daddy! He loves the water adn the bubbles! He is not usually a big help, but he sure does try. I love capturing these Father/Son moments! Trust me 15 years from now, Pierce will not be this excited about washing the car!!

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December 26, 2011

All American Christmas at Grandma & Grandpa’s…

Every year we celebrate the “kid Christmas” with the Blagg side of the family. It is never easy to get 5 families together and all the kids, but we usually manage. It is getting crazier and crazier as the years go on and the kids get louder, bigger and keep multiplying. Mom always has a theme for dinner and usually a fun activity to do. This years theme for dinner was “All American food”. We had sliders, hot wings, macaroni and cheese, chips and hot sauce, chicken nuggets and lots of desserts!!! We did not have a activity this year but the kids had a great time dumping out their stockings and throwing wrapping paper!!

Pierce loves chips and hot sauce… he is a Texan or what?

All 10 grandkids!! It is not a great picture but what can you expect!!

LOVE…

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December 26, 2011

Christmas Dinner…

S in keeping with our new traditions theme this year, we decided to host Christmas dinner for our parents. It was so nice staying home all day and then having our parents come over to our house. Jake and I made homemade meatballs, Italian sauce, baked ziti, stuffed shells, garlic bread, pies, and wine. It was a perfect way to end a perfect Christmas at home. Pierce ate about 5 meatballs!! It is one of the few things he will eat these days! We had a few nice suprises for our parents for their gifts so we were anxious to have them open them!! WE are looking forward to still hosting Christmas dinner next year for our parents!

Pierce and his Nanny…

Grandpa opening his Grand-kid calender! I think he loved it!

Dad opening the book I made him of my favorite pictures from when I was born until now! It was a very special gift and he LOVED it.

Nanny got to open a picture we took from our Gran-kid photshoot that was a complete SURPRISE! We pulled it off and she had no idea!

Even Pierce had a great surprise.. His very own Yo Gabba Gabba beanie babies!! Great gift Papa and Nanny!!

Loves his new tunnel!!!

Peek-a-boo Nanny!

Got your nose papa…

Got your eyes…

Chillin with my new Gabba blanket and Gabba friends!

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