Our life in the Valley of the Sun!

Wednesday, December 07, 2005

More Pictures of Jackson

Our first family picture at the hospital...Jackson was about 20 minutes old.

Jackson loves his mom.

He's so cute!

Little hands with very sharp fingernails!

Long feet and toes.

Jackson went through quite an ordeal today at the pediatrician. In order to take his blood they had to find a vein. They searched all over and couldn't find one. They eventually stuck him in his foot but the vein didn't produce adequate blood for the test. Jackson was not happy. They then went to the other foot and poked a little hole. The doctor squeezed his foot REALLY hard for a few minutes in order to get all the blood she needed. Even though Jackson was in a lot of discomfort, I think his dad was even more upset. Jackson's mom probably would have been upset too but she left the room before any of it started. The test eventually came out good...Jackson is healthy and happy!

Saturday, December 03, 2005

JACKSON MATTHEW FRENCH!!!

On December 3, 2005 at 6am exactly, Jackson Matthew French was born. He weighed 8lb, 8oz and measured 21 inches.

Ericka started having contractions at 2am on December 2. Being first-time parents we probably reacted too quickly and went to the hospital. Ericka's contractions were strong but the doctors told us that Jackson just wasn't ready to come. We left the hospital at about 7am. Ericka went home and tried to relax. I went to school to finish up a big project for one of my classes. At about 4pm Ericka was still experiencing consistent contractions. She was getting a little fed up. We called the doctor and he told us to come back to the hospital. Ericka was quickly admitted and we waited for Jackson to come. After a while, the doctors decided to induce labor. They really made Ericka happy when they eventually gave her an epideral. All her pain went away and she was able to rest. At about 5:30am the doctors came in and told us that Jackson was ready to be born. Ericka pushed and Jackson came into the world at 6am. He is a perfect baby! No problems! We love him with all our hearts! Ericka, though quite sore, is doing well. She worked so hard to get our little boy into our arms. She's amazing!

Thanks to everyone who has helped us throughout Ericka's pregnancy. We love you and we're eternally grateful to you.

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Binswap

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I've set up a site that allows you to trade your stuff over the net!!! www.BINSWAP.com. Everyone needs to go to the new website and sign up! This new web-based technology is awesome. Binswap allows you to trade your stuff over the net! Just go to the site, post the things you're willing to trade and look for the things you want...no transaction fees!!! If you want more information about how you can become part of the Binswap team feel free to contact me at mattcfrench@yahoo.com.

Saturday, November 19, 2005

Jackson's New Stuff

Ericka and I are so excited for Jackson's arrival...December 9th!!! Ericka looks like she's about ready to pop and has recently made the decision that Jackson needs to be born. I think he might be about as big as her. He's found a way to kick her in the lungs, pinch her kidneys, and hickup all at the same time.

The French family is doing great! We can't wait to see our new addition!

Monday, October 24, 2005

Jackson's First Picture with his Mom

Ericka is quite proud of her baby boy Jackson (as you can see). His birthday is coming soon, December 9th. We can't wait to celebrate with him.

Saturday, October 08, 2005

Matt in front of the French country manor

Matt in Brussels, in front of the Cinquantenaire

Our favorite nephew (at least until Tiff's baby is born :)), Isaiah

Ericka in Brussels

Ericka in front of the Mona Lisa

Monday, September 12, 2005

France 05

Ericka and Elena Barker

Ericka in front of the Eiffel Tower

Notre Dame

Matt and Elena Barker

SAY WHAT???

-We go into the family bathroom at the airport. There is a couch, a toilet, and a shower. Jackson walks in and says "Hey mom, this looks like the master bedroom!"
-We were trying to find the cup that we were using for Jack's juice. (I had forgotten that he had gotten mad earlier and had thrown it under a table). I kept asking him where it was and he finally stopped looking, put his finger on his temple and said, "hmmm, lets stop and think!"
-We were at the park and a dog was running around without an owner. Finally, the dog disappeared between the trees on the other side of the park. Jack asked, "Where did the dog go?" I said, "I don't know where do you think it went?" "Oh, he is eating in the forest" (the grove of trees where the dog ran to) I say, "what is he eating in the forest?" Jack answers, "Pie!"
-Jackson NEVER talks in his Sunbeams class at church, but today when the teacher asked if anyone had anything new to tell them he said, "My dad is the best!" So cute!
-I want to be a fireman when I grow up and drive a fire truck with daddy!"
-We are waiting for the maintenance man to come over and fix our door. I tell Jackson that his name is Anthony. The doorbell rings and in walks a very tall, nice, black man. Jackson says, "Is that ebony?" I am thinking, "What the heck?" Then I realize he is saying, "Anthony". From that point on I am praying that he won't say anything embarrassing!
-We are sitting on my bed watching a movie. Jack has been laying on his hand for a while now. He changes positions and throws his hand in my face and says, "Mommy, my hand is crusty!" "Your hand is crusty? "Yes." Then I say," Do you mean tingling?" He says, "Yes, my hand is tingling!" We prefer crusty!
-I ask Jack where his dad is, he says, "At work!" I say, "What does daddy do at work?" Jackson says, "He puts bad guys in jail, in dark dark caves with monsters!" (Last part is said with a deep growl voice!!)
-Jackson says to Charlie (in a high pitched silly voice) "Hey there little one, where did you come from? The hospity?"
-I am in my room making my bed, Charlie is in his bouncy chair in the living room with Jackson. Charlie starts to fuss and cry a little and Jackson says, "Tharlie, I am busy, I am eating my oatmeal, I can't hold you right now!"
-A picture of our old Explorer came up on the computer and Jackson saw it and said,"Mom, is that Mafews (Matthews) car?"
-We are out to lunch with a guy Matt knows, and his baby. Jackson turns to me, points to the baby and says, "Hey mom, is that Hannah Montana?" How the heck does he know about Hannah Montana???
-"I wanna watch the Jesus movie.....you know, the one about Heavenly Father. It's really cool." (I have no idea what movie he is talking about!)
-Jackson and I are having a conversation about how he is a big boy and big boys go potty in the toilet and not in their diapers. After which he asks, "Mommy, do grills (girls) pee?"
-Jackson LOVES to read the Children's Book of Mormon, and has come to know that the Lamanites were the "bad guys". And this his how the conversation went:" Daddy, did you put bad guys in jail today?" (Matt is a prosecutor). Matt says, "Yes, I did." Jack says, "You put the Lamanites in jail?"
-As I was looking at pics of Charlie in the hospital Jackson came up and said, "Oh, there's Charlie" and it was quickly followed by a very mad face and "Mom, you leaved me!"I think he is still harboring resentment that I left him to go to the hospital to have Charlie!
-We go into the family bathroom at the airport. There is a couch, a toilet, and a shower. Jackson walks in and says "Hey mom, this looks like the master bedroom!"

Our life in the Valley of the Sun!

Wednesday, December 07, 2005

More Pictures of Jackson

Saturday, December 03, 2005

JACKSON MATTHEW FRENCH!!!

JACKSON MATTHEW FRENCH!!!

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Binswap

Saturday, November 19, 2005

Jackson's New Stuff

Monday, October 24, 2005

Jackson's First Picture with his Mom

Saturday, October 08, 2005

Monday, September 12, 2005

France 05

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