SORENSEN TRIO

Best of 2010......

2011-01-18T16:09:00.001-08:00

Well 2010 brought us Colin. We thought we would share how much he has grown and changed since May. This past year has been so amazing. We have been up to the following:

Colin was born, grown, grown and grown, learned to roll over, learned to sit up, introduced baby food, went on runs with mom, had his 1st 4th of July-Halloween-Christmas and everything is a 1st. Won the baby contest, learned to like his car seat, no longer has to be wrapped like a burrito to sleep, and of course show off his dimples. Oh and Mike and I both celebrated a birthday and Mike did his big bike ride in St. George. But all of our life and time is Colin and we love every minute. Mike is running his 1st half marathon this weekend. It will be a great accomplishment and beginning to 2011.

Merry Christmas

2010-12-20T20:38:00.000-08:00

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year from our little man

Time, Time, Time.....

2010-11-11T20:17:00.000-08:00

Wow! Where does the time go? Today Colin is 6 months old. I can't believe that it has already been 6 months since he was born. We are loving this stage. He can sit up....not unattended though. He smiles all day at his 6 month check up you would have thought the doctor was his best friend.....that changed after the shots! We haven't been up to much, life changes a lot when you have little one. Mike had a scan and it came back clear. Sigh of relief....each check up we worry that we wont get good news but with lots of prayers and faith we have had yet another good scan. They are going to now do chest x-rays, blood work, and an ultra sound every other check up. Which is good news the scans are a little hard on the body to have every 3 months. I am extra grateful as the holidays start for Mike and that he is healthy and here for Colin and I. We are truly blessed and now as we approach the year mark for Mike I can't think of anything more than to be grateful. Life is great and we love being parents to Colin!

Say Cheese......

2010-10-22T08:17:00.001-07:00

We had family pictures this month. I can't resist and have to show off how cute Colin looks in all of our pictures!

SEPTEMBER

2010-09-27T08:30:00.000-07:00

September has come and is going. It seems like the months are just flying by. In September we celebrated Mikes birthday, went camping, Colin had his 4 month check up, got a jogging stroller, Mike went on a boys trip to the football game and spent every waking moment with our little Colin. Here are just a couple photos of what the Sorensen's have been up to.

(Colin has to make sure I don't leave his side so he keeps his hand on my shoulder) Momma's boy!!!

Colin loved the running stroller and his BYU hat!

Colin played around in this basket for a little bit...until he found his hands they are far more interested than any toy.

Hanging out at Wasatch with family!

4 MONTHS and growing....

2010-09-08T09:26:00.000-07:00

We had our 4 month check up with Colin yesterday. All is well, he is a very healthy, happy baby. He may have a larger head than the average baby but it is still very cute....just more to love right? He is a growing boy and seems to get bigger and bigger each day. We love his thick legs and his gut that hangs over his pants. Here are a couple of pictures of our handsome man. With out fail everyone says he looks just like his dad or his papa Sorensen but the doctor did say he would probably have brown eyes.....the only feature from his mom!

Just about ready to play in the johnny jumper.....maybe a couple more weeks until he knows what to do when he is in it

Getting ready to go out on the boat with Grandpa Parker

Hanging out with mom....it gets kind of boring sometimes as you can tell in his face

playing on the floor with dad at night before bedtime

Colin doesn't suck his thumb just two fingers

Just about to try rice cereal for the first time

Hanging out in his robe.....bath time is one of our favorite things to do

Just chillin around the house with nothing to do but smile!

Toddlers and Tiaras

2010-07-26T10:03:00.000-07:00

I felt like a pageant mom last week. I got this great idea to put Colin in the baby contest. Of course we think he is the cutest baby around so why wouldn't anyone else? Well when I got to the baby contest I realized everyone in the room thought they had the cutest baby....that's when the guilt started setting in. I was about to make someone judge the "beauty" of my baby to win a medal? After standing in a what seemed to be a giant sauna/gym for an hour to be judged and get Colin's picture taken we went home. I continued to have some guilt the rest of the night until the next morning when we found out Colin won 1st place with a cash prize and would be in the Spanish Fork parade. Watch out other moms, that's right I have the cutest baby in town!!! Okay, so it's probably the last baby contest I will enter Colin in but Colin did win and he was so good during the parade he finally crashed on Uncle Curty after showing off his good looks to the town. Way to go Colin!!!

Priceless.....

2010-07-07T08:19:00.000-07:00

New outfit....15.00
New shoes....8.00(which we forgot)
Photographer.....Nicole Steiner
Lunch after pictures.....20.00
Pictures of Colin.....PRICELESS

DIMPLICIOUS......

2010-06-28T07:44:00.000-07:00

Colin showed his dimples off to us the other day! Never mind all the funny nosies and baby talk Mike and I were doing to get Colin to smile this big. We must have been making pretty big fools of ourselves! Thank heavens we dont have a bootielicious baby but a dimplicious boy!

Rock a bye baby....

2010-06-21T08:21:00.000-07:00

I know I should have posted pictures of our finished babies room before Colin arrived but I didn't get around to it. When I was picking up the house the other day I thought Mike and I both worked hard to finish Colin's room so I should show it off especially for all the hard work Mike put in to help get it done.

I made the bedding....SURPRISE! I'm not one for projects but I couldn't find anything I wanted to buy in the stores so I decided to make my own. I wanted it to be super simple. We went for an antique baseball look for the theme of the room. We are hoping Colin doesn't hate baseball when he is old enough to realize how his room is decorated.

You probably can't tell but in the three red frames are a picture of Colin's Grandpa Parker, Papa Sorensen and Mike playing baseball when they were little boys (this is my favorite part about his room).
Mike painted the room, put up the railing on the wall, put the glider chair together and hung all the pictures on the wall. He only managed to almost take his eye out with a nail once. It turned out just how I wanted it. Hopefully this doesn't bore everyone too much but I had to show off our handy work....it's pretty limited in our home.

2 Weeks.....

2010-05-25T08:42:00.000-07:00

I know it has only been two weeks but I thought I would share a couple pictures we have taken of Colin for anyone who is interested. He really doesn't do much but eat, sleep, and poop. But we still find him very interested and love everything about him. We still can't decide who he looks like but each day he changes so we will just wait and see if he is a Sorensen or Parker look.

This is a super funny face but he thinks he can already hold his head up so we had to take a picture.

First things first he graduated from the light bed!!! Hooray! I know he may look comfortable but we didn't like putting him on the bed and most the time he fussed because he had to be naked when he was on it and he just wanted to be held.

We keep finding Colin asleep with his hands next to his face, that or he is covering up bad breath!

Mike thinks Colin is practicing the wave to do at BYU football games....it's going to be a long time before he ever gets to go to a game but hey we will let Mike think he is already dreaming about sports!

Dressed and ready for the day even though we are not going anywhere.....no picture of me because I'm sure I was still in my PJ's

We are looking forward to sunshine so he can wear his summer clothes even though they are still too big for him! He is wearing a pair of shorts but they are almost to his armpits and they still go to his ankles.....not much hope for height on this guy.

Welcome baby Sorensen.....

2010-05-20T12:28:00.000-07:00

Colin Michael Sorensen

May 11, 2010
3:52 am
6 lbs 5 oz
19 inches

On your mark get set GO....

2010-04-09T07:23:00.000-07:00

We....meaning Mike has ran his first run of the season. Due to my "hangover" in the front I was un able to run the race but this did mean we could finally get some pictures at the end of a race. Most the time Mike and I are both running in the race so we never get pictures. The Sorensen family all went to St. George for the weekend to run in the race and enjoy the sunshine. We had a great time and look forward to going every year!

Who will he look like?

2010-03-07T12:04:00.000-08:00

We are taking a poll to decide who Baby Sorensen will look like, the two contestants are "Mr. Comb-Over" or "Miss Extra Chin" (good thing I had an extra chin to hold my head up because there is no sign of a neck).

Wont you be my neighbor?

2010-01-25T07:09:00.000-08:00

I had to post about my very own Mr. Rogers. Recently Mike has been into wearing sweaters to work which I'm not complaining about because I am the one buying the sweaters for him but the other morning he came out in this sweater and said I look like Mr. Rogers. I laughed and he spent the next 15 minutes pretending to be him. However, I had to take a picture of him eating his breakfast in his Mr. Rogers sweater because this does make him like an old man. A typical day for Mike is a bowl of cereal, two pieces of toast and some sort of reading material. He usually reads the paper but in case our paper boy fails us he pulls out a book. You might think that just your grandparents have the same routine and breakfast every morning but no my Mr. Rogers does too. I am one lucky girl!

5 Things to remember from 2009!

2010-01-09T07:33:00.000-08:00

-This doesn't count as one of the 5 but I remembered my password so I could post something on our blog--yeah for smart Andrea!

Reflecting on 2009:

Number ONE: We announced we would be expecting or first baby (boy) in May of 2010!

Number TWO: We continued to complete races and added in some bike riding this year--luckily with the new baby coming we get to take a break from the Wasatch back relay this year!

--I wasn't as excited about the bike ride as my dad and Mike were....I think it shows!

Number THREE: Both Mike's sister and brother got married!

Number FOUR: I (Andrea) put on and took off braces in the same year.....sorry to all those teens out there who had to wear them for 2 to 3 years aka Mike!

I probably should have had them on longer, well in fact I know I should have had them on longer but thanks to Curt and Annie for getting married I got them off early. I'm not complaining!!!

Number FIVE: Mike was diagnosed with testicular cancer. However, surgery was successful and we have avoided Chemo or radiation so far. He will still go back every three months to determine if it returns but for now we are very grateful for the postive outcome from surgery. Thanks again to everyone for your support!!

This is the only picture I could find of Mike post surgery....he had plenty of time during his recovery to catch up on movies, magazines and sleep! Kennedi and Mike demonstrated a little of the movie watching. He was more than glad to go back to work after Christmas....it can get a little boring at home all day with not a lot to do.

2009 was full of adventure and we can't wait to start another year! Happy 2010!

Warm Weather

2009-01-27T06:53:00.001-08:00

We got to go to St.George a couple of weeks ago to bike ride and see some sunshine. We had lots of fun with Mike's family. Other than that we are really up to nothing!

Christmas Thanks!!

2008-12-19T13:46:00.000-08:00

I just had to share how rewarding my job can be. My cousin Zeke attends Salem Hills High School and with special arrangments made he has become an "Assistant Coach" for the boys basketball team. I have never in my life seen someone get so excited to be a part of a team and to see how much love the team has shown to him. With it being Christmas, I just wanted to share how thankful I am for wonderful people who influence the lifes of many, especially Zeke!

(Zeke is in the middle)

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-12-01T14:34:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving......even though it consisted of shifting to 3 different houses, 1 family member choking on a carrot and a visit to the emergency room. We had a great time bowling and Mike did a little service over the break by helping Grandpa get a nice ride at Walmart!

5 Things I Love....

2008-11-10T08:45:00.001-08:00

I was tagged so I am going to share 5 things I love. Number 1....of course my husband

Number 2....Cheese: grilled cheese, string cheese, macaroni and cheese, etc

Number 3....Shopping online(I have a minor addiction with shopping online)

Number 4.....I love Fridays, there is something about this day that brings a smile to my face!

Number 5.....last but not least and I know it's weird but I like to mow the lawn(I really think I just like being in the sun)

Just some of the things that I love and others might not know about me. I tag.....Nancy, Jen, Abbie, Carlie, and anyone else who wants to take on this tag!

Who do you know?

2008-11-01T17:38:00.001-07:00

We went to a halloweeen party with John McCain and Sarah Palin.....they were really nice. That Sarah Palin is so down to earth and that John McCain who wouldn't want to hang out with him.

HaPPy HaLLoWEeN

2008-11-01T17:25:00.001-07:00

Mom and Dad

Disco Barbie and Ken

Springville's greatest coach

The Beckhams

Spiderman, Batman, and a Fairy

The whole gang
Donut competition

I'm not know for being a very good loser.....as you can tell!

2 NEW ADDITIONS.....

2008-10-05T12:12:00.000-07:00

Our new found hobbie is road biking. I guess we are going to give this a shot. We have our first bike race in two weeks we will let you know if we still like this hobbie after that!!

House Decorations

2008-08-12T09:29:00.000-07:00

This is probably really boring to most people, but Mike and I finally hung my window. Mike got me an old window for my birthday that I have wanted forever and last night we had a little FHE project and made some home improvements! I think I had more fun than Mike but he sure is getting good at hanging things on the wall.....it only took a couple mistakes to get it just right!

LAGOON DAY!

2008-08-12T09:17:00.000-07:00

I know that I'm not 10 anymore, but Zack and I waited all summer to go to Lagoon. We finally made it. We had so much fun.....believe it or not Zack went on the ever ride that we did, unless there was a mean worker and they said he was too short! We had so much fun!!!

Where in the world have the Sorensens been?

2008-07-31T21:35:00.000-07:00

The last couple of months have kept us busy with: Lake Powell, Rodeos, Fun Runs, Golfing, Bike rides and LOTS of family events. Here are just a few pictures for those of you who even still check our blog.

VACATION PICTURES

2008-05-01T09:54:00.000-07:00

2008-05-01T09:35:00.000-07:00

There are lots more pictures. But until I can figure out how to do a slide show here is a preview. We had tons of fun, especially our 4-wheeler ride.....ask for details. Lets just say we are lucky to be alive!

VACATION TIME

2008-04-11T11:45:00.000-07:00

John Denver sang it best when he said "My bags are packed and I'm Ready to go...." We have offically waited long enough. We leave tomorrow on our big vacation. We hope we are not missed to much but we will miss you all while on the white sandy beaches of Mexico. Enjoy the pictures of our suitcases for a week, until we post all we did on our vacation! See-ya!!!

FUTURE ATHELETES OF AMERICA

2008-04-05T15:09:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's hard to believe but we are the future atheletes of America. Mike is training to be the worlds best tri-athelete. I'm kneeling by the longest womens drive....with my name on the top of the list. We will keep you posted on our up coming competitions and Gold Medals.

Do to the many shocking reactions and people thinking Mike was in his underwear, I had to take his picture off. We apologize for any disturbance we may have caused, to clarify any confusion Mike was in spandex shorts not underwear!

EASTER SUNDAY

2008-03-23T11:12:00.001-07:00

We put on our sunday best for Easter Sunday! That's about as fun as we get since we don't have kids to dress for easter or send on an egg hunt. I guess stay posted for furture Easter's to come for us to blog about egg hunts. Until then we will continue to be on time for church!

2008-03-23T11:06:00.001-07:00

The Easter Bunny came to visit Mike, boy was he surprised!

Sunshine with the Sorensen's

2008-03-23T10:47:00.001-07:00

Last week we went to St.George. Curt came from Arizona and we all met in St.George for a weekend of fun. My sister McCall also came down with Mike and I. It was so much fun to have the whole family there and for McCall to join as well. We also enjoyed taking McCall to her first ever sunshine baseball game. I guess your never to old to go to sunshine. Anyways, we had a lot of fun and enjoyed seeing the sun for a change! Thanks Sorensen's for such a great vacation!

P.S. The picture of Curt and McCall is them pointing at there.....yes winning score against the Sorensen Duo. However, you may see some fear in there eyes....they did not win without a battle. Mike and I have been practicing and expect a rematch soon!

Vacation-Graduation

2008-03-20T11:51:00.000-07:00

That's right I'm about to graduate. I thought this day would never come......I think Mike has thought the same thing. In celebration my family and Mike and I are going on a 7 day cruise to the Mexican Riviera in 3 weeks. I can't even wait, I'm so excited. When we get back we will actually have something to post about. Instead of sprained ankles and what we eat for dinner! So here is just a preview of how much fun we are going to have. Oh and I guess the important part, I will have my Bachelors in Health Care Administration!

City League Basketball

2008-02-16T14:30:00.000-08:00

A couple of weeks ago Mike sprained his ankle. He would probably like to say he stole the ball made the winning shot for the team while spraining his ankle. However the truth is just before the first quater of the game ended Mike and another player went for a loose ball and he fell on Mike and the rest is demonstrated by the pictures above. Mike and I left right after it happened leaving Mikes team with only 4 players. The good news is Mikes team still beat the other team with 8 players. Way to go....Mikes team! I would also like to mention the game was become very heated and the other team was crying like babies because they hated the thought of a couple older men beating them in basketball. I'm glad we only came out with a sprain!!

TAKE HOME CHEF

2008-02-16T14:11:00.000-08:00

I don't know if anyone has every seen the show take home chef but it's pretty good. Lately I have been blessed with my own take home chef. After many reminders Mike set up our BBQ. It took several tools and many left over bolts and screws that we just couldn't figure out where they went but it works. Not only can Mike BBQ but he has also taken a love to making breakfast foods. On Valentine's I was delighted with red eggs and pink waffles. It was quite the breakfast. It doesn't end there. Last sunday he made me a pancake as big as my head. Who knows what he will make next pancakes shaped like the BYU cougars? However, whatever it is he is an amazing chef. In fact I think he might be in a tie with my dads eggs....which I thought no one could come close too!

New Job!!

2008-02-08T16:09:00.001-08:00

I started my new job.....actually the end of January! I'm now at Salem Hills High School. The school is brand new and will start this coming August. It's really fun getting a new school ready for students. I'm the front secretary and the youngest front secretary in the district. Just a little exciting news in the Sorensen family!

(This is a possible logo idea but not the official logo for SHHS)

andreaandmikesorensen

2008-01-21T15:49:00.001-08:00

2008-01-21T10:27:00.001-08:00

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: We had a minor....or major problem with our blog last night and had to delete the whole thing. However, now those of you who want to post to our blog can! I will work on the blog later and get it back up and running for now it will have to look weird. Sorry, stay tuned for the new look of the Sorensen Duo(named by Mike).

2008-01-21T10:13:00.000-08:00

These are my two nephews and they are so funny. Last night the one on the left called me and told me he had learned a new trick. He told me to hold on and started making these "farting" noises and then he got laughing really hard so my sister picked up the phone and explained that Kelton had learned how to make farting noises with his arm pit. I just had to share how talented my nephews are....as you can tell Jackson is very talented at picking his nose during pictures!