4th of July Weekend

What a GREAT weekend! We went to Leavenworth from Friday night to Monday night! I was looking forward to this for weeks since I usually have to work on Sundays & we have to go home early. We stayed at the Fallon's. Saturday morning I went for a run before things got too busy & hot. When I got back, Dirk started out on his day of riding. Almost everyone was there--Jen, Colin, Annabelle & Ford Martin, Matt & Bev Davidson & Cody, Natalie, Jack & Kalyn Kennedy, Mike Doyle made it over for the 4th BBQ & fireworks. Holly & Chris Clark were the only ones MIA. Dirk, Ian & I went to the pool. The weather was perfect! The food was amazing. The Fallon's actually tried to organize the meals, which worked pretty well. Both Ian & Coco were exhausted from all the kids & excitement! Ian took a power nap at the pool.

Lots of events this week!

Yesterday was DIrk's birthday & Ian's gift was to roll over! And over, and over! Dirk got it on video. Ian is very happy about this new accomplishment! He showed his teachers at school his new trick too by rolling all day.
He is becoming much more social & his personality is emerging.
Last week we went to Children's Hospital for the last time for awhile! Ian no longer has to wear his brace!! We are so glad because it was really torture putting him in it at bed time.
On May 8, Dirk, Ian & Mer all ran in the Mai Fest run in Leavenworth. We had a lot of fun. The weather was nice (but cold!) I was the only one that dressed up for the run, but I'm glad I did! It was fun! That was what I wanted to do for my Mother's Day. Actual Mother's Day was uneventful since I had to work.

May 13-15 Ian & Mer went up to Whidbey to visit the Island Grandparents. Granma Kay bought Ian a suit for an upcoming family wedding. Ian got his first balloon at Red Robin. We celebrated Dirk & Mer's birthdays and Mother's Day at Grandma & Grandpa Sorenson's. Ian gave his Grandmas art he did at school. Everyone had a good time!

Busy Baby!!

Ian has been a busy baby! Thursday & Friday he & I picked up Aunt Julie at the airport & went to Whidbey Island to visit Mom & Marv. We had a nice visit. Ian finally got to meet Linda & John, and Dorothy McNamara! Saturday morning Team Sorenson got up & headed to Leavenworth at 8am. We spent the day running (Mer) and biking (Dirk). Ian had his first experience with grass. He tried to eat it. It was a beautiful, sunny day! And then we were home by 10 pm! On Sunday, Mer went to work, Dirk & Ian went back to Whidbey. Grandpa Sorenson & Dirk rode their bikes down the island, while Ian & Grandma Sorenson hung out. Whew! It was a great weekend!

Ian's Art Show Debut

Ian has had a rough couple days; he's had a fever. Yesterday I was taking him to daycare & as I was handing him over to his teacher I noticed he was hot. His temp was 101.0, so away we went... Today the fever is gone so far. He was a little fussy, but overall was a good baby even though he didn't feel good.
This Saturday is an "Art Show" at his school. Grandma & Grandpa Sorenson and Gramma & Granpa Klein are all coming down to visit, see Ian's art & have lunch with us.

Ian seems to really be developing well. He turns his head when you call his name (it takes a few tries, but he does respond); he really grasps things well--toys, rattles, his pacifier.
Last weekend we all went to Leavenworth. It is one of our favorite places! We left North Bend about 9:30 am, had lunch at Uncle Uli's, hung out at the Fallons, saw the Gillespies. Dirk, Ian, Coco & I went for a lovely run along the irrigation ditch. It was beautiful! The weather was nice! Dirk then went for a bike ride. After dinner we headed back home.