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.

Each week there's something new

Each week there's something new with Ian. Last week he discovered his feet. He has spent all week doing the "Happy Baby" yoga pose--grabbing his feet & holding his legs up. Today he was really playing with the toys dangling from his car seat. He used to bat at them & I don't think he really realized what he was doing. Today he actually was grabbing at it & hanging onto the toys. He also has started to "sing" with the radio. I tested this today to see if he was just babbling or really singing with the music. When I turned off the radio, he stopped "singing," when I turned it back on, he started up again.

The Very Talented Mr. Ian

What is it with little boys taking their clothes off?! Mr. Ian has discovered how to take his shirt off (almost). While awake, he pulls at his shirt & pulls his sleeve down. Well, Friday when I went to get him from his nap and found this:

Visit from Grandma & Grandpa Sorenson

Saturday afternoon Grandma & Grandpa Sorenson came to visit us in North Bend. The day was just beautiful. Dirk made his yummy paella for dinner. We showed them the "Race Across the Sky" movie that is about the race Dirk is preparing for. I think they were surprised by how big Ian has gotten. We had a nice visit.

Easter Sunday

Last Sunday was Easter. Dirk, Ian, Coco & I went up to Whidbey on Saturday to stay & visit with my mom & Marv. Mom & I dyed Easter eggs. They turned out well. Saturday Dirk & I were able to get out without the baby twice. Once for a run, and then for a dinner date. It's funny, our dinner date lasted less than 2 hours. We had a nice time, had dinner & dessert and we didn't rush.
Sunday morning we all went to the Country Club for brunch. The food was good, and the weather was surprisingly nice. When we got back to "Granma & Grandpa K's", Ian got his Easter basket. He was very interested in the big rabbit.

Ian is 4 months old today!

Time is going by so fast & he is really growing & learning new stuff! We are really enjoying our baby boy! Today he went to his 4 mo. "well baby" check up. He weighs 15 lbs 14 oz, is 25-1/4" long. He is right on schedule for his development & everything that Dirk & I "worry" about is normal for a 4 mo. old baby (sneezing, coughing, only eating for 15 min, etc). He had to get shots, which made him cry, but that only lasted about 5 minutes. By the time we were at the car, he stopped crying.
This weekend is Easter. We are going up to my mom & Marv's. Should be fun; wish the weather was going to be better!