Fun with Granma & Granpa Klein

This weekend Dirk went to Leadville, Co to train for his big race next month in CO so Ian & I went to Whidbey to spend time with my mom & Marv. Ian also spent time with Grandma & Grandpa Sorenson. We went up Thurs., July 8 & were there till today, July 12. We went to the wading pool in downtown Oak Harbor, ran errands, went for a walk with Coco & had a wonderful time. The weather was sunny & beautiful! On Saturday I had to run to Seattle, so Ian went over to Grandma & Grandpa Sorenson's for the day. He had a great time; he went for a walk first with Grandma, and then with Grandpa! He ate carrots & made a big mess, and then took a nap. Both sets of Grandparents tried very hard to get Ian to crawl. (photos to come..)

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.

Ian is 7 months old today!

Today Ian is 7 months old! We started the day in the usual way. Got up at 6, fed, let the dog out, took a nap till 9:30. Nursed again, Skyped with Granma & Granpa Klein while eating peas. Then we cleaned house & grocery shopped. Ian ate more & took another nap. We did laundry & got ready for our big weekend in Leavenworth!

Peas...mmm...

Today Ian tried peas. He wasn't so sure about them though. I was afraid he was going to have green stuff ALL over his pajamas as he does with the cereal, but he didn't! He kept the mess to his mouth & one hand (it went in his mouth when I turned around for the washcloth). When fed he kind of made a yucky face smirk, but like a little bird, he kept opening his mouth for more! Next we'll try sweet potatoes. Like Granma Kay said, I don't think we'll have a problem getting this kid to eat.

Team Sorenson & our Activities

I missed a couple posts chronologically.


June 5th Dirk was in the "Bike & Brew" bike race. The weather was perfect! Dirk ran the course twice in 2 hours 20 min. His best time ever! Afterwards we all enjoyed the beer garden. It was a very fun day!!

On June 11 Dirk, Ian & I ran in the Fremont 5K. They also have a "Brief Case Run" where people wear suits. I didn't know that, so we dressed up. ; ) Ian wore a tie, button-down shirt, khakis, argyle socks & penny loafers, Dirk & I had suit jackets & ties before & after the race. The run was really good! I ran the whole course!

Family Vacation

Dirk, Ian & I went on our first family vacation. We had a really wonderful time! We went to DC/DE from June 15-20. Ian was a perfect angel on the plane going to DC. He nursed on take off & then slept for 2 hours. When he woke, he played nicely & had a good time. The first two nights we stayed at our friends, the Martins, in Bethesda, MD. Dirk, Ian & I enjoyed the heat! We sat on the screened in porch, drank wine & watched fireflies. Jen was a perfect hostess. Ford was so gracious & gave up his crib for Ian. Annabelle made a beautiful card for Ian for his tote bag the Martins gave him.
Wednesday we all got up & went for a run. Then we visited the Smithsonian American Art Museum & walked the Mall. Thursday we went for a run again and then were back to DC & visited the National Archives where we saw the Declaration of Independence, Bills of Rights & Emancipation Proclamation. After that we went to the National Gallery of Art, & the Smithsonian Castle.

Friday we were off to the Hotel Du Pont in Delaware to get ready & go to my cousin Melissa's wedding. The wedding was gorgeous! And it was fun to see all my family--Mom, Marv, Julie, Bob, Melissa, Tom, Linn & Katie. Ian wore his little suit & was quite the charmer!

Saturday we drove back to DC. Ian went for his first swim in the pool & really liked it! On this day we walked the Mall & saw the White House, the Washington Monument, WWII Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial & Reflecting Pool. Sunday was Father's Day and we had a nice brunch back at the Martin's. Ian was a little more fussy on the flight home. It was a great vacation!

Ian is 6 months old!

Today Ian had his first "solid" food! He had a very soupy-cereal mix. He didn't really make a "yucky" face, in fact he wanted more! Most of it ended up on his pants. Tomorrow we'll try a little more cereal so it's thicker. Next week we can try veggies! Last night we went out for dinner & he sat in a high chair for the first time! He sat up great! Speaking of sitting up, he has been really trying to sit up on his own. Our favorite place to practice is on the bed so when he falls over he has a soft landing. He thinks it's pretty funny!
Today I went to his first Parent/Teacher conference. His teachers, Ms. Keila & Ms. Ciana, were both there. They said he is a happy boy, likes to do the arts & crafts, likes to roll over, pays attention when they read. They are working on helping him sit up. I showed them how he can stand & hold onto something.
On Wednesday, June 2 he went to the dr. for his 6 mo. check up. He is in the 50th percentile still. He is gaining weight & growing normally. He is also developing "normally," ie. rolling over, trying to sit up & stand up, "talking," laughing, engaging, etc.