Sorensen News

Since it has been forever since my last blog I thought I would give an update of our family. Warning: this could be a long and boring blog.

Old News
Tanner and I went to Disneyland with some friend from here. We had a blast.




This summer we took a family vacation that didn't involve mountains or fishing.
First we hit Yellowstone National Park.



Tanner and Brielle have become the best of friend (and sometimes worst of enemies). On this trip they insisted on sleeping in the same bed every night. It was so cute.

Next we went to Glacier National Park.

We took a little hike to this waterfall. It was so gorgeous. I can't wait to go back when our kids are older so we can do some serious hiking.





Finally, we stayed a night with Grandma GG and Lloyd.


I was terrified of a really long car ride home with two little kids, but they did great. Portable DVD players are the best thing ever.

Newer News
We are finishing up the harvest of our garden. It did really well this year.
This is our freaky carrot and huge potato. We even got a carrot that was the perfect hour glass figure of a woman, which one of us just couldn't get over. Sorry folks I didn't get a picture. I think we also have a two or three year supply of pickles and frozen zucchini.



Finally we are expecting our third little one. I am due in the beginning of March. I have my ultrasound in two weeks. B doesn't want to find out what we are going to have. I am undecided. We will see if he can convince me in the next couple of weeks. I have also just gotten braces (which are still killing me),and am in the middle of filling a long term substitution at the Elementary School. Hopefully that explains a little bit of my blog neglect.

Personal Style

In an effort to get away from the trailer drama I decided to blog about Brielle. I know it is not as entertaining for all of you but she is still a little cutie.

Lately she is working on finding her personal style. Here are some of her favorite looks.


I am responsible for the flower that is as big as her head, but the necklaces and bag are all her doing.

Tanner's Amish hat comes in handy.

Thanks for the dress Becky.

Winter wear is for indoors and out.

Begging to go outside.

Setting the Record Straight

Well, this is a first for me. I have never done this blogging stuff, but due to erroneous reports and malicious attacks against my character, I feel it necessary to set the record straight (kind of like Joseph Smith had to do).
First of all, I love my family very much. I understand everyone has weaknesses and strengths. I don't believe in exploiting someone's weaknesses (or perceived weaknesses) online. Karen has known we have been in desperate need of a horse trailer for quite some time. We have a horse (that was given to us) and no way to transport the animal. I had been looking at used trailers for quite a while, but Karen would throw a hissy every time I brought the subject up. I didn't know what to do. I found a great deal on a trailer while Karen was out and about and just went for it. I didn't dare consult with her because she would most likely cause bodily harm (her words, not mine). To make a long story short, I encourage Karen to get what she needs and wants whenever she needs to. She has wanted carpet. I have told her repeatedly to get it. She won't. I think she does this so she can hold it over my head whenever I want something. Thanks for listening, A confused and abused husband.

Birthday Gifts

Brian told me that I needed to be sure and make a post about what he got me for my birthday. Lucky me he read the blog and actually picked up on one of my hints.(Keep reading past the first picture to get a few more details.)



For some reason it felt like he wasn't trying to help me have a happy b-day, but was in a desperate search to smooth things over. This is what he bought "for the family" on my birthday (he knew I was against it). Tanner, Brielle, Brian and I can totally use this to take our one horse up into the mountains and go for a day long horse ride.



Dear Brian,
Thank you for the grinder I really do appreciate it and did not expect it. Also, the next time you go ahead a buy a really expensive item (like a trailer) that I am against, (even if you do it while I am gone so I don't know about it until the deal is done), I will sell your truck.

P.S. I think I was supposed to just write about the grinder. I couldn't resist adding a few more details of the story! Sorry.

Upcoming Birthday

My birthday is coming up (this is in no way a post to remind people or guilt people into saying happy birthday to me). I am feeling pretty old and actually forgot it was coming so quickly until Brian started talking about it. So here is a recap.
B (to Tanner): Guess who is having a birthday soon.
Tanner: Me I want a rainbow (fish) cake for my birthday.
B: No, not you someone else is having a birthday.
T: confused
B: It's mom. What do you think we should get her?
Me:(in my head) Wow he actually remember my birthday. He is planning what to get me instead of running to the store on the way home from work and grabbing the first thing he finds (which sometimes turns out remarkable well, and sometimes not).

A couple of days later I found Brian shopping on the internet
Me: What are you doing?
B: Just looking up some things.
Me: Looks like you are looking for a new t.v.
B: Yep your birthday is coming up.
Me: That is not what I want for my birthday it is what you want.


A couple of days after that
B:We have some fun things we are planning with the scouts.
Me: o
B: We are going to be doing a really cool bike ride. I need to get a new bike the one I have is crap and I can't keep up with the boys.
Me: Really?
B: A new bike that is a good idea...(then only kinda under his breath) your birthday is coming up...

In case anyone out there is wondering I do not want a new t.v., a bike that is fast enough to keep up with the scouts, a horse trailer, an ice fishing pole, a horse, a saddle, or new tires for my birthday.

Maybe Brian would like a wheat grinder, a pair of running shoes, or some cute new summer clothes for his birthday.



This is a picture of the cake Brian bought me last year. It is a chocolate cake with coconut frosting. I hate coconut frosting... the chocolate part was good. (The flowers were really nice.)

Don't get me wrong I am glad that he remembers to do something for me but maybe a little more planning could help me feel a bit better about my age. And after six years together please remember that I hate coconut even if the cake is chocolate.

She's Off!

Brielle has been walking for a couple of weeks now and she is really off and going.

Here is her first (and only so far) battle wound. She got a little tipsy and landed right on a block.


Brielle loves balloons. She carried these around for two days straight.


She has been pushing Tanner's little chair around trying to get up on it. Yesterday I turned around and found this accomplishment. She is so proud of herself. The real bad news comes when she pulls it up to the stairs and tries to climb over the gate. I seriously get nothing done when she is awake.


Tanner is getting so big. He has started Sunbeams and loves it. This is his first day of Sunbeams. Brian got him ready and gave his hair a "nice part" for the occasion. My guess... the last time B had enough hair to part a "nice part" was the style. I did a little fixing when he was distracted with another job.

Tan Man is totally into basketball right now. He plays for at least a couple of hours each day. He thinks that he is the next Paul Milsap and when he is really into his game he will not answer me if I don't use the right name (sometimes I forget and call him Tanner instead of Milsap go figure).

Other updates: I just signed up for another half marathon. I am excited to be training for something again.

Brian found his dream boat. He is so excited about it. By dream I mean an aluminum fishing boat that has had better days. I have already let him know that he has to test it out before the kids and I go on a voyage.

The Holidays

Well it has been so long since I have posted that I think I will just sum up the past four months in one long post. Sorry if it gets too long and boring. I have started this post about 20 different times but it just hasn't worked out.

For New Year's my parents, sister, and her family came down. We had lots of yummy food on the 31st, then had a snow day on the first.

Brian and my brother-in-law used their four wheelers to pull the kids on sleds. They loved it!




We had a couple of snow days this year with friends and family. I have to say that this one was my favorite because it was in our backyard so.....Brielle took a nap the whole time. I didn't have to deal with tired cold kids at all! This is Brielle getting ready for some grub clueless that she missed out on all of the fun.



Tanner couldn't wait for Christmas this year. He was so excited and facinated with the whole idea of Santa Clause. That Santa knew just what he wanted. Thomas the Train. He loved it so much I had a really hard time getting any pictures of him. He builds tracks lines up trains and hauls coal for a good 2-3 hours a day. Beauty.

Grandma Sorensen stopped by after a dental appointment and brought everything needed to make a really cute gingerbread house. Tanner loved it.

My parents,three of my sisters and their kids came to our house for Thanksgiving this year. All that delicious food still brings a smile to my face. In all of the cooking, cleaning, and fun I didn't take many pictures. I did get this one of the kids doing their "project". Now whenever they are together they ask for a new project to do. The best part about it...they are so quiet when they do them!

Last but not least Halloween. Tanner really wanted to be Spiderman for Halloween. I came across this Superman and convinced him to wear it. I still missed the really cute Amish guy, and Cowboy I had in Halloweens past, but I put my feelings aside and went for the not so cute Superman. Of course he loved it. If you are like Brian and can't figure out what Brielle is, she is a clown and yes I know the bow is huge! I can't help myself.

We hope you all had a great one.