Happy Birthday Pop

Well I don't know how happy his birthday is but I wanted to wish him the best possible day he can have. For those who know and also for those who haven't heard yet my father is spending his birthday in McKaydee Hospital in Ogden. Wednesday he had a major heart attack and was sent down there for his care. He is doing fine but is bored stiff. He has to stay flat on his back and not get excited which means he can't have very many visitors, yuck! The bright spot to his day is he is getting to come home for the Christmas holiday. We had to cancel our party to keep him calm but we are looking forward to having him home. He has to go back Wednesday/Thursday for a Triple Bypass Surgery. Three of his main arteries are clogged and they have to go in and fix that. Once that is done he will be in bed for 3-4 weeks while his sternum heals. They said it will take him four months to be back to normal and then he should be around for another 30-40 years to harass us all. (Pop's words not mine.) So here is looking at the positive and being glad that he can come home! We are heading down to see him pretty much right now with the kids. So thank you all who have called and checked on me. I appreciate it tons. Here also is hoping that you all have a great holiday season!

Take A Guess

I thought it might be fun to have a little game. The link below will take you to a website where you can guess when Simon will arrive. I thought it could be fun to see what everybody thinks!

http://www.expectnet.com/games/FuntoGuess

I decided to post Lexi's dance recital. Enjoy! You can pause the music to hear the video.

A Christmas Filled Weekend

We had a great weekend! Friday kicked it off by me getting the last of the Christmas shopping done, FINALLY! Then Friday night Lexi had her dance recital. She did a great job and was adorable. We missed the Ward Christmas Party because after Lexi's recital we went and got ice cream with Dirk's parents. We had a great time.

Saturday we didn't really do much more then hang out together as a family which is one of my favorite things to do. That night Dirk and I went to the Voice Male concert at Ellen Eccles Theater. For those who don't know Voice Male is an accapella group of six men. We went last year and loved it. This year was just as good. They mix humor and sincerity in celebrating this holiday season. Lexi and Rayden had a great time hanging out with their cousin Ashtin at my sister, Ilse's, house.

Sunday we went to church. After church we had the traditional turkey cooked by Dirk. It was very yummy. At first it smelled a little funny then we realized that Dirk forgot to take the bag of gizzards out of the middle before he put it in the oven! Whoops! It didn't ruin the meal at all though. Last night we went back to church for the Christmas Devotional. It was a great evening filled with Christmas Carols and a great Christmas message. I got to direct the YM/YW combined choir and also to sing in the ward choir. I LOVE music so this was a perfect way to start the week before Christmas off. All in all we had a great weekend and are looking forward to this next week which has many fun activities for us!

Just For A Laugh

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1406639607
Click the link and enjoy a laugh at our expense!

Kids are Wonderful!

There are times when I am so very thankful for my two wonderful kids. I've never wished I never had them but there are days I am especially greatful for my two munchkins. Today is one of those days. I love watching them interact. This morning they were playing school. Lexi was teaching Rayden his letters. Of course to him most of his letters are "T." They overheard me talkng to Dirk about all the things I want to accomplish today and they have decided to help. Lexi cleaned up the kitchen counter. She put dishes in the sink and toys to rooms and even put away laundry. Now to some that might not seem strange but Lexi is not my clean child. She likes everything around her in disarray. Every time I sit down Rayden will come and cover my belly with his most beloved blanket. He keeps telling me to keep Baby Simon warm. I love how they watch out for me and each other. How could I possibly want anymore out of life then my happy kids?

"While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about."

~Angela Schwindt

My Obsession!

So I was talking to Hayley last night and I told her how I haven't had anything to post for this week. There really hasn't been anything going on around here! Then we got talking about books. I started the Twighlight series books on Friday and haven't been able to put them down. A few of you may know what I mean because I know you have been reading them too. I finished the second book Sunday night/Monday morning at 2:30 am. I couldn't put the thing down once I got to a certain point in the story and night time is the only time the kids don't need me! I am going crazy because I really really want to read the 3rd book but I don't have it! I ordered it online but I still have to wait a week until it arrives. This is probably time I should be catching up on housework and Christmas things, which I am trying to do. So I guess this post is really about how I am an obsessive reader and when I find a good book I can't stop reading. This series is pretty much on the same level as my Harry Potter obsession. So now you all know how crazy I am and if you are looking for a good book you really should read these!

Two Posts in One

So we had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We got to have two Thanksgivings this year. We first went to Dirk's parents for lunch where almost everyone was there. We missed you Jake, Melese, and Jace! We also went to my sister's house to have dinner with my family. The missionaries came to that dinner, gosh we've being seeing a lot of those guys lately! We also set up our Christmas decorations this weekend. Dirk even bought new lights for the house AND put them up. The kids had a blast decorating the tree. Most of the ornaments made it to the bottom of the tree. Lex and Ray got pretty inventive of how to hang ornaments that the hooks had fallen off of!



Now for my other big news this weekend. Some of you guys know how I have been fighting with Rayden over the whole potty training thing! He hates to wear his diapers but refuses to go on the potty. We have had screaming, hair pulling fits over this. Well every morning as I am changing his diaper, again, I ask if he wants to go potty. I am so used to hearing "no" that on Saturday morning when he said "yes" I about fell over! I rushed him in to the potty and sure enough he went! Something clicked with him and now he tells me when he needs to go and only had an accident during his nap! He even woke me up at 11pm last night to tell me he had to go potty. He even woke up dry this morning! I swear it must have decided to start going only because I bought a new box of diapers Friday! Oh well I will put them away for the baby!

Here is my little man closing the lid after flushing down the "yucky" water!

Missionary Discussion

Last night we had the missionaries and the two teenage girls who live next door over for the girls' first missionary discussion. We were very excited to be included in such a wonderful event. It was amazing to sit in and listen as these two learned about things that I have always taken for granted or felt was "common knowledge." We listened as the missionaries discussed Jesus' life and explain what big"scripture" words meant. I guess when you sit down and think about it you don't realize that not everyone knows about the prophets in the bible and what they did. We also went over the restoration of the gospel and talked about Joseph Smith. It was a wonderful experience to share our testimonies about what we believe and to feel the spirit that was in the room. That is another thing that I guess I take for granted. The girls didn't really know how to explain what they felt or what it exactly was. As I sat there and listened I realize that I could feel the spirit but I also always have a part of that with me. I guess that what I am saying is that it was an eye opener to realize that I always get to carry a piece of that peace with me that is confirmation to me that I know what I believe, I know where I am going, and that I have a purpose in this life. You sometimes forget that others around you may not have this. I am extremely grateful that I was able to be apart of this experience. I don't know if the girls will continue with discussions or not. If nothing else was accomplished from last nights meeting at least I was able to remember how blessed I am. With Thanksgiving tomorrow I am going to try to set aside the excitement of all that food, hard being pregnant and all, and reflect on my many blessings and my family around me. Maybe I will even be able to sit Lexi and Ray down for a little lesson that they might retain for longer then a couple of hours!

Upon Request

For those of you who don't get to see me all the time here is the latest pregnancy picture. Dirk took this last night. I've really begun to pop out!

















19weeks 5days (4 1/2 months)

The Floor is In!!

Dirk started to lay the floor last night. By midnight we weren't sure if he was going to be able to get the floor done by the end of tonight. Well he got up bright and early and this afternoon he finished laying the wood! It looks wonderful! The kids have already taken to sliding down the hall and pulling each other on their blankets around the room. We still have to put up our baseboards and get an area rug for the middle of the room but it already looks great to me!

The Verdict is In!

Well we made it back from the doctor's office. I know some of you have been waiting and thinking I would never get this up but we went out to eat after the ultrasound, sorry. Click the link below to find out what the result was! If you aren't a puzzle person there is an auto solve option on the side. Have fun!

Baby2008 Jigsaw Puzzle

Today is The Day!!

WooHoo! Today at 4pm we are going in for our big ultrasound! We are all excited to find out whether the baby is a boy or a girl. Lexi can't wait and has been helping clean because she told me the baby wants the house all cleaned up, (it couldn't be because I told she could only come along if she cleaned her room.) So today we will be on pins and needles until this afternoon when we head in. I am so excited I just had to post! Stay tuned for a later update!

The Mom Song

My sister emailed this to me and I thought it was absolutely hilarious! I am so guilty of some of the things said here and probably more as my kids get older!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Rayden! He turned the big 3 this weekend! We had a quiet day at home since Lexi spent the morning sick. She was fine by the afternoon so hopefully it was just something she ate. Rayden wanted a "Mack" cake but Mom isn't quite artistic enough to pull that off. Grandma and Grandpa went and bought him this chocolate cake and Daddy placed a brand new Semi on top for him. He loved it! He got lots of awesome presents for his big day but I think he enjoyed his lego set the most. Dad and him put it together and he had a blast playing with all the cars it made!

Halloween Fun

Shocking as this may be I have pictures of my kids in their costumes! They had so much fun last night at the Halloween Carnival. I didn't get to do much with them then because I was in charge of one of the booths, but tonight I got to watch them head out trick or treating with their Dad. They were so excited. Rayden just couldn't wait to get all that candy and Lexi wanted to be able to go to the door all by herself!

It wasn't until I really looked at this picture that I realized that they both tilted their heads. What goofballs!

Lexi went to sleep last night on her hair like that after the carnival. It was still standing this morning. She had a party at preschool and then went to play with some friends. I had to fix the braids but that was really it! Hairspray can work wonders.

I've been tagged!!

Five things I was doing 10 years ago.

1-I graduated in '99 so I guess I was a Jr. In high school too.

2-I was working at Burger King!

3-I was dating a guy from England who Dirk still asks questions about.

4-I was on the Flag Squad, go Flagettes!

5-I lived in Louisburg, Kansas.



Five Snacks I enjoy.

Now this isn't fair. I'm pregnant and enjoy all snacks!

1-York Peppermint Patties

2-cream cheese with saltines

3-chips and salsa

4-popcorn with lots of butter

5-banana splits



Five Songs I know all the Lyrics to.

1-Hotel California-my all time favorite song

2-Yellow Submarine-my brother and sister played this over and over one day.

3-Strawberry Wine

4-I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty

5-Summer Nights from Grease



Five Things I would do if I were a millionaire.

1-Put money in a high yeild savings account and use only the interest.

2-Pay off debt.

3-Start Dirk's boat business in Hawaii

4-add an addition above the garage

5-Save for my kids weddings and missons, oh also for retirement!



Five bad habits.

1-biting my nails

2-procrastinating really bad

3-calling people back, I just forget!

4-folding laundry, I hate to fold.

5-I have to agree with Hayley, clean my truck. I swear it is always a mess!



Five things I'd never wear again.

1-big hairbows the same size as my head

2-midriffs, yes I went through a phase

3-really big eyeglasses

4-I'm not really sure of what else. If it comes back in style I don't want to eat my words!!!!



Five favorite toys.

1-my kids, they are the absolute most fun!

2-my camera, I need a better one though!

3-my dvd player/recorder

4-my piano

5-definitely my laptop!



Five things on my To Do List Today.

1-make dinner

2-go to work

3-get rid of this headache!!!!!!

4-do my dishes

5-tryout a hairdo on Lexi for Halloween.

I'm going to tag Debbi and Melese!

New Floor!

I am so excited! Dirk and I bought our new floor for the living room yesterday! We got a steal of a deal on some hardwood cherry floor. It is absolutely gorgeous! Now for the next couple of weeks we will be ripping up the carpet and the tile in the entry, sanding the floor, and preparing to lay. I can't wait for the finished product! You know I will post a pic when it is all said and done!

Redemption

That is the name of Dirk's new airplane! He was able to purchase this weekend and he is really excited to take it off and see how it flies. This is a biplane that is suppose to be a trick plane. He won't be taking it off until he is sure everything is set up correctly. So far he is really impressed with how well built it is. I hope that is a good sign!

Dirk is planning on changing the paint job to just yellow with checkered flags on on the edge of the wings and maybe a racing stripe or something like that.

Thursday's Adventure

Per Sarah's request I get to post about Dirk's and my adventure last night. We went out to the pumpkin farm to get a load of pumpkins for Lee's. We were so proud of ourselves for actually finding a trailer load! (Pickin's are slim these days.) Well on our way out of the field Dirk noticed that we had a flat tire on the trailer. Now it wasn't kind of flat, it was as flat as flat can be! So we tried to call Nate, no answer. So I call Sarah and pretty much say, "HELP!" Well Sarah was at Lee's so she had to get home first. While I am talking to her Nate calls Dirk. He was too far away to help so it is left up to Sarah for our rescue. I offered to call Brett Knight to have him get the air compressor loaded for Sarah so she could get the girls loaded and head home, then once she is home switch the car seats to the truck and head out. Well I called Brett's house, no answer. Then I called his cell, no answer. Where the heck is everybody!!! Then Dirk had the great idea to head to, I think, Brett Jensen's house down the street and see if he could help. So he disconnects the trailer and heads over. He isn't home either!!!!!! He came back and hooked the trailer up. Sarah calls me again because she remembered she has a smaller air tank that she can throw in the Blazer and head out. YES!! We were finally making headway for going home. So we sat in the truck and waited. While waiting Dirk decided to see if he can find the leak. We somehow had managed to almost rip the valve stem off of the tire! So then we were worried that we might not make it back to Smithfield without having to fill the tire a few times. We asked Sarah to follow us to the weigh station to weigh the pumpkins just in case. We actually made it there fine and were able to deliver the load to Lee's, where Steve from produce looked at me funny when I took the book in. I guess I don't look like Nate! Anyway we ended getting home about an hour after we thought we would, but at least we made it. I guess it is sad to say that is the most adventure we have had in our lives for awhile, but it was an adventure!
Since I don't have a picture of last night how about a picture of Lexi sleeping with a pumpkin. She did actually fall asleep last night but this was taken before that.


Also thanks everybody for the compliments on the blog. Hayley was the one to point the way and it turned out to be easier then I thought. She has created a monster in me though. I can't stop surfing the net for new backgrounds, so if it changes every once in awhile don't be too surprised!

Another little note to share. I am moderating my comments for awhile to make sure I don't get any more of those annoying spam comments. I got 2 this week!!! So it might take awhile for your comments to show up but they will.

Jack-O-Lanterns

So we finally went out to the pumpkin farm last night and got our pumpkins! Dirk and the kids were so excited to carve them up! The last picture of the trash can just tickled me funny this morning!

Doctor's Appointment #3

Even though I am on my third pregnancy I still get excited when I get to go to an appointment. I just love to hear the baby's heartbeat and know that everything is going good. The down side is that they have to weigh me each time. Despite the fact that I feel I am doing great I always weigh in more than I was thinking. No I am not going to post my weight for the whole world to see. Today's appointment was just a standard checkup and not too exciting. Everything is doing great. The highlight was getting schedule my 20 week ultrasound. I was hoping to get to do it before Thanksgiving since that is when I will be 20 weeks but I wasn't sure if I would be able. Well they got me in for November 13th which is only 3 weeks away! I know it is silly to be so excited but I am! I am sure Lexi and Rayden will be excited to come since they have been talking about what gender the baby is. Those two have made this pregnancy the absolute best for me. I love when they "hug" the "baby" or give "kisses" to the baby. They are going to be awesome older siblings and they make this time so special!

Just because it doesn't seem like a post without a picture here is a picture taken of me last Thursday.

Once again our family headed out in the night to the Pumpkin Walk last night. Lexi couldn't wait to show off her pumpkin she had made in preschool. She kept telling us that it was wearing her old clothes and had her name on it.

The weather was actually perfect. It wasn't very cold at all and the rain stayed away while we were there. It didn't take very long to go see all the pumpkins and Rayden couldn't get enough of them. He is a little bit of a pumpkin fanatic lately. It couldn't be because of all those trips to the pumpkin farm lately could it?

Here is a picture of the little guy with his cousin Ethan. Ray loved the witch's crow and thought it was great fun to pet the "bird." Ethan wasn't so sure. The funniest part was that Rayden wasn't afraid of the witch but he was afraid of the ladies at the end who were handing out cookies. They weren't even in costumes! He such an unpredictable boy sometimes.

Our Superhero!

Yesterday I finally got around to buying Rayden's Halloween costume. When we first bought it he threw a royal fit that he didn't like it and didn't want to wear it. When we got home I decided to try the costume/pajama's on him to see how they fit. He screamed. He kicked. He tried to undress himself. I finally got it on him and guess what happened? He won't take it off!


He loves the belt on the front and he loves the detachable cape on the back. He has been running around the house all day yelling, "I'm Superman!" At least I don't have to worry about him wearing Halloween I just have to worry about him wearing it out before then.

Another One Bites the Dust

Another one bites the dust Queen

This music video is honor of Dirk's latest loss of his gas airplane this evening. Here also is a outline of the life of his gasser plane.

From the day he got the engine we have had some stress, like when he tried to cut off his fingers with his redneck setup! Thanks Brett you are partly to blame, J/K!

Here is with our friend and neighbor Brett Knight putting the plane together earlier this summer while camping at Franklin Basin. Good times, good times.

This is the only picture we have of the completed plane with its #1 fan, Jace. We must remember the fun we had.













Here is the plane after its tragic end this evening. Amazingly all of the electronics and the engine (which was found 150 feet from the plane) survived the crash. The men took their time to scour Bruce Godderidges field to find all of the parts. So it is just the body that we lay to rest, eventually.

Weekend of Camping

Dirk and I hadn't done anything alone for awhile so we decided to go camping in the canyon this past weekend. We dropped the kids off at my sister Liesl's house and headed up. The weather report called for nothing but cold weather and rain and snow. We weren't deterred. We took the camper to Guinavah campground and found a beautiful campsite next to the river and the mountain. Even though it was raining on Saturday, Dirk and I put on our rain ponchos and headed up the nature trails and took some beautiful pictures of the fall colors. We were able to come back and have some hot chocolate and watch some of our favorite movies that we don't get to watch a whole lot. It was a great couple of days of being together and not having anything to worry about. It was nice to come home though and pick up the kids. It was great to know that they missed us and being able to hang out as a family and watch conference.

Fall is my favorite time of year! I love the colors and the crisp smell in the air!

My Birthday

So I have to say that my husband loves me. He spoiled me this year for my birthday. I woke up to a vase of beautiful flowers on the kitchen counter. Lexi had bought me some cucumber lotion that she kept asking me if I liked. When Dirk came home he told me there was more to my birthday present. He had my last name printed on my scriptures for me which is something I have wanted done for the last 7 years. Then he bought me the hymns on cd. He really does understand my love for music. He took me and the kids to dinner at Chili's. Then we went to Sam's Club where he bought me a DVD Recorder so I can dub all of our home videos to dvds and he bought me a new set of kitchen cookware.

I don't think I can or would complain about anything! He spent way to much money but I know he did it because of how much he loves me and the kids. He has been super sweet anyway since we found out I was pregnant. He does small things around the house that might normally be missed but I have found them since he also does a lot of big things lately like vacuum the entire house once a week for me so I don't have to carry the vacuum up and down the stairs. So now I have bragged about my wonderful husband and if by chance he actually reads this he might actually blush!

Baby Appointment #2

I had my second doctor's appointment yesterday afternoon. I took Lexi along with me because I thought she would enjoy seeing the baby and hearing the heartbeat. Truth be told her favorite part was the toy in the waiting room! I was in and out of my appointment in record time, 15 minutes from the time I walked in the office to the time I walked out!

They did another ultrasound since my last one looked like a blob. This one was so much better! Since Lexi was with me Dr. Craig took lots of pictures and took her time so she could show Lexi the different baby parts. Lexi loved when the doctor showed her the "little knee." Dr. Craig also took some 4D shots so Lexi could actually see the baby. Lexi thinks that in the picture it looks like the baby is sucking his/her thumb. She was enthralled and so excited now.

After the appointment we went to see Dirk and work. Lexi couldn't wait to show him the pictures of the baby and how "she" sucks her thumb. Lexi still maintains that this is her little sister she has been asking about though she said she would keep a brother.

Also here is a picture of me from the side to show all of you who don't believe me that, yes, at 12 weeks I am showing!

Our Weekend

Friday night Hanne's family all got together at Travis and Liesl's house to pick apples for the last year. Travis and Liesl are moving so we are taking advantage of their 8 apple trees before they are gone for good. Those who were there were Oma, Pop, Gretl, Travis, Liesl, their kids, Dirk, Hanne, our kids, and some neighborhood kids who wanted to help out.





















As you can see Hanne got the easy job of keeping baby Clay happy and tasting the merchandise. It was a great fall activity and we were able to get all the apples picked before the rain came. Now all we have to do is take them to Oma and Pop's house to make them into cider!

Saturday we were back at Travis and Liesl's old house to help paint rooms and get it spruced up so they can put the house on the market. The kids had a great time playing until it started to pour in the rain so Hanne and Liesl took the kids to their new house to play while the guys finished the painting. After the guys were done they cooked dinner for the girls and then the girls went out shopping for a little while. What a great Saturday!

Sunday was the primary program at church. It is Lexi's first year in it and she was so excited! She had a line to say and she knew it by heart. She spent all morning practicing her line in her play microphone. Both Grandma and Granpa Sorensen and Oma and Pop Dixon came to watch her. She did so good! You could hear every word she said very clearly. She is so proud of herself!

This Week

So Lexi started an epidemic in our house. She was up and going again from the flu by Wednesday. Unfortunately Hanne caught the illness and was down from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday. And when we say down she was down! Dirk also caught the flu but luckily was able to keep functioning. Rayden somehow has missed the whole thing but we won't complain about that. We are just glad everyone is feeling better and life can resume it's normal level of craziness!

I had a Duh moment!

So for all of you who were trying to post comments and couldn't, it finally dawned on me why! I had forgotten to switch it so anyone could post. So now it is open to all. Sorry for my duh. My only defense is that I am pregnant and get really flighty sometimes. How do you like the new colors for fall?

Rayden's Appointment

Rayden had another doctors appointment yesterday. He screamed his head off when they did his x-ray. He hates the x-ray machine and I wasn't allowed to stay with him. He was fine once that was done. The doctor is amazed at how much bone growth he has had. Rayden can do whatever he wants again! To celebrate I took him to the new playground above our house. He went down only the really big slides and climbed up the rock wall all by himself. He loved every moment of it and didn't want to leave when we went to get Lexi from school. He will be going back to the doctor in 3 months just because the doctor wants to see all the new bone growth. He was loving Ray's progress. We are excited Rayden has healed so fast. Yesterday was a little hectic for us. After we picked Lexi up from school I had to go into work to do a little catch up. I took the kids to McDonalds as a treat for Ray. Liesl decided to take the kids to her new house to play so they wouldn't be so bored. Five minutes after she left I got a call. Lexi was sick and had thrown up in the van. So needless to say I didn't get any work done but I did get Lexi home where she is still feeling under the weather but we hope she will back to normal soon. The only bonus to her being sick is that she wants to cuddle all the time!

She's Getting Too Big!

So I know this is such a small thing but as a mom I can't help but be excited. Lexi has learned how to tie on her own. I was so excited when I looked over earlier and she was using the bunny ear method to tie the side of her shirt. She is very proud and is excited because now she doesn't need her teachers help to put on her tap shoes at dance. It takes her a minute but she can do it!

Here is a video I got of her tying her shirt and a picture of the finished product!

Check out my Slide Show!

So yesterday, being Labor Day, Dirk didn't have to work. We had Ashtin for the day and decided to take all the kids to the rc air show at the airport. Our good friends and neighbors Brett and Britney Knight came with their nephew, Caleb. Also in the party were Dirk's dad, Jay, and his cousin Bret with his two sons, Parker and Dima, and their friend. It was so HOT! The kids loved watching the planes flying through the air. They had some really big ones. We also took them over to see the real planes and helicopter there on display. They thought it was great! Silly me I forgot to take my camera so I don't have any pictures of it at all. They had the Red Baron there and someone had built Snoopy's doghouse to fly. So they had a little "dog fight." They also had a to the death dog fight with some cheap planes that was fun to watch. When we left the kids were extremely tired and fell asleep almost at once in the car. Of course seeing the planes flying made Dirk want to get his out and go fly so guess what we did that afternoon? We went flying at Sky View. Surprisingly the kids really enjoyed an entire day of flying!

Alexia and Rayden's cousins, Navy, Sidnee, and Connor, spent the last two nights at our house. Their parents went away for a couple of days and Lex and Ray were so excited to have a sleepover! The kids had a blast all watching a movie on the couch bed. We had a great time with them here and We were even able to get to 9:00 church on time even with all the extra people to get ready.

Oh by the way.....

So if you can't tell by the picture, Dirk and I are expecting baby #3! We are really excited. Today was my first appointment. My original due date was suppose to be March 25 but as of today at the doctors the baby is measuring smaller so she gave me a due date of April 9. So any time inbetween those dates is when this baby will be born. The picture isn't very clear but I circled the blob that is the baby in red. Next month I am getting another ultrasound so we will hopefully have better pictures then. Lexi insists that this is her baby sister that she has been wanting for over a year now. She calls her baby Kinley. Needless to say if this is a girl we will go ahead and name her that. Rayden is still not quite sure what to think about the baby. He still wants to be our baby but he doesn't seem to be too upset. He knows where the baby's room is and he will bring things to us and say they are for baby Kinny. I'm going to be in so much trouble if this turns out to be a boy! Well please let us know when you hear this news so I know which family members to call and which are actually visiting our site! Love you all!















Here is another ultrasound picture. It doesn't look any different then the first but you never know which one of you guys is going to want to see both!

Another Rayden Update

Rayden had another doctor's appointment today. They x-rayed his arm and you can see the new bone growth going on! He is able to take off the sling and splint today. He will still have to be somewhat careful with his arm for the next few weeks but now he has two arms again. He also has to really work his arm out to get it fully normal again but we're sure once he is used to having his arm back that will not be a problem. He is still favoring his arm and scared now that it is so exposed. He has a small bump on his upper arm you might be able to tell in the picture. The doctor said that within a year that will be gone so he is on the mend and still his energetic sweet self!

Our Big Night Out

So Dirk suprised me this weekend with a post anniversary date out on the town. He told me on Thursday that he had gotten us tickets to the Utah Festival Opera and that I better go out and buy myself some nice evening clothes. We went to see "The Most Happy Fella." It was a great show even Dirk loved it! Afterwards we came home and Dirk made me dinner. He made salmon fillets, baked potatoes, veggies, and shrimp cocktail as an appetizer. It was wonderful and a great surprise.

Rayden Update

Hanne took Rayden to the Orthopedic Specialist, Dr. Finlayson, today. Everything is looking good. He has to keep his arm strapped to is side for another week then he can take the wrap off for little periods of time to bend his arm at the elbow to help strengthen it. A week after that he goes back to the doctor and he is hoping to be able to take off the splint and wrap and have Rayden start some therapy moves! We are really excited that Rayden is healing so quickly. He has been quite the trooper this last week. Of course that might have something to do with all the attention and presents he has received this week! He especially loves the train setup his dad made for him. Here is a picture of him at play.

Ok so the last week has been a little hectic around here. First Hanne was at Girls Camp from the 23rd to the 27th. When she came home she had a lot of camp clean up to do. Then on the 29th we had a Sorensen get together at Reed's house. This ended up in Dirk and Hanne running Rayden to the emergency room when he fell out of the swing. He had snapped his upper right arm cleanly in two. It was a good thing that Rex was with us because Dirk almost passed out and Hanne went into immediate shock and couldn't think straight! Rex carried Rayden all through the emergency room and only left when Dirk, Jay, and Rex gave Ray a blessing. Then the week continued to be busy because Jake and Melese moved out this week and left for Nova Scotia last night. We are going to miss them and little Jacer so much!!!! We rounded off our week by going camping with our friends Brett and Britney Knight. We went to Red Banks in Logan Canyon. We spent Saturday in the paddle boat on Tony Grove lake. It was a great way to wind down and relax!