Silly Dilly

This is what you do when you are waiting in a small examine room.

 

In case you were wondering.

Happy Un-Birthday, to You!

In our home, Alexandra and Lorelai get birthday parties in rotating years since they both have October birthdays and we [I] don't want to throw two friend parties back to back (especially when they would have very similar guest lists!).

So every other year it is.

Last year was Lorelai's turn.

Huge fail on my part.

If you recall, Elisabeth had been in immense pain and I left a day or so after Lorelai's birthday to take her to a hospital in Salt Lake City. Needless to say, Lorelai's party never happened.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago. Lorelai says to Donald, "Dad, am I ever going to have my birthday party?" Oops. Kids don't forget these things. So...a party was planned. Instead of handing out birthday invites, we planned a summer pool party. Some friends of our have a fantastic pool in their backyard and generously let us invite some 15 or so girls to their home.

So with no further ado, I present you with Lorelai's un-birthday party:

 

Even though we told everyone that gifts weren't necessary, Lorelai ended up with a huge pile of presents. She was thrilled!

A very, merry un-birthday, 

to you!!

The Weenie Roast - 2013

The 1st Annual 

Sorenson Family 

Weenie Roast

On Friday night, friends, family, and neighbors came and joined us for a delightful mid-summer get-together. Everyone brought food and we enjoyed a feast along with good conversation and plenty of fun.

Photo of the Week

Lorelai is allowed to start using her arm again! 

[Gently, for now. No back handsprings and things of that nature.] 

Make a Wish

This little courtyard had me feeling almost like we were in Italy.

Almost.

 

Lisa's Hair Salon

This is why I always wanted daughters:

 

One-Two-Three

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Breaking Out

The world looks like a big, amazing adventure just waiting to happen. 

Especially when you are on the inside looking out. 

 

Sometimes, it's all too tempting.

 

Run, Brigitta, run!

The Sorenson Family Garden - 2013

Behold, 

our produce! 

 

We also have the most spectacular wild flowers growing...

 

But perhaps my favorite part of our backyard paradise are the twinkle lights strung along the back fence. They stay on all night long, so I be sure to sleep with the blinds open so that I can stare out at the sparkles! 

 

Mid-summer whimsy at its finest!

S'more Season

Right behind Autumn, S'more season is my favorite time of the year. 

Saving Mr. Banks

A few things about me:

1)  I've always been a Tom Hanks fan. Big time. Remember this post I wrote? 

2) The Walt Disney company is a big part of my family heritage. Remember this post?

3) Mary Poppins is my all time favorite movie. All time favorite. I mention it here.

4) 1960's styling, fashion, decor, and architecture makes my heart flutter. See here.

So, with that in mind, you can imagine how I slightly freaked out when my mother-in-law informed me that there is a movie coming out this Christmas titled, Saving Mr. Banks. It's about Walt Disney and the making of Mary Poppins back in 1964. And it stars...Tom Hanks!

I am so excited, I can't hardly stand it! The preview looks perfect! 

A Change of Scenery

Elisabeth has been so fussy lately.

Fussy, fussy, fussy.

Everyday is the same routine; I put her on her blanket, surrounded by all her toys, and she whines.

Boredome, I'm sure.

Stuck in the same place, with the same toys.

Elisabeth was lacking variety.

So I wondered, maybe - just maybe - we could bring the indoor base for her wheelchair down from the attic and try sitting her up with toys; a change of scenery, so to speak.

We had stored it away a year or so ago because she typically does not like sitting in her wheelchair and it just sat in the corner collecting dust.

But, it was worth a shot.

And...she loved it!