Times and Sorensens

Chase's First Primary Talk!

When I got the email from the Primary secretary about which children had parts this Sunday I assumed it was about Lucas or Caden, as it has been for the last several years. I was so charmed when I saw that it was actually about Chase! Giving a talk!

Apparently they're starting to incorporate Sunbeams into the rotation. Chase's little friend Eli gave the opening prayer and spoke in the sweetest, softest voice. Although we couldn't hear what was said, we all knew to listen for the Amen at the end and say it enthusiastically so he'd know he'd done a good job :)

I'm sure there are rules and propriety about not recording in a church building but...I couldn't (and didn't necessarily want to ;) resist!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dEnTos6vUKXktR6fA

(click on link, then click on video for sound and full-screen. And let me know if I just gave you all access to my Google Photos :P it should just be a shared album...but I'm not entirely confident I did it right)

NHS

Joshua's induction into the National Honor Society; a classy event. I enjoyed seeing him welcomed in by tennis and choir buddies:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qo1dZ46TnFYrVKWw6

(click the link, then click on the video itself for full-screen and sound)

((p.s. let me know if I just gave you all access to my Google Photos - not entirely sure I did it correctly...))

Speaking of choir buddies...

(He's left of center, 2nd to last row)

Easter 2019

It was fun to do an outdoor Easter Egg hunt this year (in Oregon, we often get rained out). Josh mowed the night before to get the lawn all ready for his little brothers, which made everyone happy :)

(side note: they had to use the Ziplok bags since their baskets were already filled with other fun stuff. Not quite as authentic but we all decided it was for the best)

Chase's Drawings

Grandma McKune recently sent the boys an assortment of books. The older boys enjoyed the Fox Trots and Chase got to enjoy Draw With Me! Wild Animals:

I think he did a great job!

We were going to do one more, the elephant, but Chase decided he'd rather draw a car by that point (if you zoom in you can see it on the top left)

Daniel's first Tae Kwon Do Tournament

He looks so zen, I love it.

Really proud of him. He gave it his best and finished strong.

Caden just turned Eight so...here he is being welcomed to first pack meeting!

A round of applause

Still going around

So sweet. We love his cub master, he does a great job, plus he's a neat person all around.

Caden is such a cutie. He is so excited about cub scouts, more so than I anticipated. He's been anxious to join since Lucas (who hates cub scouts) turned 8 and would count down the time until he could be a Wolf. He loves wearing the uniform, loves the structure of scouts and is very excited to earn merit badges. He really seems to identify with it. I don't have the heart to tell him that come next January...

I've been hoping for this to happen for a looooong time, but of course now that my dream is coming true it's going to break my little boys' heart :( Ah, the timing.

Ruth's Graduation

My niece, Ruth, graduated from Northwest College of Beauty last month. Chase and I were lucky to be there! It was so great getting to spend a little time with my sister Vivian, brother-in-law, 2 of my nieces, and my honorary niece (Ruth's roommate). The people at the school were lovely, they put on a really cute ceremony/celebration for Ruth and it was clear how much they cared about her. I wish I'd gotten more pictures...I got one of the Graduate and Chase (well, it looks like Ruth got it) and then Ginger entertained Chase while I talked with one of their family friends - they had a lotta fun with the camera ;)

My fave:

Caden just turned Eight so...here's his Baptism!

We are so thankful for everyone that was there for Caden's special day. We love these people and they love us too 💗

Caden Turns Eight!

I was able to do a birthday party for Caden this year we're so glad it worked out! It was seriously one of the best birthday parties I've done. The trick was pitching it as a "low-key" celebration on the invitations. It just involved Caden's friends coming over after school, having a Super Smash Bros Brawl tournament (Caden even created brackets! It was right in the middle of March Madness, after all :), opening presents, having cake and ice cream, some general playing around and...done! Caden repeatedly tells me it was the best party ever; we've been reveling in our success.

I love this picture! I don't know who decided that a group hug was in order but it was a really great idea:

I love Chase getting in on the action. He was a very active participant throughout the party but luckily Caden and his friends just thought he was cute: