aubry auwen sorensen

MIA and a REBOOT. STAT.

2012-01-24T22:18:00.000-08:00

So I know I haven't been my avid blogger self lately...I have been in a "rut."

The past few weeks we have been packing and packing and... not eating super healthy.

I fell off my exercise kick for a few weeks and am in desperate need of a reboot!

I don't like when people complain, but I'm going to. Losing weight after having a baby is hard. Really hard. (20 more pounds hard!) For me, anyway. There is definitely a lot of room for improvement on diet and exercise, but it's just hard. It is really discouraging to not see results after working so hard and is easy to go back to old habits. I love my baby boy more than anything in the world, but why does it have to be so difficult to get rid of the extra pounds! Enough complaining. If you don't like something then you have to DO SOMETHING about it, right?!

so...

My dad suggested watching a few documentaries on health and the 2 I really liked were, "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" and "Forks Over Knives." The second one is a little over the top for me, but still loved all of the facts and motivation. {They are both on Netflix if you care to watch.} Anyways,

I feel this is going to be a great change. Not only will I "reboot" but it will also make me feel better about myself. Not just loosing weight (which is awesome) but actually feeling better. Having more energy and not having an upset stomach after fatty meals. I am really excited about this and hope it goes well. Justin and I have both thought about our "reboot" juice fasts and how we want them to go. My plan as of right now is to juice for breakfast, almonds for snack, juice for lunch, and a healthy salad with some chicken/tuna/ect for dinner. I am going to do this for 10 days for sure. After 10 we'll see how it's working and re-evaluate, may go to 15? Anyways, thanks for listening (reading) the vent!

Here's to TONS and TONS of fruits and veggies!!

Wish me luck!

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2011

2012-01-10T09:50:00.000-08:00

Everyone has been doing the super cute "2011 in Review" and I love that idea. Let's be honest... this year was monumental for us with Stockton being born...June is when the year really started :) Enjoy a BUNCH of pictures. Happy New Year!

JANUARY!

20 weeks pregnant and I was so excited you could finally tell!

We went to the Suns game with friends - VIP lounge was amazing!

Went to the temple.

Kept growing.

FEBRUARY!

24 weeks.

We had a nice, at home Love Day for Valentine's.

MARCH!

30 weeks.

Went to the AZ Science Center (saw Body Worlds.)

Got to see what our little boy looked like!

April!

Baby Shower.

May!

Jared went through the temple after getting his mission call.

Had a few swimming adventures.

Last day at work!! Hallelujah!! My last day was the day before I was set to be induced. Needless to say, the scrubs weren't quite fitting anymore.

39 weeks!

JUNE!

Stockton Vance Sorensen. Born June 2, 2011. 7lbs 12oz. 20"

Jen from Greenapple Images took Stockton's Newborn Pictures at 5 days old. Love.Justin turned 26!

Uncle Jared (Elder Auwen) left on his mission to Portland Oregon.

Stockton had a million and one doctor appointments because of his jaundice.

Jenny came to visit from BYU Idaho and we had a pool party/chicken fights.

JULY!

We celebrated the 4th of July in Thatcher. Stockton's legs were so little!

Justin gave Stockton a perfect blessing!

Amanda took a ton of "one month" pictures of Stockton and I.

We spent the 24th of July in Thatcher as well. This is at the parade.

...and the fireworks show. He loved the fireworks.

First time swimming.

Started to love baths!

AUGUST!

Stockton got to meet DJ Lance at Sadie's birthday party.

SEPTEMBER!

Had a lot of fun dressing him up in summer clothes. Justin and I left him at my parent's while we went to the Bon Iver Concert.

OCTOBER!

We made Stock into a little pumpkin. A dang cute one, I might add.

Mister became a rollie-pollie.

He tried his first Rice Cereal.

We went to Outback for our 4 year anniversary.

Where's Waldo for Halloween!

NOVEMBER!

We got our family pictures for our Christmas cards.

I turned 24.

Baby got his first 2 teeth.

We spent Thanksgiving in Scottsdale at Great-Grandma and Grandpa Auwen's.

DECEMBER!

Justin graduated from ASU - wahoo! Finally!!

Baby's first Christmas.

Ugly Sweater Party.

First trip to the snow.

What a great year...the best one of my life thus far. I became a mom, all I ever wanted. I love my family and friends so much and look forward to 2012. Happy New Year!

My Puppy

2012-01-08T13:12:00.000-08:00

I have been debating rather or not to post this. Our family dog, Kenna passed away a few days after Christmas and it has been really hard for me. Since I already packed up my journal I decided to type out what happend and print it to add to my journal. Just thought I would share. Its good to be open about your feelings sometimes, right?

Here's my journal entry: On December 27, 2011 we were in Thatcher spending a few days with family for the holidays. I got a call from my dad saying that our dog, Kenna wasn’t doing too well. Before we left for Christmas Kenna was definitely weak…she wasn’t herself and was drinking TONS of water. She was also going to the bathroom in the house which she would never do before. We thought maybe she had Diabetes or Cancer. I felt so bad leaving her home alone while everyone went out of town. We left her with plenty of food and water in the back family room of my parent’s house. When my dad called he said that Kenna had started throwing up and was barely walking. Justin and I decided to head home right away. It was already the worst day, just hearing that she was so sick. The whole ride home all I could think about was my “puppy.” She was the best childhood dog ever…she followed me around everywhere and was so loyal and loving. When we got to my parent’s house I saw how bad she really was. I couldn’t stand to see her like that – she had lost sooo much weight! Even in the few days we were gone. Her little purple polka dot collar hung around her skinny frail neck. I criedand cried. We got online and looked up several vets in the valley. I called around and we found one near our house that was able to put her down if we got her there by 4:30. It was almost 4:00… It was such a quick decision, but we knew it had to be done. We couldn’t let her suffer any longer. I didn’t think I wanted to go to the vet but when the time came I didn’t want her to go alone. I held her like a baby over my shoulder in the back seat of the Tahoe the whole way there. I stroked her little head and just kept starting into her eyes. She was my dog and I loved her with all my heart. I knew it would be hard, but it was terrible. We arrive at the vet’s office and got checked – in. From the second wewalked in the door I started bawling. The receptionist was really nice and understanding. We said our good-byes (once more.) My dad kissed her on the head and I handed her to the vet that came through the back doors to get her. I told her I loved her. It was seriously one of the most traumatic things I have ever had to do. After they took her I turned into Justin and just cried out loud. I was so glad he was there to hug and hold me. My dad walked outside with his sunglasses on, he was having a hard time as well. They brought Kenna’s little body outside, wrapped in a flowered sheet. They gently placed her in the car and we had a quiet mournful ride home. Justin and I picked a spot out in our back yard to the side of the house by one of the planters and he started digging. I couldn’t watch much of that. I felt that I had said good bye and her spirit was already gone. I hate graves, I hate the feelings they bring out in me. Justin told me that placing her little body in the ground was so hard. It also brought back a lot of emotions for him and his childhood dogs. My dad, who had just had knee replacement surgery, was limping around cleaning up the remainder of Kenna’s things. I don’t think he wanted a bunch of reminders of her lying around everywhere – and he was also trying to keep busy. I still can’t believe she isgone. We had her a good 10 years, but it wasn’t long enough. I didn’t use to think that dogs were in heaven but now I pray that they are…because I will be so sad if I never see my puppy again. I love you Kenna.

Seven Months.

2012-01-03T08:40:00.001-08:00

Mister turned 7 months yesterday :) He celebrated by starting to wave...it is the cutest thing! He first waved to my dad when he was waving at him. He also loves to smile at my family through their french door windows - he thinks it's so funny. Stockton still has yet to crawl. I think he is just lazy. He can totally get up on his hands and knees but freaks out...i mean FREAKS OUT and starts screaming because he wants to stand up or be held. He loves standing up, he always has...needless to say I can not wait until he starts walking (or crawling) - just something to where he will be mobile and happier. He's very good at sitting up and rolling. He is almost 19 pounds and looks bigger everyday. Stockton is still waking up 2-3 times a night. Our pediatrician has told us to let him cry himself back to sleep because he doesn't need to be eating at night anymore...BUT we still get up with him everytime. It is just easiest for us right now. His crib is in our bedroom and it's easier to get up and feed him rather than listen to him for an hour. He is definitely keeping us busy. We are so glad to have lived by my family, they have been so willing to watch him or play with him all the time. We are moving in a few weeks and I am going to be so sad to leave. Happy SEVEN months baby boy - I can't believe how big you are!

6 Years of Lights

2011-12-29T10:38:00.001-08:00

From the time Justin and I met we have been going to the temple lights every Christmas season - we have taken a picture in the very same spot each year. I love looking back and seeing how we change every year. (for better or worse haha) It was definitely a different experience with a baby this year. I remember last year when I was pregnant thinking, "next year we will have a cute little baby right in the middle of us smiling so cute!" well...it doesn't always happen like that. He was so wiggly and wouldn't look at the camera of course. I love our little tradition. Until next year...Our attempts.

"reading"

2011-12-21T16:43:00.000-08:00

This first picture I took was with my phone but it was my favorite...he was being so funny. He LOVES this big book we just bought for him. He will sit there and laugh at it forever. He loves other babies faces the most. You can always tell when he is looking at one because he gets all excited and makes loud noises. He is such a big boy, he can already read :)

ASU Graduation 2011

2011-12-18T09:23:00.000-08:00

So proud of Justin - he graduated this weekend with his Bachelors in Biology. I thought he looked dang good doing it too :) He doesn't like when I brag about him, but really...he has worked so hard. He graduated summa cum laude with a 4.3GPA. Who does that?! He has done so well in school and still has time to make me and Stockton his number 1. Justin applied to dental school this summer and he has an interview at University of Colorado on January 14th - wish him luck!! We are so excited for the adventures ahead!! Congrats Justin, WE LOVE YOU!!

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas.

2011-12-14T13:24:00.000-08:00

We went to visit Santa at the North Pole last week! Stockton didn't even make a peep...I don't think he got a good look at the big - bearded man. Stockton loooooves the Christmas tree. And I love taking cute pictures of him by it :) Happy first Christmas mister!

Justin's graduation from ASU is tomorrow and we are so excited! It couldn't come soon enough! Christmas is going to be so fun!

The big S-I-X

2011-12-06T16:09:00.000-08:00

Stockton did so good at his 6 month appointment...he took his shots like a champ! We love you baby boy!

Busy Bees

2011-11-25T11:03:00.000-08:00

First things first....Stockton got his first tooth!! He thinks he can eat food now...

We have been BUSY BEES around here. We are getting ready and are so excited for the holidays!We had a play date with cousin Sadie.We learned how fun it is to play with balloons....we took trips to Grandma and Grandpa Sorensen's...and rode in a wagon with Kennedy and Sadie.Hung out at home.Dressed up in the Nash jersey Grandma Meri got him.Hung out with dad and Grandpa Jim. (while watching Biggest Loser)Watched the Thanksgiving Day Parade of course!Had a fabulous Thanksgiving lunch at Great-Grandma & Grandpa Auwen's in Scottsdale. Got to play a lot with Aunt Alli and Aunt Lexa.WE LOVE OUR CUTE LITTLE MONKEY! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends. We are so grateful for our countless blessings.

Good Ole' November

2011-11-17T00:24:00.000-08:00

November is a great month. This month I turned TWENTY FOUR! Justin took me out for dinner the day before because my actual birthday was on a Sunday. It's always fun to spend time alone! {even though we always just end up talking about how cute Stockton is and how much we miss him} We also had a little get together on Monday with my brother/sisters-in-laws/nieces :) Another year has come and gone!Haha - this picture just makes me laugh. This is what happens when I don't take the pictures.....but I still appreciate you taking it Nate! :)on 11.11.11 - quite the monumental day - Grandpa Gary gave Stockton his first LEMON and he LOVEEEED it! The kid didn't even flinch, it was so funny! I couldn't not share.and last but not least, we have been going to Thatcher on the weekends. Justin has been working on my grandparent's home and this past weekend we also got one of his parents' bedrooms primed and cleaned out to be a playroom for the grandkids. It will be so cute and nice when it's all finished. Only a little over 2 months til we move!

Happy November! The holidays are coming soooo soon!!

Five Months.

2011-11-03T18:18:00.000-07:00

Happy 5 months Stockton! The "photo sessions" of him that I take at the beginning of every month are starting to get funner. He moves around so much now that it's hard to get good pictures...still cute as ever though :) Stockton is still rolling everywhere, he is trying to crawl, loves to be held, laughs all the time, and is so sweet. Next month we'll be half way to his birthday, crazy! I just had to add these cute pictures of him in his "Suns get-up." So funny.

Happy Halloween!

2011-11-01T11:21:00.001-07:00

Stockton decided to be Where's Waldo for his very first Halloween!
I think he made such a good one! We had a lot of fun dressing him up. I made his little beanie, Justin made his shirt, and we just spray painted some glasses :) Holidays are so much funner with him.

Happy Bday Grandpa

2011-10-28T12:37:00.000-07:00

This little boy LOVES his Grandpa Jim. Grandpa's bday was on the 25th so we had a little party and dinner for him...Stockton could not stop helping him open all of his presents. It was the funniest thing ever. He is definitely ready for some Christmas gifts! Happy Birthday Dad :)(on our way to the party...) HOW MUCH HANDSOME can you fit in one picture?! My boys are so cute!

My Little Pumpkin

2011-10-18T14:00:00.000-07:00

Kennedy's Birthday!

2011-10-17T08:40:00.000-07:00

Expressions of Love.

2011-10-12T12:20:00.000-07:00

I know many of you have seen this awesome video, but I couldn't help but post it today. Doesn't it just bring tears to your eyes? There is nothing in this world greater than eternal marriage. {see our 4 year anniversary post below}

Happy Four Years!

2011-10-12T11:26:00.001-07:00

"Choose the one you LOVE.

LOVE the one you Choose."

Last night Justin and I laid in bed talking about so many memories. {this happens a lot as I like to get into deep conversations right before falling asleep} I can't believe we have known eachother 5 years, been married for 4 of those years, and now have such a sweet baby boy together. We have learned so much from eachother and have grown so close together. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for my forever family. I love Justin Vance with all my heart and am so thankful he made me a wife and a mother. It is all I could ever as for. I love you, Justin. HaPpY FOUR YeaRs!
You know I am a sucker for a bajillion? pictures...I'm sorry :)

Not Even Ready.

2011-10-10T22:31:00.000-07:00

So baby boy is 4 months, hence - time to try rice cereal. I kept putting it off. {He's not big enough to eat...I feel like he was just born.} Anyways, it was quite the funny experience. We got him on video and it's so cute to see his facial expressions. He didn't really like it, but I do think it kept him more full over night. He has so many pictures, I know it's a little ridiculous.

Four Months.

2011-10-06T08:35:00.000-07:00

For Stockton's 4month appointment we went to Dr Keane and we love her :) This time he did sooo much better with his shots! (He only got 2 instead of 4 I guess..) He didn't even cry until she gave him the 2nd one. I think it helped to have Justin there with us this time too. He looooved playing with the table paper, it was so funny. We love you baby!

Conference

2011-10-03T09:15:00.000-07:00

How sweet are these cute cousins?! We spent conference at Justin's brother's house...we were lucky they made us breakfast! I didn't really watch all of Conference, but have been listening to them on our computer. I feel the Spirit so strong while listening to their very important messages, it is hard to imagine anyone not feeling the Spirit. I feel that everyone takes from Conference just what they personally needed to hear. All were amazing, but I especially felt Elder Neil L. Andersen's talk was for me to hear. With just having a baby, it pulled at my heartstrings a little bit (if you know me, that doesn't happen very often). Children are such a blessing and I pray that we all realize how blessed we are to have them. I have friends who aren't able to concieve and I ache for them. Elder Andersen provided the great message that if we are all doing what we are supposed to and living God's commandments, we will have the blessing of raising these sweet spirits. If not in this life, then in the next.

I also listened to the priesthood session - Elder Jeffery L. Holland's talk was amazing. With a brother on a mission and another brother stuck in today's crazy high school world, I pray that they will realize how important it is for them to be doing what is right TODAY. I know that we all know what is right and we need to all work together to help eachother. I feel that we need to care less about being the cutest, skinniest, best cook, most crafty, ect ect...and focus more on our families and friends and supporting them.

Ok, I rambled a bunch of thoughts into a few jumbled sentances so I hope it made just a little bit of sense. I love Conference and I love being a member of this great church.

I feel important, I feel loved, and I feel that we can all make it through this evil world and make it back to live with our families and our Father in Heaven.

If you missed any of the talks, you can watch or listen to any of them online. http://lds.org/general-conference/sessions/2011/10?lang=eng

Thankful for Friends

2011-09-25T16:24:00.000-07:00

We had a fun play date at Chik fil A this week with friends. It was so cute to see Stock and Link staring at eachother. They don't see "little people" their size too often. It made me think about how lucky we are to have such good friends. I started looking back at how many friends Stockton already has. He is so lucky. We love you all, friends!Rylee, Stockton, LincolnStockton & JacksonStockton & Rylee - we pretty much get pictures of them together every few weeks.

(It's a must for their wedding video haha.) Maisy, Stockton, & Rylee. Stockton & GrahamStockton & Link
Cousin Brylee & Stockton Jack, Rylee, & StocktonStella & StocktonStockton & CannonCousins Sadie & Kennedy & StocktonColt & Stockton.hahaha, last but not least...this is my friend Kierstie's puppy, Sadie & Stockton. they are also quite good friends :) She is so cute!

The littlest tie.

2011-09-19T16:13:00.001-07:00

I found this cutest little tie and couldn't resist -

isn't he so grown up and handsome!?

More & More Pictures

2011-09-16T09:41:00.000-07:00

i am getting more comfortable with editing my pictures with the program we have. i am really starting to love some of the editing tools. dont even worry, im not a professional, nor will i ever start an aubrysorensenphotography haha (we always joke about everyone becoming a photographer b/c they bought an expensive camera) but its something i love. especially with the cutest little boy - i could take pictures of him all day long...and i kinda do! :)my little sister took some pictures of us outside my parents house before we went to the bon iver concert last night.

Dinner Helper

2011-09-14T13:47:00.000-07:00

Helping mom cook dinner :) Stockton is 3 1/2 months now and is super smiley (you will have to wait another 2 weeks for his 4month photo shoot)...but also super serious, I don't know how that happend. Anyways, he is so fun and is getting so much chubs! I can't wait to see how much he weighs at his 4 month appointment! (but not looking forward to the shots again) I love my little buddy!

It's Finally Ready!!

2011-09-07T11:12:00.000-07:00

My sister Amanda and I have finally started our craft/cooking blog! http://www.lakewoodbirds.blogspot.com

We are so excited about this! Check it out! It is going to be so much fun to share our creativity - you won't want to miss it...become a follower - the fun begins now! Thanks friends!

Bridal Shower &Bday

2011-09-06T20:17:00.001-07:00

My cousin Maila is getting married on 09-10-11 {how cool is that?} Her shower was last week at my cousin Nani's house and it was very fun :) So happy for her!Amanda's birthday was September 1st! She is the big 2-1!! Wooo Hoo! We celebrated and went to Venezia's for some yummy dinner.HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Matisyahu - One Day (Live at Marquee Theatre)

2011-09-02T23:17:00.000-07:00

I had to share this! My brother and dad went to this concert... if you watch the video, at the very end Taylor gets on stage with Matisyahu. He is the one screaming into the mic with his hand way up high. I thought it was pretty awesome! :)

3 months

2011-09-01T13:46:00.000-07:00

Well it's already been another month. Thus, picture overload of Mr Stockton for his 3months mark! Love you sweet boy! {P.S. I am certain this is a "first child" thing, I doubt our other kids will get this many pictures!}

Cute Faces

2011-08-29T12:53:00.001-07:00

My Sun Devil{s}

2011-08-22T11:34:00.001-07:00

This weekend we went to Thatcher and hung out with Justin's parents, the weather is so nice there! Justin is in his last semester at ASU and it will be so great to have him finally graduated! I love my SUN Devils!

Discovery

2011-08-19T09:55:00.001-07:00

Stockton discovered what a cutie he is in the mirror recently. He hates when I leave him in the living room to get ready in the bathroom so I started bringing him with me to watch. He loves when I brush my hair and watches in awe when I put on my make-up, it's so funny.

Sadies 2nd Bday!

2011-08-18T19:39:00.000-07:00

Sadie is TWO! We got to see DJ Lance in Gilbert at Sadie's party :) It was so funny watching all the kids dance with him!

Playing with Kennedy

2011-08-18T19:27:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun having our niece Kennedy over today. I for sure need a girl someday. I love doing nails and hair on them! At least I have cute nieces to play with :)

So Sweet.

2011-08-08T23:30:00.000-07:00

Really. How could you not love him....!?! He is so sweet.I know we are a little older than Stockton is in these pictures...but they were too cute not to post along with his cute bath picture. MMM, he is getting so big and fun!

Who do you think he looks like?

First Time Swimming

2011-08-05T22:13:00.001-07:00

Tonight was Stockton's first time swimming and he looooved it! He loves his baths so I knew he would love swimming. Looks like we have a water baby on our hands :) Mostly, I just loved how cute he looked in his over-sized swim trunks...Enjoy the millions of pictures like always! First dip into the pool! He was exhausted by the end of the night. We will be swimming again soon!

Check Up!

2011-08-05T21:30:00.000-07:00

2 month check up! Baby boy is in the 95th percentile for height. His shots were one of the sadest things E.V.E.R.

By My Side

2011-07-31T11:45:00.000-07:00

Justin took this picture with my phone the morning I was induced. I was lovely and puffy. I was anxious. I was scared. I was ready to meet my sweet baby.

I was lucky. Lucky I had him by my side.

Justin is the most amazing husband, father, and person period. He is so kind and loving. He is my best friend and I consider myself the luckiest girl to have him by my side always. Our lives have changed so much (in a good way) after having Stockton. He is really is our pride and joy. I can not imagine going through life and raising kids with anyone else by my side. I am excited to see what our future holds, but I will always cherish the years we had together when it was just us. I love you. Thank you for standing by my side. You are my best friend, the love of my life.

Two Months

2011-07-29T10:13:00.000-07:00

I don't have much time to blog anymore as Justin always has the computer studying at the library - so I gotta blog fast. My baby boy is already 2 months old! If you are wondering if you are going to have to see a photoshoot of Stockton every other post, the answer is yes :) He is too dang cute and I can't help but take a million pictures of him! Happy two months my sweet Stockton, we love you so much!

July 24th Weekend

2011-07-24T20:56:00.000-07:00

We had such a fun weekend with the Sorensen's in Thatcher for the 24th!
Stockton did sooo good :)
He slept through the entire parade.
Then he watched (in amazement) the whole fireworks show.
He is getting to be so fun!
We loved spending time with family and enjoyed the "slow paced" life for the weekend.
We ended the weekend with a fun jeep ride and some awesome stormy weather.

Smiley Baby

2011-07-19T12:57:00.000-07:00

I finally got this little chubs to smile on camera! Don't mind my baby talk haha...

Blessing Day

2011-07-11T18:15:00.000-07:00

Justin gave Stockton a beautiful blessing. It has always been someone else's baby blessing... It was such a special experience to have my husband bless our sweet baby. We have great family and friends who were there to support us :) We sure love this little boy! This is a picture of Justin when he was a baby next to Stockton. Crazy how much they look alike!

It wouldn't have been a party without his girlfriend Rylee. We Love her! Grandpa Gary Grandma BettieCousins : Sadie, Kennedy, and StocktonUncle Beav Aunt KaylaUncle Nate Aunt AmyJustin & Stockton, Beav, Nate Great Grandpa Phil Great Grandma Kay Grandpa Jim Grandma MeriAunt Amanda Uncle Taylor Aunt Alli Aunt Alexa

1 month

2011-07-07T10:21:00.000-07:00

Guess who is already a month old!!

I love this little guy!

Fourth of July

2011-07-07T10:17:00.001-07:00

My Life These Days

2011-06-28T23:23:00.000-07:00

...it all revolves around him...
and I am loving every minute.

Newborn Pictures!

2011-06-24T13:27:00.000-07:00

Jen Roberts with Greenapple Images took Stockton's newborn pictures when he was 5 days old. I think they turned out sooo cute! If you are needing a photographer she is awesome! You can see the pictures of Stockton on her website - ahhh, L.O.V.E.

http://greenappleimages.com/blog/?p=442

Mission, Grandparents, Reunion

2011-06-22T14:43:00.000-07:00

It has been so nice to finally be getting back to "normal." I have felt better every day and Stockton is so fun to hang out with at home, I love love love it. I can't believe he will already be 3 weeks tomorrow! He is so cuddly and sweet. I don't think I can get enough of his cheeks...I am also just a tad bit obsessed with taking pictures of his cutest feet. Life is good :)This morning my brother Jared left on his mission - he will be serving in Portland, Oregon. Last night he was set apart and we had family at my parent's house. So weird that when he gets home Stockton will be running around like crazy! Last family picture before Jared left. Stockton and I drove up to Flagstaff for my mom's family reunion this past weekend. It was such nice weather, and everyone loved passing him around.Stockton also got to meet his other great grandparents. Grandma and Grandpa Auwen. He loved them! Now he has met all 4 of his great grandparents on my family's side.

First Week/Justin's Bday!

2011-06-13T17:58:00.000-07:00

What we've been upto...Stockton's First Week!Justin turned 26!We had a small birthday party with his brothers and their families which was fun! Kayla made him a brownie cake and we had to use matches because I didn't have any candles :) Happy Birthday Justin!
Baby Stockton LOVES his dad.
Afterall, he is pretty much his little clone.
They are 5 days apart. They look alike. They have the same toes.
They are the same blood type for crying out loud.
(and they are both dang cute!)
We had a rough first week of Dr appointments. Stockton had jaundice so he had to go to the pediatrician's Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to get his poor little heels pricked. It made me so sad. We are so glad Justin was able to come! This is on our way to his first appointment.We also had grandmas and aunts help out which was MUCH appreciated! Grandma Meri giving Stockton his first sponge bath. Grandma Bettie giving Stockton his first water bath. He loved it! We also had some fun visitors! Stockton got to see his girlfriend Rylee again! Aren't they the cutest!? They are 3.5 weeks apart. On Sunday was Jared's farewell so we got to see lots and lots of family.My cousin Alicia had her baby Brylee almost exactly 24 hours after I had Stockton! He also got to meet Great Grandma & Grandpa Martin. We finally got some family pictures. I love these boys!

Stockton Vance 06/02/2011

2011-06-05T13:07:00.000-07:00

Our sweet baby boy is finally here and words can not describe how much we love him.

He is perfect.

It amazes me that the worst day of my life was also the best. It really was a terrible experience until he arrived. I guess because I had the best pregnancy ever I deserved having an awful labor. I would do it again in a heart beat though.
We were supposed to check in to the hospital at 9pm on May 31st to be induced on June 1st but the hospital was too busy so we had to put it off until the next day. They had us come in on Wednesday, June 1st at 8am and they began everything right away. They got me started on the Pitocin and I tried to be calm and relaxed. About 1:00 in the afternoon they broke my water (that was the weirdest feeling) and the contractions started getting bad. I decided to get the epidural at 2:00 - this is when things started to get really fun...the first time they put in the epidural it was in a bad spot and it hurt so bad. It pinched everytime he moved the needle from side to side. I was sweating and Justin was trying to hold me up on the bed...until he turned pale and the nurse made him sit on the couch. I just kept thinking, really Justin. They then tried the epidural again in a different spot and it wasn't nearly as painful of a placement. Long story short, the epidural controlled the contractions for a little while and then stopped working. It was the worse pain I have ever felt. I don't remember what time it was, maybe 1:00 or 2:00 the next morning they finally decided to try the epidural again. At this point just my right leg was numb but I could still feel everything. There was a new anesthesiologist who took out the old one and put in a new one. When I finally got to a 10 and was ready to push was when I freaked out a little bit. I was shaking uncontrollably the last half of the delivery because of the Pitocin and the new epidural wasn't working. Awesome. I was stressed and started crying (which is kind of a big deal). Justin was great and hung in there by my side the entire time. The last 15 minutes were the worst - I felt the pressure so strong and I thought I was going to die. They wouldn't let me push until my Dr got there and I wanted to kill someone! I kept saying to Justin, "I can't do this anymore. I can't do this." They gave me a wet rag and I bit down on it to keep from screaming. They called my Dr at 5:00am on June 2nd after being in labor for 20 hours. Stockton decided to join us at 5:33am. The worst day of my life was also the best. I can't believe how amazing it was to feel him on my chest after all of the tramatic things I just went through. He is perfect. He is mine. He was worth it 100%. He is the cutest thing I have ever seen and I am so glad we get to keep him forever. His temperature kept dropping so they had me hold him skin to skin for a few hours to keep him warm. What a cute little kangaroo :)

Temple & Memorial Day

2011-05-30T17:47:00.000-07:00

39 weeks + trying to fit in scrubs = so much fun. tomorrow is check in day at the hospital. it is also my last day of work whoooooo! My brother Jared went through the temple on Friday. He's going to be reporting to the MTC on June 22nd :) We enjoyed our Memorial Day with Sadie and Kennedy. We had fun swimming and laying out in the sun! Huge! Ready to be a dad?!..

last day of "freedom" :D

Coming June First

2011-05-26T18:27:00.000-07:00

We are coming to the end!

I am set to check into the hospital to get induced next Tuesday at 9pm...
which will make Stockton's birthday June 1st, 2011. So cute!
We can't wait to meet him!

We love you baby.

Pregnancy Update

2011-05-15T21:33:00.000-07:00

I can not believe how much your body (my body) can change in 9 months. On Saturday I hit the 37 week mark and I am so ready to meet this baby.

I honestly have had the best pregnancy. Not to brag...but seriously. I was really sick only in the beginning and even that you just forget about when you aren't sick anymore.

I haven't lost out on one minute of sleep, I pretty much sleep comfortably through anything. I still don't know what heartburn feels like which is lucky. I am still working and will work until my water breaks probably. Justin seems to think I'm nicer pregnant? haha...that one is debatable. I haven't shed one tear (not much of a crier anyways).

My feet aren't swollen at all - Only this last week have my fingers started to get a little puffy.

I am beginning to think that this little boy is going to have it in for me when he gets here because he has been so wonderful to me up until this point. The 30 pounds gained so far will be far worth it to have him :) I went to my appointment last Tuesday and Dr B said I was at a 1 but I know that doesn't mean much. We'll see how things are progressing at my appointment this Tuesday. Here's to getting him here soon!!

Pre Pregnancy Picture, only one I could find standing straight. 12 weeks
14 weeks
16 weeks18 weeks
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30 weeks32 weeks34 weeks 37 weeks

Mothers Day

2011-05-10T16:54:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day post.

check out our cute Maternity Shoot here - http://greenappleimages.com/blog/?p=400

So, I am excited to soon be a mom and am so grateful for Justin.

I am so glad that he trusts me enough to be the mother of his child.

I honestly can not believe he will be here in 3 weeks! I hope he looks just like his dad. "I believe it is by divine design that the role of
motherhood emphasizes the nurturing and teaching of the next generation." -L. Tom Perry"There is eternal influence and power in motherhood."-Julie B. Beck
We are lucky to have the best moms and grandmothers -
Happy Mother's Day!
Grandma SorensenGrandma Ann
Grandma MarzellGrandma Kay
Pictures from the weekend in Thatcher. 36 weeks!
at Blue Ponds with Julian and Mary. Mothers Day Breakfast, Yum!

Bigger and Better/Changes

2011-04-23T12:07:00.000-07:00

Drum roll please...

...

My husband no longer has braces!!

Yay!

I was so worried he would be a "teen dad" haha.

Everyone tells us how young we look anyways, but braces with a newborn baby it would have made it that much worse.

So excited he was able to get them off before Stockton comes! How handsome!In other news, the belly is ever growing and I love it!

I can't believe he will join us in a few short weeks!

Happy 34 weeks!

(PS be excited - I am getting a maternity photo shoot done next Saturday by

Green Apples Images http://www.greenappleimages.com/index2.php!)

Baby Shower!

2011-04-20T13:55:00.000-07:00

So Saturday was my baby shower

and I had so much fun

opening all of Stockton's cute gifts and visiting with fun friends!

Enjoy the overload of pictures...

Thank you to all that came and helped!

Pure Happiness

2011-04-17T19:01:00.000-07:00

This is my new favorite picture right now.

Don't they look the happiest they could ever be?!

Today in sunday school we learned about becoming childlike.

I love this quote.

"If we have a heart to learn and a willingness to follow the example of children, their divine attributes can hold a key to unlocking our own spiritual growth." - Jean Stevens

Aren't they the cutest... I am so excited to meet our sweet baby, but also terrified to be responsible for another life.

Children are so special, forgiving, trusting, so loving. I know we can and should learn all we can from them. They really are Christlike and I am grateful that our little baby will soon be coming to us to make our home a better place.

"Whosoever therefore shall be humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven." (Matthew 18)

Some babies.

2011-04-10T22:35:00.000-07:00

There are some babies around here that are about ready to meet the world (and eachother)

Aubry - 32 weeks Amy - 35 weeks Angie - 29 weeks.

So excited to see what they all look like!

EIGHT weeks to go...I dont know how much bigger this belly can get!...

Conference Weekend

2011-04-05T20:59:00.000-07:00

This weekend we went to Thatcher to hang out with Justin's family for Conference Weekend. Before Priesthood. Nate, Gary, and Justin. Thirty - One. Weeks. and feelin great.

Also, a few weekends ago we went with Justin's mom to see one of the homes she grew up in. It was neat to see where she lived and Justin LOVED seeing where his grandparents raised their young family. So cute.

Shower & Bday

2011-03-30T19:16:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was my one of my best friends, Amy's baby shower. So fun! Can't wait for mine in a few weeks! Pretty sure I am copying some stuff, her sister in laws did such a great job. So many cute babies! Me, Amy, and Tiff all have new ones coming in the next few months. Diana, you left before I got one of Graham!

Colt is soo stinkin cute! Stella is so big already, she was loving playing outside. Cutest little pig tails. Rig is cute as ever, and his blonde blonde hair is getting so long. Then on Saturday night it was Gary's Bday! (Justin's oldest brother) It was fun watching Sadie and Kennedy run around playing.

The weirdos.

10 to go!

2011-03-27T19:43:00.000-07:00

If you're pregnant...

2011-03-26T09:05:00.000-07:00

Enter to win a newborn photoshoot! My friend Kierstie's sister in law is an amazing photographer and is giving away 2 free newborn sessions. Check out her cute new site to enter!
Good luck!

http://greenappleimages.com/blog/

In Love

2011-03-18T22:51:00.000-07:00

I know I posted twice in one night...but seriously, seriously.

I am in love with our little chubby cheeked baby boy.

Isn't he the sweetest?

I know everyone feels this exact same way about their babies -

but dang, he's cute.

We got the 4D ultrasound today and they printed off a few pictures then had us wait in the waiting room while the DVD was burning.

Justin and I were both grinning from ear to ear.

I could not stop smiling.

I just wanted to show the lady sitting next to us in the waiting room his pictures,

"look, its our baby!" but of course I didn't.

But Justin did.

Not to the lady at the ultrasound place,

but to the guy in Mafia Mikes when he went to pick up our pizza.

Ok enough bragging.

I love Stockton.

I think he's the cutest baby ever and I am so glad we got to see a glimpse of what he's going to look like!

Snowcones

2011-03-18T22:31:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to the Aloha Festival with Gary, Kayla, and Kennedy.
I went to pay the $10 parking and then to pay the $5 for a snowcone.

It was worth it :)

And he's going to...

2011-03-12T09:05:00.000-08:00

Jared got his mission call yesterday.

He is going to serve in PORTLAND, OREGON!

I am so excited!

He leaves June 22nd so he'll still be able to see the baby :)and dad taking pictures...

Amanda is freakishly good at looking "pregnant" bah!

All she needs is my super outty belly button!

Kenna even showed her excitement.

Body Worlds / 27weeks

2011-03-07T19:17:00.000-08:00

This past weekend we went to the science center with friends and finally went to Body Worlds.

It was definately interesting, but amazing. It was crazy to see what our bodies really look inside. I had a hard time telling myself that they were real people...not just remakes.

There were so many people there and it took us a while to walk through the maze.

I got kind of lightheaded so that wasnt fun, but other than that we loved it.And here's the 27 weeks pictures.

I have been taking pictures every 2 weeks but had to take one inbetween b/c I don't have one in workout clothes yet.

Everyone alway notices my belly button - it pops out sooo much! So funny.

Can't wait to see this baby boy!

For Melissa

2011-03-05T08:27:00.000-08:00

Alright Melissa, I'm not sure I'm doing this right but I'll answer the questions haha.
Melissa passed this along to me - here blog is here http://morganmelissasarager.blogspot.com/
Thanks Melissa, I have been needing something to blog about!
1)Why did you create your blog?
I started my blog when we got engaged in June of 2007...then decided to start a new one in January 2008 (this blog) and changed a few things about it: the name, my email, ect. So I have had aubryandjustin.blogspot.com for a little over 3 years :) I created my blog obviously to keep a journal but it's fun to keep in touch with old friends. Everyone has a "facebook" but blogging is funner with backgrounds, music, headers, + you can print out your blog into a book which is awesome. I love looking back at my old posts. Everything and everyone looks so different every year. One of my favorite things to blog about are the places we move into. I love moving, getting organized, and redecorating. Just for kicks, here are the posts of all of the places we have lived so far :)
*http://aubryandjustin.blogspot.com/2008/02/home.html
*http://aubryandjustin.blogspot.com/2008/10/ready-or-not.html
*http://aubryandjustin.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-place.html
*http://aubryandjustin.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-placealmost-done.html
2)What kind of blogs do you follow?
I am not a "follower" of any blogs. I do love to look at a bunch though. Pretty much just my friends blogs that come up as newly updated I would say.
3)Favorite brand of make up?
Umm..whatever I find at the store?
4)Favorite brand of clothing?
I love downeast...but hey, lets be honest. I love to thrift store my little heart out. I love finding cheap cute shirts that not everyone is wearing. I also LOVE target's basic tees - plain colored V necks, they are so comfy and only 8bucks!
5)Indispensable make up product?
Mascara
6)Favorite color?
Green hello!
7)Favorite perfume?
Britney Spears. Yep, love it. Haha I wear Britney Spears fantasy and Britney Spears Circus Fantasy. I also wear Lucky You sometimes.
8)Favorite movie?
I love Just Like Heaven. That's probably my favorite. I also really like Raising Helen, Happy Feet, and all of the Bourne Series
9)What country would you like to visit and why?
Easy, Holland. And Justin wants to go to Denmark. They are where our families are from. We want to research the little villages/towns our ancestors are from and map everything out before we go. It'll be so neat to see where they are from. So one day we will visit both. I'd also like to go to Australia and visit all of our old foreign exchange students.
10)Would you rather forget to put mascara on one eye or blush on one side of your face?
I have never worn blush. So I pick not to put blush on one side :)
the 7 people I pass this along to are:
1 Amy Crandell
2 Tiffany Cook
3 Diana Goodman
4 Jamie Nye
5 Angie Milne
6 Kelsey Stenquist
7 Camille Rohner

Aubry + Justin

2011-02-16T14:47:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how lucky I am to have Justin as my Valentine.

We met in 2006 and fell in love.

He proposed on June 26, 2007.

We were married on October 12, 2007.

The most beautiful day!

Being married to Justin is the easiest, most wonderful thing of my life.

He treats me so well and I'll love him always and forever.

This Valentine's was a little different.

We both have this obsession with spending all our money on our sweet baby boy.

So we bought him gifts for our Valentines day.

It's crazy how much you love someone you've never met.

Hope everyone had a great Valentines.

We had a nice dinner at home on Valentines and then

went to the Suns vs Jazz game last night.

Happy Love Month to all you Love Birds out there!

I am disappointed in myself too...I only got one picture of us on Valentines.

An "end of the day, on the couch, make Justin take the picture" picture.

Pretty sure I don't like taking pictures as much now that my face is swelling up like a balloon!

I love him.

Happy Love Day.

2011-02-14T18:33:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day Pictures/Love Story to follow...

but my forever sweetheart has homework so the computer's all his :)

Hope everyone spent today with the ones they love!

24

2011-02-12T21:20:00.000-08:00

Not much to post tonight.

Don't worry, I am half way done making my baby shower invites :)

Things are definately coming along.

We picked out a stroller and car seat and will be buying them next weekend.

I am loving feeling him kick all the time and love it even more when Justin feels him.
Happy 24 weeks!

Sadie

2011-02-09T16:52:00.000-08:00

my niece

Sadie Bug is 18 months

..time flies..

Here are some pictures from this past weekend.

(I can't wait to take pictures of our baby)

Suns Game

2011-01-29T17:16:00.000-08:00

We went to the Suns Game with our friends Kierstie & Steve on Wednesday.

Let's just talk about how we nevvver knew how ridiculously awesome the lounge is!

I thought we were on a cruise again. Seriously.

Chefs and tons of crazy good dinners.
Ice cream with toppings.

Waitresses that bring you drinks the whole game.

Assigned seats at your own little bar facing the game. Sheesh.

It was super fun!

and of course it's always fun to get dressed up :)

P.S. I am 22 weeks today and he has decided to start kickin'!!

i love feeling him.

Justin felt him for the first time and it was the cutest thing ever.

Dresser

2011-01-27T19:33:00.001-08:00

Spring already?

We have been getting organized and making way :) Since we are in a one bedroom right now we've had to go through and get rid of some things...but it's always nice to simplify. Justin's "Labor of Love"

Pictures as promised...

The cutest white dresser.

(wish I would have taken a before picture, it was pink!)

Some other projects/changes.

The cedar chest Justin made has now become our dining room window seat.

Kennedy, Ice Cream Time

2011-01-27T19:21:00.000-08:00

Justin & Sadie

2011-01-27T19:16:00.001-08:00

Sonograms

2011-01-23T14:15:00.000-08:00

This baby boy has had more ultrasounds than I can count.

I made a little section in the baby journal for him with some of the sonograms and Justin scanned them so they won't fade away.

I realized I haven't posted any ultrasound pictures but one.

(Which is cool because who cares to see them besides you anyways)

So I won't post them again - I'll just overload you with them all at once :)

I can't believe they start out as just a little speck!

Saturday in Pictures

2011-01-16T13:12:00.000-08:00

Saturday was a verrrry productive day if I don't say so myself.

We cleaned our little home from top to bottom.

Justin even organized our storage.

I moved furniture, redecorated some, did all the laundry, dishes, ect.

It has been needing to be done for a while now.

Then Saturday night we went to the temple with Nate and Amy

and then out for some Pizza Mart.

I brought my camera of course and went a little temle picture crazy.

The first one turned out really great I think. I should copyright haha.

I am so in love with him. Since Justin hates taking pictures (taking them and getting them taken...)

I am forced to use the "in front of the mirror" approach. I'm getting pretty good at it. annnnnd in case you haven't heard, I am HALF WAY THERE!

Yesterday I hit 20 weeks!!!

I can hardly wait to see what our baby boy is going to look like!
Somedays I think I am showing more than others.

I have definately gained 5 pounds already but for some reason

my belly hasn't "popped" out like I thought it should yet.

Maybe because I'm tall and it's my first?

I usually look more pregnant at night for some reason.

I decided that it's important to keep a journal. Not only a personal one (blogs are good for that)but also one for your baby. I found this cute binder at Target and have made it his first journal/picture keeper. It will be fun to look back at how I felt at different points of pregnancy.Now

...

This is where the organizing and picture taking Saturday come together.

(Did I ever tell you how much I love our new camera? And how addicted I have become to LightRoom and editing...)

I started hanging up baby Stockton's clothes and couldn't help but take pictures to show how cute they are. My very favorites are his converse's and Jazz jersey. He is already spoiled to pieces. I think this is all for now. No worries, pictures to come of his cutest dresser Justin has been refinishing. We finally found some knobs we fell in love with and as soon as it's all put together I'll be taking more and more pictures. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Family

2011-01-08T21:42:00.000-08:00

Being sick all weekend + laying on the couch all day long = nothing to blog about.

I did realize that I never blogged my family's Christmas pictures...so here they are :)

I love them.

My closest sibling, Amanda is 20 and goes to Eastern Arizona College. Jared is 18 and also goes to EA, he will turn 19 in May and is getting ready to leave on his mission. Taylor is 17 and is a junior at Mtn View. Allison just turned sweet 16 and is a sophomore at Mtn View as well. Alexa is the baby. She will be 15 in March and is a freshman at Stapley. They are growing up so quickly. I am lucky to have lots of awesome babysitters this summer!

Our Christmas Pasts

2010-12-31T22:16:00.001-08:00

2006.2007. 2008.
2009.
2010.

Christmas

2010-12-31T21:40:00.000-08:00

We started out the holidays early with the Auwen Christmas Party the Sunday before Christmas.

I had Christmas Eve off work which was awesome! We loaded up the gifts and headed to Thatcher.

We spent Christmas Eve with my grandparents/moms family and then

Christmas with Justin's family.

Enjoy all of our pictures! ( I couldn't fit all 250 of them.. )

Don't even worry. I got my picture again with Santa Cow!White Elephant Gifts.
Christmas Morning.
We also got to go shooting with some of Justins friends while there.

I'm a pretty awesome shot. Not bad for a pregnant lady.

I am 18 weeks whoo hoo!Me & Mary.

Ted, Nick, Julian, & Justin.The day after Christmas is when we went shootong.

Gary, Kayla, and Kennedy also came up and it was Christmas all over.

We had so much fun being around family and friends.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

A bed to lay his head

2010-12-24T11:37:00.000-08:00

Baby Stockton, your crib is ready for you already!

Your dad is loving this...we just couldn't wait to put it up!We are having so much fun getting ready for this little boy to enter our family. And trying to get used to our new camera which is also so much fun. Sorry for the picture overload.

Thank you so much Sarah for the crib -

we love it and are so grateful!

We found out!

2010-12-18T08:02:00.000-08:00

My dad has been awesome at letting us get an ultrasound whenever we want, i love it!

We have had one about every 2 weeks and its been fun to see how much our baby grows everytime. I am at 4 months now and we found out what we're having yesterday.

We are sooo excited!!

Let's just say ALL of my "saved up" Target gift cards were spent last night. Calling his dad to tell him the news :)
Looks like we have a cute little BOY on the way!
He is a thumb sucker too haha.
He is going to be the first grandson on both sides which is awesome.
He is the first grandbaby for my parents and they are so ready to meet him.
We can't wait to have him here in our family and so glad he's healthy!
Stockton Vance Sorensen we love you so much.

.....

Look how cute he's going to be!

Amber's Wedding

2010-12-13T16:08:00.000-08:00

My cousin Amber married David a few weeks ago.

Enjoy the pictures! Aubry and Miss Kayci
Aubry and AmandaSistersThe toast!Drew and Chloe...and we're burnt out by the end of the night.
Too much dancing haha.