Exciting News...

I have so many pictures and so much to blog about I don't even know where to begin.

Evan is half way through his surgery rotations and loves every moment of it. I just ran my second half marathon this summer and soon will be running my 12Th half marathon in a couple of weeks. Hopefully, all of this vigorous training will pay off for the marathon in October and I can come out with a PR. Emmy is doing wonderful. She says a handful of words and is such a little helper. We got back not too long ago from a very fun trip to Utah. Besides that we have just been enjoying life.

And to the good news! I have started a photography website. It is http://www.chelseaolsonphotography.blogspot.com/. I will be much better at updating that then I am with this blog.

Here are a couple of pictures... maybe one day I will add more :) There is actually 5 generations living, but my great Grandma is in Canada. I wish more than anything she could of been in this picture. One of Emmy's favorite Uncles!

Another beach picture because we are true beach bums!

Sefcik Family Renion was a blast. Here are some of the kids playing with playdough.

Grampa and Emmy trying to keep cool.

A Wonderful June

Thought I would leave you with a quick post before Emmy and I head to Utah. Tons has been happening this last month. Evan successfully completed Step 1 and we are so glad to have that behind us! We had a very fun filled break of hanging out at the beach, touring the city and relaxing. Evan is back in school starting his surgery rotations. I started off the marathon season with Chicago's 13.1 half marathon. I have two more half's coming up soon before the marathon. Emmy is doing amazing as always. We are currently teaching her colors and body part names and she is catching on very quickly. She loves the outdoors more than anything, so we spend the majority of our time taking walks and hanging out at our favorite places. We are so happy with life and couldn't ask for more. I haven't been very good at taking the camera with me, so here are a handful of pictures of Emmy. Enjoy!

Picture taken at the Lincoln Park ZooEmmy is a complete daddy's girl. She LOVED every moment that Evan had off.

Fresh out of the bath-one of my favortie things

Another picture taken at the ZooPlaying on the jungle gym

We love the beach
Emmy loves her daddy


Exploring
Emmy is quite the little climber. I found her here the other day and couldnt resist taking a picture.
Just in case you are wondering where I am in any of these pictures.

Pictures

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I realized that I was heading on another long no blogging streak, so I thought that I would make a quick post. The top pictures tell basically everything that we have been doing the last couple of weeks. We LOVE Chicago in the Summer especially the beach! We can't wait for Step 1 to be over so Evan can join us.

I also got to take some pictures last week of these two beautiful babies. Seriously, it does not get any sweeter than this! Enjoy!

Tons of Chicago Fun, Spring Break, B-day and Emmy

Sorry about the lack of posting we have been extremely busy taking full advantage of the weather getting warmer. Evan has started to get ready for Step 1 and taking on several big research projects. He flies out pretty soon to present one of his research projects at the Arvo conference. I have been taking classes at a near by photography school as well as running as many miles as possible to get ready for another great racing season. Emmy started walking at 11 months and is now a pro. She amazes us daily at how quickly she picks up on things. Celebrating her Birthday was quit the big event. Thanks to all our friends and family who joined us. Here are just a small handful of pics over the last month. Hope you enjoy! We spent a lot of spring break touring all of our favorite Chicago spots and relaxing :) Out to eat at McCormick's. A very late, but Happy Saint Patricks Day! And the Saint Patricks Day Hat (more pics to come). Emmy with the ipod.
Evan giving Emmy another piano lesson. One of many trips to the Zoo. Emmy loved this gorilla and he seemed pretty fond of her too. Easter was a huge success this year. Emmy came programed knowing that chocolate comes in Easter Eggs. Emmy loved what the Easter Bunny dropped off this year. One more because she is just too cute. My two favorite people.
After another very long Chicago winter we can finally head down to the beach in our beach gear. One of Evan's B-day gifts to Emmy... a Bear's cheer leading outfit.
Had to throw this cute one into the collection.

This picture is extremely random, but I noticed that almost all of the pictures that I have are all of Evan and Emmy. I was feeling kind of jealous :) This picture was taken during a modeling assignment in my photography school. Another random picture of me taking a picture because I have been doing a whole lot of that.

The last of dark brown hair.

Love Lake Michigan
Emmy enjoying a cupcake from Forever More. Yummy! Casey got me addicted to making announcements. Here is Emmy's first Birthday card.
Emmy celebrated her first Birthday. It was a ton of fun for me getting out all of my cake decorating supplies and seeing what I could come up with. The cake took several hours to make and was completely demolished in a matters of seconds. Emmy is not shy when it comes to sweets. Just in case you are wondering what it in this lovely cake; dark chocolate top with a strawberry filling (top), red velvet-I got lazy and didnt put a filling in this one (middle) and vanilla bean with a dark chocolate filling (bottom). Thanks for sharing Emmy.
Lukas and Casey came for a very fun visit. We started the excitement at Giardanno's for some yummy deep dish.
Lukas and Casey...we miss them alreadyEmmy was spoiled with love and attention.Lukas and Casey at Lincoln Park
Gardens at Navy Pier
Oh, yes she keeps us running.

I have been having so much fun taking classes about photography. I am very interested in portraits and macro photography. I have a very long ways to go, but if you ever want your picture taken I would be more than happy too. In the meantime I have this great model! Emmy with her big baby blue eyes.
For Emmy's Bday I made her this fun Birthday Tutu.Being the sweetest little girl you will ever meet she also has the funniest sence of humor. We just laugh all day long at what this little girl comes up with.

If you can't tell already I love baby feet and it just so happens that I was quickly skimming over pictures for the blog I found a lot I couldn't resist adding.
Emmy gives hugs and kisses to everything. I can't turn a page on a book with out her giving a little smooch to it. It is pretty cute.

Just Because I Cant Get Enough of This Girl

Here are a couple of pics of Emmy. She is such an amazing little girl. So full of life and giggles. It is so wonderful to have a baby who is happy all of the time. It makes my job as a mother very easy and very rewarding.

Evan and Emmy sharing a pear.
Emmy loves to look at books. It keep her attention for a long periods of time.

Emmy's big cheeks may be deceiving. At her 10 month appointment she weighed in at 17 pounds which puts her in the 9 percentile for weight and 60 percentile for height.

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Emmy in her Valentines Dress.

I just love that Emmy's hair is getting long enough that I can start putting it in mini pigtails.

A Trip of a Life Time

We left the cold weather in Colorado for an amazing adventure with the Olsons.

We went on a 7 day cruise with Holland America.

Lover's beach in Cabo San Lucas. Absolutely surreal.

We had a wonderful time snorkeling in these waters
Evan loved finally being able to sleep in.

Dad Olson with Caleb and Emmy Little charming Caleb holding Emmy's hand. Emmy doesnt quit know what to think
Sharing a yummy Mexican coke

Mazatlan

In Puerto Vallarta

A man we met in Mazatlan Evan and Dad Olson Love this silly girl.

Another picture in Mazatlan

Walking with Mom, Dad, Kate and Wes through Mazatlan

Emmy was an angel on the cruise.

A beach in Puerto Vallarta

Evan and Emmy playing in the waves

Kate and I right before going kayaking

Casey, Karen and I on a boat tour in Cabo San Lucas

Emmy loved the beach especially playing in the sand

Our little Amiga

Amazing food on the cruise

Here is me eating shrimp for the first time. Dancing the night away on New Year's Eve

Out to eat at the delicious cruise restaurant. Yummy.

New Year's Eve dinner

One of the amazing sunsets we watched.We were extremely sad that the cruise came so quickly to an end. Thanks Dad and Mom Olson for the trip of a lifetime! :)

Christmas, Colorado, Dark Brown Hair!?!

A Christmas Photo of our family
My beautiful angel. A Very fun and crazy night at Dave and Busters!

8 years of playing basketball has finally paid off.
We celebrated Christmas this year in Colorado. We had a wonderful time.
Gramp O with Emmy

Erika

I had tons of fun taking pics of all my beautiful nieces and nephews in Colorado. Here are a couple of the pics that I have edited so far. As you can see it is not hard to get cute pics of these little ones. HayleeIzzySophieIzzySophie
ErikaHaylee

Ethan

Caleb
Caleb

Ethan and Caleb

Caleb Caleb

Whoever said that blonds have more fun?!? I am finally a brunette after 10 years of coloring my hair blond

Winter Bliss

For Christmas, Evan, Emmy and I wanted to leave you a little gift! You wont want to miss this: http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/kljh9F6QKPeAr4Kk
Emmy in the dress that her cousin Sophie wore to our wedding.

For Christmas I made Emmy a couple of quiet books for Church. They turned out really nice.

I did it! I finally made sourdough bread. It is quite a week long process to grow a starter.

Yummy! I have got to stop baking so much or Evan and I are going to have to buy bigger jeans :) Adding some new decor to our place.For our anniversary we started a tradition of writing each other a letter. Here is the card that I made to put the letter in.A couple other cards I made.
Emmy and I still faithfully take walks everyday despite the cold weather. Her poor little nose gets so pink.
Cant help but love decorating for the Holidays. We got a little too excited about Christmas and decided to open our presents early. Here are a few things Santa dropped off. Emmy and I got spoiled. I now officially own 8 pairs of running shoes (2 for racing-I go through them very quickly :))Santa must really like GapEverything Evan needs to get ready for USMLE Step 1.Here are a couple of pictures I have taken of Winter. Lake Michigan.

Happy Anniversary! Here are a couple of pictures from our wedding. We had tons of fun reflecting back on that wonderful day. I am so blessed to have such an amazing man in my life. I love you Evan :)

Happy Holidays

Festival of Lights.

Another amazing Thanksgiving with the Weavers and friends.
A handful of some of the bows that I have recently made Emmy.

At least the cold weather is a perfect excuse for tons of baking. Here are a couple things that I have been cooking in my kitchen.

A delicious Blue Cheese Vegetarian Quiche.

Emmy and I at the Planetarium. Emmy on the moon :)and LOTS of snuggling! Emmy with her yummy big cheeks!
Emmy's latest thing is puckering for kisses
As Girly Girl as they come

Big baby blues.

Emmy sporting her new winter hat

Love the hair in this picture

Helping me with the laundry... or distracting me from getting it done!

Stuck in the laundry basket.

Autumn in Chicago

Gearing up for another cold Chicago winter Carving pumpkins! Emmy's face says it all.

I LOVE this girl!!!
I kind of went crazy this year with carmel apples.

Emmy in her Tom Arma Signature costume.

We had tons of fun hitting up all of the Chicago Halloween events. This picture was taken at one of the Chicagoween festivals.

We have been taking tons of walks enjoying the last bit of warm weather.Lincoln Park Zoo with Erin and Roy Chicago in the fall.

Chicago Marathon, Trip to Utah and Kris's Wedding

Yeah!!! I completed another marathon! It was a blast. I enjoyed every second of it, especially that I was not sore afterwards! I am looking forward to the next one :)

I went to Utah for a quick trip. My little brother Kristopher got hitched. Tons of fun hanging out with family and so many great friends! I took TONs of pics like always, here are a few of them.

I am in love with this cute photo of Emmy

Kristy, it was so much fun hanging out with you and your cute family!

A fun little Halloween outfit that I made Emmy!

Thanks Lindsay and Alison for a fun time at Magleby's.

My brother Kody

My brother Kenny

My sister Steffanie

I love this picture of Kody, but I cant get it to turn around.

Emmy and I went to a Halloween play group with some good friends. I made her this cute little tutu and dressed her up as a ballerina!

Cute Khloie and Emmy

All of the cute kids! Thanks Ashley for putting this on!

Got to love these beautiful tights!

It does not get any sweeter than this :)

Haha... Dont think she liked these glasses.

The newest Mr and Mrs Sorensen. I was in charge of pictures... here are a couple that I have done so far.

Emmy at 6 Months!

Emmy just turned 6 month old. I cant believe how quickly she has grown. Here are some recent pictures I have taken over the last month.

The joys of solids!

Half Marathon, Steff Trip, Chicago Fun and Emmy

I ran the Chicago half marathon. It was a blast despite the fact that it poured the entire time! I ran it in 1 hr 39 mins (11 mins slower than my PR).... frustrating, but I have not had the time to put into it with Emmy. My long time running partner Kate came to cheer me on! And help to pace me off the first couple miles and help me bring it home the last half mile! My sister Steffanie came out to visit. We had tons of fun taking her around chicago.

Up at the top of the John Hancock building...unbelievable view!

Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park Zoo.

This gorilla seemed to be very fond of Emmy. He would follow her with his eyes no matter where we put her.

We went to Wicked and LOVED it! Amazing!
We spent lots of time soaking up the sun at the beach!

Here is a picture of Steff, Emmy and I on a boat tour.

Love, Love, Love CHICAGO!!!!
Emmy and I

Millennium Park.

At the Shed Aquarium
Emmy does not stop smiling! We are so blessed to have such a wonderful girl!


Emmy sat up by herself on her 5 month B-day!

First time feeding Emmy solids! So much fun!!!

Back in Chicago

We have been having TONS of fun in Chicago; however, I have been slacking on taking pictures. Here are some fun pictures of Emmy. She recently turned 4 months old. She is 13 pounds, which makes her in the 50th percentile and is in the 60th percentile for height. We are having so much fun watching her grow. We could not have asked for a sweeter little girl!

First time in her Johnny Jump Up...she is still figuring this one out!
I have also been having tons of fun making Emmy headbands and bracelets.
I have found that I have a HUGE weakness for name brand baby clothes! I just LOVE Gap and Gymboree!

Emmy smiles so big that she completely loses balance, it is sooooo Cute!
Tummy Time

We got a new video camera and have been guilty of taking TONS of videos! Here are some of our favorites!
Emmy giggles all of the time now! She is such a happy girl!

Emmy Loves her new exersaucer. We are so impressed with how quickly she figured everything out on it.

Emmy swinging away in her swing.

Bumbo Time.

Emmy has started this new thing with spitting.

Partying in UTAH

We just got back from a very fun and busy trip in Utah. We had a blast spending time with so many friends and family! Here is just a little summary of some of the fun things we did! Thanks mom and dad for having us. We had a WONDERFUL time :) Cant wait to come back!

Mom Sorensen and Emmy
Dad Sorensen and Emmy

BBQ- Debbie and Dave invited us over for a BBQ! It was a blast! Dave and Debbie challenged Evan and I in a game of Guitar Hero....they kicked our butts!

Debbie and me rockin' out!

Frisbee Golf- We had tons of fun playing Frisbee golf!

Tennis- Evan and I probably played a total of 200 games of tennis while we were in Utah. My parents defiantly gave us a good challenge.

Provo Water Park- We took Emmy to a fun water park in Provo. It was her first experience in a pool. She is not a big fan of the bright sun and we didn't want to put her too much in the chlorine, besides that it went really well. It was fun to spend some more time with Luke and Casey and play on the water slides.

Fishing-I think if you ask Evan this was his favorite part of the trip. My dad, brothers (Kody and Kenny), Sterling and Evan took off at 5am to go fishing at Strawberry. Between the 5 of them they caught 27 Cut Throat Trout, the smallest being 15 inches. Evan caught 8 of them; his largest being 2o inches. The largest catch of the day was 21 1/2 inches caught by my dad. They all had a wonderful time and came back fried.

Evan's first catch of the day! Two very warn out fishermen (Kody and Kenny).

Games, Games, Games- Evan and I both come from huge game playing families. Here is a picture of Casey, Emmy and me right after playing a fun game of Pirates Dice.

Walks/Parks- We had tons of fun going on walks and playing at the near by parks. Here is a picture taken of a walk up the canyon that Jen and I went on. She is with her cute son Tanner.

Rock Climbing- We went climbing with our good friends Jen and Aaron. It was tons of fun! Both Evan and I were a little rusty, but we eventually got back into the swing of things!

HAPPY 4th of JULY- We were in Colorado for the 4th and watched some fireworks there. However, when we got to Utah we celebrated it all over again! Ev and the boys had tons of fun lighting the fireworks. As you can see I had tons of fun with the sparklers!

HIKING BRIDAL VEIL FALLS-We had tons of fun on our little hike and cooling off in the waterfall. It is always so beautiful there. Grandma dipped Emmy's feet in the water to keep her cool.

GOLFING-We spent sometime with my two younger brothers golfing!!! It was a blast! My brother Kody just finished his summer golfing lessons, so he taught us a few things. Evan kicked our butts every time, but I still gave him a challenge!

This is Kody!

Evan warming up before hitting a long one
The Pro-Golfer, Kody. Here are some cute pics of Emmy! She is the happiest girl that you will ever meet!