Wednesday, December 15, 2010

???Boy or Girl???

ITS A GIRL!!!
Randan and my mom have been convinced its a boy, I kept telling them it was a girl. ( just to go against what they said, not cause i have this great mothers intuition that some moms have ha ha)
Randan and i couldn't be happier! It made it so much more real! Crazy that that sweet beautiful little girl is in my belly!! :) Now the naming game begins and I can quit calling her "baby" ha ha!!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Update on Randan



Well I'm sure most of you have heard that Randan was shot in the leg in Afghanistan. I thought I'd give a little update. He was shot by enemy gun fire on November 21 through the femur. He called late that night and told me he was shot in the leg and they were taking him to the hospital in Afghanistan and then the phone went dead. ha ha, what a long night. the next morning a Gunny Sgt. called and told me that he was stable. he was transferred to a different hospital in Afghanistan then to Germany then to Maryland then to northern California and finally on to San Diego where Fred, Fran, and myself met him there! He had some minor surgeries where they would clean the wounds out and then on December 3rd he had the big one. They put a plate in there that went pretty much from his hip to his knee. He was in a lot of pain after but thats expected, the Doctor was very happy with how things turned out. He said that after recovery Randan would have 80%-90% use of his leg. It'll be about 6 months before he's walking on it without crutches. Today the 9th Randan was released to a wounded warrior battalion and will be there till the 16th when he'll see the Doctor for his f/u appointment. If all goes well he'll get to come home for about 30 days! I am so proud of Randan, I can't imagine what he's been through, and through it all he's had the best attitude!
This has been such a roller coaster ride. As much as its made me realize how bad the world is, its made me realize how good it is as well. Randan and I have had SO much support. Thank you all for your thoughts and pryers, it means so much! There has been so many visitors, people donating stuff, people bringing in dinner and treats, offering their home for the holidays, and their phone numbers for a friend. People's generosity truly amazes me. Randan and I feel extremely blessed. Things could be so so much worse, and are for so many men. Things are rough over there, please keep all those strong, brave, wonderful, selfless men in your prayers!

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Update on the Mister!!

Randans been gone a little over a month now! Boy has it been a long month! I got a call from him last week! He sounded wonderful. Things are pretty crazy/scary over there and even still he was positive about it all. (thats my husband for ya though!) from the sounds of it he pretty much is just a mountain man! ha ha! they eat MRE's and cook what food gets sent to them from family over a fire. He told me all excited that his best meal has been Bear Creek Potato soup that I sent him and they added Velveta Cheese to it and something else I can't remember (I wanted to gag when he told me) ha ha! He's been a month now without a shower and said it doesn't look like he'll be getting one anytime soon (gonna have to hose him off when he gets home ha ha) but is excited that he doesn't have to shave much ha ha! To say the least he said the people are very different (I probably shouldn't say much about this, and I wasn't told much about it either) I think there weather is a lot like ours, he said its been hot but now is cooling off and it gets pretty cold at night. He told me he's been taking pictures but has no way to get them to me, (I'll have to share when he gets home!) 3/5 is doing a great job over there, we get letters from the Commanding Officer every so often and he says he couldn't be prouder of them, that they're doing what they were sent to do and they're doing a great job of it! Randan said he appreciates all the prayers and support from friends and family and that it is definitely felt, to keep them coming!
I sure do miss that man and life is so much different without him, but I am SO SO proud of him! What great men we have over there!
Again, thank you, thank you so much for all your love and support during this time. It means the world to me. I don't know what I'd do without friends and family! Love you all!
one down six to go!!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Baby Woods!!

About the same time Randan Comes home so will Baby Woods!! I'm Prego!! Randan and I found out just a few weeks before Randan left for Afghanistan. Randan was so excited, it was so cute he wanted to tell everyone! but we just told the parents and decided to wait a while! I'm now 12 weeks and due May 6th 2011!!! we couldn't be more excited! Keep your fingers crossed that daddy comes home before baby does!!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

the countdown begins!





well this post is just me venting a bit! Randan and I got to enjoy one more weekend with each other. We didn't do anything but at this point time is so valuable and just being with one another is wonderful! I was planning on taking Randan back Saturday and coming back Sunday but Randans wonderful Father offered to take him Sunday so we could have some more time with one another Saturday and Randan took him up on it! I am so grateful for Randans family and my family we couldn't be blessed with two greater set of parents. I am so thankful for the love and all the support that we'll have while were separated from each other. Its gonna be a rough few months but I know that Randan will be protected and that we bot have so much support!
I'm so thankful for Randan and for all those who sacrifice so much for our country. He has a wonderful platoon and I'm so thankful for them and I know that they'll look after each other! I didn't realized until I married Randan how un-free our countries freedom really is! I hope Randan knows how much support he really has and that I love him dearly and look forward to these 7 months being over!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Sorensen Family pictures







Nothing to say really, just got Sorensen family pictures taken and thought i'd share! Morgan Bracken took that and she did a wonderful job! I have such an amazing family, i am so so blessed, love them so much!

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Pre-Deployment Leave





Its that time again! Randan got 2 weeks off for pre-deployment leave. Randans WONDERFUL parents came down the week before we came and helped pack us up and move us back to Utah (yay!!!) What a blessing family is in our life, we have the greatest! I still had a few days left of summer semester so i finished that up and we came that weekend. We've been busy getting moved and doing stuff with our house but in the mist of it we planned a trip to Mt. Wheeler with Lar and Chelsey (Randan's brother and our sister in law) We had such a great time. we got there Friday afternoon and got back sunday evening. We hiked to the lakes and to the glaciers. We even took trash bags and slid down them, it was so fun! I thought it was pretty dang cool that there were glaciers there in the middle of August! (that was my first time being there) we talked, ate a ton, and played plenty of cards! It was pretty chilly we pretty much had a camp fire goin the whole time but it still was a blast thanks guys! The rest of the two weeks we just hung out, spent time with family, had a woods family reunion, went to the cornfest, played cards, and relaxed. It was wonderful. Randan had to go back to California but they aren't deploying for a few weeks so we'll see each other on the weekends till he leaves!!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Our Home to be!




Well... this past week I went to Utah to find us a house. After deployment Randan's 4 years will be up and he's decided to get out. so we decided to find a house and move back to Utah! We decided there's no point in me staying in Cali when we would move after he got out so we're just getting a jump start on it! I l looked and looked with my realtor but there just wasn't much out there which was a surprise to me. And it ended up being a better deal for us to just build. So I picked our lot out in Washington Fields and all thats left is for them to build it and us to move in!! Its a big scary having it go up while we are in California, so my family will have to check on it for me! ;) Its pretty scary/stressful and very exciting! We have loved living in California and I'm so glad we got the opportunity to do so I know at times I will miss it, but we've both missed Utah and all our family! It works out perfect of when we will be moving. Randan's pre-deployment leave, my last day of summer semester, and when our apartment lease is up is all on August 12th! Its going to be pretty crazy but keep your fingers crossed that it all works out! ;) Here are some pictures of our lot, I know its just a big dirt pad and probably not exciting to you but I have to share anyways!
As for Randan he leaves to 29 palms for training July 5th- August 10th ish? he'll have his pre-deployment leave from August 12- August 29th. and then will deploy sometime shortly after that to Afghanistan. I think this one is actually going to be harder than the last for a few reasons, but I try not to think about it! I know I have wonderful family on both sides and great friends to put up with me which I am so grateful for! and I know Randan will be looked after! the pic of the playground/pavilion is in our subdivision. Its pretty cute little playground, pavilion, bball courts, and grass park! (sorry for such the long post)

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Merry Christmas???






Since Randan won't be home for Christmas we celebrated a bit early and bought each other mountain bikes!! Something we could both enjoy together before he left! We went for our first ride and it was a blast! We found a place that has a bunch of bike trails and its really pretty!! at the end of one trail there was even a cave! We rode for about 4 hours and i was done! But we defiantly want to go back there, there were still lots of trails there we didn't go on! Here are some pictures from our ride. I know, I look like death. out of shape+warm weather+riding for 4 hours = sweaty, messy hair, and no makeup! so excuse that and enjoy! Love and miss you all!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Moby and stuff...






these pictures of moby were taken after a walk on a pretty warm day! It was hilarious. we got back and he wouldn't leave the kitchen floor (cuz its cooler) he drank all his water and then just rolled all over the floor trying to keep cool. Randan and I were laughin at him for a good 20 min. ha ha. I can't believe how big he's gettin! I've already loosened his collar 4 notches! He's such a good puppy (most the time) and I'm so glad we have him
a little bit else of whats been goin on. I'm just finishing up my classes. I had my lab final today (5/11) then my last day of photo class is tomorrow then lecture final is 5/18! Then I'll have a month off (what to do what to do) and my summer class will start July 6th! I'm taking Chemistry and it will be mon-thurs from 9:30-2!
Randan's just been busy busy busy with all his courses that they have him in! He's gotten high shooter in 2 or 3 of them which is amazing! He's gone quite a bit but what else could we expect! He'll be gone for a month then home for 15 days then they deploy! how time flys, feels like he just got home! however, things could and more than likely will change a million times before it happens! I'm so proud of him for what he's doing and for how well he does it! being a marine wife i don't say thank you enough to all the men and women in the Military! They put in a lot of hard work and a lot of hours all to fight for our country! Its pretty amazing!
The other day we had a BBQ with a lot of the people/couples in randans sniper platoon! It was really fun and really good to get to know all the wives! We're going to continue to get together when the guys are gone! Its great having such a fun/supportive/great group of wives, and i am so thankful for them even tho i just met them!
so thats whats up lately! We miss you all and hope you're doing well!

Friday, April 30, 2010

8 Weeks!!






Well today was Mobys first vet visit! He had a checkup and his first set of vaccines! I can't believe how fast he's grown, doc said he's gonna be a big dog! ha, oh boy! He's such a good little puppy and so much fun! He does so good at nights too he actually likes his crate! he loves his chew rope, raw hide bone, and Randan's shoes ha ha! His favorite place to sleep is on Randans shoes (Randan gets pretty mad ha ha ) he hates the vacuum and riding in the car! Potty trainings comin along good hes started going to the door even when he has to go! Smart puppy! I can't wait tell he's had all his vaccinations so i can take him to the park and stuff!

Monday, April 19, 2010

new addition to our lil family!






no no i'm not prego! we got a puppy!!! and he is sooo....... dang stinkin cute!! My sister's lab had puppies and they just turned 6 weeks so friday night we went and got him! we got a golden one and his name is Moby! I've always wanted a yellow lab and Randan cracked. I couldn't believe it! one day (after talkin to his dad) he came home and said "I think we should get the puppy!! and our secret but I think Randan's more excited than i am about him! ha ha! He's been such a good puppy rode so well back to cali, and has been wonderful except at nights he's a little bit of a pain but what do you expect from a puppy right?? haha. hopefully we don't have a Marly dog on our hands (you know what I'm talking about if you've seen Marly and me) ha! I'm sure you'll hear all about our lil adventure with moby!! ha! (Thanks again meag and reece, we love him!!!) here's some pictures of the cute lil guy!!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Randans new obsession!!



okay, so i'll probably get in big trouble for this but its too funny not to post. well funny to me anyways! ha
So Randan's Sniper Platoon has this thing with "lets see what we can get away with, with having long hair"! So they have to get it cut on the sides but they leave the top ridiculously long. So that being said, Randan is pretty proud of how long his hair is getting.
If you know Randan about the only time he does his hair is for church, but the other day I walk into the bathroom and caught Randan combing his hair, oh so serious! It took a few minutes before he knew i was there but I couldn't keep from laughing. Since then he's been wearing his hair in this wonderful, thick, fluffy, not quite, but almost a combover! He thinks its pretty sexy! he cracks me up! I guess we'll let him keep thinking that! ha ha...

Monday, February 15, 2010

update!

Well Randan made it home from mountain sniper and bridgeport cold weather training alive!! He's glad to be home! In his Mountain Sniper course 8 started and 4 finished. One night they dug a 7 foot hole and thats where they slept waking up for an hour every 3 hours to make sure it didn't cave in. the rest the nights they slept on top of the snow. Randan said the night in the snow cave was his warmest night. Randan got high shooter in Mountain Sniper which is quite the accomplishment! He's Amazing!
As for me i've been plugin away at school. I'm taking Anatomy and a black and white film photography class. Anatomy is keeping me plenty busy, but I love both my classes! I actually look forward to going to school!
we've had 2 long weekends since Randan's been home, This weekend has been beautiful and we've been enjoying California weather, hangin out by the pool!
Kindof a boring post but I just had to update! Randan said he took some pretty cool pictures up there but he doesn't have them so i'll have to post them later!

Sunday, January 17, 2010

mother-daughter time!



Randans been gone for 2 weeks and has 3 more to go so my mom came down and spent the weekend with me! It was so good to have her here and I am so so lucky and blessed to have such a wonderful mom. Mom and I(and sadie) always have a good time together! Even when we don't do anything there's always lots of laughter and good times! We hung out at the beach attempted painting my apt but then realized we didn't have a ladder ha, and spent a whole day at the Orange County Swap Meet! It was so fun, and just what I needed! Thanks so much mom for coming!

Sunday, January 3, 2010

christmas!!






Randan and I had a wonderful but interesting christmas break! Randan had 15 days for vacation and we spent it all in Enterprise! We spent Christmas Eve at my parents house and then had Christmas again the day after at the Woods! Randan and I are so spoiled. Both our families were way too generous!! It was so wonderful and fun tho! It was so fun to see all our nieces and nephews get so excited about Christmas and Santa! On the 28th Randan and I decided to go on a date. We were on our way home we got to dammron Valley and heard clunk clunk clunk.. so we pulled over and to make a long story short eventually the car wouldn't start, and the engine was shot! =( So for my birthday the next day we went car shopping! I was pretty bummed about it and feeling a bit sorry for myself when i realized how truely lucky and blessed we were. Things could've been a lot worse and I was bummed about getting a new car, pretty lame =) after shopping all day we got a 2006 Honda Accord. My family met us in St.George and we went to the Brick oven for din din! We came back to Cali on the 1st to 80 degree weather. How nice. =) It sure was wonderful to be in Enterprise and with family for the holidays! Thanks everyone for putting up with us for so long, we had a great time!
Now back to reality, on the 4th Randan goes to Bridgeport for Mountain Sniper. Bridgeport is near Lake Tahoe so he'll be in the freezing cold with lots of snow! He'll be there till the 12th of February. Luckily I start school on January 11th, so that should help keep me busy!!