Stuff Soren Says

Micah's glasses are missing and Soren was the last one who was wearing them...
M: Soren, do you know where my glasses are?
S: Are they in my underwear? (Looks in underwear). NOPE!

At Lake Harriet's public restroom...
S: WOW! I had SO MANY tiny poops! They shot out like a rocket! (And continued to talk the entire time we were in the restroom about how awesome that was).

"To-later" is his favorite way to describe time, a combination of "today" and "later."

"When I get stung by a bee, I think you'll need to call 911." (And thus begins his obsession with calling 911. Like father like son?)

"Mama, you are driving me CRAZY!"
-When Rebekah told him she couldn't watch a show with him because she needed to feed Solveig.

Dinner

First dinner at our new home. Shared a chicken and cherry cobbler with nana Nancy and poppa Owen.

March in Photos

It's playground time again! Still loves to swing, especially underdogs. Always have to say "One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go!" which reminds me of Grandma Rona getting up from her "davenport." 

Friday Dad-Soren adventure to the Science Museum. Dinosaurs forever. 

Family selfies with Solveig. 

Solveig's first trip to the donut shop. 

Another Friday adventure with Dad to the Train Museum. 

And another to the Como Zoo (lucky boy this month!).

Cuddles with Poppa Owen. This champ came and helped out a few days, bringing Papi to the vet, getting our groceries, and taking Soren to the park many times.

Solveig's first job interview. I think she's the reason mom got the job! 

Sleeping through a park visit. 

Love when Dad brings cupcakes home from work. 

First smiles! 

An adventure to Minnehaha Falls with buddy Filippo. Some patience was bought with lollipops.

Always cars. Always Lego garages. 

"Come here, girl!" 

"Mama, let me take your picture!" 

Soren Turns Three! Party Edition

Soren Oscar Johnson is now officially a three year old. Or, as we sometimes joke, a "three-nager." We can already tell it's going to be an awesome year with this boy! We woke up birthday morning (remember his sister was10 days old at this point, which is why his mama looks like a zombie) and had elephant shaped pancakes bedecked with three candles. 

Then we ventured out to the Edinborough Park in Edina, where his ENTIRE family awaited. We were super excited to get to celebrate "3" with buddy-buddy Luke who turned three just two days later!

The kids played at the park until they were totally worn out. Then we feasted on pizza, fruit, and delicious cupcakes. A highlight was the animal and train toppers on the cupcakes (thanks Auntie Rebekah for that!).

 In addition to cousins Cormac, Liam, Lola, Kate, Luke, and Abby, we had friends Filippo, Jonas, and Lukas come too. Plus aunts, uncles, and "two Nannas, one Poppa, and one Boppa!" It was truly a party.

Lundquist cousins Liam (4), Solveig (10 days), Cormac (6), Lola (2), and Soren (3). 

Then the next day we got to go to the Oxford Community  Center waterpark. It's a blast for the kiddos, and the dads too (who utilized the water slide several times).

Solveig slept through everything. 

Johnson cousins Luke (3), Soren (3), Abby (10 months), Kate (5), and Solveig (11 days). Plus Poppa and Nanna.

Thanks to everyone who made Soren's third birthday so incredibly special and fun. We love you guys!

Welcome Solveig Marie

Solveig Marie Johnson was born on February 25, 2015 at 6:08 AM at United Hospital in Saint Paul. She came into the world pretty quickly; after an 8 hour labor the doctors had to ask mom to wait to push so they would have time to get ready! A rosy red baby, she weighed 9 lb 12 oz and was 21 3/4 inches long. Doctors Michelle Vanselow and Katie Johnson were present, but Dad was able to catch her on the way out (although due to her girth, she had to be pulled rather firmly). She captured our hearts immediately with her squishy face and round belly. 

Our first visitors at the hospital were big brother Soren, Nanna and Poppa Johnson, and the Duluth Johnsons. Then, Uncle Zach and Aunt Courtney came. We also had a lot of hospital friends stop by-at one point, we had 5 doctors in the room! The nurses were a little alarmed until we reminded them it was just a social visit. 

We brought one pink outfit to the hospital and were pretty excited to put it on her! The nurses also gave us this cute pink hat. 

 We arrived home the following afternoon and Soren got busy doing his big brother duties.

 Welcome to our family, Solveig Marie! We are so excited to get to know you!