Soren and Seabiscuit

Upon arrival, Soren's great-grandma was particularly excited to lead him to one particular present-lump. Said present-lump had a nose, much to Soren's delight (as noses happen to just be Soren's favorite part of the face. Normally he likes to grab and honk any and every nose that he finds.)

Nose!

Soren has decided to stage a sit-in until he is allowed to open it

After a successful protest, Soren eagerly dives in

Its a ... Its a ... Its a horse!!

Soren takes his budding equestrian career very seriously

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Riding the pony ...

Christmas, Pt.1

Although we had hoped to see Francis/Matt's family for Christmas, it turned out to be too far for our little reindeer to fly. We hope they will forgive us and be consoled by these pictures from Soren's first Christmas!

Preparing to pull the sleigh

Soren makes a safe arrival

Presents!!!

After completing his cursory inspection of the presents, Soren looks for permission to tear into them

Soren plaintively appeals to Mom when Grinchy McScroogeface (aka Dad) won't let him open his presents Christmas Eve

Even reindeers have to eat!

Soren gets a little help opening his first present

Success! Soren is excited to play with his very own remote control

Having acquired the taste for presents, Soren looks for more

Soren pleading with his eyes to have his bunny walker opened

Soren apparently prefers to play with his vehicles on their sides...

After a stiff round of competition, Grandma and Grandpa Cornwell's Tonka bus edges out Bumpy and Gram's Bubble Car for Soren's affection

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Last but not least, Soren would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Upsidedown

A tad old, but a great picture courtesy of Doug/Kim

Soren Cleans

Or, at least tries to.

I swear this kid could be doing something cute for 40 minutes. The second I pick up the camera he stops.

Two Sorens

Oh No!

Soren in Jail

Sometimes, Soren gets thrown in Jail.

Books!

So, to the surprise of us all, Soren likes to read. Who would have thought.

OK, so he may or may not like to pull the books out of his bin as much as he actually does reading

One of Soren's favorite places ...

Just Hanging Out

Nothing special, just Soren hanging out

More from Stanford Stadium

So Soren was able to make all seven home games this year (with a not-bad 6-1 record). By the last game he didnt even cry when the crowd roared. And, he now knows that he loves him some garlic fries. But, honestly -- who doesnt?

Soren, Maya, Alicia, and Kim before a game (in matching wraps made by Kim!)