2010 in Review by Tater

2010 in Review by Tater
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before? Got put in time out. And visit Disney World.

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? maybe. next question please.

3. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010? my very own cell phone and plan. not one of those toys please. And yes, I know the difference.

4. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Lots of new words. Oh, and "going" on the potty.

5. Did you suffer illness or injury? Yes,I got put tubes in my ears in September to help with all the ear infections. Mama and Dada had to take me to the emergency room twice for croup. Although they now think I might have asthma.

6. What was the best thing you bought? cheese. no wait. it was the cash register I put in Mommy's basket at Target. Mommy said it was a good choice. I play(ed) with it a lot. She even bought me another one when I put the first one in the tub.

7. Whose behavior merited celebration? Apparently me - Everyone cheers when I show off my tricks. Mama & Dada for giving me so many hugs and kisses. Auntie Rachel for babysitting me so much. My grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins!

8. What did you get really, really, really excited about? I LOVE to play outside. And kitties and woof-woofs. And my friends. And toys. And talking on the phone. When am I going to be old enough to get my own phone?

9. What do you wish you’d done more of? Playing outside.

10.What do you wish you’d done less of? Sit in a car seat.

11. How did you spend Christmas? With family. It was awesome!

12. What was your favorite TV program? Yo Gabba Gabba. And Blue's Clues.

13. What was the best book you read? Good night Elmo.

14. What was your greatest musical discovery? Definitely my electronic guitar, keyboard and music set with maracas, tamburine, drums and recorder I got for Christmas. Mommy says I am a rock star.

15. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? A trip to Sweden.

16. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010? Whatever Mommy dresses me in. I rock an awesome faux hawk, and I love my clothes with skulls cuz I am bad to the bone.

17. What kept you sane? Sane? what's that?

18. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? DJ Lance

19. Who was the best new person you met? Karro - my mom's cousin's girlfriend. make that, my girlfriend!

20. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010. Sometimes you need a time out to think it all over.

Best Present Ever!

Our healthy and happy little Tater
Christmas Eve

Motorin'

For Christmas this year, Mommy and Daddy traded in Larsson's old Jeep for a newer one.
With bigger tires.
And more power.

The old Jeep. (pic from July 2009)


The new Jeep.


He is full speed ahead in his new wheels and lovin' every minute of it. Watch out for Larsson!

Oh Christmas Tree..

Meeting Santa

No tears this year. Just a little confusion. Followed by blank stare.

December 1, 2010 | Phipps Mall | Atlanta, GA

Technologist in the Making

Larsson picked out this laptop himself, and we were planning to wrap it up and put it under the Christmas tree. But... he keeps finding it and insisting on playing with it. And we give in. Well because, it's his laptop or mine or a complete meltdown scenario. So, after a couple weeks of this, we finally took it out of the box.


Isn't he adorable playing with his laptop while all bundled up in his carseat?

Thank goodness for things that keep him entertained in the car!

Blast from Christmas Past

Can't believe these were taken just one year ago!

Back to Blogging

Forgive me, followers, for I have slacked. It has been nearly two weeks since my last post.

It has been a busy couple weeks....

- 2 ER visits for croup
- 1 Santa visit (will post photo once scanned)
- a little Christmas shopping
- a lot of work

We finally put up a tree this weekend. With 5 ornaments on it. Not sure where the bins of other decorations are.... But I think that may be just as well this year. Not sure we have the time to put it up and take it down. Plus there is the Larsson factor.

All in all, we are getting the holiday spirit and looking forward to ending the year on a high note.

My Little Larsson Bear

The Mysterious Meow

Larsson LOVES the kitties that live down the street. In fact, many neighbors stop by to see these two cats that live on the front stoop a few doors down. They are big & fluffy. gray & white. lazy but friendly. And cuddle right up to you.

Even Justin doesn't mind these cats. And that's saying a lot. Because Justin is allergic and gets red eyes, sneezing fits, and a runny nose around cats. Which has caused him not to be a fan.

But Justin is willing to sacrifice for his son. He even said he would consider getting an outdoor cat for Larsson - especially if it was like one of the cats down the street.

So last week, when trying to get out the door, I heard a meow. I said, "Larsson, let's go outside and see the kitty before we go to school."

It didn't work. And a few minutes later, I looked out the window to see if he was nearby. No kitty in sight.

But all day long I would sporadically hear a meow. In different parts of the house. But no kitty in sight when I looked out the window.

I finally realized that the kitty must be trapped in our crawl space and informed Justin that he must check it out immediately.

So when Justin got home, he went to the crawl space and sure enough, there was a trapped kitty. And it was one of the kitties from down the street.

Glad we were able to set him free. Although, I am sure Larsson would have been happy for him to make his home here.

Leaves A Plenty

Dear Santa

Dear Santa,
Mommy said I am going to see you again soon. I have been a REALLY good boy this year.

I know we had our issues last year, but I'm willing to put it behind me. Do you think you could bring me this laptop for Christmas? And maybe a kitty.

Thanks Santa. See you soon!

Love,
Larsson

Happy Birthday, Autumn!

Happy Happy Birthday from all of us to you!
Happy Happy Birthday, may all your dreams come true!


Cousin Autumn with sisters Sage and Olivia

Happy 5th Birthday, Autumn! We sent a birthday hug to you today via your momma and are looking forward to your party this weekend.

Little Einstein

So this is the Baby "King" wig for the Elvis costume. We thought it looked a little more Einstein but dyed black. And Larsson was not a big fan.

Little Punkins

Happy Birthday Morfar!

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, dear Morfar! Happy Birthday to you! And many more...

Trick Or Treat

Larsson loved trick or treat, although he didn't exactly get the concept. He wanted to eat the candy as he got it. He would take out a piece or two and try to open it. Notice the orange mouth :).

My Hunka Hunka Baby Love

Pre-Halloween costume testing (from a couple weeks ago). I guess it didn't go as great as we thought since we were unsuccessful in getting Larsson in his Elvis jumpsuit, wig and glasses complete with sideburns. I didn't expect him to keep on the wig and glasses, but didn't anticipate his rebelling against the jumpsuit. Oh well, guess there's next year!

Inaugural Neighborhood Halloween Parade

Neighbors dressed up themselves, their animals and/or their kids. The parade ended next door where Julia, Matt and Kes served donut holes and juice.

Mom and Dad Elvis pulled Buster Brown - who was supposed to be Baby Elvis in his jumpsuit glory but turned out pretty cute for a costume on the fly. Good fast thinking Dada!











Larsson as Buster Brown. He kept his newsboy hat on for the whole parade, but when it was play and snack time, all hats were off.

He found a new love of donuts. He shoved his fourth donut hole in his mouth as quickly as possible so it wouldn't be taken away from him.

He also loved the music and kept trying to sneak over to turn it up and do a little dance.

Corn Dawgs Cut-Outs

Happy Birthday PawPaw... Really.

For the second year in a row, we called and sang "Happy Birthday" to PawPaw... ON THE WRONG DAY! For some reason, Justin thinks PawPaw's birthday is October 17th. And now he's got me and Tater thinking it too. We tried to get others in on the joke to call PawPaw early. Without much success.

But alas, better early than never. And now, here we are - October 27th - PawPaw's birthday.

Hope it's a great one!

But I Don't Wanna Be a Sunflower

It's Corn-Mazing

At the Corn Maze Fun Park:

i love this kid!

Tee-Ball