Max and Milla

På solskenspromenad

2012-01-31T13:46:00.003-07:00

Mammas apunge

2012-01-24T10:00:00.003-07:00

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Sunny Loke

2012-01-16T08:28:00.004-07:00

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Jonglering

2012-01-12T07:06:00.002-07:00

Egentid

2011-11-29T09:59:00.003-07:00

Daddy is at work, doggy is with daddy and the kiddo is asleep -
I like it!

‎1:a advent med hembakade lussekatter

2011-11-27T20:17:00.002-07:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T17:14:00.004-07:00

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Early X-mas

2011-11-15T08:42:00.002-07:00

Tack mamma!!!

Who needs a reindeer when you've got a Rottweiler?

2011-11-14T10:50:00.006-07:00

Där, där, där, där, där...

2011-11-08T08:51:00.004-07:00

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Like Father, Like Son

2011-11-07T15:12:00.002-07:00

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Thought it would never happen...

2011-11-01T07:42:00.000-06:00

Gåvagnen

2011-10-24T15:24:00.002-06:00

Finally found what I've been looking for...

2011-10-24T13:00:00.006-06:00

In today's shopping cart

On my wishlist

Also on my wishlist...

Forgotten video...

2011-10-17T14:00:00.000-06:00

Grattis pappa på 60-årsdagen!

2011-10-08T12:58:00.000-06:00

Mammas stjärna

2011-10-07T10:50:00.003-06:00

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Sharing some Cheerios

2011-10-03T09:01:00.000-06:00

Hiking the Flat Tops

2011-10-02T17:53:00.005-06:00

IKEA

2011-09-28T12:54:00.018-06:00

Som pa bestallning kommer har bilder pa det jag kopte pa IKEA.

Byra till badrummet pa overvaningen

Tv-stall inkopt fran "overstock.com"

Golvlampa

Mindre matchande lampa

Kudde

Matta

Gavagn och leksaksforvaring

Leksaker

Potta

Koksmatta (enda kopet som jag angrar)

Tvattkorgar

Badrumsmattor och diverse prylar exklusive varmeljus

Ram till affischen som jag kopte i somras x2

Sliding Fun!

2011-09-28T08:57:00.001-06:00

Bigger Baby - Bigger Sweater

2011-09-20T09:29:00.008-06:00

Loke 2.5 months

Loke 14 months

Best Buds

2011-09-19T08:26:00.004-06:00

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Wood Work

2011-09-14T12:07:00.000-06:00

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My first own vehicle

2011-08-31T16:05:00.004-06:00

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Twice as Nice

2011-08-26T07:49:00.004-06:00

Yesterday they had a sale at the second hand store. I got some toys and this frame that I thought was suitable for the sonogram pictures of our little Loke-Poke.

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Skansen

2011-08-23T11:47:00.008-06:00

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Sommar Sand & Sol

2011-08-22T08:13:00.002-06:00

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Getting some wood delivered

2011-08-19T09:20:00.003-06:00

Watching the thunderstorm

2011-08-16T09:32:00.000-06:00

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Heja Sverige!

2011-06-06T13:25:00.001-06:00

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The summer is progressing with sun, warmth and daily visits to the hot springs

2011-06-06T07:31:00.003-06:00

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Sweden trip is coming up and Loke is trying out Oden's new travel kennel

2011-06-03T08:35:00.002-06:00

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I have done it!

2011-06-03T07:35:00.004-06:00

Even though I said I NEVER going to have these plants in my home! These African Violets are for you Mamma...

Farmor

2011-06-01T09:52:00.004-06:00

We have had a wonderful week with our favorite "Farmor" Carol. Hope to see you soon!!

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Guess who stood up in bed this morning waiting for his milk?

2011-05-23T07:24:00.002-06:00

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Teletubbie

2011-05-20T14:58:00.003-06:00

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Grass (click on the pics for better quality)

2011-05-04T08:43:00.010-06:00

What's this green stuff?

Whoa!

Holy smoke that's weird!!

Just kidding, I think I'll touch it again...

Happy Easter!

2011-04-23T12:55:00.002-06:00

2011-04-14T10:26:00.002-06:00

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2011-04-14T10:22:00.000-06:00

Try mopping with a 9 month old rottie and see for yourself...

2011-04-14T09:53:00.001-06:00

Kicking it in mommy's 30 year old jacket

2011-04-13T11:38:00.003-06:00

Having a spa day

2011-03-24T13:11:00.002-06:00

Vi gungar våra pippor hå håå, ja jaa!

2011-03-24T13:10:00.000-06:00

Yum!

2011-03-24T10:11:00.002-06:00

Spring Skiing

2011-03-12T20:27:00.003-07:00

Camera cord has arrived!

2011-03-08T20:04:00.007-07:00

In today's shopping cart

2011-03-08T08:29:00.006-07:00

Loke is growing like a caveman and it's time for a new car seat

Needed some fitted sheets for the crib

Spring is almost here and my car is lacking a sun shade

Practicing walking

2011-03-02T10:55:00.003-07:00

Meanwhile waiting for the camera cord, here is a pic taken with my phone...

So....

2011-02-22T11:13:00.002-07:00

the camera cord arrived yesterday but - IT'S NOT WORKING!!! Now I have ordered a new one from the company I used the first time. It will be another two weeks before any new pictures can be posted but I promise to take some and keep them stored in the camera in the meantime. So annoying!

Update

2011-02-07T09:48:00.003-07:00

Puppy ate the camera cord again,, why no new pictures have been posted for a while. A new cable is ordered. Until then, I'm more active on Facebook.

Nybadad

2011-01-30T12:35:00.002-07:00

In my bed there lies a monkey

2011-01-26T11:52:00.005-07:00

Our 6 month old baby is now 28" and weighs 16lbs 5oz (71 cm and 7.4kg)

New Napping Position

2011-01-25T15:37:00.002-07:00

Innovative Meals

2011-01-20T12:09:00.005-07:00

Hubby made the paper - again. This time for getting the students of SSSD to eat this!

http://www.steamboattoday.com/news/2011/jan/19/bill-doyne-innovative-meals/

Playtime

2011-01-17T20:23:00.000-07:00

Lokis

2011-01-17T09:14:00.002-07:00

My wonderful baby boy

Sweden Trip

2011-01-16T15:28:00.007-07:00

Our Sweden trip was wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. Five pictures was all that I took. We were busy doing more important things. Lots of quality time with family and friends. Could have stayed another two weeks!

Merry X-mas & Happy New year!

2010-12-28T13:50:00.011-07:00

We have had a good x-mas and tomorrow it's time to go to Sweden. It's definitely a new experience for me packing for both myself and somebody else. I will bring the camera but I'm not sure if I will have time to update the blog. If not, I will post pictures when I get back to the US. Happy New Year!

The one and only picture I managed to take of Loke on Christmas day.
Thank you "farmor" & "farfar" for Loke's cute little outfit!

Thought these could be useful...

2010-12-20T12:44:00.003-07:00

when going bowling for example. (For Loke)

Passport is here!

2010-12-14T15:42:00.003-07:00

It finally arrived, Loke's passport! Now we're just hoping there will be no delays and that Loke is going to do good on the plane. It has been another good day here in Steamboat. In the morning we went to "Yoga with babies" and after lunch we took Oden for a walk in town. Loke and I went swimming and he was laughing and kicking his little legs like a crazy baby in the pool. Tonight is the annual x-mas dinner up at the college and Max is cooking up a storm. Yummy!

Winter Wonderland

2010-12-13T10:52:00.004-07:00

Even though I sometimes get a little bored of living in a small town, I sometimes think it's not a place I rather be. Saturday for example. 4 hours of powder skiing, 1 hour in the hot springs, a walk with all my boys along the river, a dinner out, and a Christmas parade on main street followed by a glass of wine at home in the couch. Loke couldn't come snowmobiling but he practiced his steering with daddy on the driveway.

Big Boy

2010-12-12T22:42:00.000-07:00

This pajama has never been washed and it is size 9 months. Loke is not even 5 months old but it fits him like a glove. Max thinks he is going to be a basketball player.

Small town issues

2010-12-09T10:43:00.002-07:00

Yesterday we got bored of just hanging around the house so we spent the whole day in Steamboat. But after going for a walk we didn't have much to do there either. Sometimes I get really sick of living in a small town!

This semester I have been using a friend's house when I need a place in Steamboat to hang out for a few hours since it takes too much time going back and forth to Oak Creek where we live. I wish we were super rich and could afford a house in Steamboat, and another one in the Caribbean :)

Today I called about Loke's passport and I went ahead and paid for expedited service because I was nervous he wasn't going to get it in time. Don't want to be in that situation when it's time to go! I have to stay home today because my new phone is being delivered in the afternoon and I have to sign for it. That's about it for now...

Going Bananas!

2010-12-08T10:12:00.003-07:00

In this picture I think Loke looks a lot like me when I was a baby.

When Loke eats his rice cereal he sometimes gets a little sleepy...

2010-12-03T17:34:00.000-07:00

Bassinet

2010-12-03T11:29:00.003-07:00

Today I reserved a bassinet for the long flights between Newark/Stockholm & Stockholm/Newark. It's going to look somewhat like in this picture. Pretty handy I think! I also upgraded one flight between Denver and Newark to Economy Plus so that I didn't have to sit in a middle seat with Loke for 4 hours. It cost $49.00 more. On all the other flights I fly in Economy but with aisle seats. And on the long flights over the Atlantic I got the first row which was the only row you could get for the bassinet. Now I just hope everything is going to go smooth and with no delays.

Sweden

2010-12-02T10:14:00.002-07:00

Yesterday I booked an airline ticket to Sweden for me and Loke. It was a wonderful x-mas gift from my dad. Max was invited too but he wants to get as much snowmobiling in as possible and he also starts work back up two weeks before I do so it will just be me and Loke. We are leaving the 29th and returning the 13th of January. I am really excited yet a little nervous how Loke is going to do on the plane. My sweet mother in law just sent me this picture and that made me wonder if Loke is going to get a pat down as well :)

Mr Big Shot

2010-11-30T16:05:00.002-07:00

Today I put Loke on his belly on a blanket meanwhile I made myself some breakfast. And believe it or not but when I came back he was laying on his back! I tried flipping him over to see if he would do it again but with no luck. Trickster!

Chillin like brothers

2010-11-25T20:48:00.000-07:00

Swedish Book Tip

2010-11-25T12:32:00.004-07:00

I have finished my first book by John Ajvide Lindqvist, "Människohamn" or "Harbour" which is the English title. I really liked it and now I want to read "Låt den rätte komma in" or "Let the right one in" which was his first book and was made into a movie as well. Mamma, it's on my x-mas wishlist :)

Belly Time

2010-11-24T14:38:00.002-07:00

The doctor said we should try to force Loke to spend some more time on his belly which he really doesn't like. He does good for a minute or two but then he starts screaming like crazy and it is difficult to not pick him up. "Hönsmamma" as you say it in Swedish!

Thanksgiving Break

2010-11-23T10:02:00.006-07:00

Our Thanksgiving break has started! A whole week of quality time.

Today's schedule:
- Haircut for mommy
- Passport for baby
- Rabies shot for puppy

My mommy heart is aching!

2010-11-19T14:48:00.007-07:00

Loke got sick from the shots he got today and has a little fever. Earlier his legs seemed to be really sore from the injections and he was crying for a while. It is so heartbreaking, especially since he never really cries for a long time. But the good news is he should be fully recovered within 48 hours.

The doctor said Loke is doing great! He is growing fast and she said he is long and lean (and super cute!) He is now 25½" and weighs 14 lbs and 5 oz (64.7 cm and 6.52 kg). I found my old digital camera and will be using it until I get the new cord.

Shots and Shoes

2010-11-19T08:23:00.005-07:00

Today Loke turns 4 months old! We are celebrating by going to the doctor to get two more shots. Poor baby! I thought I'll get him a little present afterward, we'll see what I can find. So far today I have only bought myself a present - new boots! What do you think?

Ready, Steady, Go!

2010-11-17T14:57:00.003-07:00

A new helmet is ordered and so is the avalanche gear. Saturday is the 2010/11 season premier of back country skiing! Exciting!

Loke in Action

2010-11-16T15:53:00.006-07:00

Since I can't give you any pictures I tried recording a video with the web cam. Quality sucks but oh well. Can you see what a wonderful weather we've got today?

Oden

2010-11-14T09:31:00.003-07:00

Hi everybody! So Oden has arrived but the first thing he did when I took my eyes off him for 10 seconds, was eating the cord for our camera so unfortunately no pictures for a while. I am going to try to write something everyday instead to keep you updated. I have ordered a new cable but it will arrive from Hong Kong and it could take up to a month to get here!

Oden is so cute! I had forgotten how much work it is with a puppy and that combined with having a baby is a little overwhelming but also a lot of fun! It is fine during the weekends when Max is home with us but I fear what's going to happen during the week. It's good Thanksgiving break is coming up soon and after that x-mas break.

We have gotten a bunch of snow and poor Oden is from California and is very hesitant to this cold weather. Time to shuffle!

Gratis är gott!

2010-11-09T11:06:00.005-07:00

We found this highchair outside the second hand store this morning. "Free - please take" After a little bit of cleaning it looks almost like new. One less thing to buy - perfect!

Swedish sailor heading to America

2010-11-08T11:25:00.004-07:00

Friday we went down to Denver to the Swedish Consulate. Loke now has dual citizenship and Friday we are planning on applying for an American passport so that we are all set for summer. I thought today's outfit was suitable, American colors - Swedish design.

New addition

2010-11-07T13:18:00.003-07:00

This cutie is going to move in with us next week! We are so excited! He was born the day before Loke and we are going to name him Oden. Loke & Oden :D

Precious Pumpkin!

2010-10-31T12:35:00.002-06:00

My Superman!

2010-10-28T14:22:00.001-06:00

Rest in Peace Rimini

2010-10-25T08:55:00.009-06:00

We have lost our wonderful Rimini. The best dog you could ever imagine. So loving, always so happy and so sweet. He could light up the darkest hour and it feels incredible empty without him here with us. We will miss him forever!

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

-- Unknown

New experiences

2010-10-20T11:32:00.003-06:00

Yesterday there was no time for blogging due to more important baby things. At 11.00 a.m. it was time for a get together with the Steamboat Newborn Network which held a class in baby massage. It was fun and Loke seemed to like it. After that I had to go to a meeting at work and when that was finished I took Loke to the pool for the first time. He looked soooo cute swimming in the warm water. We will definitely go there soon again and bring the camera so you can see for yourself. The power is back on after a 12 hour outage. So now it's time to catch up on some laundry - but first a cup of coffee!

New day - New hat

2010-10-18T08:48:00.002-06:00

Glenwood Springs

2010-10-17T18:01:00.005-06:00

We spent the weekend in Glenwood Springs. As usual our quality time with each other passed too quickly but it was fun. We went rafting in Glenwood Canyon and later met up with a friend and spent the night at his house. Now cuddle time in front of the fire.

Staying warm on the morning walk

2010-10-14T10:43:00.001-06:00

Fall in the park

2010-10-13T12:40:00.002-06:00

Exercising

2010-10-12T15:36:00.003-06:00

Getaway

2010-10-11T15:46:00.010-06:00

We decided to get away from Steamboat for a weekend and went down to Denver. Saturday we spent at the Zoo. It was fun to see all the animals although I always get sad thinking they don't belong behind bars but should live in their natural environment. Like these for example...

Vi provar sittdelen på vagnen!

2010-10-06T11:40:00.003-06:00

Never thought I would say it, but the outside temperature has finally dropped a little, fall is here, it smells wonderful and we are enjoying our walks a lot more! I took the bassinet out of the stroller thinking Loke would like to look around a little, but it seems like he couldn't care less :)

Barbapappa!

2010-10-05T14:23:00.010-06:00

Lunchbox

2010-10-05T12:38:00.004-06:00

I am a lucky mum working in food service. At least I don't have to try making lunch in the middle of diaper changes, feedings and other baby duties. Today's menu: Pork loin with lentils, brown rice, green beans, mango salsa and carrots. Yum!

Monday again...

2010-10-04T15:30:00.002-06:00

The weekend past so quickly. It was a good one! Now Monday, me Loke and Rimini are walking along the river and enjoying another warm fall day. Life is pretty good!

Travel in Time

2010-10-01T12:57:00.007-06:00

Milla & Max

Gummilår!

2010-09-30T11:50:00.001-06:00

Du är det finaste jag vet

2010-09-29T10:06:00.005-06:00

Du är det finaste jag vet

Du är det dyraste i världen
Du är som stjärnorna
Som vindarna
Som vågorna
Som fåglarna
Som blommorna på marken

Du är min ledstjärna och vän
Du är min tro, mitt hopp, min kärlek
Du är mitt blod
Och mina lungor
Mina ögon
Mina skuldror
Mina händer och mitt hjärta

Friheten är ditt vackra namn
Vänskapen är din stolta moder
Rättvisan är din broder
Freden är din syster
Kampen är din fader
Framtiden ditt ansvar

- Björn Afzelius