Kalen's Korner

2009-05-26T13:40:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Talon Michael Larson born May, 21 2009.

7lbs. 8oz. 21inches long

My last day as an only child!

2009-05-20T13:12:00.000-07:00

Today, May 20th is the last day that I am officially an only child. Mom is getting induced with my new little brother tomorrow. I think that I will be a great big brother!!

Its Been a Long Time!

2009-04-29T09:58:00.000-07:00

Almost 20mo. old

Wow, it has been a long time since I have taken the time to post pictures on Kalen's blog. I have neglected his blog and been working on trying to get his 1year + book done. There never seems to be enough time to get everything done. So, I have skipped all the in btw. photos and events and posting my latest picture of Kalen as of April, 28 2009.

2009-03-09T19:41:00.000-07:00

Headed to Florida to enjoy a little r & r with our friends Kurt, Debbie and Ava. Lon and Anita Weiland invited us down to join them and Kurt, Debbie and Ava.

Great help with the suitcases. Waiting for our airplane

Excited about getting to Florida

Airplane! OOh...airplane

Running, running fast

Love from Ava

Getting ready to swim!

Enjoying some sun and pool time in Florida.

Enjoying the beautiful morning in Florida.

Ride back from condo to airport...not happy about leaving.

Kalen February 1st...Finally posted in March

2009-03-05T14:52:00.000-08:00

Sorry it has taken my mom so long to update photos of me. Things are going good here in Aberdeen, cold as usual. We are all so ready for summer to get here. Mom is counting down the days for my new brother to arrive in May. She is 29 weeks(March 7th)of this week. More pictures to come in the near future. Love Kalen

Driving my new tractor

2009-03-05T14:40:00.000-08:00

I got this new tractor from grandma and I just love driving it on the wood floor. It makes circles and comes back to me.

Sledding down the snow hill

2009-03-05T13:54:00.000-08:00

Dvd

2009-03-05T13:49:00.000-08:00

My newest thing is watching a "dvd." I especially love the Wiggles!

Mmmm Ice Cream

2009-03-05T13:40:00.000-08:00

I love to eat ice cream and love to help scoop it myself.

Bath Time

2009-03-05T13:35:00.000-08:00

Swoosh!

No matter what I am shooting baskets all the time. Working on my "follow through" is important!

Attack on Timmy!

2009-03-04T11:19:00.000-08:00

When I come over Timmy gets to sneak in the house for a little bit. He lets me tackle him and pull his tail. I think he just likes the attention.

Getting outside as fast as I can

2009-03-04T10:59:00.000-08:00

Can't wait to get out to the tractor as fast as I can so I can ride with Grandpa.

Crazy at Grandma's and Grandpa's

2009-03-04T10:29:00.000-08:00

Silly Grandma

Making a mess

2009-03-04T10:20:00.000-08:00

Grandma let Buddy come in the entryway...I really love Buddy.

Nicky taught me how to put all the toys on the table then crazily brush them all off. I thought this was pretty fun, however mom didn't think this was a very good idea.

Cuddling up getting ready for bed

2009-03-04T10:11:00.000-08:00

Playing the Wii

2009-01-20T12:57:00.000-08:00

The other day Nicky and Casey came over to hang out. We had a good time playing the Wii...I had to get right in the middle and see if I could play too.

42 Below

2009-01-20T12:53:00.000-08:00

Red cheeks and red nose after being outside in -42 degree weather.

Chilly, Chilly weather!

Last week... January 15th we received -42 below weather here in Aberdeen. We

made a record in history. Dad and I ventured out only for about 5 minutes, but it was just too cold.

Big Brother

2009-01-20T12:50:00.000-08:00

On January 9th Mom and Dad found out that we are going to have a new baby brother in our family. We are super excited to have a new baby around. Dad thinks we will save a little money having a boy next...we will see. I am just excited to have someone else to throw balls at.

Enjoying Northern BBall Games

2009-01-19T20:13:00.000-08:00

Hudson Dinger and I are huge wolves fans. We love to run on the floor when the game is over.

SCORE!

I am super good at Northern games. I manage to sit through the girls game at 6:30 until the mens game is over at about 9:30. I love to look at the big air balloon and the Northern wolf. What a celebration!!

On January 10th we experienced Don Meyer, Northern State Mens Coach win his 903 game...the record for NCAA men coach wins of all time, by passing Bobby Knight's record. Cheering on Nicky!!

Throwing around my books

2009-01-19T20:11:00.000-08:00

I thought it was pretty fun to throw all my books out of their basket.

Uncle Mark

2009-01-19T20:05:00.000-08:00

Uncle Mark has been to visit us often lately. I really love having him come play with me.
Mark was trying to take a nap, but there was no way I was going to let him go to sleep without reading another book.

My what a comfortable chair

2009-01-06T21:29:00.000-08:00

I love playing this game with grandma. "My what a comfortable chair."

Supporting the Saints

2009-01-06T21:26:00.000-08:00

Even though dad's team didn't make the playoffs, I am still supporting him. They are bad, but not the worst in the NFL.

Trouble Trouble

2009-01-06T21:23:00.000-08:00

I am finding myself getting into more and more trouble. Recently, I figured out how to flip over the laundry basket and push it up to the washer and then push the buttons. I know the buttons to push because mom lets me help do laundry and push the buttons with her. She says that I am getting into more and more trouble every day.

Love Books

2009-01-06T21:20:00.000-08:00

Boy, do I love books. I can read the same book over and over again. Dad does a great job at reading these to me before bed.

Balls, Balls, Balls

2009-01-06T21:18:00.000-08:00

My new pjs have my favorite things...balls!

Sledding in the house

2009-01-06T21:10:00.000-08:00

To cold to sled outside, so often you will find me getting pulled around the house...I love it!

Sled Ride

2009-01-03T19:17:00.000-08:00

Here I am, waiting for grandpa so we can go on a honda ride. Here we are going for my first sled ride in the snow. This is a huge sled...it's the calf sled grandpa uses for getting his new baby calves.

Mark took me for a fun honda ride.

Christmas Day Night at the Larson's

2009-01-03T19:00:00.000-08:00

Christmas afternoon we headed to Pierre for the Larson Christmas.

My second basketball hoop today! Yippee!!!

Christmas Day!

2009-01-03T18:13:00.000-08:00

Celebrating Christmas Day at our house was great. Darcy, Greg and girls came from S.F., Clyde, Traci and Delayne & GGrandma and Grandpa Baker all came for a great prime rib, turkey dinner.

GGrandma and Grandpa Baker

Lots of Love for Nicky

From the Swier girls, I got this fun boat with balls that you hit the balls down with a hammer. Just my style!

Elmo...I got him from Great Grandma and Grandpa Baker. He sure is cute!

Celebrating Christmas Morning

2009-01-03T17:49:00.000-08:00

Early Christmas morning mom, dad and I got up ready to open presents. Grandma and Grandpa R, Nicky, Casey, Mark and Rachel all came so we could open our presents.

Christmas Eve

2009-01-03T14:13:00.000-08:00

Celebrating Christmas Eve.

Grandma and Grandpa R came Christmas Eve to our house for supper. They brought me a fun present to open. I also got a fun a new sled that I just love.

Workin' on my form.

Trying to learn a little earlier than my dad.

2009-01-03T13:49:00.000-08:00

My 2nd haircut. 12/10/08 It doesn't look like much, about a 1/2 and inch. She even trimmed my cute curls in the back.

Grandma Larson came to stay with me on Dec 12 while mom and dad went on a trip to Mn. Dad continued on to Chicago for the Bears/Saints game. He met his great friend Kurt there for the night. They had a blast! Saints lost...too bad! Mom Christmas shopped at the mall of America. They then stayed with their good friends Angie and Luke in downtown Mn.

Riding on my 4-wheeler

Tackling Uncle Mark

Lots of love for Griffey

2009-01-03T13:33:00.000-08:00

peek-a-boo

Run, run, run
Independent about eating with my fork
12/4/08

Playing in my new house that Grandma and Grandpa Rausch got me. It was an early Christmas present for me.

Visit from Santa

2009-01-03T13:21:00.000-08:00

New sled for winter

Santa and Mrs. Claus showed up at our house for a nice suprise. Kalen was a little scared but learned that Santa said "Ho, HO, Ho!

2009-01-03T13:05:00.000-08:00

Weekend before Christmas!

Shooting Hoops with Casey

Fun time at menards

2009-01-03T12:58:00.000-08:00

Here I am are at the fun play area mom and I found out in the garden center at Menards. I enjoyed playing on all the toys and play areas there.

Mr. Cutie

2009-01-03T12:54:00.000-08:00

Here I am with my new bear outfit and boots!

2009-01-03T12:23:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving 08

Grandpa Larson, Emery and Kalen on Thanksgiving.

Kalen and Quincy

Grandma Rausch and Kalen

Jammin with the Ipod

2009-01-03T12:18:00.000-08:00

Here I am jammin out with Nicky's Ipod. I think I am pretty cool with my pink ipod.

Grandpa Turns 50!

2008-11-25T19:47:00.000-08:00

Saturday November 22nd Grandpa Rausch turned the big 50! We threw him a little suprise party at our house on Friday. Lots of people came to help him celebrate. I really enjoyed the good cakes he got.

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!!

Working Some Cows on Grandpa's B-day

2008-11-25T19:35:00.000-08:00

We headed to the ranch to help grandpa works 432 head of cattle on Saturday. I bundled up and helped where I could. He needs all the help he can get with all those cows and because now he is 50!

Brush, Brush, Brush

2008-11-17T20:09:00.000-08:00

I am doing such a good job brushing my teeth every night and sometimes once or twice during the day. I think it is a lot of fun!

Relaxing

2008-11-17T20:07:00.000-08:00

Mom, dad, and I went looking at decorated holiday homes this wkend. It was fun, I relaxed between houses.

Make shift basket

2008-11-17T20:04:00.000-08:00

Dad made me this coors light box basket. I am pretty good shooting the ball into it.

Love my ball

2008-11-17T19:59:00.000-08:00

Pass, catch, throw...i could do this all day.

Love tossing around the ball.

Smile

2008-11-17T19:56:00.000-08:00

I really like this fun toy that Spencer has.

I can really see how cute I am.

Little Climber

2008-11-17T19:48:00.000-08:00

Climbing is so much fun! Whatever I can climb on I will try.

I try any way I can to get into and on mom's baskets. This one has all my toys in it. It is much more fun to climb in and on it then it is to play with the toys.

Messy

2008-11-17T19:46:00.000-08:00

I love to get into mom's bucket of necklaces. It is so fun to get them all out and string them around.

Hottubing with snow on the ground

2008-11-11T18:56:00.000-08:00

Hottubing with snow on the ground. Casey and Nicky decided to go for a dip, and of course Kalen wanted to get in to. He loved it, you'd never know it was 40* out.

Happy Birthday Daddy

2008-11-10T19:42:00.000-08:00

Yesterday,Nov. 9th daddy celebrated his birthday. He was on call over the weekend, so most of his birthday was spent working really hard.

Spaghetti

2008-11-10T19:38:00.000-08:00

Yummy, we had spaghetti tonight for supper. Mom and I had fun playing games with the spaghetti.

Another Ball Pit

2008-11-10T19:32:00.001-08:00

Look at this great follow through!

When mom got me my other ball pit she also order this one, but we never opened it. Well, this weekend we decided to get it out because I am so into shooting balls and we mom thought this would be great to throw balls over the goal posts.

A Day at the Ranch

2008-11-08T10:46:00.000-08:00

We headed out to grandma's and grandpa's to help work a few cows. I helped grandpa tackle this new baby calf that was just born. He was nice and soft.

Taking more honda rides with dad and mom.

Meeting one of mommy and daddys calves. I thought touching this calf was really cool.

Grandpa gave me this big syringe and I thought I could help give shots.

I was so good watching and trying to help.

Taking a ride on the Honda

2008-11-08T10:42:00.000-08:00

i still love going on honda rides every chance I get.

Relaxing getting fed

2008-11-08T10:39:00.000-08:00

I enjoyed laying with mom and getting fed a little mac-n-cheese. Romeo and Quincy were also hoping they could get a taste.

Little Climber

2008-11-08T10:37:00.000-08:00

Lately, I have been thinking I am a big shot and like to climb things. This wasn't safe, but mom managed to catch a picture of me up on my car.

Happy Halloween 2008

2008-11-03T19:19:00.000-08:00

Halloween was great fun. My actual first year to trick-or-treat was lots of fun. We walked around our new neighborhood and met many of our neighbors. The weather was absolutely beautiful. I loved being able to walk around in my puppies suit. Yes, I was a pug puppy.

My friend Hudson was a puppy too and he came with me. We also went to my friend Spencer's to trick-or-treat, he was a pumpkin...obviously.

Cheese Face

2008-11-03T19:15:00.000-08:00

I decided to be fun to spread mac n cheese all over my face and then clap about it. What a mess!

Little Monkey

2008-11-03T19:13:00.000-08:00

Wow, mom caught me climbing on the back of my car. Thank goodness I didn't fall and crack my head.

Swimming Class

2008-11-03T18:57:00.000-08:00

I recently completed my "water babies" class at the YMCA. I loved going to swimming class. Every class I went with mom, but this last class dad went with me. I learned to blow bubbles, jump in the water, and kick my feet in the water.

I also learned how to get in the lockers at the gym. Boy, was that a lot of fun going in and out.

Expecting Baby #2

2008-10-30T21:24:00.000-07:00

We are excited to say, we found out today that we are 11wks pregnant. It looks as though we will be having a baby around the 22nd of May. We found out a couple wks ago we were pregnant, but had our official appointment today and it looks like we've almost made it through another 1st trimester with little or no issues. I have been feeling great, a little tired at times which is expected with a one year old I quess. Thank goodness Kalen has been sleeping until 9:30am and still takes 2 naps, this saves me. About thee same nausea as with Kalen...minimal to report which is great.
We are super excited for another baby around the house. I am very much looking forward to pregnancy again. Things are good!

Colorado Weilands come to Aberdeen For a Visit!!!

2008-10-27T18:24:00.000-07:00

It was an amazing reunion between Ms. Ava and Mr. Kalen. These one year olds have grown up so much since they saw each other last.

Kalen seems to be an open mouth kisser as Ava is a pursed lip kisser.

"Wow, that was great!"

It was just a wonderful reunion for us. We loved seeing the Weilands again. We are so happy they could come visit us for the weekend. We relaxed and enjoyed each others company together.

You can borrow my working goggles anytime Ava.

Fun in the Ball Pit!

"Can we just get along in this ball pit?"

Fun with Ava

2008-10-27T12:27:00.000-07:00

Standing and taking a bath is a lot of fun. Ava and I had a great time taking a bath together.

I thought that was a great bath, "what do you think Ava?"

The Weilands for a Visit!

2008-10-24T23:51:00.000-07:00

We are soooo excited to have our awesome friends the Weilands from Colorado here to visit us this weekend. We are looking forward to seeing some great friends and sad when they leave I am sure.

Shoooes!

2008-10-24T23:46:00.000-07:00

Tonight we hosted Nicky's 11 freshman basketball friends for dinner. Prime rib, garlic mashed potatoes, slush punch, the works! It was lots of fun...and can you believe all these shoes!!!!

Grandma and me are crazy

2008-10-24T23:38:00.000-07:00

Not sure who is crazier, me or grandma.

Wolves Excitement!

2008-10-24T23:30:00.000-07:00

We went to Nicky's first exhibition game last night. It makes me super excited about the upcoming basketball season.

Buckets of Fun

2008-10-24T23:25:00.000-07:00

Good thing this wasn't full of water!

Tickle Tickle

2008-10-24T23:15:00.000-07:00

Everyone needs a good tickle now and then.

Opening Pheasant Weekend

2008-10-24T23:03:00.000-07:00

Last weekend was opening pheasant weekend. We had lots of great company around for the opener, we found plenty of birds and enjoyed ourselves. I mostly like throwing rocks and don't be fooled, I don't think my dad shot all these birds.

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Ball Toss

2008-10-24T22:38:00.000-07:00

I lay on Nicky and we toss a ball in the air. It may be a wierd game, but it is sure fun.

Chillin with Papa

2008-10-24T22:34:00.000-07:00

This is the life, boy do I love hanging out with grandpa and drinkin' my milk. We were just relaxing in grandpa's chair after I took a great nap.

Giddy Up!

2008-10-24T22:32:00.000-07:00

Crazy Nicky gives me rides on her back...boy do

I love it!

Ready for the NBA

2008-10-24T22:18:00.000-07:00

I got this great outfit, mom thinks I look like a basketball star.

I also love to look at my animals books too.

Going to the Doctor

2008-10-16T13:08:00.000-07:00

On 10/9/08 I had my actual 12 mth appt., even though I am 13mths now!

Wt: 21 lbs 9.5 oz

Ht: 31"

Head: 181/2 "

I Love My Mom!

2008-10-09T12:25:00.000-07:00

My Best Friend...My Mom!

Go USA

2008-10-09T12:18:00.000-07:00

I have this great sweat outfit that I can wear during the olympics.

I can run fast in this outfit.

My new "ball pit"

2008-10-09T12:15:00.000-07:00

My ordered me this new ball pit for our basement. I love to sit it in an throw out all the balls.

Flip Flops

2008-10-08T12:09:00.000-07:00

I love putting on shoes these days. Today I decided I would try moms flip flops.

My new MP3 player

2008-10-08T10:16:00.000-07:00

Grandma got me this great mp3 player that plays all sorts of music. I danced around when I heard all the fun songs that I love, like "patty cake" and "if your happy and you know it".

Nose Dive

2008-10-08T10:14:00.000-07:00

This week I took a couple headers and scuffed up my nose. I had a nasty scab for a few days.

Gypsy Days 2008

2008-10-08T07:35:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed many of the festivities of Gypsy Days. Heath, Misty and family also came to take in the Gypsy Day fun. We went to the parade and the NSU football game.

Emery and I hangin out!

2008-10-08T07:28:00.000-07:00

Emery and I had a fun time playing together this weekend.

My First Hair Cut!

2008-10-03T08:46:00.001-07:00

Oct. 2, 2008 I received my 1st haircut. It was just a small trim of my "wings" on the side and a little off the front. Mom was reluctant to take any length off the curls in the back.

My experience with my first haircut was quick. I squirmed and kicked a little but the stylist was able to completed my haircut in about 8 minutes. How does it look?

Grandma Plays Peek a Boo

2008-10-02T13:52:00.000-07:00

I love it when grandma sneaks around the corner and scares me. I love running as fast as I can from her.

Nicky and I Swimming

2008-10-02T09:44:00.000-07:00

Nicky and I spent the day in the hot tub. It was kind of a cool day so it felt great.

Strange Boys

2008-10-02T09:41:00.000-07:00

Dad and I are busy sticking out our tongues. Lately, I have been walking around with my tongue out. Probally, getting some new teeth in.

Hanging out in our Hot tub

2008-10-02T09:36:00.000-07:00

Here are dad and I enjoying our new hot tub.

New Friends

2008-10-02T09:28:00.000-07:00

Here I am with a couple new friends that live next to us, Hudson Dinger and Spencer Charron. They both are right around my age too.

Relaxing

2008-10-02T09:26:00.000-07:00

Today, I was just chillin' in my carseat with my nuk.

Love flashlights

2008-10-02T09:20:00.000-07:00

Grandma Rausch and GGrandma Baker both gave me flashlights. I love to shine the light on the ceiling in the dark.

Fix it man

2008-10-02T09:16:00.000-07:00

Here I am working with the screwdriver looking for things to fix.

Meeting Cousins

2008-10-02T09:11:00.000-07:00

Mom and I met Ann Lee and her 3 boys at the park one day. This is Riley and he's almost the same age as me.

Go Twins!

2008-10-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

Nicky and Kalen intently watch the Twins play. Kalen loves to back up and sit on Nicky's lap and cheer.

Coughing

2008-09-25T06:30:00.000-07:00

Aunt Nicky recently taught me how to cough. I am kind of a copycat right now so she loves that.

Go Vikings

2008-09-25T06:23:00.000-07:00

Mom, dad and I headed out to the ranch early morning last Saturday. We wanted to go help Grandpa for the day and so I could run around and play with the animals. Mom and dad didn't plan very well and it was a chilly morning, so Grandma hunted for some clothes she had at her house and found uncle Mark's old Vikings outfit. I think it looked pretty good on me, but my
dad wasn't so sure!