::|| A soft, moist, shapeless mass of matter. ||::

::| h o c k e y |::

2007-12-01T00:06:00.001+01:00

Recently hockey has been Sanders favourite activity and sometimes "play hockey, daddy!" has been the first words out of his mouth when he has woken up. I understand that I have a big part of this and that I have influenced him in liking this sport, but I never thought that he would get this crazy. At preschool he even plays "broom" because they don't have any hockey sticks inside. I only hope it lasts long enough to pay off! ;D

Most of the time Sander wants to be the goalie and have me to shot some pucks on him. Doesn't he look a bit like Henrik Lundqvist in this pic?

Last monday I had a day off from work and I spent the whole day at home with Sander. Well, honestly we weren't at home that much. First we attended Skellefteå AIKs training session and there we met Andreas Hadelövs wife and two kids. Sander asked them if they knew where Antos was. :D

After the training session me and Sander went for a short training session of our own at Norvalla IP. Sander made his debute on skates and he just LOVED it! He never stopped laughing! I couldn't take that much pictures since I had to hold him up most of the time, but here you can see him sitting on the board infront of the substitute bench.

::| g i n g e r b r e a d |::

2007-11-30T23:24:00.001+01:00

Sander and Erika went to grandma Monica and grandpa Kimmo and baked some gingerbread in all imaginable shapes. As seen on the picture above there was for example gingerbread camels baked. Sander just loves to bake and every now and then he gets to bake some breakfast bread with mom and dad on saturday and sunday mornings.

When the gingerbread figures were done Sander and Kimmo got to taste them. According to Sander they were "Jättegoda" - really good!

I know that I wrote about being more frequent with my blogging in my last post, but I'm sorry to say that I haven't been able to live up to that promise. This will be the second and last post of november...

::| t h e O i l e r s |::

2007-11-11T01:08:00.000+01:00

First thing first, I have to apologize for the lack of pictures and other contributions to this blog. To my defense I blame it all on Facebook and the satanic impact the Vampire application has on my life... I promise that I will try to improve from now on!

Sander found my old Oilers jersey I got when I was a kid from our friends John and Janet over in Edmonton. He got really excited and he wanted me to fetch a helmet and his hockey gloves.

I guess this is Sander showing us how he'll be celebrating winning the Stanley Cup someday in the future... Me and Erika are a bit sad though since it looks like he'll be playing with the wrong club... We were hoping for LA Kings, but maybe he can be traded after winning the cup?

::| i n d e x f i n g e r |::

2007-10-24T00:18:00.000+02:00

Every tuesday and thursday afternoon Sanders grandmother, Monica, picks him up from preschool since both me and Erika work late. As Monica and Sander get to spend a lot of time together they also get to play with each other a lot. One game they have played a lot recently is to draw faces on Sanders index fingers. When Sanders has the "guys" as he calls them on his index fingers he hides them away or makes them talk and kiss each other. It is really cute.

Sander really likes the "guys" on his index fingers and when they have rubbed off he always asks "-where are the guys, grandma?"

In this picture Sander is singing and doing the moves to the swedish children song "Var är pekfingret?" translated into english it would be "Where is the index finger?" and it goes something like this...

"Where is the index finger? Where is the index finger?

Here I am... here I am..."

::| f a c e s |::

2007-10-24T00:07:00.000+02:00

Everytime me or Erika asks Sander to make a funny face this is the first thing he does. Isn't it adorable?!

..and this face is the runner up! I look like hell in all these pictures, but Sander is cute as always so please pay more attention to him, ok?

At this point both me and Sander where laughing too much to make this funny face work...

Sander didn't really know how to do this last face - blowing up your cheeks, but still he tries to pull it off!

::| a i k |::

2007-10-14T23:10:00.001+02:00

This last saturday I took Sander to his first ice hockey game ever. Skellefteå AIK were playing Linköping HC and our beloved, Skellefteå AIK, came out victorious. The final score was 4-1. Sander was totally into the game and when the crowd was singing he clapped his hands and sang along with them. At one time when the crowd was silent he actually shouted "Heja AIK" three or four times all by himself so that other fans turned their heads. He is already talking about going to upcoming games.

Uncle Johan followed us to the game and he helped out holding Sander so that he could get a better view of the action on the ice. But in this picture it kind of looks like Sander is more interested in something other than hockey. I can't imagine what it could be...

A nice picture of me and Sander in the stands waiting for the second period to start. Sander was really excited and he was really impressed with the big crowdand all the players. The only time when he was a bit uncomfortable was when Anders 'Antos' Söderberg (Sanders favourite player btw) scored and the whole crowd went bananas. Sander wasn't ready for this and the massive cheers just about scared him out of his wits. But I said something funny so that he started to laugh instead.

Like I said earlier Sander really enjoyed the game and all the hockey players, but honestly I think one of his favourite parts was the popcorn he got from Rose and Daniel. :D

::| n e w s k a t e s |::

2007-10-07T23:37:00.000+02:00

Sander got his first pair of skates today and he couldn't wait to get home from ICA Maxi and try them on! Remember this day!

Sanders stick was outside and since he already had his skates on we didn't have time to go get it. But his gloves was inside and Sander really wanted to have them on. As you can see Sander already has his mind set on playing for Skellefteå AIK.

I don't really know what Sander is doing on this picture but I guess he tries to skate or something...

::| f a l l |::

2007-10-07T23:23:00.000+02:00

I don't really know how to say this, but isn't fall a pretty sweet time of year after all? I mean, we can't deny all the fantastic colors displayed outside...

Sander had a blast throwing leaves around and I took some pictures of him doing this. So enjoy...

Yeah! Leaves are flying all over daddy! Look! I'm throwing them in the air!

In the background you can see our terrace house. Pretty neat, huh?

::| t h e m o n s t e r |::

2007-10-07T11:01:00.000+02:00

Sander had a fever last week and since both Mikke and Erika had important meetings to attend at work Sanders grandmother Anne came and took care of him. Anne learned Sander a trick forming orange peel into monster teeth. The only problem was for Sander to keep the teeth in his mouth...

This is what he looked like when he (finally) got his monster teeth to stay in his mouth! Doesn't he look scary? Wohahahahaha...

::| u m b r e l l a |::

2007-09-16T23:47:00.001+02:00

For a quite long time this song called "Umbrella" peformed by the very talanted young singer Rihanna has been Sanders favourite song. He more or less goes crazy when the song plays on our TV. When the songs starts he runs for his umbrella and his hat and when he has them he starts dancing. It's totally cute I must say eventhough I might be slightly partial.

You had my heart
and we'll never be world apart
Maybe in magazines
but you'll still be my star
Baby 'cause in the Dark
You can see shiny Cars
And that's when you need me there
With you I'll always share
Because...

When the sun shines
We’ll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath
I'mma stick it out 'till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we still have each other
You can stand under my Umbrella
You can stand under my Umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)

::| p i z z a p i c n i c |::

2007-09-16T23:37:00.000+02:00

Last sunday we had a little get-together with our nice neighbours. We ordered some pizza from Korv-Ivars and had a neat pizza picnic at the playground close to our house. This was strangely the only picture I shoot that day...

::| e d h a r d y |::

2007-09-04T16:33:00.001+02:00

I just had to take some pictures of Sander since he was so cool in this outfit. Dont you agree?

The jeans and the cardigan are from Åhlens and the t-shirt is from Cheap Monday.

The cap is from Ed Hardy and as you can see it's a bit big. It's actually Mikkes but Sander really wanted to have it.

::| i c e c r e a m |::

2007-09-04T16:24:00.000+02:00

OMG! This has to be on of the largest ice creams in the world! Sander had a hard time holding it up by himself so I had to help him out spo that he wouldn't drop it. The best thing with the ice cream is that it is just as tasty as it is big! Sweeeet!

If you feel like getting one of these Mega-sized ice creams you will have to make a stop in Bergsbyn and pay a visit to the local candy store. It's worth it! I promise...

::| h o c k e y |::

2007-08-27T00:01:00.000+02:00

I totally understand if you find this bizzare and stupid, but me and Sander went to see our local hockey club Skellefteå AIK as they had a practise on ice. Inside the arena the temperature was close to zero while it was about 25 degrees celsius right outside. It was a strange feeling putting on warmer clothes before entering the building.

But it was worth it! Sander had such a blast! He really loves to watch the players skate and he just tries to get out on the ice himself. Hopefully I'll be able to skate with him this winter. I can't wait! Sander doesn't really get the game since he is only 2 years, old but he already has some favourite players. Sander always cheers a bit extra for "Rama" and "Antos" so I figure he likes the more gentle touch of the game...

::| p o o l w h a l e |::

2007-08-26T23:50:00.000+02:00

Erika started her job earlier than the rest of us so me and Sander went over to our neighbours Johanna and Alba so that Sander had some friends to play with. Sander, Alba and Svea had a great time by the pool.

Johanna had bought this pool shaped as something close to a whale earlier that same day so we had to try all the details. Like the nose-fountain shown on the picture...

I love this picture of the kids posing with their ice cream...
Having all the perverts using the internet in mind I had to cover some private parts...

::| I K E A |::

2007-08-26T23:23:00.000+02:00

Me, Erika and Sander borrowed Erikas sister Annas apartment in Luleå for a week. The plan was to have a short vacation with friends from our time in Luleå. One of the days we decided to go up to Haparanda and visit IKEA. Grandma Monica had packed a lunchbox for Sander so he ate some pancakes in the backseat of the car...

We didn't bring a stroller for Sander since we figured we could need the extra space in the car for furniture... so Sander had to sit in the cart. After a while he got tired and wanted to lay down. He was actually about to fall asleep in the cart... I guess we won't win parants of the year award this time around...

"Yeah! This isn't so bad, daddy... But please be gentle when you turn those corners will you?"

It was quite fun at IKEA and we found some nice things to bring home. But honestly I believe that Sander was the one having most of the fun. He LOVED the computers that IKEA had put up around the store for children to play with. He just had to make a short stop at each and everyone and play for a couple of minutes. And yes, me and Erika wasn't as pleased as him...

After nearly a 7 hour walk through the store we all needed some new energy. 5 hot dogs, 6 pizza slizes, 2 cinnamon rolls, 2 chocolate bars, 3 soft drinks and 2 coffees was just what the doctor ordered.

::| s a n d e r ~ s u p r e m e |::

2007-07-28T00:46:00.000+02:00

My nice niece Amanda took some amazing pictures of Sander when we visited her and my brother Johan this monday evening. I just had to post some of them on my blogspot!

Introducing in the blue corner, with camo-trunks, red and white gloves and shirt, the undisputed lightweight champion of the world - The swedish meatball - Saaaaaaaaander Eeeeeeejrevi!

I guess it's common knowledge by now that playboy football player David Beckham has moved to Los Angeles to play for the LA Galaxys (or whatever their name is)... Sander seems to like playing soccer, but I can't imagine him as a pro soccer player with his genetic background. A hockeyplayer sounds more reasonable...

...but Sander won't follow in his dads or his moms footsteps when it comes to playing hockey or floorball. I (Mikke) am a typical forward known for my scoring abilitys and Erika is a typical defender known for her though defensive skills. Sander always wants to guard the net just like his uncle Johan and his cousin Amanda. I guess you can say that he kind of completes us?

I don't know how he does it, but somehow he pulls off being cute even wearing a mask.

After all the sporting activities Sander felt like he had to play with the sweet little pussycat Anastacia for a while. The poor little cat was a bit afraid of Sander... I can't understand why... (Oh, yeah I'm just kidding! I totally understand her fear!)

Last but not least Sander finally got to sit down in Amandas lap and enjoy his bottle of gruel (välling) before it was off to bed...

::| l a z y |::

2007-07-26T15:19:00.000+02:00

I have been lazy for a couple of days now and haven't been blogging at all... I blame the lack of battieries in my diogital camera. A blogg needs pictures and since my batteries needs to be recharged I haven't got any pictures... So... thats why I haven't been blogging... ok?

Well, anyways... I haven't done that much the last days either. Erika had a party and me and Sander left the house and went to feed the birds at "Svandammen". I took some pictures with my cellphone, but the quality sucks as you know... But I put 'em up anyway. The birds were CRAZY!

::| w o o d s t o c k 2 |::

2007-07-20T20:28:00.000+02:00

Our good friend Funky Dan and his band Jupither were playing the festival today and the entire "Runberry-crew" was there following the action. After the show Sander sat down in the grass with mom, dad, Sofia, Magnus, Anna, Ove and Anne for a little snack. Sander sure seems to like being on festivals... won't you agree?

The band playing in the background are called The Concretes btw...

::| w o o d s t o c k |::

2007-07-19T20:46:00.001+02:00

We have an amazing festival called "Trästocksfestivalen" which is free of charge and where all ages are allowed to visit in our small little town. Translated into english the name of the festival would be woodstock... I guess thats the main reason why they call it trästock... The festival has it's focus on music (mostly alternative), but there are also some poetry, movies, theater and art in all imaginable forms...

Anyway...

The festival lasts for three whole days starting today and ending saturday night... I was there for a short stop earlier today and took these photos with my cellular. As you can see the quality kinda sucks... The first two pictures are picturing the superb theater group "Sälteatern" performing "Loranga 2". Both me and Erika are crazy about "sälteatern" and we have seen them in several plays. This one is actually for younger kids, but hey... We're pretty young, right?

The two other pictures depicts "Lasse Lindh" and his band as they sing the hottest song in Sweden right now - "Inga vindar kan blåsa omkull oss nu". (No winds can blow us over now)

Since this is speedblogging, I hope you don't mind my spelling... dah!

::| w i i i i i i i |::

2007-07-19T02:10:00.000+02:00

Later on when I had put Sander to sleep I called up my sister and her boyfriend and invited them over for some Dumle-colas and Nintendo Wii. First they created their own characters and then we played Wii Sports. Sofia (not Erika like I had written before!) and Magnus just L O V E D to play tennis against each other. Sofia was slightly better than Magnus and won most of the times, but doesn't Magnus look just like Boris Becker on the picture? ...uhm? I hope he won't take that the wrong way...

::| f u n k y p u n k y|::

2007-07-19T02:02:00.000+02:00

Erika went out clubbing with her sister so I invited my friend Funky Dan over for a cup of coffee. Sander played with the digital camera and shot this picture of his own foot, three old Star Wars figures and Funky on our back porch. (I guess you're having a hard time trying to ignore the giant sized and shiny white coffee mug... eh?)

The weather today was really strange and the sun and the rain couldn't really make up their minds...

::| v a c a t i o n ? |::

2007-07-17T16:28:00.000+02:00

OMG!

I wish I had taken a before picture because I have been working my ass off in the garden all day long. No one realized that the tree we have in the middle was actually an apple tree since there were millions (maybe a bit exaggerated) of plants, bushes and weeds covering it. But anyways, f*ck it! This is going to be great when it all gets done... yeah!

As you can see Sander helps out with his lawnmower... dah!

::| B B Q |::

2007-07-17T01:29:00.000+02:00

It's truly awsome having vacation so that you can throw a small BBQ-party with your family on a monday night. Mom, dad, Sofia, Magnus, Jonas and Samuel came over and we had a BBQ and drank a couple of beers and a few glasses of wine. Supreme summertime indeed!

::| s k a t e r b o y |::

2007-07-14T15:54:00.000+02:00

Sander just loves to ride his skateboard and here he is ready to rush down the ramp...

Maybe it's just me but doesn't the little rascal look like a cute little proskater?

::| S H E B A N G ! |::

2007-07-12T19:52:00.000+02:00

I can't believe it!
This girlpower poprock duo has been quiet for ages and earlier this week I got remembered of their greatness as my dear friend, Jamie Luca, came for a quick visit in sthlm, sweden.

...and as I got back home to my little city far up in the northern parts of sweden and read the morning paper I realized that they are playing at our local venue - station 8 - tomorrow!

Wow! I only wish Jamie had come with us so that he could visit the temple of love!