The Karsten Uhl Experience

Soccer anyone?

2011-02-18T22:02:00.001+10:00

Mom and Dad took Johann and I to a soccer meeting. Seems they want me to run around kicking a little ball. I'm nut sure that's my idea of fun, but I jsut might humor them for a while.

Report card

2011-02-17T22:05:00.000+10:00

I got my preschool report card today. Seems that my favorite hobby of drinking milk isn't even evaluated. Oh well, I guess I can't hope for ALL outstandings for my first semester of formalized education. I have to have something to work towards.

Haircut today

2011-02-16T22:08:00.000+10:00

No more hippy look for me. Well, maybe we'll leave it long. (Just don't let Opa see it>0

Leapster Explorer

2011-02-15T22:09:00.000+10:00

So, I got my new toy up and running. I coerced Dad to finally get it figured out. I mean really, you'd think Mom and Dad would have this whole shindig set up before presenting it to me. It only took about 48 hours of set-up. Remind me to give them a piece of my mind later. I'm busy playing my game now.

Valentine's ??

2011-02-14T22:03:00.001+10:00

Mom and Dad really slacked off on this one. Seems they think I had too much birthday. Not even one little drop of a valentine candy from them today, just some left-over birthday cake. Go figure.

Well, I'm 3 now.

2011-02-13T21:59:00.000+10:00

3 whole years old. All these people came over to my house and we had ourselves a houtinanny. (Dad thought Oma and Opa might enjoy the word houtinanny.) Not too sure that's how it's spelled, but hey, where it's said I don't really think spelling matters all that much now does it?

Haircut

2009-04-09T15:53:00.001+10:00

My Parents finally took me to get my haircut. Finally, I looked like a Damn Hippy!

Saipan Zoo, The Finest Zoo in the Marianas

2009-04-08T11:27:00.000+10:00

This was my first trip to a zoo. And, while it's not sponsored by a company that feeds on the misery of others and therefore needs to make up for their empty souls with a free zoo, it is not to bad. It has a lion, a tiger, and a bear, oh my!

Astronomy night at the palms

2009-04-05T18:48:00.002+10:00

So many pictures Mom and Dad took to show me what their night out was like. They wouldn't take me. But, they got all these pictures to show me. I thought you might like to see them too. First, they had a barbecue dinner on the beach, followed by a Polynesian dance, then a lesson in astronomy. The picture of the moon was taken by dad right through the telescope! No foolin!

Be sure to scroll back over the past month or so, I just got around to adding a few more in.

Pictures speak for themselves.

2009-03-31T19:57:00.001+10:00

Schroder I am

2009-03-31T19:54:00.000+10:00

So, I love to play the piano. I walk into the room, pull off the sarong that covers it and walk around clapping my hands until someone gets the idea! I've got itchy fingers that must play.

I chase, and I love it!

2009-03-31T09:13:00.001+10:00

At the playground at American Memorial Park

2009-03-27T19:07:00.002+10:00

A view from my balcony

2009-03-23T20:36:00.002+10:00

My new 4-wheeler!

2009-03-17T17:29:00.002+10:00

Oma and Opa sent me this great 4-wheeler for my birthday. I love to take it outside and put it to the test. I make buzzing noises myself as you can see. I also know before I go outside I must put on my shoes, so I grab the shoes and look to someone to put them on my feet. I'm ready to play!

Happy Birthday Oma!

2009-03-15T20:38:00.004+10:00

I'm sending you a special birthday picture I made just for you! I picked out the colors and everything. I hope you enjoy my picture. But most of all, I hope you enjoy your birthday!

And a Happy Birthday to Aunt Margaret too!!!!

I'm oh so irrisistable!

2009-03-13T16:15:00.001+10:00

Finally!

2009-03-11T16:43:00.002+10:00

Mom and Dad finally got a new computer. This means maybe we'll actually get to see some of those pictures and movies they've been storing in the camera for so long... Scroll all the way back to Christmas from time to time as they may fill in some blank areas. Thanks for keeping in touch through the dry spells.

2009-02-21T19:46:00.002+10:00

My first birthday

2009-02-14T07:37:00.003+10:00

My first birthday was a hit! Stay tuned for more...

I can walk I said!

2009-02-02T17:36:00.002+10:00

Palms Resort

2009-02-01T10:13:00.000+10:00

Mom and Dad joined a resort on island. For me, that means lots of time in their kid's box, kiddie pool and at their beach, along with some really good buffets where the chefs make special meals just for me!! Here are a few snapshots of all the fun!

Oma and me

2009-01-02T20:38:00.002+10:00

This Christmas Oma and I rode around the big house in this fancy blue tub. I can't wait until I can drive her around!

Grandpa with Adley and Me

2008-12-30T09:52:00.001+10:00

Nothin's better than sitting on Grandpa's lap at Christmas.

I can Eat it and Wear it and Still look better than You!

2008-11-28T14:35:00.002+10:00

Eating Turkey

2008-11-27T11:40:00.000+10:00

Surfin and Cruzin

2008-11-23T14:40:00.000+10:00

7-11

2008-11-20T14:32:00.000+10:00

Seven Minutes in the life of ME!

Busy Crawlin'

2008-11-15T06:49:00.000+10:00

Four teeth (six really)

2008-11-11T11:00:00.000+10:00

FIrst Halloween

2008-11-02T07:44:00.000+10:00

Hey guys

2008-11-01T20:58:00.003+10:00

My Halloween video is yet to come.... The staff here is incompetent at video uploading.

By the way, the drooling has begun again. I am cutting my four front top teeth. I also waved goodbye to my parents as they left for work again. I don't understand how they demand to see my arm wave in the air again and again, but I guess if it pleases them, I can do it from time to time.

Congratulations Edita!

2008-10-18T18:38:00.000+10:00

Good job Edita! My nana just graduated for an English course given by the Philippine Consulate. Thank goodness my Oma gave me this shirt so I had something to wear!

Dirty!

2008-10-14T18:05:00.003+10:00

I like to get dirty, despite my Mom's wishes. And, for those of you not dirt eaters, you have no idea!

Mr. Clean

2008-10-13T08:50:00.000+10:00

For those of you who don't know, my Nana Edita keeps me as shiny clean as a toilet in a convent. And I stay that way, until Dad and I go out and dig in the garden or play with clay. Poor Edita! I just can't stay clean for her.

Happy Wedding!

2008-10-12T09:00:00.000+10:00

Today we would like to say congrats to my Uncle Dwayne on his nuptuals with my Auntie, well, now Aunt Amy. Yes, we know the wedding was Saturday but remember we live in the future, so this should work out to be about right. Welcome to the family Amy, and may God have mercy on your soul!

From the photobooth

2008-10-11T09:00:00.001+10:00

Just the boys, Chillin Out!

Busted!

2008-10-10T09:09:00.000+10:00

I admit it, I love cords. I love electrical cords, I love computer cords, I love camera cords, and if our house had them, I'm sure I would love blind cords. And of course, I love music chords. However, those are in short supply as of late, my Mom is gone, and Dad couldn't carry a note if they had handles on them. So Since I can't hear my chords, I will find every single cord in this house, I promise you that!

The Loneliness of Karsten's Father.

2008-10-09T09:00:00.000+10:00

Today was the first day Dad and I were officially bachelors. My Dad has been prepping me for a few weeks by watching reruns of The Courtship of Eddie's Father (btw: if you get that joke, you're really old, you know that, right?). And we have both gone on a bachelors diet consisting of meat and anything microwaveable. And, I have been hitting the bottle as well from time to time.

Bye Mommy!

2008-10-08T09:00:00.001+10:00

Mom left today.

Still #1 on Google

2008-10-07T17:30:00.000+10:00

That's right, type me in, I'm still numero uno. Big Pimpin'!

New Bed

2008-10-06T16:49:00.000+10:00

I got a new bed! It's great, and its made of wood, not 1000 different petroleum products. Mom says I'm becoming a big boy. Dad says this bed is only a single and not to get any ideas, whatever that means. Anyway, YEAH!

Thank You

2008-10-05T21:00:00.000+10:00

I'm giving you a round of applause for reading my blog today. You should clap for yourself as well. Thank You!

A ONE, A TWO, and A THREE!

2008-10-04T09:00:00.001+10:00

Well, it's nearing the end of my first baseball season and it promises to be a good one. Yes, I know the mighty redbirds from Archtown didn't make the playoffs, but something very special is afoot. After years of hoping and several almosts lately, the world might finally see a Cubs vs. Red Sox series. After all, who could resist the story, the two remaining catherals of baseball as a backdrop, the Red Sox looking to build a dynasty, and the Cubs looking for thier first World Series win in 100 years. I can't wait! Mom and Dad did good making sure I got here to see this!

I Know The Dark

2008-10-03T09:00:00.001+10:00

Winston Churchill is often given credit for the quote, "It's always darkest just before the dawn." I guess he can say it is his own, after all, he did add the word just. Other often quoted 20th century leader Chairman Mao is thought to have once said,"It is darkest before it goes completely black." Now, I know both are not to be taken literally, but I do know something about the dark. I spend more time in it that most and I can tell you without reservation that indeed.....

Catch

2008-10-02T08:52:00.000+10:00

Welll, the footage is out there so I guess I better show it on my website. This is video taken by a scout without my permission mind you, of a workout with my Dad. Now, keep in mind, the practice immediately ended after this due to this invasion of my privacy.

Oh so important

2008-10-01T09:00:00.002+10:00

The following is my take on the state of affairs in my life. As this is of such utter importance to all who hear it I'm sure, I have decided to post it on one of the most popular blogs in the world, MINE!

I'll show him!

2008-09-30T09:00:00.000+10:00

Dad said that I cannot have any new toys because I already have to many. Well, I must say that I could not disagree more. I want new toys because I've already figured out the old ones. But, since I'm not strong enough to break them, and Edith will see if I throw them away, I have decided to eat them. I decided to start with this one. Yeah, something stuffed might have been easier, but nobody will every suspect that I just ate this hard plastic one.

Cabella's Picture Day

2008-09-29T09:00:00.000+10:00

Well, if they did have one, this is what it might look like, and I would be darn proud. Camo is a good color for me, don't you think?! My Mom and Dad said that I can get a rifle as soon as I can hold my spoon by myself as part of the new NRA "Packin' Infants" program. Not that I need one, I've already have a very ill tempered dog to protect me from the evils of the world.

Eating

2008-09-28T09:00:00.000+10:00

In my constant striving for cinematic excellence, I would like you to view my new video from the p.o.v. of my spoon. Enjoy!

I Got Ya

2008-09-27T09:00:00.000+10:00

I Got Ya!

It's not what it looks like

2008-09-26T08:56:00.000+10:00

I'm really not doing what it looks like I'm doing. If it looks like I'm trying to pull the leg off of this table thereby causing everything that is on it to fall on my head I assure you nothing could be farther from the truth. If anything, I am shoring up the leg of this table thereby insuring nothing will fall on my head. So, everything is clear, yes? You believe me, right?

Listen up chumps!

2008-09-25T09:00:00.000+10:00

I just found out today that I will not be going with Mom to Misery to see the wedding of my Uncle O.D. and his main squeeze Amy K. Well, Fine, if I'm not wanted so much the better. I didn't want to go anyway. I can tell you one thing, I am canceling that balloon animal sculpture I ordered; good luck with finding anything that fancy at this late date people. Also, my rendition of Fools Rush In I was going to play on my casio, FORGET IT!

Good for Something?

2008-09-24T08:53:00.000+10:00

Well as it turns out Hailey might be good for something. I guess she has realized that I am the important one under 50 pounds in this house, watch as she gives me her toy:

Predictable

2008-09-23T09:33:00.000+10:00

I was just reading my book here and you would never guess how it ends, the butler didn't do it, but he knew. I knew he knew, and the writer must have known I would know he knew. Dang, if all literature is this predictable, I will stop reading and join my non reading friends at the big elephant party. I hear the cute librarian is having her elderly Grandfather read with her, I can't wait!

Silly?

2008-09-22T09:00:00.002+10:00

Here's a little something to get your Monday morning goin'. Enjoy!

Will somebody play catch with me?

2008-09-21T08:59:00.005+10:00

I posting this to find another catch partner. My Dad says that 3 hours of catch a day is enough for any boy. I humbly disagree. O.k., not so humbly, what does he know, the last time I checked, he wasn't on his way to winning twenty games for the Padres (Yeah , I know, The Padres are a small market team with almost no tradition, but have you been to San Diego, I hear it is very pleasant). So, if you'd like to pick up Dad's slack and play catch with me another 4 to 5 hours a day, hop a plane or start floating. After all, where you live it's about time to go, right?

I'm a basketful

2008-09-01T07:55:00.007+10:00

Hello to all. This is my new cage the parents leave me in. They try to trap me by putting it over my head, but I'm too smart for that old trick. But, I have my own barrel ride.

A list of what I ate this morning...

2008-08-30T09:00:00.005+10:00

This morning I ate: oatmeal, sweet potatoes, barley, 6 oz of milk and a side of beef (you know, the ones that come in a box from IBP.) I am reaching maximum diaper capacity.

2008-07-16T21:05:00.000+10:00

I love to sit up now, all on my own.

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Happy Birthday to Us!

2008-07-13T20:39:00.000+10:00

Adley and I both have birthdays today! Happy number one to Adley (that's one month...) Happy number 5 to me!!!!!

The View from my New Chair

2008-07-12T20:36:00.001+10:00

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Meetings with Great Uncle John, Second Cousin Chelsea and Great Aunt Karen

2008-07-08T20:12:00.001+10:00

Conversations at the Table

2008-07-07T20:10:00.001+10:00

2008-07-06T20:07:00.001+10:00

Great Grandma Pete and Me!

2008-07-05T20:05:00.001+10:00

2008-07-04T20:02:00.001+10:00

This is Pretty Fun!

2008-07-03T19:59:00.001+10:00

First Meal!!!!!!

2008-07-02T19:56:00.001+10:00

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What Do I Do With Her Now?

2008-06-28T19:43:00.001+10:00

Meeting Little Miss Adley

2008-06-27T19:39:00.000+10:00

Did I Mention My Teeth Hurt?

2008-06-26T19:33:00.001+10:00

My Teeth Hurt

2008-06-25T19:31:00.000+10:00

Swimming with the Teething

2008-06-24T19:28:00.000+10:00

All the Cousins.....

2008-06-23T19:25:00.000+10:00

So Many Hugs, I'm Tuckered Out!

2008-06-22T19:22:00.000+10:00

Aunt Maggie's House is Full of Hugs

2008-06-21T19:18:00.000+10:00

Cousin Charlie

2008-06-20T19:10:00.000+10:00

Laptops are not a fashion accessory

2008-06-19T14:25:00.002+10:00

We went to the Plaza (the haute-taute shopping district in this cattle town) today. Aunt Maggie wanted to take me to a Starbucks so I could see real live yuppies in their natural environment. I've got to say, they are not very impressive. I would much rather see monkeys throw poop than these "people" trying to act cool typing on their laptops.

Editor's Note: This week we are using an Apple computer, and as we don't really know how to use it, pictures of me may be few and far between for a while

Going to K.C.

2008-06-18T14:20:00.001+10:00

Today, the fam and I left to visit Aunt Maggie in Kansas City. I hope there will be cake.

Sleeping til Noon!

2008-06-17T17:50:00.000+10:00

I discovered today that I might want to have teaching as my fallback career from Movie Heart Throb or Mission Comander for NASA. It seems that in the summer you get to sleep until noon and then get a nap in the afternoon as well. I bet I could get that schedule as a Heart Throb, but I'll have to look into the NASA's whole position on the afternoon nap

Adley's Welcome Home

2008-06-16T11:04:00.000+10:00

Yesterday was Adley's welcome home party and a good time was had by all. I meant a lot of my Tante Amy's Family. She has a lot of family that want to see the kid. I was just happy not to be the center attention any more. Auntie Theresa thought I might be sad and kept reminding me I would always be the 1st grandchild of Oma and Opa, but if I'm number one, does that make Adley Number 2? I hope not, she will never be Number 2 to me!

A Busy Day!

2008-06-15T01:51:00.000+10:00

Yesterday was the day of my big baby shower. I thought it was going to be a great party, but I got a bone to pick with more than a few people. First, I was happy to see my Onkel Aaron and my Tante Beth and my Vetteren Alex and Ethan. But then, they and my Dad decided to scoot out on me and go to the zoo. Fine I thought, that leaves me with the elder men of the tribe, but Opa and his friends left me to go to Bass Pro Shop. I would have liked to go to Bass Pro Shop! So, here I was with all these women. Now, I will do a lot for gifts and each gift was very nice, but still, a little testosterone might have been nice. After the shower, the boys came back and my Opa came back. We laughed and had a good time, but then they left again to go fishing at Dogwood. But this time, it was o.k.; I love my Oma and she loves me and the rest of those so called family members can just keep on fishing.

Adley's Pretty Pink Blog

2008-06-14T07:24:00.005+10:00

Just for today, I turn my blog over to my new cousin Adley Reed Lewis. She was born at 9:59 a.m. on Friday the 13th. She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. I tried to get an interview with her, but she seemed to be preoccupied with eating and sleeping, two of my favorite things. Now, that being said this is the last thing I intend to share with her, And, no more of this pink either!

The OOZ

2008-06-13T07:12:00.003+10:00

Yesterday The Rents and I went to the St. Louis Zoo. You know, The St. Louis Zoo is one of the country's best. Actually, both Parenting Magazine and Zagat's call it the top zoo in the nation. Not only do visitors face-to-face with animals, but it also has exhibits that resemble each animal's natural habitat. Surprisingly, it does all this without charging a dime, or a quarter or a nickel for that matter, for admission!

F.Y.I. Onkel Dwayne and Tante Amy went to the hospital last night at 10 p.m., Hopefully sometime today I can meet Adley!

Ted Drewers

2008-06-12T07:06:00.001+10:00

Last Night, my Onkel Dwayne and Tante Amy took Mom, Dad, and I to Ted Drewes, a St. Louis tradition. You wouldn't believe how many people were there on a Wednesday night at 9:00. It was great, hundreds of people gathered for the love of sugary treats. Of course, nobody offered me anything, but I guess being carried everywhere and having the attention of everybody in a room more than makes up for it.

(BTW-The lower left picture is the first of my Vetter Adley on my blog, technically she is still in utero, but I'm thinking we will see her soon.)

Wright City's Claim to Fame?

2008-06-11T06:37:00.001+10:00

Well, my quest for the crown jewel of Wright City may be complete. If you happen to be on I-70 either heading toward or just leaving St.Louis you may want to stop at the Wright City Phillips 66. Not only can you get gas, you can get some very decent food for a gas station. They have breakfast as well as Chesterfield's Fried Chicken. Now as you know, they take their fried chicken very seriously in the south. And as the south, or at least the southern accents begin on the south side of I-70, The Wright City Phillips 66 may be the farthest north southern chicken place you can find. And, if you get there early enough, you can talk to Gisela, a local resident and immigrant from the Fatherland. She is a very nice lady and I was very sad to say tschus to her.

In other news, Opa is a bit of a sneak. Oma made me this very nice ice cream cone and I was really looking forward to at least licking it as I can't eat the cone, I left my dentures on Saipan. And Opa said he would help me, but then the sneak put me to sleep and I believe ate my ice cream. Of course he denies it and everbody claims to have seen nothing, but I'll be watching him!

If it's not vinyl, why bother?

2008-06-10T13:29:00.001+10:00

Today, the parental units and I went to looks for my favorite group, The Wiggles, on vinyl. But unfortunately, no stores in the St. Louis area carry The Wiggles on vinyl. I don't know about you, but digital's sterile perfection is really match for the visceral experience of vinyl. I know some of you out there haven't given vinyl another thought since you bought your first 8 track of B.J. Thomas, but you my friend need to rethink. It 's the hisses and pops of vinyl that makes records glorious, not inferior.

Truckin' Advice

2008-06-09T16:00:00.002+10:00

Today I had some time to get a little involved with the family business; I spent a little time talkin' business with my Opa. We talked about all of the ends and outs of his business. I can't really say that I understand all that he was talking about, but that didn't stop me from giving advice. My first piece of advice was a company name change. It may just be me, but Karsten Karriers is just about the best name for a trucking company ever, don't you think? I was also thinking, instead of long hauling, how about going into the fleece blanket business? After all, who doesn't like a fleece blanket? Just a few thoughts. But, if you go into the fleece blanket business after reading this, remember where you heard it, because I will want my end. (5150)

The Flower Yard Concert

2008-06-08T18:04:00.007+10:00

Today, Oma and Opa took me to the Blumenhof Winery because my Onkel Dwayne was playing with his band The Darrells. Now, I was very excited about this because Blumenhof literally means flower yard. And, as you all know, I do like my flowers. But I was a little concerned about the whole winery thing. I thought, is it a place where people go to whine? I was hoping it was just irony because who would want to whine at a flower yard? We arrived to find something totally different than I imagined, it was a weinkellerei, I wish somebody would have just told me that, it would have saved a lot of confusion. Onkel Dwayne's Band is very good. I quite enjoyed the pieces they selected to perform. The Darrells bill themselves as Americana, which I found to be a very accurate description. They played everything from Opry classics to new wave with a country twist. To listen to a sample of their sound, type "The Darrells Band St. Louis" into your web browser, this should give you a link to their myspace page. I know you will enjoy!

First Day on the Job

2008-06-07T00:59:00.003+10:00

Today was my first day of receiving visitors and I really enjoyed it. One person I meant today was my Great-Grandmother Lewis. She was very nice. We had a long chat about things and I found out that I was #10 on her list of great grandchildren, and if your counting by tens that makes me Number 1. I meant some other people as well. I meant my Auntie Theresa and my Auntie Barb. Auntie Theresa gave me a whole room of toys to play with during my stay, including this swing that I am so obviously enjoying. Everybody has been so nice to me so far, I can't wait to meet more and more people.