Tanner Joseph Avila

Football Sunday

2010-09-08T21:19:00.000-07:00

So my dad thought it would be cool to invite a bunch of guys over for the kick off to the NFL season...To say the least I wasn't excited about sharing my bacon and eggs...

But the guys made me a virgin Bloody Mary and I decided to share my food and house with them...but I laid down the law when they tried to touch my computer!!
Then they ordered me a pizza and all was forgiven!

I finally needed a nap after all the pizza and wings and Bloody Marys...(Virgin of course...mainly because my mom wouldn't let me have a sip of daddy's) so I kicked everyone out for some quiet time with my Mama and Curious George:)
Happy Sunday everyone!!!

Been such a long time....

2010-09-06T23:02:00.000-07:00

Well my fantastical fans, I apologize for my inept ability to keep your appetites for awesomeness satiated! Perhaps next time you'll appreciate my awesomeness more...especially when I chose to grace your day with a well thought out and witty post.....so here are some awesome pictures of yours truly has been up to lately!

Above i am calling my lady friends to let them know mom has awarded me with some free play date time...oh yeah...watch out ladies because I tear up the play dates!

I have also been cruising around town in my tricked out truck that my awesome uncle T-bone gave me last Christmas! Watch out cats and dogs of the neighborhood:)

And of course you know I have to get my NAP on! I am a busy Boy!

Of course mom is the one concerned with safety....Do I really have to wear this out of the house and all the time? Mom is cramping my style!!!

Of course just catching up on some summer reads...yeah that's right I am 2 and can read better than half of the nation's graduating class of 2010!

But what would life be without my favorite video games...yup that's right I get to play Mario Kart with DAD! Jealous? I bet you are! Keep checking back and I MIGHT post some advice and wisdom that could change your life:)

Belated Practice Birthday (Parents fault)

2009-06-16T18:35:00.000-07:00

After taking the unanimous vote that my parents
are master nub lords from nublordia...I was able to sneak some
computer skills time in to post my awesomeness birthday photos ever!!

Well considering it was my first birthday...I have no other basis for
comparison....but I will tell you it was legen (wait for it)...dary!!!

This chica is way too excited for me to get the party started!!
Did she have some rum in her yoohoo?

I think she was excited to give me my first run at my birthday!!
Thanks auntie Mall! I was super ready the next weekend after practicing with you!

One down...many to go!! My auntie mall loves me!!

This is the special bib my favorite auntie Mall bought me for my special day!!

Here is what a beautiful cake it was before I ripped into it
like a hungry hungry hippo!!

Visit from my favorite Auntie!!!!

2009-04-17T17:03:00.000-07:00

My favorite Auntie Mall came to town last weekend.
We celebrated Easter and a mini birthday in honor
of yours truly! Those fan-tab-u-lous pictures will be posted at
a later date due to my awesomely busy schedule...
However, her favorite part was making funny faces
at me while bathing.....Did I mentions she's kinds weird?

I try to appease her by politely laughing, but she doesn't seem
to get the point...She's a crazy lady...but one SWEET gift giver!
She bought me that invisible outfit I wear into the bathtub as you can see above!
Mom thought it was a cheap gift, but I ab-so-lute-ly love it!!
Reminds me of what I was born in just a short year ago...

Helping mommy out!

2009-03-24T18:37:00.000-07:00

So I've discovered this new invention called a drawer.
They hold all kinds of neat stuff that you can take out
and make a big mess with.

Anybody need a towel, this drawer has a
ton of them!!

Open Mic Night at the Avila's

2009-03-19T22:37:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies! Would you like me to sing you a song? Only
the Tanman can make a sleeper look good on stage.

This goes out to a very special lady, I call her mom, but
many of you may know her as Elisa.

Old blue eyes has got nothing on me!

Fishn' for Stevie Cat

2009-02-23T22:30:00.000-08:00

So, I found a new hobby, it's called fishing. Apparently it
involves wagging your arm really quickly with this
pink thing in hand and you get a cat. Watch, I'm
an expert at it.

To all my Fans...

2009-02-10T22:00:00.000-08:00

This is just a shout out to all my fans....
Check out my new Shadz....that's right I used Z!

Here I am with my number one Tan Man Fan!
She is way into me as you can see!

More strained....what is this again?
Yeahhhhh....peas and carrots...;((

So until next time all my Tan Man Fans...
Keepin' it cool and keepin' real!
I'm out!

Rubber Ducky you're the one.....

2009-02-05T19:13:00.000-08:00

Hey, I'm taking a bath here! You guys are worse than
the paparazzi!

Where's my duck? It can't be too far away, I'm
only in the kitchen sink for gosh sakes.

Riiiiigggghhht. Soap in the eye for me, cute picture
for you. Tell me, how is that fair?!

Do you like...

2009-01-28T23:01:00.000-08:00

.... being told no? Well, neither do I! As you can see

I use my superior intellect to counter mom and dad's no with a no
of my own, therefore making it a double negative.
Hence this makes it a positive for me. As usual I win.
Parents 0 - Tanner - 1...billion.

USB Malfunction

2009-01-26T22:57:00.000-08:00

Well peeps, that means people to you old folks out there,
sorry I haven't written about my exploits lately. My mom
and dad in there infinite wisdom lost the cord that connects
the camera to the computer. So as you can see I haven't been able
to publish my freakn' sweet Christmas pics from a month ago. Anyways,
here I am helping grandpa open his gifts. Someone needs to tell
him the rules of toddler Christmas, what's mine is mine, and what's
yours is mine!

Grandma and Grandpa Avila got me a walker for
Christmas! So look out world, I'm mobile!

Shameless awwwww picture.

Just in case there were any skeptics out there here's a picture
of me getting my blog on. So yeah, this site is 100% TJ.
Alright dudes and dudettes, I gotta jam, I promise I'll see you soon.

Christmas Hijinx

2008-12-08T23:04:00.001-08:00

So, I was just sitting around with my feet up chilling, doing some
light reading when I decided to sneak over and check out
my presents under the Christmas Tree.

I was almost done opening my first present, when mom
caught me. Awwwww, nuts!

Oh well, my devious plans were foiled again. I guess
mom's getting coal from me!

Lunch with Grandma!

2008-12-05T22:47:00.000-08:00

The other day Grandma came over to babysit and she
fed me my lunch! She makes awesome airplane
noises when she feeds me!

Here I am taking a big bite of some Apple/Blueberry concoction
mixed with some oatmeal. So good I ate every bite!

This is a lot more fun than when Mom and Dad feed me.
OK, maybe not a lot, but it's still fun!

Gotta go, time to eat some more! YUM!

A Thanksgiving Treat

2008-12-03T22:42:00.000-08:00

So on Thanksgiving, my parents finally decided to give me
my first haircut. I had a worse comb over than Donald Trump.
Here is mommy taking the first hack at my hair. I kept
moving around , so my parents put on some Barney and gave
me the remote to play with. A regular Super Cuts for Babies!So here I am after my haircut, which my parents
did while I was sitting in the roasting pan. I then
tried to baste myself with the spoon.

It tastes kind of funny, I think it needs more salt.

Take me out, I'm beginning to feel like a Thanksgiving

Turkey in here!

Even more silly hats

2008-12-02T18:31:00.000-08:00

Shhhhhhh...be vwery, vwery, quiet. I'm hunting wabbits.

Yep, that was me. I farted.
Nice hat, eh comrades? Now where's the Turkey?

A pre-photo

2008-11-03T20:30:00.000-08:00

Here I was on Sat. getting ready to get my
picture taken. Yes, that's right, pictures of me
going to get my picture taken. What freakn' planet
are these people from? Does these freaks ever
do anything normal. Oh well, it gave a chance
to practice for my shoot.

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-02T21:07:00.000-08:00

So I finally got to wear my Halloween costume. I was a
Libay. Half lion, Half baby with mystical and magical powers. Here I am
with grandpa hanging out. I was helping mom and dad pass out candy
to those little beggars who kept coming to our door. What a weird
holdiay.

As you can see grandpa and I were having a ton of fun. That
and I'm on a sugar rush!

I know, don't say it, ok go ahead, awwwwwwww, how cute.

Good night everybody! Kisses for you! You're all
Grrrrrreaaaat! What dad? Oh that's Tony the Tiger,
not Tanner the Lion. My bad.

Captain Tanner

2008-10-28T21:02:00.000-07:00

So my dad thought it would be funny to pose me
as Captain Morgan dude on the rum bottle.
Arrrrrgubably the worst idea since staring JT O'Sullivan
at QB. I thought it was funny because
I knew that the arrrthorities would be by shortly to
send my parents away. So now that they're out of the way
party at my crib. I got a little Captain in me, do you? Arrrrrggggg.

Chilln' with more silly hats

2008-10-19T19:48:00.000-07:00

Ummm, somebody better start pushing before
I get out and push myself!

So I got another silly hat. Dad says it was a hooter hider
since it's an owl that's hiding my head. I even got matching socks.

Wow, I'm so excited, just look at my face.

Boo's and Bottles

2008-10-15T17:31:00.000-07:00

I don't know what's up with parents obsession to
take my picture while I'm sleeping, but apparently I'm cute.
I get more pictures taken of me than Brangelyna by the
Paparazzi. I'm getting better at holding the bottle as you
can see, I can almost drink it by myself.

I got this shirt from one of the teachers from moms
school. It would be even cooler if they put
pants on me. It's a picture of a ghost
that says Don't Lie About the Candy! Ok seriously,
please put some pants on me, the turn of the
Century called, and it wants their night
shirt back.

Millions of Peaches, Peaches for Me

2008-10-14T21:00:00.000-07:00

Mom was feeding me some peaches for dinner, man were those

things tart! They thought it would be funny to keep
feeding them to me. Weirdos!

The Return of the Bear Hat

2008-10-13T20:09:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, I know I've been away for awhile. I've learned
some new stuff, like sitting up by myself. I can sit for
for a little bit before I fall, but I'm getting better!

Here I am wearing my infamous bear hat. Dad still
doesn't like it much, but it's growing on me. I get tons
of awwwww's when I wear it. I think I look pretty hot!Also, mom and dad taught me to say my prayers
before I got to sleep. Sometimes I'm so tired, I fall
asleep during my prayer time. I know, aren't I cute!

Open mic night at the Avila house

2008-09-25T10:15:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure what this thing is that I'm holding, but
Mom and Dad feed some yummy, and not so yummy stuff
with it. Strained carrots, not yummy, strained peaches yummy.
Everything I'm eating is the stage 1 food. So to recap food, stage one,
diapers, stage 3 (yes, I'm that big at 5 months), and lip syncing abillities
with this whatchamacallit in my hand, stage infinity. I'm that good people.

No matter how cool it is to sing Johnny Cash's Burning
Ring of Fire with that thing above, it's way cool to have my
old faithful bottle. Also, it helps to have my furry sidekick Stevie
with me. What a good kitty!

The return of silly hats

2008-09-20T22:18:00.000-07:00

Crykee! Look at that sheila cat. She's a beaut aint she?
Ok, so you can't see the cat that I was looking at, but
it was Rooney. More importantly though, I look silly
in this hat, hence the silly Croc Hunter bit.

Skate or die man!!

Bouncing Baby Boy

2008-09-19T16:27:00.000-07:00

Here I'm bouncing away in my, ah well bouncer. Dad put
some RedBull in my bottle, because I was bouncing for a
half hour like this! I'm also starting to learn to roll over. My
parents call them tricks, I just call them skillz, that's right
skillz with a z.

Second Trip to SF

2008-09-08T21:48:00.000-07:00

So, mom, dad, and myself went to San Francisco for
Aunt Mallory's birthday. We went to the Cliffhouse
for dinner. The night before, I was in my first
earthquake. That's how I got my little crack! Haha!
Ok, dad I told you that was a lame joke!

Here I am in yet another picture. You would think
these people were the Ansel Adams of baby shots. As you
can see I am super excited to be in this one. At least the
view was beautiful!

Who spiked the milk?

2008-09-05T08:39:00.000-07:00

So I went out to dinner with mom and dad the other day.
I was having a good time, eating with mom and dad. Then
I started having a funny feeling.

The room started spinning and everything I looked at
became blurry. I couldn't hold my bottle up, let alone
my head.

Then finally I couldn't take it any more and I was done, done!
I couldn't even function, I just passed out and slept it off. I tell ya, I
couldn't drive after that, so I passed the keys to mom and dad and
enjoyed the buzz. Ok, I gotta go, it's noon somewhere and I need a
rum and milk.

Check out my awesomeness!

2008-09-03T19:52:00.000-07:00

So yesterday you saw some of my new tricks, here's
a couple of more that I can do. I'm eating some
semi solid foods now. I chow down on pureed peaches,
sweet potatoes, and apples. I also eat rice cereal.
I'm wonder if they have pureed steak. Even if they didn't
I would still gum one down. Yum!!

Also, the Tanman can now stand
from a seated position, with a little help from mom of course
but it's still really awesome, because I'm awesome.
So awesome in fact that I refer to myself in the
third person. I can't roll over yet,
but I'm getting there!

Some new tricks!

2008-09-02T19:57:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I've heard through the grapevine that some people
are sadden by my lack of posting. Well tell me, would you
want to wake this up? Look how comfortable and cute I
look (Insert your "awwww", here). Anyways, this trick
isn't new, I was born to sleep, but I'm so darn cute, that
mom and dad love taking my picture while I'm napping.
What weirdos. Just let me sleep in peace!!

This trick is new. I'm starting to learn how to hold a bottle
with my own two hands. Now I know this trick doesn't compare
to my ability to type on this blog or even knowing how to upload
pictures, but it is impressive. I started doing this with Grandma Patti
last week, and I've been practicing everyday since (Insert your "how
cute" here).

Here's another trick that isn't so new, but I'm getting better
at it. I'm able to stand for long periods with the help of
mom and dad. Only the super athletic people can do this!
Wait, what dad? You say most adults and children are able to do this?
By themselves? What a croc, you're just jealous at my
superior athleticism. Ignore that dude ,
go ahead, be amazed!

SF Trip for Moms B-day

2008-08-17T22:54:00.001-07:00

For mom's birthday this year she wanted to go spend the day
in San Francisco. The trip was really fun, but started out bad.
In all the excitement those geniuses forgot me in the parking
lot. So if anyone feels compelled please call CPS on
these morons. How do you forget your only kid?!?!

Next we all we went walking, well they walked
I got to stay in my stroller and get pushed, around the
Embarcadero. It was a beautiful day around the bay, until
Auntie Mallory and Uncle Schuyler told me that
Alcatraz is for little kids who are bad to mom and dad.
So forget that CPS crack from earlier.

Here I am in my fuzzy fleece sweatshirt. Who wouldn't be
happy after being pushed around all day. It's good to be
the king!

Here's a picture of mom, dad, and me! We're hanging outon the pier before dinner. Well, their dinner, I had just
had dinner myself! On Sunday, before we went home we hung out
at Aunt Mallory and Uncle Schuyler's place. I got
my first chance to play the Wii. However, they all
seemed to forget that I'm a BABY!! I can't even sit up
on my own, let alone play video games! Idiots!
Get me a cell phone, I need to call CPS!

Jumpn Joseph-at!!

2008-08-14T19:28:00.000-07:00

As promised, mom and dad got me a jumper. Usually
I hop up and down a lot, but today I was on sensory
overload due to all the colors. Those monkeys at
the crazy baby toy factory really out did themselves. I think
this one was painted by a monkey dropping acid while
watching a Pink Floyd concert. Now get me out of this thing!

Who gave the monkey some paint?

2008-08-11T21:18:00.001-07:00

Umm, I'm not sure what you would call this crazy
contraption, but I love sitting in it. Even though
it looks like it was painted by a monkey on a three
day surgar high! Mom and Dad say I can get
a bouncer next! Yeah!

Lions, Tigers, and I'm Bare, Oh my!!

2008-08-09T21:44:00.000-07:00

Check out my Halloween costume, for 6-9 month
olds. I'm so big at 3 1/2 months that I fit in it
already. Mom had to take it back and get a bigger one!
Now give me some candy!

Had to throw in another shot of me in my Tigger
outfit. Only did it because otherwise the title
of this blog wouldn't work!. Now give me some
more candy!!

Since I don't have any bear outfits, I decided
to us another picture of me in my birthday suit.
Don't be intimidated, I keep this figure by
eating, sleeping, and lying around all day. It's called the
Central Roseville Baby Diet! Way better than the
South Beach Diet.

Spending time with Family!!

2008-07-30T19:45:00.000-07:00

Check out my onsie my favorite Aunt Mallory
made me!!! It is suppose to fit a 6 month old...
and it fits at 3!! Jealous?

Did I mention she has a great sense of humor?

The shamrock fell off my rear, so we stuck it on my
forehead!! We are a silly family!!
I am a lucky little leprechaun!

I am so happy to spend time with my family!!
I will keep growing like a weed, see you soon!!

It's Naked Time!!!

2008-07-27T22:46:00.000-07:00

I don't know if you know this....

But I am kind of a big deal!!

Bath time is so much fun for me!!
I get to spend some quality time with Dad!!

Then it's time for me to make Mommy laugh!!
Ain't I a cutie?
See you tomorrow!!!

Lazy Summer Days Part 2

2008-07-15T17:41:00.001-07:00

Oh how I love summer days!
I can take all the naps I like in my
super comfortable Boppy!!
(No, they don't make them for adults!!)

When I wake up I like to sit a while
and think about what I want to eat!!!
Then I thank God for
my mommy and daddy!!!

After dinner I hang out on the ground for some
roll around time! I get some good laughs in
and soon I'll be ready for bed!

See you soon!!!

Lazy Summer Days

2008-07-07T22:46:00.000-07:00

Well, with half of California burning there is not much
for my mom and dad to do except cater to my every whim.
Someone tell ET that his home has nothing on mine!

Also, I can hold my head up really well now!
Plus I'm staring to kick while I'm on belly. I'll bet
I can roll over by myself real soon, since I'm
super athletic like that!

Tigger-rific Tanner!!!

2008-07-05T12:46:00.000-07:00

Check me out!! I am a handsome little man!!

Oops!!!! I almost lost my way in this hood!!
But I am smarter than the average Tigger!!

Daddy thought I was so cute (he secretly liked my booties)
he snatched me up and made me giggle some more!!
I told him the shoes only fit me!

My dad is so big and strong!!
He holds me so high I can see everything!!

Well I am going to go play with Mom and Dad
now! See you all very soon!! Bye!!

A big dip for a little dipper

2008-06-30T18:41:00.000-07:00

Yesterday the air finally cleared up a little here
so Mom and Dad took me to Grandma and Grandpa's for
a swim. Mom put my awesome shades on me so I could

be styln' in the pool!

Wait a minute, who turned out the lights!

After my big swim, I had a little fun with dad. He was
tickling my belly and I was making all kinds of funny
faces! Someone tell that guy to go bother somebody else,
I'm trying to nap!!

My weekend!

2008-06-29T12:17:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! I had a big weekend. On Saturday morning
I got up super early and was laughing because I kept
my mom and dad up most of the night.
That was fun!!

Then later on in the day and I was sitting with mom and
my kitty Rooney jumped up to see me. She started licking
my toes and purring really loudly. She doesn't come out
much, but she is a really sweet kitty!

Then this morning I was hanging out in my play gym,
playing with my dad. I gave him a couple of big smiles
since he asked so nicely. In a little while we're going to
go see Grandma and Grandpa. I can't wait! See you all soon!

Hangn' with Dad

2008-06-27T22:52:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! After a few days of not feeling so hot after my shots,
I'm doing a lot better. I forgot to tell you all that the doctor told me the
other day that I'm a big, strong, healthy boy. I'm now 24 inches long and
weigh 14lbs 15 oz!! Which are the 96th percentile and
98th percentile respectively for two month olds.
Don't act like your not impressed!

Tonight I was playing with my dad. Since he teaches summer school I
don't get to see him during the day, but in the afternoon it's go time! He's
like a big jungle gym, I'm learning how to push my way up his chest.
Dad says I'm practicing using my legs for when I play for the 49ers!

After that I was done and decided to once again nap in my favorite
place, my boppy. Time for a bath and then bed. Good Night!!

Shot Day... :(

2008-06-24T18:42:00.000-07:00

Today I had to go get my first shots. My mommy
held me before I got them because I was scared. :(

They gave me shots in my leg. At least my daddy
was there to hold me. He told me how brave
I was. I only cried a little bit!

Afterward I was so tired that I decided to take a nap
on my boppy. Don't I look comfortable!
See you all tomorrow!!

Chilln at the Avila Grotto!

2008-06-22T22:52:00.000-07:00

Today I went to Grandpa and Grandma Avila's to sit by the pool.
It was really hot here, so Mom and Dad went swimming
while I hung out with Grandpa.

Later on I got tired of all that relaxing with Grandpa,
so I had to take a nap on this comfy cushion and my binky.
Quite possibly the best nap I've ever had!

I'm baaaacccckk!

2008-06-21T23:54:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! Sorry I was gone a couple of days!
As you can see I've had some family and friends come
visit me. Thursday my Auntie Sara came all the way
from Alabama just to feed me!! :)

Then on Friday I got to go see Grandma and Grandpa Reyes.
Since it was very hot, Grandpa laid me out in front of the fan
and played with me!

It looked like so much fun, my mommy joined me!

Then I got to hang out with Grandma and she gave
lots of kisses! I love Grandma!

Finally my Auntie Mallory was in town. She got to hold me
before her big trip. I love it when I get to see her!!
I'll see you all tomorrow!

Another Big Day for me, The Tanman

2008-06-18T22:27:00.000-07:00

Hugh Hefner isn't the only one
who looks good in a robe!

Oh my gosh I just soiled myself!

Me and my buddy Tristan.

He makes me laugh!

Isn't he sweet, I think he's my best friend!

Zach and Cody aren't the only ones with a suite life!

2008-06-17T23:41:00.000-07:00

Even when I'm sleeping,
I look cool for the camera.

Whoa!!! Ease up woman,
I gotta keep it real for my ladies.

No, this isn't Mom and Dads new Buddha doll.
If you rub this belly you never know what you're going to get!

My BIG Day!!

2008-06-16T20:27:00.000-07:00

Take a morning Nap after watching my 6- 8 am shows...

Then I do my BIG stretches...

Get my flirt face ready...

Then I laugh for Mommy..
(She makes me work for my food:))

Then I Laugh at Daddy,
cause he's so funny
(And I don't think he's funny looking like Mommy!!)

Then they punish me by making me try on ridiculous hats..
I need to have a talk with them!!

Ultimately, I blame Aunt Mallory for buying them for me!!

Time for another nap...see you tomorrow!!

Happy Fathers Day!!

2008-06-15T23:47:00.001-07:00

Who cares if Grandpa hogs me?

Just pondering life,
while hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa!

Just checking out life from Grandpa's shoulder!

Hey Mommy!!

Who spiked the milk?
Anybody have any aspirin?

This Summers Hottest New Looks!!

2008-06-13T20:12:00.000-07:00

Ready for the beach!! Where are my floaties?

Skate or Die!!
Picture me rolln' in my DC beanie.

What did I do to deserve this hat?

My future is so bright...I need sunglasses...
and a binky!

Tanner Skywalker
The Force is strong with this one...

Hi, I'm Mr. Smiles and I like to chill in my boppy!

2008-06-12T16:33:00.000-07:00

My Mommy and Daddy Love Me

2008-06-11T22:32:00.000-07:00

Doing some laps with dad.
He makes good baby carrier. Now tell him
to get a tan!

Big kisses from Mommy! I love her so much!

I'm getting some face time with my fist,
and it's delicious! Now somebody feed me!!

Nap time!

2008-06-10T22:21:00.000-07:00

Just thought everybody would want to see
what a real mans body looks like!

Mommy decided to let Stevie and myself nap with her.
Isn't she the best!?

Welcome!

2008-06-07T17:38:00.001-07:00

Welcome to my blog! Check back often to see pictures of me as I get older and the new things I do each day.