Chillin'

So, just sitting on the steps and watching a little 'Thomas the Tank Engine'...
What a way to start the day!

LOVE how he crosses his little legs! :)

Happy Spring!

Spring has arrived in KC...really? We received several inches of snow in KC on the first day of spring! To celebrate, we had one last hurrah in the snow this weekend and Kueffer loved it...mommy and daddy are over it.

Wishing you all a very happy spring- whenever it FINALLY decides to get here! :)

Happy Birthday, Papa and Brock!

Today is the birthday of 2 of Kueffer's favorite people...Papa Bob and Brock!

Happy Birthday to you both...we love you!

Pinch Free Zone

Our house was 'pinch free' on St. Patrick's Day! Kueffer wore his green tee and loved watching the parade on TV as it was raining and cold outside. Mommy and Kueffer went for a recheck visit at the pediatrician's office to check on his ear infection. Mommy had mixed feelings when Dr. Espe said that Kueffer was HEALTHY and his ears looked fine. I say 'mixed feelings' because Mommy was hoping that there was a good reason as to why this sweet, precious, happy baby boy had turned into this grumpy, stubborn, 'anti clothing' , etc etc...child!
Looks like TWO has come early for Kueffer...ugh.

Hope that you all had a wonderful St. Patty's Day!

Happy St. Patty's Day

Kueffer was 'putting together' his St. Patty's look this past weekend. He wanted to make sure that he had on plenty of green. Mommy made him a special shirt, but since he is 'anti clothing' right now, now sure if he will be wearing it today...or anything. sigh...

We hope that you all have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day...don't forget your green! :)

St. Patty's Warm Up

Saturday Daddy, Mommy and our little leprechaun, Kueffer were in the Brookside St. Patty's Warm Up Parade. It was a bit rainy and chilly outside, but we thought it was more authentic that way! :) Daddy was a good sport as he carried Kueffer the entire parade route. We had so much fun and can't wait to do it again next year!

Kueffer and Daddy got to meet the Shatto Farms Cow- they were behind us in the parade, so Kueffer watched the cow the entire time Daddy held him!

March Madness!

While the Missouri Tigers were 'taking a break' last week, Kueffer and Daddy cheered on the Jayhawks. Looks like Kueffer will be cheering them on quite a bit this month as the KU Jayhawks have been ranked #1 in the Tournament. Mommy even broke down and bought a 'Rock Chalk' tee for Kueffer...and Daddy! Go Tigers and 'A Hawks' (as Kueffer calls them)!

More fun with Daddy

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Kueffer's been a little under the weather this last week so there's not been much 'blogworthy' news to share.
I love how Daddy and Kueffer love to snuggle and play and wanted to share this quick video. This was last week when K was feeling better. I love how he pulls Daddy close for another raspberry, then giggles...so Cute!

Kueffer's Favorite Dance Partner

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A couple of weeks ago, Daddy, Mommy and Kueffer met Aunt Bobbi in Lawrence for a quick visit. We all love seeing Aunt Bobbi, but Kueffer can't get enough of her! While waiting on lunch, Kueffer and Aunt Bobbi did a little dance. It was Kueffer's first exposure to Kiss...hopefully, his last!

Tiger or Jayhawk?

Since we are a 'house divided' and Kueffer has cute MU Tiger tees and KU tees- or as cute as a Jayhawk tee can be. (Yes, Mommy is the Tiger!) Daddy and Mommy could not come to a decision on which t shirt Kueffer should wear on Saturday as it was the MU-KU basketball game. SO...we asked our Facebook friends to decide.

We posted this picture.and everyone voted on what Kueffer should wear.
TIGERS won...but Kueffer fell asleep before the game and slept thru it.


Since the Jayhawks won, Daddy won too! Kueffer looks cute in anything. Even a Jayhawk t shirt! :)

Snack Break

Today Kueffer and Mommy met up with some friends for our weekly playgroup. We went to a really fun indoor play area and the boys loved it! Yes, there were only boys there today- so some 'male bonding' was done. :) After a lot of climbing and sliding, it was time for a snack break. Mommy thought it was so cute how they all just lined up together and shared a snack.
Of course, they wouldn't sit still for long! :)

and TOES!

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Kueffer loves pointing to eyes, ears, nose, etc. and LOVES the song 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes'. He will play that song over and over again with his friend, Tad the frog. Here is just a sampling of him singing along with Tad.

Team USA's Cutest Fan

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The Dawdy's loved watching the Olympics these past 2 weeks and took in every moment we could! Yes, even the hours and hours of curling - Daddy's favorite. (yawn...) Kueffer cheered on every sport from ice skating to skiing to snowboarding...and Daddy and Mommy even discovered that he was a huge fan of HOCKEY! Probably from all of the cheering in the crowd, but he was yelling 'Goal' in no time!
Here is a cute video of Kueffer watching the USA/Canada hockey game for the Gold. Go USA!

Hat

This morning was a typical chaotic day at the Dawdy's. Kueffer was up and ready to play bright and early! He had worked up quite an appetite and ate a bowl of oatmeal and wanted more. Mommy was happy to oblidge and got another...
as she turned her back, she heard 'Hat' and saw this...

yes, another chaotic and messy morning at the Dawdy's!

Daddy's home!

One of our favorite times of the day is when Daddy gets home from work! Mommy and Kueffer are always so happy to see him. Daddy never really knows what to expect when he walks through the door and tonight was no exception...

Kueffer was in rare form and wanted to play and play!2 worn out guys!

Weekend Fun!

The weather outside this weekend was definitely frightful, but we had a DELIGHTFUL surprise when Papa Bob and Grandma Mary Ann came to visit on Saturday! Kueffer was so excited to see them. They brought him a new toy tractor and wagon that he loves. He was definitely Papa's little buddy the entire time and Papa loved every minute of it! Papa read stories and Kueffer even had him in the tee pee...yes, only Kueffer could get Papa in there! :)

Papa and Grandma stayed with Kueffer Saturday night so that Daddy and Mommy could go to dinner with friends and I think all three of them had a great- and exhausting- time! Grandma Mary Ann was Kueffer's early morning buddy the next day too
We were all so sad to see them go- thanks, Old Man Winter for arriving so early on Sunday- but we loved our quick visit and can't wait to see them again soon!

Our little shopper

Kueffer is definitely exercising his independence these days which can make any trip to the grocery store or Target an adventure. Today, Kueffer and Mommy went for a 'quick' trip to the grocery store...ha! Mommy's little helper decided that he was going to do most of the shopping himself and wanted to check out all of the produce and carry the basket too. Of course, anytime another shopper walked by, Kueffer had to say 'hi' and flash his dimples or show them his truck!"Wow, this make a great track to drive my truck...vroom, vroom!"

Happy Valentine's Day!

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We love you!
Matt, Michelle and Kueffer

No Girls Allowed!

This past few weeks, Kueffer has been grabbing Daddy's finger and leading him into the tent. The shut the curtain door and you can hear them giggling behind it!
It's always Daddy...their special hideout!

And Momma thought I would lose my curls!

Love those curls!

'Hi, Chrissy!'

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Kueffer was so excited that Grandma Karen's dog, Chrissy decided to join us for the Super Bowl celebration- for a while. While she was around, Kueffer wanted to rekindle their friendship. He tried sharing his water, kiss her, 'talk' to her- even 'speaking' her language...'arf, arf', but she really wanted NO part of it!

Who Dat?

Kueffer loved the Super Bowl and hanging out at Grandma Karen's !
Grandma's poor dog, Chrissy did not love having Kueffer around as much. :)

Meet Spot

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This is 'Spot'. He is Kueffer's new hooded towel and K loves him! The first night that they 'met', Kueffer would not part with him. He snuggled him after his bath and then Spot had to sleep with Kueffer- along with his blankie, bear, sheep, and 'arf, arf'.
Kueffer is one funny, sweet little boy!

Whew!

Wow, it has been quite a week in the Dawdy home...and it's only Tuesday! After a long and sleepless few days while poor Kueffer had pink eye and eye infections (yuck!) we are finally healthy. So healthy that Kueffer is back to his funny, sweet, mischevious self. :) He has 'discovered' the spare room downstairs and how much fun all of the pillows are on the bed, the new 'playthings', etc. Today while Mommy was unpacking some groceries, Kueffer went into the room to play. A couple of minutes later, Mommy heard the door shut...he has been doing that a bit- foreshadowing the teen years perhaps!...went to get him to go play downstairs and the door was LOCKED! There is a lock on that door? After nervously calling Daddy, Grandma Karen, Papa Bob and the local hardware store (yes, I called them) for advice on what to do...it was determined that a glass pane in the door must be broken to free little K. Meanwhile, Kueffer was starting to figure out that this was not fun anymore and wanted Mommy to hold him and was getting soooo sleepy. Daddy came to the rescue after visiting the hardware store to pick up tape- the hardware store employee even said 'you must be the Dad of the toddler locked in the bedroom.'! Kueffer was free and not too emotionally scarred. Eventually he fell asleep on Mommy...whew, what a day!