Watch out, Pele!

Kueffer just started soccer on Saturday. He is on a team of 2-3 year olds and, let's be honest, he was the STAR! Actually most of the kiddos were younger or wouldn't leave their parent's side that morning- except for K. :) He really loved singing the songs and practicing the drills. It was the cutest! One of the parents even told us that he was a 'leader' and another said he was 'obviously not shy'! ha!(This is Daddy being the Sleeping Dinosaur in a game that they were playing. K started out as the dino, but then wanted to play!)

After about 1/2 way through practice, Kueffer must have thought that he was ready for some real soccer action and rushed the field of another group actually having a game! He was running and kicking his ball going right for the BIG goal...close behind were Mommy and Daddy chasing him. Lucky for us, we knew some of the parents of the players on the teams he 'crashed'...thanks, Kueffer! :)We all had a fun time and can't wait to see what a soccer star Kueffer will become this summer!

Go Blue Whales!!! (His team...sounds tough, huh?!)

Farm Boy

Kueffer and Mommy went to visit Grandpa Bob and Grandma Mary Ann for a few days this week. It had been a while since we had visited and Kueffer had been saying that he wanted to 'visit the farm' for a while now, so the timing was perfect! It was obvious that it had been a while when he went inside, he complimented Grandma saying 'You have a very nice house, Grandma!'.
Grandpa had a baby calf that he has been bottle feeding, so Kueffer loved watching Papa feed the Molly every morning and at night. (He even helped Papa name her!) Kueffer's cousin, Quinten had just gotten a new horse, so we got to meet her too! Kueffer wasn't too brave with the big horse, but did hold her rope while Mommy petted her.

We had a great time and on our way back to KC,
Kueffer kept saying that he wanted to go back to Grandpa and Grandma's house!

Zoo Fun

We enjoyed a very nice, low key holiday weekend here in KC...just in time for the crazy summer schedule to kick in soon! Mommy was finally feeling 'among the living' after a week of strep (yuck!), so didn't make any big plans and just had fun! On Sunday, we went to the "KC" Zoo for a bit. (Kueffer kept calling it that to not confuse it with the Memphis Zoo!)

It was sooo hot and humid, so we got an early start before the crowd. We waited in line for the zoo train and when we finally made it to the front, Kueffer decided it was potty time...Daddy and K ran so quickly and made it there and back in time for the train! Luckily, the other parents in line understood what we were going through and let us back in our spot. No accidents- yeah, Kueffer!!

Kueffer loves seeing the animals and Mommy and Daddy were amazed by all of the exotic animals he recognized. (Thank you, Dora and Diego for the education during this past week of strep and thunderstorms!) Kueffer and Daddy visiting 'Linda' the llama

It was a wonderful and fun weekend.
We hope that you all enjoyed a great Memorial Day weekend too!

Stop me before I volunteer again!

photo.JPG, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Seriously, that should be mommy's new mantra! It's been a long and busy 'school' year and Kueffer isn't even in preschool yet! This explains the lack of posting lately, well that and Kueffer getting the strep and respiratory viruses that have been circulating around lately. :(

Mommy has just finished up a term co chairing a committee and ending President of another group...yippee! We are ready for a fun filled summer...on to 'also participating' status!

Twisted

IMG_0428.MOV a video by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

There were lots of scary tornadoes in KC today. Thankfully, Grandma Karen called to check on Mommy and Kueffer to make sure that we heard the sirens going off. Between public television kiddie shows and Mommy's head feeling fuzzy from strep, we were not that 'tuned in' to what was going on outside. Luckily, we were already in the basement. Soon after Daddy, Grandma Mary Ann, Aunt Bobbi and Aunt Lisa were calling too. After a quick switch of the television channel, Mommy was teaching Kueffer all about the local weather and tornadoes.
In light of all of the devastation recently from tornadoes in other towns, we were happy to stay downstairs and play it safe.

Springtime is beautiful, but the weather can be very scary. Stay safe and enjoy K's imitation of a tornado! ( Obviously, he had demonstrated this a few times before Mommy actually caught it on film!)

We're Back AND part 2

Okay, so sorry to keep the anticipation growing for the next Easter post...I know that you were all anxious! ;)

We had a wonderful Easter with lots of family and friends. The weather in KC turned out to be perfect and we even hosted a little impromptu egg hunt!

After this past week, it's hard to do much of an Easter recap as it seems sooo far away! This past week, we've been a busy crew! Last weekend we did IT! Kueffer started potty training!!! Exciting stuff for the Dawdy's. Actually, Daddy and Mommy are pretty sure that Kueffer has been ready for a while, just waiting on the 'rents. He has done GREAT! 1 accident the first day and we even ventured out to a family birthday party that night for a bit (brave!). The next couple of days were pretty good, but the last few days he has been perfect! (PLEASE, don't let Mommy be jinxing this!)
We are very proud of our little guy...and he is very proud of himself, as he should be. :)

Yesterday, Kueffer was not acting his fun little self, so Mommy took him to see our fav pediatrician...it's official, K has strep throat! yuck! (Even sick, he's accident free...yay!) Last night he was so exhausted and suffering...BUT today, back to his energetic, inquisitive self! Mommy and Kueffer have been quarantined for the 24 hour period...we are ready to get out! (We did go for a quick drive and saw Grandma Karen :)) ...oh, BTW I had heard that kids with strep would sleep A LOT...where is that kid? Mommy obviously got the little dictator version on strep! ;) So glad that Kueffer is feeling so much better. Dr E. said he be back to 'perfect' for the weekend!

Kueffer's 'Egg-cellent' Adventures- Part I

Whew, Easter weekend was so much fun!
The sugar rush actually started last week with Easter parties at 'school' and LOTS of treats.

Friday afternoon, Kueffer and Mommy dyed eggs...which was interesting with a 2 1/2 year old. He is sooo independent and wanted to do so much of it himself. Being an independent toddler sometimes equals messy toddler, so Kueffer decorated eggs topless! (Mommy had been asking K to 'open his eyes' for the photos...this is a result)

It was really fun until he grew tired of hearing Mommy ask him to stir gently (aka stop spashing all of the dye on the counter top and floor) and not keep trying to taste the dye...nice. My very cooperative assistant...funny guy!

We had a fun time and ended up with some really colorful eggs!Saturday the Dawdy's were all about town at Easter Egg Hunts and a birthday party. Mommy left the house early morning to hide eggs for our mom's group. Kueffer and Daddy skipped that party as K wasn't feeling to well on Friday night. (No, not from tasting egg dye...I hope.)
But we made it to a very fun egg hunt at our gym.Kueffer, his friend Claire, and Daddy working on their strategyNice look, Daddy!Still working on the strategy

Checking out all of the loot that was collected!

Later that afternoon, we even made to K's friend, Charlie's Birthday party and was still going strong! (All of the other kiddos, including Charlie, were over it, but Kueffer still cheesed it up for every photo opp!)

Stay tuned for the actual 'Easter Celebration' on Sunday...it was a very FUN weekend!

Rock Star!

IMG_0406.MOV a video by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Kueffer loves 'rockin' out' ! It's so funny watching him play his guitar. He is so serious and has some pretty serious rock star moves as well!

Blessing Pot

Yesterday, Kueffer and Mommy made a blessing pot.
Kueffer told Mommy some of the things that he loves and
then we wrote them on the 'stems of the flowers'.
These included: Daddy, Mommy, Lucy, Grandpas and Grandmas, toys, and friends. It is so sweet to see him think about what is important in his life and
be thankful for these blessings.

Playing is hard

Playing is hard, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Cupcakes!

IMG_0405.MOV a video by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Kueffer has been so excited to make cupcakes with Mommy since he spotted the frosting can in the pantry...

Yesterday, we made them!

Last week when we visited my parents, he told them and Aunt Lisa that he was going to make them cupcakes. Today, they are coming and they will have some yummy cupcakes made by this 'sweet' little guy!

More park

photo.JPG, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Even when exhausted, he won't give up...must. keep. playing.

On a side note, he's also been exercising his 'bossy' side on Mommy while at the park. He's a very demanding swinger (I know how that sounds), but bosses Mommy around even checking the shadow to make sure Mommy is pushing him using BOTH hands! Serously. Good times.

Big Boy

IMG_0400.MOV a video by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Kueffer and Mommy have been putting in some major hours at the park lately. We've been waiting a long time this winter to get outside, so we are not missing a minute! One of the parks nearby was totally renovated this past year and this new 'whatever' was added. Kueffer LOVES it! He is so independent and has been playing on it for the past 2 days. He wants NO HELP from his mommy and is so proud of himself each time he goes back and forth. What a big boy!

Making a BIG BOY bed and making memories!

It was a beautiful weekend and we took advantage of every minute of it and were outside all day, both days! Daddy has been working on making Kueffer's big boy bed. As some of you may know, Daddy has never done anything like this, but he is making an awesome bed!

Kueffer has loved watching him and 'assisting' where he can.
I know that Daddy has loved almost every minute working on it.
Mommy has loved watching her 2 boys together working...making the best big boy bed in the world!

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

IMG_0384.MOV a video by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Kueffer is so sweet. The other morning he work up and started looking for Lucy as he does many mornings. Once he found her, he started singing 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'. I hope that Lucy enjoyed it as much as Mommy did. :)

Memphis!

(Kueffer and Emma Rush playing at the park)

Daddy, Mommy, and Kueffer roadtripped to Memphis to visit our friends, the Jones'. We all had a great time visiting and playing...wish we lived closer, but they are definitely worth the 8 hour drive! :)Kueffer and Daddy at the zooOliver and Kueffer checking out the pandas at the zooEmma Rush and Kueffer had the best seat at the zooKueffer taking a break from splashing around at the zoochilling on the couch in the morning with Christopher and OliverHiding in the cabinet with Emma Rush

"My name is Kueffer and I play basketball!"

That's what Kueffer said to Mommy yesterday. He is so funny! We went to Memphis for spring break and he caught a serious case of 'March Madness' playing basketball with his older friends, Christopher and Oliver.

Roadtrip

photo.JPG a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

We all had such a great time in Memphis over spring break ! This is the look that Kueffer gave Mommy on our way back. He was not happy to be leaving. He wanted to go back to "Mephis"!

Like all of the cheese puffs? :)

Tough Stuff!

photo.JPG a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Kueffer is one tough little cookie! This morning he was playing at Monkey Bizness, an indoor playground, when he decided to perform one of his 'stunt man' moves and roll out of the bounce house. Well, someone decided to move the step and he fell. HARD. Not sure if Mommy or Kueffer was more upset - especially seeing all of the BLOOD! He bit his little tongue on both sides. :( Luckily he got some ice and a lollipop and was feeling better in no time. Whew!

St. Patty's Parade 2011

This year we opted out of walking in the Brookside St. Patty's parade (good decision) and decided to watch it with our neighbors. It was a beautiful day and after Kueffer got over the initial dislike of the noise, he really got into it! He was running out for the candy that was thrown and even showing off his dance/karate moves!

Where did our sweet little boy go?

This is what Mommy has walked into the past 2 mornings. "Go away, Mommy!", "Go out of my room!", " I want Daddy!"... Our little boy went to bed a sweet 2 1/2 year old and woke up a TEENAGER! Ugh!

He even slept in this morning- why couldn't that happen on a weekend? :)

Praying for a more pleasant morning greeting tomorrow.

Gearing up for the Big 12 Tournament

Kueffer and Mommy cheered for the Tigers on Saturday, even though Daddy tried to influence Kueffer with his propaganda bedtime stories at night- Ha, Three Little Jayhawks!
Well, the Tigers may have lost on Saturday, but we will be ready for those 'blue birds' this week! :)

Party Party

Kueffer loves a party! He is getting to the age that he celebrates birthdays with his friends and it's so cute to see them all together. This week, he attended 2 in 3 days and they were both so cute. He even practiced singing the birthday song before the parties...too cute!