Soccer

 Kueffer's playing on a new soccer league this fall and LOVING it! 

 

 (Check out how Kueffer intimidates the opposing team at kick off...

sometimes he even breaks out his 'ninja moves'!)

 Getting ready to kick the ball in...

Action shot!

 All of the parents make a tunnel for 'tunnel time' and each of the players run through after the game.  The kiddos and the parents love it!

(Daddy and Mommy were not exactly sure what was happening at our first game when we heard 'Tunnel Time'...what?)

Daddy telling Kueffer how proud he is of Kueffer after the game.  Ahhhh

Circus time!

This past weekend, the Ringling Bros. Circus came to town and the Dawdys were there!

 (No, it was NOT Daddy's idea.) 

Kueffer was really excited to see all of the animals and clowns...

but MOST excited about the Cotton Candy that he was promised!

Last week at preschool, the teachers had talked about the elephants that were in town for the circus, so Kueffer was really into seeing the production.  Even though we sat in that last row of Sprint Center- let's just say that Mommy did not realize that THIS was the week of the circus and

 

didn't realize that circuses ever sell out, really?- whatever-

 Kueffer had a great time seeing the tigers, elephants, trapeze artists...EVERYTHING!  It was so much fun watching him! 

He loved it!  and of course, loved the cotton candy and popcorn!

Celebrity Filled Weekend

photo.JPG, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

This weekend the Dawdys were 'hob nobbing' with only the most elite. :)
Friday night, our church sponsored a super fun book signing with Jamie Lee Curtis! The event was sold out. She read her new children's book to the crowd and chatted with everyone after.

Then Saturday, Mommy and Kueffer met Slugger! Kueffer was such a big boy and walked right up to him and shook his hand and then jumped up for a photo. Of course, it didn't hurt that the event was at a toy store and Slugger handed all of the kiddos toys too.

Sunday, we hung out with one of the biggest stars in town- Grandma Karen! She is WAY more special than any of those other celebrities we hung out with this weekend.
Happy Birthday, Grandma Karen!

We will miss you, Lauren and Connor!

photo.JPG, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Our dear friends, the Duffys are moving to Seattle this week. Kueffer and Lauren have really grown up together- we met when they were babies at playgroup, went to Mom's Day Out together, Preschool classmates, swimming lessons, ...almost everything has included Lauren!

We will miss them so much but are happy that they will be close to Sarah's family.

This cute photo was taken Saturday at the park where we said 'see you' once more before they leave.

We love you guys and can't wait to visit you soon!

Spider Buddies

photo.JPG, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Kueffer and his buddy, Cole love playing together and LOVE super heros!

Relax, Citizens...you are protected!

Back to School

Kueffer started his first day of 4 year old preschool today. 

It's hard to believe that he is getting so big!

It wasn't the smoothest running morning- perhaps not something that Norman Rockwell would've painted...okay, definitely not.  Of all of the 'challenges' that Mommy thought may have presented that morning, didn't realize that UNDERWEAR would be such a big issue.  ugh! 

Kueffer got some super cool spiderman underwear from Aunt Bobbi last weekend and,

unknown to Mommy, that's what he wanted to wear.  oops. 

After he discovered those were not available (in the laundry), it was not pretty.

Eventually, Mommy and Daddy did get him in the car and on the way.  It wasn't pretty, but it happened.  Took more convincing, but finally some photos were taken.  whew....

and he walked happily into class to see Miss Julie and Miss Julie and all of his friends. 

 

 

fyi- no goodbye tears were shed by Mommy, Daddy, or Kueffer!

Daredevil

photo.JPG, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Last weekend, Kueffer went with Grandpa Bob and Grandma Mary Ann to visit Uncle Clark, Aunt Bobbi and Max. He had so much fun playing with his buddy, Max. He also loves playing on all of Max's fun ride on toys. Uncle Clark had to go find a helmet as K was riding down this big 'rock hill', or 'mountain' s Kueffer called it, on the 4 wheeler.
Thanks for a fun weekend for everyone!

He's with the band!

IMG_4449.MOV a video by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

This summer one of our local outdoor malls hosted outdoor concerts every Thursday night. Luckily on 'Mr Stinky Feet' night, it was finally cooler outside, so Mommy took Kueffer and his friend Bo. They were really great concert goers and even part of the kiddo mosh pit! ;) Several children were selected to be part of the band and Kueffer was picked! He had a great time and took his role very seriously...our little musician!

Captain Gogglepants

Captain Gogglepants, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Nothing to say here. ;)

The Three 'Mc'Musketeers!

photo.JPG, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Mommy decided it would be a great idea one day to take Kueffer and his friends, Cole and Bo home from Bible School. (yes, you read correctly...TWO friends!)
First stop, McDonald's for lunch.
Not sure how many times people approached and said 'good luck'!
Then on to the pool...it was a fun day, even for Mommy...exhausted, but fun!

Camping, Kueffer style

 

Aunt Lisa and Uncle Darryl gave Kueffer a backpack, flashlight, and sleeping bag for his birthday.

He was ready to go camping.

Even in the 100+ degree weather, he was ready to sleep under the stars.

Everyone else, not so much...maybe this fall.  maybe.

Watch out, Phelps!

photo.JPG, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Kueffer even swims in the tub. Recently he was in the 'Olympics' swimming a very long race- to the end of the tub AND back...whew!
Daddy and Mommy were proud of our 'Gold Medalist' as he won HUNDREDS that night!

Cannonball!

IMG_4294.MOV a video by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Where have we been?

This summer was FUN and I guess that the Dawdys were having so much fun, there was no time to blog.  Sorry!

I promise to bring everyone up to speed, but here are a couple of fun things that we did in July.

 

We went to San Antonio!

Okay, not many photos, but our little family had a great time in San Antonio and Austin. Mommy and Kueffer spent the weekend with Daddy and left on Monday.  Daddy had to stay the rest of the week for work.

 We rode the boat down the riverwalk...doesn't K look thrilled!

Kueffer did discover the Shirley Temple and LOVED them!  He ordered one every night at dinner.
 

We then celebrated Kueffer's BIG 4th Birthday with a party...yes, that get's it's own blog post!

and then...went to Memphis!

 

Kueffer seriously morphed into a fish, or shark as he would say,this summer.  Our friends in Memphis have a pool and K was in it almost every waking moment that we were there. 

Spent 7 1/2 hours in the pool one day...seriously, a FISH!

 



Aloha!

It's been a while and we have missed you!

It's been a VERY busy and VERY fun summer.  Kueffer has been involved in swimming lessons, tennis lessons, kids day out, soccer and camps...whew!

Earlier this summer, Kueffer attended a week long music camp at Key of See.  It was too cute!  The theme each morning was 'I Love America!' so each day they learned a new type of American music- Western, Broadway, Jazz, and on the last day...Hawaiian! 

There was a special guest- Miley and she was a REAL hula dancer! 

Each child learned how to hula and as you can see, Kueffer and Cole were very taken with her. :)



Keeping Cool

These days are so hot. Kueffer and Cole just needed to take a popsicle break on the hammock!

Look who's 4!

 We started the BIG DAY with a birthday doughnut

Then a little celebration at Lego Camp.

That night our BIG BOY wanted Chuck E. Cheese...yeah!

Daddy and Mommy can't believe Kueffer is FOUR YEARS old! 

We love our smart, funny, imaginitive, sweet, energetic guy. 

You are the BEST and we love you to 'Pluto and back'! ;)

Sleeping Bag?

Recently Mommy and Daddy have found this when checking on Kueffer before going to bed...

yes, he is taking his pillow out of the case and using it as a sleeping bag!

Funny Kid!

It's HOT outside!

Even 3 year olds need a spot in the shade on a hammock with popsicles to cool off on these HOT days!  whew!

Rootin, Tootin Cowboy!

This week it was 'Cowboy Day' at Kids Day Out and our little 'cowpoke' was ready to go!  He had his outift ready- complete with pirate shirt!  He even loaned out a cowboy hat to his friend, Cole!  He had his swagger and was going around the house sayin' he was the 'rootin', tootin' cowboy...well, this mommy didn't mess with him!  too cute!

It's that time of year!

 For Soccer!

This year Kueffer is a 'Red Rhino' and had his first soccer match last Saturday.

Wow, it's amazing how much he's matured in a year!  We decided to pass on soccer during the school year- and even at the first game, he really GOT IT!  He was such a great team player and was excited for the other kiddos that scored goals, got the concept of the game AND even SCORED A GOAL!  Yeah! 

It's going to be fun watching him play with his friends this summer!

Kueffer and Cole 'cooling off' after the match.

Fun on the Farm with Grandpa

Kueffer and Mommy have been visiting Grandma and Grandpa down on the farm quite a bit since school has been out.  Kueffer LOVES all of the fun things that he can do with his Grandpa! We've even timed it right a to get to see Uncle Darryl, Aunt Lisa, Quinten and Brock too!  There are so many fun things to do like ride on the tractor, go fishing, and exploring. 

Can't wait to get back soon!

Happy Daddy's Day

Kueffer and Mommy are pretty lucky to have THIS GUY for a Daddy/Husband! 

He is the funniest, kindest, gentlest, ....

well, the BEST Daddy in the world and we LOVE him to pieces!

Happy Father's Day to Grandpa Bill, Grandpa Bob and

DADDY!

We love you!

Deep Sea bathing

Deep Sea bathing, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Our little fish- or as he would say 'shark' LOVES to swim! He's really pretty good and actually swimming.
This weekend, Kueffer got a new Spiderman swim mask and snorkel...and he could not wait to try them out...even in the tub!