Halloween party with the BIG kids!

Last Saturday, one of Daddy's co workers invited us to a super fun Halloween Party! 

It was on a farm and there were horse rides, bounce houses, zip line, target practice, lots of yummy food...AND a SCAVENGER HUNT with the BIG KIDS! 

Kueffer was so excited to be on a team with the bigger kids - aka. 6 years old and up! ;)

 Batman marching up to the party

 First stop- cookies!  Batman needed fuel to build all of those muscles. ;)

 Target practice with Daddy...yes, it was pretty scary.

 Zip line...Kueffer loved this!

 Learning the rules of the treasure hunt.

 and they're off!

 Getting his game his ready!

 The batmobile was in the shop, so Batman went horseback.

Kueffer was so excited to meet a 'real' cowboy!

 Getting teams for the scavenger hunt

 Developing strategy

He may have been the smallest one in the group, but he obviously had some BIG ideas to share!

 

It was a super fun party!

Pumpkin Hollow

Well, the Halloween festivities are in full swing in the Dawdy house. 

 This time of year is so much fun! 

Last year, Mommy sent an email to Kueffer's preschool class inviting anyone that would like to join them to come to Deanna Rose Pumpkin Hollow.  It's way more fun to have friends join in on the fun!  Almost the entire class and parents came, so this year we did it again! :)

It was a beautiful (and hot) day for the pumpkin patch! 

Here are a few photos of Kueffer and his very active 4 year old friends!

 Kueffer and some of his classmates and parents on the hayride

 Kueffer's not moving fast enough for Nora.

 Ah, just getting his form ready ...that was the hold up.

 Fishing/Sword Fighting...poor Little Grace just trying to survive!

Kueffer and his buddy, Luke

Birthday and Halloween prep

This past weekend, Kueffer and Mommy went to Grandpa and Grandma Kueffer's house with Bobbi and Max.  We all went 'home' to celebrate Grandma Mary Ann's BIRTHDAY! 

 After the boys 'helped' Grandma blow out her candles and ate her cupcakes...

They tried on their halloween costumes!

 Max is the 'wild thing' and Kueffer is 'original Batman' - that's what he calls his costume. ;)

 Then tickle fight for the birthday girl!

Happy Birthday, Grandma Mary Ann!  We love you!

Another IMPORTANT Prayer

'Dear Jesus,

Please help my birthday get here fast so that I can have an Avenger birthday party at the trampoline place.

I love you, Amen.'


Kueffer was sure to have Mommy include all of the friends and family in her prayers...and of course, himself since he had a cold.  He wanted to make sure no one was left out, but that his prayer could be dedicated to the important birthday party information. 
Funny kiddo!

Dear Jesus

Tonight when Mommy was putting Kueffer to bed, we said our night time prayers.  Here was Kueffer's prayer.

 

Dear Jesus,

Please make my friend Cole better.  He was sick today and had a bad cough at our playdate yesterday.  He was tired and fell asleep. (I told him that Cole had fallen asleep on the walk that we took today.)

Alleluja, Amen!

 

Then he wanted Mommy to say her prayer.

 

Dear Jesus,

Please make Cole feel better.  Also, please watch over Daddy and Kueffer and our friends and family.  Also please help Aunt Bobbi feel better before we go home for Grandma's birthday this weekend.  Please watch over Kueffer at gymnastics tomorrow too. (K quickly corrected me since he wasn't sick, but I said you don't have to be sick to be in prayers.)

Amen

 

Kueffer shouted out the the ceiling 'Hey Jesus, that's me...I'm the kid in the prayer!'...

you know, just to clarify.

Field Trip

Last Friday, Kueffer's preschool class went on their first field trip.  To say that he was excited is a complete understatement!  He talked about riding the school bus like a 'big 9 year old' the entire week!  (not sure where he got the big 9 year old school bus rider reference, but he was convinced.)

 

The class went to the Beanstalk Garden at Swope Park.  Kueffer said it was GREAT and sounds like everyone had a wonderful time.

 

Can't wait until the next field trip- maybe Mommy will even go along. ;)

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

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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'! ;)