Great Father's Day Weekend

Last Friday we went to Papaw Tony and Grandma Cindy's and had a good visit. We went out to eat Friday evening and stayed the night. Then after lunch we headed over to El Derado to celebrate cousin Jillian's 7th Birthday. We went over to the 4-H building where the Budweiser Clydesdale's were being kept. We got to see behind the scenes since Dustin is the marketing manager for Budweiser in Bulter County. Now I have to say that I did not bring my camera at all this weekend, because I couldn't find it, although I did find it probably an hour after we got back home on Sunday, of coarse. Uncle James came through for me once again and sent me some good pictures. Thanks James!

We got to get our picture taken with a Clydesdale...there is a worker standing to the right that I trimmed out who is supervising. I didn't think he would want his picture on the Internet.

Gunnar and Wylie must have liked the Clydesdale's, because this is the first time in a long time that the kids, especially Gunnar, pose in a picture together.

This picture was taken after the parade. Dusting gave us a ride in the golf cart down to a parking lot where the drivers practiced with the horses.

Here is a picture of the Birthday girl posing with her Grandma and the Clydesdale.

This is Bud. Not only does he get to ride in the parade, but he hangs out around all of the people. I have to admit, Josh and I discussed taking Bud home with us, but we thought Dustin might get mad. HA! HA!

On Sunday the adults dragged ourselves out of bed and headed toward the Wichita Zoo, which it turned out to be perfect weather. Then we mustered up the energy to eat and play at Chuckie Cheese's. Man were we tired by the time we got back home! We had a great time! Thanks Randi, Dustin, Dakota, and Jillian.

Orange Tip to the Yellow Belt!

Gunnar earned his orange tip yesterday at karate class. I considered having him take a break this summer from karate and just take gymnastics...mainly to give him a break and save on gas. Although, Master Lewis had the kids spar last class, this is where they put on head and hand gear and perform there karate moves on their opponent without full contact. Gunnar was paired up with a boy named Jack, who is almost exactly the same height and I would like to think a half an inch taller. Anyway, I saw Gunnar kick him in the face twice! (no contact, of coarse) Not only was his mother impressed, but so was Master Lewis! Congratulations Gunnar Boy! Good Job!

It's Summertime!

It's the time of year that teachers love the most, although Josh and I are working at our summer jobs this month, it still seems a lot more relaxing. Gunnar will still be doing karate this summer and he just started gymnastics at the same place Wylie attends. The kids and I go for a swim at least once a day (I need to get some pictures of them in the pool) and another thing the kids have been doing more lately is playing with playdough as you can see from the picture above (notice the hair). Wylie is excited for her first dance recitle this coming Sunday and the whole family is excited for our Hawaii trip in 28 days.

Congradulations Wylie!

Wylie was promoted at pre-school last Tuesday. Next year she will go three days a week to pre-school. Josh and I think she is ready for kindergarten, but she is a September baby so it looks like we will have to wait another year. We have decided that it's a good thing, since there are a lot of benefits to starting later. Here is picture of Wylie with her certificate of promotion.

My Computer Wallpaper

Our Uncle James took this picture of Gunnar this summer. He had it on a website of his and I downloaded it so I could use it as my wallpaper on my computer. I think that it is an excellent picture. Thanks James! My male students at school always admire the truck, of coarse, which I tell them that Josh's Grandpa bought it brand new and has passed it down to his dad. They also ask if it is still running and I tell them that at the time the picture was taken Joe (Josh's dad) and Gunnar are pulling a branch down from a tree that is tied to the truck. Gunnar thought he was pretty special getting to ride with Papaw.

Keeping Up!

Man! I am having a hard time blogging lately. We have been really busy lately with the usual routine. Josh's regular softball season ended last Thursday, they ended up with a record of 14-5, which is good. He starts regionals a week from Tuesday. Gunnar lost is front tooth yesterday which makes him have a lisp when he talks. It's cute! Wylie's last day of pre-school was last Thursday, she only has her program left with a couple of rehearsals in between. Nothing real exciting at the DeWeese house, although last weekend we went to Joplin to get a popcorn popper and last night we went to see Iron Man at the theatre in Parsons. Is was an excellent movie! Here is a picture of the kids watching the popcorn popping...they we amazed and excited to taste..

Yellow Belt!

Gunnar is showing me that he gets to retire his white belt and now gets to wear a yellow belt.

We are proud of you Gunnar Boy!

More Easter Pictures

When I looked back at the blog I realized that there we more pictures that I thought were worth posting. Here they are.

We spend a lot of our time by the fire pit staying warm. It's all part of the experience.

Dakota giving a thumbs up, while possing for Randi.

The Easter Bunny?

One of many 4-wheeler rides. I know at one point I took the four kids and a dog (Mister) for a ride in the field behind the house.

Happy Easter!

We spent Easter weekend at Josh's Aunt Angie and Uncle James house. Saturday night we hung out around the fire pit. Then on Sunday after sunrise service we had breakfast, colored eggs, rode the 4-wheeler, and had corn beef and cabbage for dinner. We had a great time and hear are some pictures.
The kids colored Easter eggs.
Jillian, Gunnar, Dakota, and Wylie carring firewood for the pit.
Four-wheeler fun.
Just a good picture of Wylie.

Spring Picutures!

Josh and I thought Gunnar took a good spring picture this year at school, good enough for Josh to ask me to actually pay for a few pages. I am not sure if you can see the very loose front tooth that is sticking out of his mouth, but it is now gone...thank goodness!!