The McEwen Family

Another Trip South

2010-01-01T14:05:00.012-06:00

The kids and I went with Shawn to Springfield this summer. He has an annual conference down there so we decided to tag along. We took our camper and camped out in Springfield. While Shawn went to meetings the kids and I checked out the zoo and did some shopping of course. We did get Shawn to ride the ducks with us in Branson!

Summer Fun

2010-01-01T13:01:00.008-06:00

I'm finally back! It may take me a while but I'm going to try my best to get this updated. Since I last posted a lot of things have happened. We have been very busy going here and there and trying to get our house remodeled. Of course the house project has gone on a little longer than we thought, but you all probably know of the circumstances that have been beyond our control! Hopefully, this next year will be a little more laid back with less drama! And hopefully our house will get back to some kind of normal! So here we go back to the summer of 09.

More Indy Pics.

2009-06-12T16:43:00.010-05:00

Here are more pics. from our trip to Indy. There is always a big festival parade the day before the race. We had really good seats again this year. There are usually big Hollywood names there. I'm sure most of you remember AC Slater from Saved By the Bell. Mario Lopez is riding in the red convertable. He still looks good! We also had a close up of Indy driver Danica Patrick. The other pics. are of race day. We were right across from the pits. We got to see a lot of action including seeing Helio Castronovez cross the finish line to win the race.

Indy 500

2009-05-30T16:21:00.007-05:00

Here are a few pics. from our weekend in Indy. There is a lot to see at the track. They were promoting the new Transformer movie and the new 2010 Chevy Camaro. Shawn and I each picked out the car we wanted! We were also lucky enough again to get into the garage area on Friday. We met up again with his professor from MU, Dr. Miles. He always has a garage pass that he lets us borrow. Since he just has one we have to move in fast and act like we own the place or at least know what we are doing! In the garage area, you usually see them working on the cars, doing inspections, or if your lucky see someone famous. By the time we got in there this time things were quiet. But we still did see most of the cars. If you would have told me ten years I would be going to the Indy 500 I would have laughed. It's actually a good time and I actually enjoy watching the race and all the crazy people. Shawn actually got to see some nasty lady show off her tatas! He happened to turn at the wrong time! They always have a parade on Saturday before the race. We went last year and again this year. There is always a group that walks together that represents all the different nationalities and cultures. There was a man who I think was Hawaiian, wearing some sort of skirt bearing his cheeks! Of course Shawn missed it,but me and everyone else around us caught it. It was all I needed to see. No pics on that one!

Marissa's new bike

2009-05-26T20:28:00.007-05:00

Marissa got a new bike last week from Great Aunt Terri. Of course it is a pink John Deere to go with Dylan's green John Deere bike. She even has the Barbie helmet and pads to go with it. She really took off on it. Dylan may have a hard time keeping up with her! I think she is going to be a little dare devil. It's in the blood!!!

Circus

2009-05-26T20:17:00.003-05:00

Kim and I took the kids to the circus in Macon a few weeks ago. Shawn was gone on senior trip so I thought it would be a good time to go. It wasn't exactly what I thought it would be, no big tent. The kids thought it was great. And yes, I am riding an elephant. They wanted to ride really bad but would not ride without me!

Preschool Graduation

2009-05-26T20:13:00.001-05:00

Dylan graduated from Wee Kids Christian preschool in April. He is all grown up and ready for kindergarten this fall. I can't believe how fast the time has gone! I'm ready but yet a part of me is not ready to let my baby go!

Easter Sunday

2009-05-14T23:39:00.004-05:00

I tried to get a good picture this year, but they don't seem to want to work together or work with me!

Easter Fun

2009-05-14T23:26:00.006-05:00

I decided this year that I thought Leonard should have an Easter Egg hunt again. It had been a while since there was one so I decided we would have one again. The kids had a great time and couldn't wait to inhale all the goodies they found!

FFA Barnyard Zoo

2009-05-14T23:19:00.004-05:00

Future Farmers? We went to the annual North Shelby FFA barnyard zoo in February. The kids always like to go see the tractors and animals, and of course their dad!

Turtle Time!

2009-05-14T23:13:00.003-05:00

The kids are fans of the monster trucks. We, along with the Wiley family, went to KC a few months ago to see Monster Jam. I think Marissa had the best time! We may now officially be rednecks, but the kids still had a blast!

2009-05-14T23:08:00.001-05:00

I don't know what you call this! I think I have said before, they like to dress up.

Birthday pics.

2009-05-14T22:50:00.004-05:00

I'm finally back to the blog! Still catching up on pictures. Here are birthday pics. from January and February. Marissa turned 3 on 1/26 and Dylan turned 5 on 2/12. We usually make some kind of cake together on their birthdays and then Grandma Kim makes them cool cakes for their party. I think you can tell which is which!

2009-03-20T16:54:00.003-05:00

Dylan like to dress up, even in Uncle Jeremy's old suit. He owns two suits himself. For a while he would wear them around the house, now it's usually just to church.

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A pick and a grin! Marissa smiles for the camera!

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They really do love each other! Kim took these last fall at her house. You never know what they are going to do.

2009-03-18T15:39:00.001-05:00

Dylan's first day of preschool! He has grown up so fast. We went to Kindergarten round up last week. I know he is ready to go but I'm not quite sure I'm ready to send him!

2009-03-18T15:37:00.000-05:00

Down he goes!

2009-03-18T15:34:00.001-05:00

Dylan gets ready to ride at the Bethel Sheep Fest. This was his second year of riding so he is a little bit more experienced now.

2009-03-13T14:35:00.002-05:00

The Flood of 2008. This is Schwanke's bottom during one of the three times it flooded last summer. The kids couldn't get over how much water was there. Any time we were at the farm they would want to go see the water. We hope for a better year this year!

2009-03-13T14:32:00.001-05:00

You can't go to the fair and not eat a corn dog! This seems to be a treat for everyone!

2009-03-13T14:29:00.001-05:00

Eating corn on the cob at the State Fair. She is such a lady!

2009-03-13T14:26:00.000-05:00

Missouri State Fair 2008!

Dylan got to meet Ronald McDonald.

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What's this?!!

2009-03-13T14:24:00.000-05:00

Dad shows them how it's done!

2009-03-13T14:23:00.001-05:00

Did we get one? Our 1st camping trip at Mark Twain Lake with the Wiley's and Twellman's.

2009-03-13T14:22:00.001-05:00

Shelby County Fair 2008

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Marissa's 1st birthday

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Indians!

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Cowboys and......

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Daddy's Girl

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Our sweet ball of fire! Marissa can be such a drama queen. We had no clue what we were getting into when we brought home our little girl!

2009-03-12T15:00:00.000-05:00

Proud big brother! Dylan was born February 12, 2004. Marissa was born January 26, 2006. So they are just a few weeks of being exactly 2 years apart. They do get along well, but we all have our moments!

2009-03-12T14:58:00.000-05:00

Born to ride! Dylan has always wanted to be a cowboy, fire-fighting pirate! These days he is a clone trooper with a guitar. He does have an imagination!!

2009-03-12T14:55:00.000-05:00

Just like dad!

2009-03-12T14:47:00.000-05:00

Another birthday picture

2009-03-12T14:44:00.000-05:00

I'm trying to get caught up with the the blog. So I thought I would throw in some pics. from the beginning. This was Dylan's 1st birthday! He is quite the comic!

2009-03-12T14:27:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving 2007 Big Cedar Lodge

We don't do too many family shots together, so here is our most recent that looks good! Thanks to Kim!