Halloween 2014

Halloween in Glendive was pretty dang chilly. I thought I knew the meaning of that word.... but I actually just learned it this year in Glendive. Regardless of the freezing cold wind, we pressed forward to get as much candy as possible and show off these cute boys! 

We picked up Dawson's friend Isaac and hit up a TON of businesses from 3-4. They put a map in the newspaper that shows which businesses are expecting trick or treaters. It's pretty cool to see all the fun things they got just from these businesses. At 4 the college put on a trunk or treat for the city. So we headed up there and they had a small petting zoo set up! It was so cool! 

Here we are after the trunk or treat! 

Dawson was a skylander, Monty a monkey, and Isaac a ninja!

The week before, our ward had our trunk or treat. It was full of tons of games and lots of cars with lots of candy. The whole city is invited so we saw a lot of non members come. It was pretty fun to see our others friends there. 

Since Monty refuses to walk still, Dawson pulled him around in his wagon. This was a big hit and we got lots of "Ohhhh how cute!"

Dawson was excited because he knew that while taking Monty trick or treating, he was basically getting double the candy for himself since Monty doesn't eat candy like that yet.... Dawson said, "I love taking Monty because I get his candy too!" smart kid already using his little brother.....lol!

The night before our ward trunk or treat we carved pumpkins with our friends the Jacobson's! We had entered into a pumpkin contest for the trunk or treat. 

The finished product! 

Monty got plenty of attention while we carved. This is Charles and is always the first to come take Monty from me at church while I teach. Monty is his little buddy. 

J.D. and Justin Jacobson weren't much into carving, but they were good observers and talkers.

It was a pretty awesome halloween and we look forward to the next year! I hope it's warmer though!

Soccer Season Comes to an End

I can't believe the improvements that Dawson made in soccer from last year, and then through this season! He is incredible and rocked the soccer field. I have to brag because he learned some amazing skills this year and we couldn't be more proud of him. We had parents complimenting him all the time and telling us how good he is. (Given he is one of the older ones of the league. Next year might be different, but he will just learn so much more!)

I think I mentioned how we have been pushing good sportsmanship on and off the field. He has mastered it! The kids he ran into, he would help up. He never talked about his goals on the field. He would just give me a thumbs up which was my proud mamma moment. He  never failed to look for me and give me that thumbs up. I absolutely love it. After helping each person up, he would yell, "Mom! I did a good sportsmanship!" haha! It was so cute and the other parents just giggled and smiled. We are so proud of this little guy!

After the game, we left for dickinson in soccer attire and everything. We had to pick up stuff for the shed and grocery shop at Walmart. It was just a quick trip and when we got back Dawson wanted to go kick the ball around for fun. So we walked over to the park and had SO MUCH FUN! 

Monty loves soccer....mostly because it's what Dawson loves. 

Dawson is such a good big brother and gets a kick out of Monty's laughs and giggles when Dawson plays wit him. Dawson would kick it right to Monty and even though it pelted Monty in the head a couple of times, Monty just laughed so hard and Dawson fell over rolling with laughter as well. 

I kinda mentioned how Dawson had the upper hand since he can actually walk and kick the ball. Monty had to crawl on the cold grass (his hands were freezing, but he didn't care!) So Dawson decided to get down on his level. 

Dawson would get the ball to the goal for himself and for Monty. Another proud mom moment. 

We were so grateful for the coaches we had this year and skills they helped Dawson develop. We are excited to see what next year holds for us. Especially since Monty will be walking and will be able to better keep up with Dawson. :-)