Let's PLay Catch Up!

Below is my attempt at getting caught up! There are several new posts. :)

Big Boy Bed!

Dawson has done a fabulous job of transitioning to his big boy bed! What a difference from Landon! (who got out at least 50 times a night) He still never gets out of his bed. Even when he wakes up, he just yells for us to come get him. which is great, because I think it's kinda freaky when they get out on their own and stare at you while you are sleeping. :)

We decided to keep the boys separate for now. We have no need for an extra room right now. We did however get Dawson a sports themed bed set (same as Landon) so it would be easy to put them together when we do want to.

Picture Post

Lots of random pictures!

Landon and Dawson had a sticker chart. Once they earned 10 stickers for being "happy, loving brothers" they got to pick an activity of their choice. This worked like a charm. They chose boondocks. What a great time we had! Bowling was Dawson's favorite, and Laser Tag was Landon's.

Be glad they were here, and not there!

Studying a hunting magazine. Serious stuff.

I was in charge of the combined youth activity this month. We played "Minute to Win it." Dave was our host. I think it turned out great!

Dave's sis had her baby. Landry Thomas Muir. What a doll!

Landon is doing so well in school. We just had his parent teacher conferences. His teacher told us he has the nicest handwriting of any kindergarten boy she has seen.

Thanksgiving

This year we went with Dave's family for Thanksgiving. His brother's family hosted. It did not disappoint. The food was delish, and the kids had a BLAST!

They had these cute vests and headbands for the kids to make while waiting for dinner. Dawson was too busy playing 'Better Batter Baseball' downstairs to join in this photo. Landon still has his vest and band safely hidden in his room, and wears it when he wants to antagonize Dawson (who destroyed his soon after making it).

The table was beautifully set. Landon, Dawson and I had a fun time making those turkeys. I was however wishing I had waited until Dawson's nap to make them. Anyone ever had to clean up feathers that your son decided to cut up and spread around the house? It was so fun and took longer than actually making the dang birds.

Also, notice the rocks? My sis in law had washed these and put them in a bowl and had everyone write things they were thankful for and put them as a centerpiece for the table. Dawson was thankful for skeletons. Landon for pheasants and hunting. Looks like we have some work to do.

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These aren't really Thanksgiving related, but forgot to add them to my last post, so here they are. :)

Fall Fun and Halloween

Utah State Fair!

I happen to LOVE going to the fair every year. Dave doesn't, but is happy to oblige. Plus, the boys always have a blast.

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Fall Colors Drive

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Pumpkin Patch!

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Pumpkin Carving.

Dawson drew his own pumpkin face, and was quite proud.

Landon wanted his pumpkin to be throwing up. Gross, right?

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Landon's Halloween Kindergarten Program

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HALLOWEEN!

Ever since Halloween, Dawson has been OBSESSED with Skeletons. I don't know what it is about this boy and his obsessions, but I would gladly take back his baseball obsession if it meant I could do without these all around the house in random places: