Chillaxin

Found Ryan like this a few weeks ago. I had been off in another room and came back through to find him posted up at the table, juice in hand and feet on the table like he owned the place. By the time I got the camera the feet had come down, but you get the idea...

Don't Mess

Had to get one more round out of the leftover Halloween pirate make-up before it hit the trash.

Trick or Treat!

Last night we went to our friends' home and joined several families for trick-or-treating. The boys were so excited and moving so fast that neither wanted to stop and have a Kodak moment for mom. Reagan was an old pro this year and was mostly brave enough to go to the doors without John having to do the knocking and talking. This was Ryan's first year out of the stroller and on the doorsteps and he LOVED it.

Little Pirate
Superman


Ryan and Good Witch Adeline

Cinderella Margaret

Enjoying the spoils

Back at the house having pizza with a football player, Spiderman and a lion.

Ryan insisted on walking by himself. Thought it was too cute not to video a bit. Watching him bumble and stumble around had me humming "What'll we do with a Drunken Sailor?"...!

Pumpkins, Parades, and Spooky Trains

Our annual week of Halloween activities kicked off Saturday with pumpkin carving. Reagan chose the design, mom drew it on the pumpkin, and dad was left to gut and carve. I think she turned out pretty cute for a smelly pumpkin.

Sunday evening we took the boys to our church's Fall Fest. The weather was perfect and the kids loaded their bellies with popcorn, hot dogs, and candy. They had games, a hay maze, inflatables, and a "train".

Ryan was not too sure about the train at first, but decided to tolerate it.

Next on the calendar was the PREP School Parade. Wasn't sure if Ryan would be willing to wear his pirate costume. The hat managed to survive, but the goatee was gone by the time we got to school. Looks like I just forgot to wipe his mouth after breakfast. Reagan was very proud of his costume and was more than happy to pose for a few pictures.

Arrrgh!

The parade went well until Ryan decided to break ranks and make his own route. Refusing to let him twist off this early in life, I grabbed him up and kept marching. You can see how happy he was with my decision.

Reagan looking good as the Man of Steel.

Superman and his buddy Darth Vader

The Gang

Candy Crazed Today Reagan had his classroom party. I had brought a bag of sticky frogs for him to share with his friends. They were a big hit and he was really excited. I am sure his teachers were less enthused.
Mmm...more sugar.

The Boys Who Stare at Goats

Last weekend we visited the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler with John's family. The highlight came at the end when the boys got to pet and brush goats in the petting zoo.

Ryan seems to be planning a kamikaze attack on this poor billy. Fortunately for all involved, he only gave the goat a nice whap on the ear.

Reagan was much kinder to the underpaid goats.

Ryan preferred the vulnerable, napping goats.



Washing hands after goat touching is a MUST.

Hey Ryan...

Hey Ryan. Jimmy Houston called. He wants his hair back.

Too Cool for Preschool