My cute Cowpokes

Since we're HUGE fans of Toy Story 1 and 2, the kids wanted to dress up from characters from the movies. Jessie The Cowgirl and Woody the Cowboy. (Thanks to Brenda for passing on the costumes for Dawson, we also have Buzz Lightyear! He dresses in that a few times a week at least!)

We went Trick-or-Treating down Main Street during the afternoon and had lots of fun. Most of the little shops and boutiques had big bowls of candy for the cute little ones that dressed up. My cowpokes proudly showed off their costumes. Just before going out, Dawson looked Ryanna up and down and walked around her to admire her outfit. He then walked up to me and when a very confused look on his face asked, "But where's her PULL STRING?!" (Their Jessie and Woody dolls have strings and say phrases from the movies when pulled.) Cute little cowboy. When we were going around, Dawson actually said, "I'm Woody! Howdy, howdy, howdy!" Instead of the usual, "Trick or Treat!"

These are the BEFORE pictures....




(What's with these blank looks?!)


(He wanted "freckle-spots" on his cheek, thus my eyeliner was used.)


These are the AFTER pictures....





(I was so busy with the two cowpokes that I totally forgot to get a picture of the cutest glow-in-the-dark Skeleton baby in the world! I will take those pictures and get them posted as soon as I can!)

A Different Angle

When we carved pumpkins last week, we ended up with these cool shots! Ryan carved them while the kids played in the icky pumpkin guts, making huge messes and having loads of fun. These are the shots that I got when we lit 'em up and turned out the lights! Cool huh?

First Crush (ON Ryanna!)

Do you remember your first crush? Ryanna is starting to know what one feels like, Kyle has one on her! It's so cute, he is always giving her hugs and writing her letters. She just LOVES the constant attention. Last week, he bought and gave her a candy-necklace making kit. She made a necklace, wore it for a week, lost it and then realized that Dawson ate it.

When I met them last week, we talked for a few minutes. The cutest part about my conversation with Kyle was when he said, "I want to take Ryanna to Jack in the Box and eat French Fries!" What a sweet and thoughtful kid he is! (Although Ryanna's first date will not be for another 11-25 years if I can help it.)