Trick or Treat!

We had so much fun trick-or-treating tonight in our neighborhood. Our first trick-or-treater of the night was Aunt Holly, who was wearing a very fashionable witch hat. Too bad I didn't get a picture of it--it was really cute! She came over to help get the kids ready and try to convince them to eat something substantial before going out to beg for candy. Silly us to think that would be a good idea!

Emily, Kenton, and their daughter, Gabby, came over to go trick-or-treating with us...even though poor Gabby didn't get any candy. She looked super cute in her costume, though!

Grandpa Stan and Grandma Linda even stopped by to see the kids. (Happy birthday, Grandma Linda!!!!)

We also met up with Reese's BFF (Best Friend Forever), Carly, and her new friends Ella and Lauren and their families. Reese pretty much remembered exactly what to do. You ring the doorbell, say "trick-or-treat," and someone will give you candy. She likes Halloween a lot!

Little Ryan, on the other hand, was still trying to figure out what to do. He would eagerly run up to the door, only to take something out of his own bag and try to give it to the person handing out the candy! I was partly proud to see that he wanted to share his stash, but partly disappointed that we wouldn't be bringing enough home for me to snack on later! :)

Here's a picture of the kids after we let them each have one treat:

And surprisingly--even after all of the sugar--they were still in bed by 8:15 p.m. Now THAT'S a treat!!!

It's Spooktacular!!!

We had a spooktacular time at Connor and Danny's Halloween party this weekend!!! It was so fun to see all of our friends--old and new. I teach with Connor and Danny's mom, Shannon, and we also live in the same neighborhood. (Our kids used to go to the same sitter, too--until Ryan developed a dog allergy.)

This year Reese dressed up as a High School Musical cheerleader. (For those of you who have not seen the movie, the characters go to Eastside High School, hence the EHS on her costume.) Of course the highlight of my day was convincing Reese to let me put her hair in pigtails so her costume could be complete. :)





Here's a picture of Reese with her friend, Alli (dressed as Peyton Manning). Too cute!!!

Here is a picture of Ryan (a.k.a. Superman).

Ryan is our little Superman this year. Unfortunately there must have been Kryptonite at the party and had some kind of allergic reaction. :( Obviously this picture was taken before we noticed him wheezing and getting hives. Luckily we live in the same neighborhood as Shannon, so Joel just took him home to give him some Benadryl.

Here are a couple other pictures from the party:

Joel with his favorite cheerleader:

Here is Keith with Baby Clare.

Another Weseli punkin', Grace:

No R&R Here

Alright, alright--I know I have been a major slacker in this whole blogging thing. There's just so much pressure to do things that are exciting just so I can blog about it. (Not that my kids aren't exciting enough as it is, but you catch my drift...)

Anyway, today is the last day of my fall break. Joel and I decided that vacation days are not really "vacations" when you are with your kids. Don't get me wrong--we adore our kids, but they do not live up to the real meaning of R & R--Rest and Relaxation. No, sir--there is no rest and/or relaxation with a 3 1/2 and 1 1/2 year old. They don't get the whole sleeping in thing and seem quite content with getting up before 7 a.m. Joel and I are definitely morning people, but even morning people occasionally like to wake up after the sun rises.

I do have some pictures to share from our trip to Ft. Wayne and Connor and Danny's Halloween party. But I have a stack of papers to grade before tomorrow and loads of laundry to fold. Like I said--no R&R here! :)

They Got Me, Too

Yes, I have to admit that I've caved and have become one of "them." By "them" I mean the bloggers. I have always loved reading blogs by my friends and sister-in-law, but now that my older sister has gotten on board, I decided I am probably the last one on Earth without a blog!

So here's the scoop on my family:
Joel and I have been happily married for six years now and have been blest with two beautiful children, Reese and Ryan. (Hence the title, Just a Little R & R.) Our daughter Reese is 3 1/2 years old and our son Ryan is 1 1/2 years old. It is so funny how two kids from the same family can have such distinct personalities. Reese has always been a little strong-willed, and Ryan is more laid back and goes with the flow. But both kids crack us up daily and remind us why they are so fun to have around.

I look forward to sharing our adventures with you!