Halloween!

This Halloween Kyle and I went to go visit the nephews up north. It was the first time I got to go trick or treating with any of my nephews on Halloween since it fell on a Saturday this year! Kyle and I joined in the festivities by dressing up as a slutty sorority girl (Kyle) and a Spanish Señorita (me).

Kyle's costume was so ridiculous, especially when he carried around a basket to collect candy and a beer as he trick or treated with my nephews. When we were in the grocery store picking up some rum for Ryan's spiked spiced apple cider, everyone was either horrified by the sight of my cross-dressing fiance or dying of laughter. Some of the Bel Air workers were taking photos of kids in their costumes and they snapped one of my mom the pumpkin and Kyle to hang on the wall. I'm so glad my family has a sense of humor!  

 The little ones were adorable in their costumes. Hayden was a little clown just like his dad was when he was his age. Brady was a little cowboy, Cole was a pirate, and Isaiah was the grim reaper. Mom made Brady and Hayden's costumes and they were so adorable. There really is something special about a homemade Halloween costume. One of my favorite things about growing up was picking my costume and showing it off once my mom finished making it. I'm sure all the little guys love having something made especially for them. 

 

Tucker even got a little doggy version of Hayden's costume (though he ate the pom-pom off the top of his hat as soon as he was left unattended). After the trick-or-treating we all relaxed in the front yard and ate and talked with all the neighbors. We were all so glad to have Ryan safe and sound back from Afghanistan (and making us yummy food) again!  Perfect Halloween if you ask me!

Oh What a Month...

So my goal of updating the blog at least once a month fell a little short this month... But for those of you out there that still like to check in I'll catch you up.

I started out the month with a visit up to Sac to go wedding dress shopping with Lindsey. The trip was a success and she's got her dress all ordered up! It is beautiful and it makes her look so amazing. I of course cried. I didn't even cry when I picked out my own dress, but as soon as Lindsey puts on a veil I am a complete mess.

When I was there I got to babysit the nephews with my mom, and man are they stinkin adorable!
Here is Hayden taking a little swim with Grammie. He and Isaiah were all about the water that night since it had been a typical billion degree day in Sac.


Isaiah was happy to show of his mad somersaulting skills now that he doesn't have a cast on. Hayden on the other hand was all about the kicking.



As for the rest of the month its pretty much been work work work for Kyle and I. Kyle finally started school, so he is getting a taste of what grad school is all about plus balancing his career with homework and lecture schedules. I am taking on some new responsibilities at work this year developing curriculum for our target populations and collaborating with other sheltered bio teachers in the district.

We did take some time out to go to a Giants game when they played the Dodgers. It was Kyle's first major league game and it was a perfect day. The weather was awesome, the Giants won, and it was free hat day!

Here's the gang at the game. Note Dara, the lone Dodger fan in the group. Kyle and I played along and wore our free Giants hats even though we're not really loyal to either team.
The only thing I really cared about was eating some classic ball park food. I disgusted Natalie and Greg by ordering up some yummy nachos with that bright yellow fake cheese. To be honest I have been craving them ever since I saw pics of my nephew Hayden covered in the stuff. Don't ask why, but that fake cheese is sooo yummy! Even Kyle had some :)