Pumpkin Carving

One of our favorite things to do come Halloween is get pumpkins and carve them. The kids had a great time. This year we let Jakob do just about everything himself. I had to help with the clean out part as it isn't always the easiest thing to do. The girls were in heaven. We let them scribble all over them (to make the faces to carve) and Adam helped them with the carving part. Emma would not stop smiling! It was a fun evening, but I am glad it is only once a year with the mess that is made!
At least this year Jakob wasn't gagging as he is pulling the guts out of the pumpkin.


Very pleased that we let him do most of the work by himself.


As you can see, Jakob gets very into his work!


Waiting patiently for her turn to start attacking the helpless pumpkin.


Emma just kept saying "Cheese!" so I would take her picture!


Very excited that Daddy is letting her do some damage to the pumpkin. Again, a huge smile on her face!


Alexa, "No, do it this way!".


Trying very hard to get that mouth that she carved to pop out.


Again with the "Cheese!" line!


Finally, Daddy let her have her turn! Very exciting!





This was my attempt at night photography of the pumpkins lit up outside. As you can see, it didn't turn out so well, but it looks neat!