Mike is usually the Mastermind behind the pumpkin carving project. He helps the kids design their pumpkins. This year he actually had an iphone application that gave ideas for pumpkin face designs. While the kids are drawing and he is carving, I am usually diligently collecting pumpkins seeds...and taking pictures.
These are the pumpkins that we used this year for carving. We just planted one little seedling in our garden and it went crazy, without any attention. (My kind of gardening!) The kids had a great time watching them grow and turn orange. Some of them didn't have a chance to turn orange before the first frost, but I think they still make great fall decorations.
Nathan and Danny were a lot of help in cleaning out the pumpkins, and sorting out all of the pumpkin seeds. They have been begging me to finish the pumpkin seeds ever since. We did finally get the seeds done last night. The recipe is a family favorite from Martha Stewart: Sweet and Spicy Pumpkins Seeds
Ryan wanted to make sure that his pumpkin was scary. He was the most excited to put the candles inside and light them.
Lydia was quite intested in what she found in her "apple." These days, pretty much everything that is round and has a stem is called an apple. She wasn't too sure about putting her hands in the goop, but got quite good at it in the end.
5 comments:
Those pumpkins are amazing! I'm so impressed.
That's cool that you guys grew your own pumpkins. I actually think the green ones look really cool. I want to see an "after" picture too though!
Looks like you had fun carving pumpkins. Your kids are so cute! Very fun!
hey, are you still in Boise area? Mattie Rae is here this weekend and I thought it would be fun if we 3 could meet for lunch today or tomorrow. my number is 475-4253. We might call if Mattie has your number. What do you think?
So cute! Your kids are getting sooo big! And what a little angel Lydia is. Her apple is beautiful!
kids are so sweet. What fun.
Kelly
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