Pumpkin time!

This year pumpkin carving time was different than years before. First difference, no Brad to join in in the excitement. He is such a kid when it comes to stuff like this! A little neighbor girl joined in with us...her first time ever carving a pumpkin. Shannon and Michelle opened their pumpkins and gutted them but took them to mutual to finish. So it was just Jenna and Rachel. I helped open and scoop out the insides, then it was dad's turn to help with the carvings.

Here is Jenna hard at work poking her skull and crossbones pattern into her pumpkin.
She did a pretty good job. It is always so nice when they get more independent!

And Rachel poking her owl pattern into her pumpkin.....

and...... the finished product!

Michelle's Ghosts, Rachel's Owl, Jenna's skull & Crossbones and Shannons? goofy face?

They had a fun time.

Have I motioned I really detest Halloween? so glad another year is almost over. Going to trunk or treat on Saturday (wearing last year's costumes I might add.....) and whew! done for another year!!