Pumpkin Time

This past weekend we had a pumpkin-carving party at my parents' house. We all had grand plans for our pumpkins, and most of those plans actually turned out great!

Jenny sketching a design.

Breanna and the guts

The pumpkins had been sitting outside for a few cold and frosty nights, so the insides were really cold. (Note to self: next year, bring the pumpkins in to warm up before carving!) Breanna had a fun time touching the "slimy guts".

The carving team: Brian, Dad, Bre, Amy, Joey and Sam

Joey chose the most massive pumpkin to carve. It came from my cousin Angie's pumpkin patch, and it had cross-bred with a cantaloupe. The wall was about 5 inches thick, so it was really tough to carve, but it smelled yummy - just like a melon!

Get in there, Bre!

Time to bring out the power tools

Yes, I used a drill to carve my pumpkin. I had started out carving Bert and Ernie and it really didn't turn out at all. Plan B: Carve a giant hole in the pumpkin to get rid of Bert and Ernie. Then I drilled holes all over the pumpkin and stuck little marbles in them for a cool glow.

Here they are - our masterpieces!