3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Party

This was by far the best pumpkin carving party we've had.  Take a look at the video above for photos of Mommy's creations, and the carving fun we had.  Also, at the end, there all the pumpkins rested in our fireplace, posing with candles lighting up from the inside.  What a special afternoon we had - the weather was perfect, and everyone had a delightful time.  And, as a bonus, some of the guys stuck around for "I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT!!!1"

Mommy made this guacamole, and of course you saw the presentation in the pictures above.  Hilarious!  But even the chips were orange and black.  The cake was perfect, and there was the best hot cider I've ever drank to go with the meal.  Everyone lined up outside on the deck with their pumpkins.  Some spent a while figuring out what to design, while others went straight to it.  Madison designed her own pumpkin - you can see that for yourself, of course.  Daddy did the carving - it was her first pumpkin design ever!  

We kept the pumpkins lit by the fireplace for a good part of the evening - they looked very cool there.  It was not exactly a birthday party for Daddy, but it might as well have been.  Everything was absolutely perfect.

Madison had a great time too, of course.  As mentioned earlier, she did her own pumpkin.  She had fun with the guts, pulling them out - and occasionally sneaking them inside Daddy's pumpkin, or our friend Kellan's pumpkin.  After that part, she watched Daddy carve away the spots she marked.  It didn't take too long - you can see from the slide show which pumpkin was hers.  

With a few other children there, it was an eventful night for her.  After everyone left, it was time for bed for Madison - her tooth is still wiggling!  Earlier in the day, she had her first candied apple from Mommy - you can see that photo as well. We were absolutely convinced she might lose that tooth then, but the stubborn little guy held on!  Madison enjoyed the candied apple, wiggly tooth and all.

Tonight before bed, we said our prayers, grateful for a most pleasant afternoon with great friends.  It was a wonderful pumpkin party!