Pumpkin Carvin' Time

Yesterday when we went to Wal-mart, I realized that it was already mid-October and that we hadn't gotten or carved a pumpkin yet. So, we looked at the huge stack of cheap pumpkins and "picked" two to take home. We're actually going to the pumpkin patch this Saturday (for a b-day party) and Monday (with Rachel's school), but I decided to go ahead and get some at good ole Wal-mart. Of course, the kids were excited and we carved them last night. I drew the awesome designs on them (haha!) and Nick carved the mean-faced one and I carved the goofy-faced one. The kids mostly ran around and acted silly. Rachel wanted to help scoop out some of the pulp and seeds, but after a few handfuls, she decided she didn't like the gooey, slimy feel. Bradley didn't want to touch the pulp at all, but he tried and tried to get my carving knife, obviously not understanding that he would seriously hurt himself with it. He was furious when I wouldn't give it to him. They both decided to sit with the pumpkins right before we were going inside to get a bath. I didn't have time to put a candle in them last night, so I'll do it tonight and take a picture to show the final product. I'm sure you'll be impressed! :)