Countdown to Halloween

After the rain stopped on this Saturday morning, we ventured outside to begin our Halloween preparations! First, we carved our pumpkin, and we used one of indoor decorations as our inspiration.

Let the pumpkin carving begin...

Hmmm... tastes like chicken...

Keep scoopin' old man...



"Touch?" asked William when Daddy showed him the completed jack-o-lantern.

You know, David always liked "The Thinker" statue by Rodin... looks like David lost his head trying to imitate such a wonderful work of art!!

This little boy loves his "pum-peck"! He's giving it a hug!

After we placed the jack-o-lantern on our front steps, we headed inside to prepare treat bags for the trick-or-treaters. First thing we had to do was "open" a lollipop for William (in his right hand!)


Nearly 100 bags... a job well done! William did not really want to put the candy in the bags. He said, "no" each time we asked. As we recall, he put maybe 2 pieces into a bag... guess that was all he was willing to part with! (Note the chocolate/m&m's around his mouth)

After dinner, we lit the candle inside our pumpkin! We love his little smirk!!

William was so excited! He shed real tears when we told him it was time to go inside!