Mid September and we've already had our first carving. I guess all it takes is for the weather to cool a bit and the pumpkins to come out.
Each girl had their own special pumpkin and was able to design it for their dad to carve. Bella and Megan both wanted happy faces, Tess a sad face. It's funny I've already heard them discuss what they want him to do next time. As years pass it's amazing when you see them remembering and looking forward to our traditions, they get that we will be doing this again before Halloween, of course, why shouldn't they. Sometimes I forget they're not so little anymore.
I've been lighting them in the morning because it doesn't get dark enough before bed time. Imagine that. It has been welcome company in the wee hours of the morning before we all head out our different ways.
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How funny that you guys have already carved pumpkins. I wish I wasn't so slow to embrace each season as it comes. I adore fall, but when it doesn't look fall outside and when it's still warm, then I don't feel fallish yet. By the time I'm ready it's almost over. I'm retarded.
How Fun!
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays - always has been- not for the candy but the creativity! How fun that you guys did a dry run (and kudos to your husband for having the patience to carve through three pumkins! that's a lot of work!
Can't wait to see the final set!
Already? I have to agree with Jill -- I love Fall but it doesn't feel like Fall to me yet because it's still so warm. Adam is so nice to do so many jack-o-lanterns. I like them in theory, but in practice I really don't enjoy the process that much! So cute to think of yours lit in the morning.
So fun! We won't get to ours for a while, yet. Your girls will be the envy of their friends for this tradition - multiple carvings, starting mid-September!
Wow, we barely get around to the whole carving thing in time for Halloween. Impressive that you're so on top of it and even more impressive that you're willing to deal with the mess more than once!
wow they are cute, I am getting in the festive mood already since Disney has everything out for Halloween already...it is fun
I'm not sure why I can't get into carving pumpkins. Maybe it's the mess or my lack of creativity but every year I end up dreading it. But then I see your photos and think possibly this year I could get into it. Great shots of the girls!
How many do you end up carving out of curiosity?
melanie we made 3 pumpkins, one for each girl to design.
looks like too much fun to me! Can't wai to do it here!!
Toni
I have been getting antsy to do this too! As soon as the leaves start to turn I want to give myself over to the season and all it has to offer.
how fun that you carve pumpkins several times before Halloween. I love that you light them in the morning.
What great designs on their pumpkins. :D Love that tradition you guys have of carving more then once. This time of year always brings awesome and memorable traditions..so glad to hear some of yours. :D
I love the pictures. I can't get over how beautiful your girls are.
I love any holiday, my house is decorated for Halloween, I think it's great you're already carving pumpkins.
I am amazed at how much my 3 year old remembers and looks forward too. IT's hard to believe I'm the mom,
Those are adorable pumpkins. I always hate to carve pumpkins because around here we have vicious squirrels that attack pumpkins, even uncarved ones for the seeds. We usually wait until the day before, that way no one is really sad if the pumpkin is destroyed before its time.
I love having a ton of pumpkins on our porch. This is on my to do list for next week. I have never carved them this early. Do they stay pretty fresh?
Fun to see the finished products!
Your girls are so cute!
Love the pumpkins! I have been avoiding buying them so early but it is a great idea to just carve more than once! Whow would of thought?! :O) I guess I can give in and buy some now with that in mind! My kids will be so happy! :O)
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