One of my favorite things to do in the month of October is carve pumpkins. In fact, I usually get so excited to do it that I end up carving them way too early and they are rotting by the time it is actually Halloween. haha And no, I did NOT do that this year, I don't know what you are talking about. ;)
Last year with the arrival of our little Liam we didn't have the opportunity to carve pumpkins so I thought it would be fun to invite some friends over and make a fun evening of it this year! We invited our new friends, the Haroldsens, who have a son Liam's age. We had yummy homemade pizza for dinner and a new recipe I've tried this fall, apple crisp in an apple for dessert (it is heaven!!!) and took turns watching the boys play while we carved pumpkins. Those two are becoming so fun to watch. Before when we would get together they would just stare at each other for a few minutes and then happily go back to playing with their own toy. That night they were chasing each other all over the place, it was the best!
Last year with the arrival of our little Liam we didn't have the opportunity to carve pumpkins so I thought it would be fun to invite some friends over and make a fun evening of it this year! We invited our new friends, the Haroldsens, who have a son Liam's age. We had yummy homemade pizza for dinner and a new recipe I've tried this fall, apple crisp in an apple for dessert (it is heaven!!!) and took turns watching the boys play while we carved pumpkins. Those two are becoming so fun to watch. Before when we would get together they would just stare at each other for a few minutes and then happily go back to playing with their own toy. That night they were chasing each other all over the place, it was the best!
I considered for a moment carving two holes toward the bottom of our pumpkin and sticking Liam in there for an adorable photo op but then thought better of it. Number one, the kid loves to eat and probably would not have easily fit into the pumpkin in the first place and secondly, I knew it would get a few eye rolls from a certain someone who already thinks I am bit crazy for the things I will do to get a cute picture. haha Instead, we eased our way back into the talent that is pumpkin carving and did a fairly traditional face this year. :) While it may be simple, it looks darn good lit up on our front porch! And even though we have had unseasonably warmer weather this fall and our pumpkin is already rotted, it just makes it that much more festive for Halloween night right?! ;) Good thing it is just a few days away. Can't wait!
A cute video of Alex & Liam chasing each other below!
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