Pumpkin Carving

Chris and I don't carve pumpkins.  We always GET them.  We always SAY we're going to carve them, but we never do.  This year was different.  We actually carved them.  Of course, they'll probably STILL be sitting on our front porch in February growing mold and who knows what else. 

 Before we started carving, Carrie planned some indoor coloring activites to get the kids into the Halloween spirit.  Nick is explaining to Chatham what to do.

 Cara's placemat

 Nick was so proud of his work.

 Chatham too.

 Harris decided to DRAW on his pumpkin (good thinking Chris).

 Look, I have a one-eyed pumpkin.

 And a random #5.  Who knows!

 Carrie very carefully digging out the innards.

 Devo however took the rough approach with his pumpkin.

 Harris helped me get all the goo out of mine.

 Eeeew, yuck.

Carrie carved a witch.

 Mine was a ghost.

 I thought it turned out well for my first time.

Funny story.  The wind started picking up as we began packing to leave, and the neighbors told us there was a tornado warning issued for Catawba County.  We lost power within a minute of walking in the door, and didn't get it back for almost 15 hours.  Not having power means no water either because we have a well.  Fortunately while the rest of Claremont was slammed, we escaped with no damage whatsoever.