Pumpkins

We haven't carved pumpkins for a few years because Carson was grossed out by the smell and texture of the pumpkin guts but had been requesting to carve them.

the plan

He still didn't enjoy the smell and minimally tolerated touching the guts but was so proud of his finished project.







Andrew helped with Carson's and I did one so I guess we had a spooky boys pumpkin and a not so scary jack o lantern.



The kids had so much fun and naturally, Carson can't wait until next year!

Holiday FHE

After re-enacting the Christmas story from Luke chapter 2 and eating far too much sugar for one day, we went to look at Christmas lights.

It was nice to see homes that remembered the reason for the season with this awesome life sized nativity.

This year Carson stayed awake (and up until 10pm--which will make for a fun day because he has been awake since 7:00am...he doesn't sleep in-bummer).

It was fun to see his reaction to the "Christmas light street" I think his favorite lawn displays were Sesame Street of course, and a huge snowman and a Santa Claus, not pictured.

Our personal favorite was the leg from The Christmas Story...hilarious!

On a different note: My latest creations

Sunday and Monday while Carson was napping, I finished of some projects. I made the crayon holder for Carson--I need to think of a better name for them. As you can see, I made two holders because the first was kind of a trial run, I really need to start using patterns and then I wouldn't waste so much of my time. I also made another apron.