Pumpkin Carving

We usually don't carve our own pumpkin, but Mara had been asking to do it this year. She knew the size of the pumpkin and everything. So, we went out and bought a pumpkin last night, and then we carved it before John went to work today. Mara help draw the face on the pumpkin, while Jack had fun playing with its "guts." He even helped Mara scoop out some of the guts.

Mara also went to her first school party today. It was at the park right beside the school (and just down the street from us). Both of the kids had a lot of fun, and I got several really good pictures of them.

Jack recently discovered his tongue, so it's hard to get a picture of him without it sticking out. I remember Mara going through this same stage right around Halloween too. Makes for cute memories. :)