The witching hour is drawing nigh

A few weeks ago, we made a trip to the pumpkin patch to load up on some seasonal gourds. (Are pumpkins officially gourds?)

We had three come off our own vine, but I like to take a few photos at the market where they sell these, and it's only fair to buy something in return. We did not actually need so many pumpkins. Come November 1 we are going to have a hefty garbage/compost contribution.

Part of the reason why we really didn't need to buy many is that there is only one pumpkin-carving fan in this house, and even he gets squicked out by the guts.

 Mallory made it clear what her opinion of the whole situation was.

Still, Liam was diligent about getting the job done.

With the finished product. Those carving kits really do turn out great pumpkins!

We had to test it out on the front porch, just to make sure it'll be ready for Thursday night. Anyone else hear that there is a 100% chance of rain on Thursday accompanied by 45 kph winds? Awesome.

And, the whole porch, decked out and ready to go. I think the orange and purple lights are festive. Chad is not so sure. I did restrain myself from buying the grave stones and giant cobweb though, so we've both done some give and take.

That doesn't mean I won't go back on Friday and pick them up when they are on clearance.