October 31st Tradition

We are starting to add some traditions to holidays here in our house, especially as Neal get's older and is able to participate in activities and remember things better.   So, this year we started a tradition of carving out pumpkins on Halloween morning, so they are ready to welcome friendly trick-or-treaters at night.

Neal was so excited to cut the pumpkin but once we opened the top and had him pull out the insides he was not quite as interested.  It was cold, messy and sticky which Neal does not like.   He mostly watched as Tyler scooped out the pumpkin.  

Neal told us how he wanted the face to look and then helped Tyler carve out the eyes, nose and mouth.  

We just need to find a candle to put inside before tonight so it will give a welcoming glow.

The best part about this new tradition is the yummy snack we all got to enjoy this afternoon, toasted pumpkin seeds!