Pumpkin Carving and Pumpkin Wearing

We've only been in our new rental for two weeks and there are still boxes to unpack in every room except the kitchen but that wasn't going to stop us from enjoying this festive season. We picked up a few pumpkins and mums at deeply discounted prices the day before Halloween to get our front porch looking the part and then got to work on some pumpkin carving.

Ruby chose a white pumpkin and had me trace and help her cut out a black cat. She loved it so much she couldn't bear the thought of throwing the negative cut out cat shape away! Also, her pumpkin wasn't moldy, just a bit dirty from the lot. 

Sebastian is my kid that never wanted slimey stuff on his hands as a little kid and is sensitive to textures but he didn't mind cleaning his pumpkin out at all. 

Smith was taking it all in from his perch next to me. He's so much quieter now that he can sit up on his own and is usually content to stay in one spot for a bit as long as there's something near him to explore.

Soon after the photo above we had a major diaper issue that called for a complete outfit change. The kids kept working on cleaning out their pumpkins while I took care of things inside and then brought Smith back out to enjoy the beautiful weather.

Except remember that part about how he was so content to sit still? 

Yeah, never mind. 

-Rachel

Comments

[Heather]

His facial expressions are the best. What a cutie :)

[kristin]

so so so cute. really, i don't think there's been a photo yet of smith where he isn't making the best face ever. love the pics of all three kids together - that's great stuff! :)

[AngelaS]

Adorable! Smith looks so much like his sister. :)

Glad you are back!!

[Itzi]

It must be lovely to do all the carving outside! Smith's outfits are super cute! Boys and stripes! you can't beat it!
itzi

[Ana]

OMG, Smith's eyes! So cute. Does the amber necklace actually help with teething, can you tell?

[Denise Ross]

Smith is so cute, his eyes are so big and expressive. Your kids look very happy and relaxed at your home. Love your front porch, it's very welcoming. Glad for you your move is over - I've moved a lot tok over the years and even though it's great to purge and clear things out, it's also such z huge thing to do especially with a young family. I wish you many happy years in your new place
Denise

[Rebecca]

Love to see you are back Rachel! I've missed your post. The front of your house looks beautiful. Your "babies" are precious. Thanks for sharing bits and pieces of your beautiful life!

[pinksuedeshoe]

Ah rachel, these pictures are so so sweet. Love seeing you back in this space. Hope the move is treating you well! I've been in my new house for 8 months and I'm still not all the way unpacked yet. Yikes! I am fully confident that you will beat me to being done. Haha!