All Hallow's Eve eve

Jackson was off school last Friday, so Leslie started the day by making homemade pumpkin pancakes. Which soon become "Jack" o'lantern pancakes.

Then it was time for the eagerly awaited "Carving of the Gourd"
(a 34-pounder this year!). After changing into the appropriate attire, of course.

We went through a couple rounds of design concepts, but Jack wanted it to be giving the "evil eye" and make it as sinister as possible.

Observe the concentration.

The finished product (complete with a dusting of cinnamon on the inside, to make it smell good on the front porch).

And making some caramel apples that evening (notice he's already in his jammies). Honey crisps are the best!

A day full of homemade pumpkin pancakes, jack o'lanterns and caramel apples. We love fall!