Day 282 – Pumpkin Carving 2.0

Ok maybe that’s silly but I’m calling it 2.0 because I think I took it to another level this year. I try to stay as unique as possible but really wanted to do something different this year for our pumpkins. It all started when last year I saw a Cookie Monster pumpkin and just knew I would want to do that for Micah one day because since he was little (and even still) he just loves Cookie Monster. Luckily enough, he is living here now so I just knew this would definitely be my intention to surprise him with. That being said, ironically enough Elijah has always loved Elmo. So I figured I would do a Cookie and Elmo and even though they are older, the boys would just love it.

But when I got to the store, I figured I would get two small ones for Vinny and I as well. Vinny and Micah were at work so it was just Elijah and me this evening for a bit. He hung out with me and decided to help me with my project. We carved, gutted and painted away while talking and hanging out. While we were waiting for the paint to dry, Elijah decided he was done but I was so glad to have had that time with him and was glad that he did the carving for me which was a big help.  

So, I finished up the final touches, made the eyes and Elmo’s nose out of ping pong balls, drew the face on the small pumpkin, made the top hat out of construction paper, etc etc. Just as I was finishing up Vinny and Micah got home. They just loved what we created. When it was all done and set up on the table, I was so happy with the final result!! It was a little over two hours to complete them all but it was time very well spent. This was really a fun project!! #HGAL #craftingtimeofyear