Some of our favorite fall activities are pumpkin carving and Halloween! We went to our cousins house this year to make our jack-o-lanterns. 
Natalie had the best time cleaning out the guts of the pumpkin. She tried to convince Hailey that it was really fun. I think she had her going for a little while. I had fun video taping the kids as they worked. Tyler joined in for a little while but decided that it was too yucky for him!
After the cleaning, we baked the seeds. The kids thought they were delicious. I wasn't so impressed. I wonder if they were just hungry, so anything would taste good? They did smell yummy as they baked.
The final masterpieces. TJ & Natalie designed and carved their own. I helped Elaina carve hers. They really had a great time. Kimberly helped Brandon and I helped Hailey with her cat carving. I am glad we have such fun family we can enjoy these special moments with!!
TJ thought it would be fun if we dressed up as the Scooby-Doo gang this year. We really had a great time. I am glad that Halloween was on a Friday this year because after going to our church party and visiting our Grandparents, we didn't get home until 10:30. It was WAY past our bedtime, but super fun with lots of yummy treats.
Tyler- the main canine.
Elaina- Daphne (orange hair too!)
Natalie- Velma (great resemblance I thought =)
TJ- Shaggy down to the goatee and goofy personality!
What would the gang be without a monster? I was a mummy of course! I forgot that I was a little scary-looking until I would see the nervous faces of the little guys I was giving candy too. TJ didn't appreciate his mom as a ghoul. He kept asking me to wash my face!