Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Pumpkins and Tutu's



Sunday we went to Debbie's house and carved pumpkins. Every year we go to her house for Halloween and do something fun. This year we weren't sure when we were going to get to have a dinner, so we decided to do something new and try pumpkin carving with nine kids. The kids had so much fun painting their pumpkins and digging the gunk out (actually Kadee wouldn't touch the gunk!). Rory and Derek carved some really cool pictures into Valyssa and Kadee's pumpkins and did a really good job. I didn't get a picture of Derek's though, because when Valyssa picked it up she knocked out the center of his carving. She was devastated! We kept telling her it was ok, but she felt so bad about it. Debbie had treats, so after we were done painting and carving the kids had cookies and jumped on the tramp. They all love their oldest cousin Taylor, so they took turns riding him like a bull. He is such a great sport and made sure everyone that wanted a turn got one. Poor Zac was sick with a fever, so he spent the evening in the house. My kids love our little family traditions and always look forward to them. They can't wait to see what we cook up next!




Rory's cool carving









Connor with his pumpkins (he loved the baby pumpkin)







Kadee with her cute monster pumpkin

















In my last post I mentioned that I bought some stuff to make Tutu's. Well here is the finished product. It was so easy and actually lots of fun. The best part is that I didn't have to sew one bit (I hate sewing). I think it turned out really cute and I can't wait to get back up to the fabric store to buy more tulle.



Yes, Kadee is standing in first position. She is such a little ballerina


10 comments:

grandma debbie said...

Sarah the pic's turned out so cute. Thanks for being such a good sport about all my activites. I love to do things with my family. You did such a good job on the tutu. Kadee is beautiful. She looks just like a little ballerina. Love ya loads

suzy said...

How did you get past sewing the elastic together? Share your secret? I don't hate to sew, but I always screw it up, so I'm afraid to do it. But Joey wants me to sew him a cape for Halloween. We'll see.

Candace said...

I love love love the pics of Kadee Bo. She is so precious! First position?? I am impressed! lol It was a fun night carving pumpkins. The kids had a blast!

The Johnsons said...

I love it, you did a good job. She looks so cute!

Anonymous said...

She is an adorable little Ballerina!!! I am totally digging the Halloween push in's for pumpkins!!! And Wow, I am impressed with Rory's pretty cool pumpkin carving! Looks like fun!!!

Tammy said...

So fun. I love those tutus. I made one for Lily, so she's going to be a ballerina for Halloween. So fun!

Janet said...

Pumpkin carving with 9 kids is BRAVE! Good Job. They all look so cute, how fun!

Grandma Peg said...

Looks like Grandma Debbie is totally in love with her grandbabies!! I can't believe how much Kadee looks like Grandma Debbie!! She is so cute and so are the rest of the pictures of the other kiddos!! Love the tutu!! Great job!!!

Melissa said...

That looks like so much fun. The tutu came out great. I'll pay you guys to make one for Kinsey. I don't have a lot of spare time.

Nat said...

Awesome pumpkins, and cute tutu!

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