Pumpkin Carving

I love carving pumpkins. I enjoy the whole process from cleaning out the "guts" to creating the face to roasting the seeds. It's a fun tradition that I want to start with Camden and I was anxious to see how she would react.

She was a little leery at first, standing back from the pumpkin and looking a little concerned.

But then she decided it might be fun to hold the pumpkin. She never has been one to hesitate to do things. She's our little daredevil after all.

Next, I let her see how slimy the seeds felt, thinking she'd get curious.

I was right...it passed the "ohh...interesting" test and she dug right in!

Camden would have played for quite a bit longer, but it was getting late and it was time for a bath. The pumpkin still hasn't gotten carved and the seeds aren't roasted. Plus our evenings are packed the rest of the week. So I guess the rest of the steps of the actual pumpkin carving may have to wait until next year. But judging by her reactions and expressions, Camden is definitely game for this tradition.