Pumpkins...

We tried something different this year, because why not?!  Instead of our typical pumpkin carvings we opted to paint pumpkins instead.  

We all know that if it involves paint, Sullivan is game and always willing to participate.  Her mom is the same way, for the most part.

Quinn was a willing participant, although her level of enthusiasm didn't quite mirror that of Sullivan's.

The happy painters...

Sullivan chose an intricate design to paint....

Our finished pumpkins... Quinn painted the plaid pumpkin that turned out so, so cute!  

Sullivan's other designs were awesome too..

Painting pumpkins with the girls brought back so many memories of my dad at Halloween time.  He LOVED painting pumpkins, and he was quite good at it too.  Fond memories of him sitting at the kitchen table and making dozens of pumpkins each year for friends and family and co-workers.  

Thanks to Grandma Jane for digging out these pictures and sending them my way.  It meant so much to be able to share these memories with Quinn and Sullivan.