The Great Pumpkin 2009

Ella was into every detail of the pumpkin carving process this year. From picking the shapes (from the choices on that paper she's holding), to cutting (with child-friendly pumpkin carving knives), and gutting, and carving. She wanted in on all the fun!

I think she's pleased with the end result:

One last look outside:

And a kiss goodnight. Yes, a kiss goodnight. To a pumpkin.