We have had a very homespun weekend. From Friday night’s viewing of Drag Me To Hell, Saturday’s Pie Off and Sunday’s Pumpkin Carving Party, it has been small town USA around here. I love it!
Before the party, my darlings John and Danny swung by to drop off a tent from our friend Mary Anne – a tent, y’all!! Oh – I should preface. Not a camping tent – Miss Hospitalityaholic is not likely to be found in the woods in a tent. No, an event tent – a big white one! It is so exciting! And while Eric and Danny played a little Mad World on the Wii, John helped me with our Halloween decorations for the front porch. When it is totally done, I will share with you. Maybe tomorrow.
And then it was off to the pumpkin carving over at Brad and Dawn’s house. They host a lovely pumpkin carving party, I must say. Brad whipped up a huge batch of brunswick stew, Crystal made hush puppies (she has been cooking all weekend!) and there were s’mores for dessert. Yum! Here’s our host serving up some stew – it was so delicious and spicy.
A man and his stew….
A bowl of spicy, meaty deliciousness
Made better with Crystal’s hush puppies…
After eating it was time to get to carving. I had found my idea from Martha Stewart and it was adorable and easy. Especially since my awesome husband cut open and scooped out my pumpkin for me. All I had to do was bore holes in it and carefully place my mice and spiders in it for a spooky effect.
My sweetheart doing the icky work for me
Isn’t it cute?
Two of my favorites, Dawn and John Charles
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Big sister Megan
Teague working on his super scary jack o’lantern
Eric’s completed masterpiece – he drew this free hand!
And it matches my spiders, too.
Our Pie Queen gets her hands dirty with&
the most intricate pumpkin pattern
Megan and the pumpkin that Mom carved for her
A passel of pumpkins
Ohhhhh, scary!
It was a wonderful time with friends around the fire, enjoying our handiwork.
I hope you are enjoying the season with loved ones. And getting your candy ready! I might knock on your door.
xoxo, Patti