Didn't take any photos at the pumpkin patch this year, but that's a story (about a husband and a wife who weren't getting along) I'll spare you from.
Finally got around to carving our pumpkins yesterday though...
Notice Cole ducking and the chunk of pumpkin that just flew out of Josh's hands and right past Annie's head.
I'm not sure how I could ever be mad at that guy - he's the best dad ever (and a total hunk too.)
Apparently, angsty looks can arise even while carving pumpkins.
I did manage to get this guy to commit to four more years of pumpkin carving though.
And this girl committed to four more years as well.
And apparently, I've got ten more with this chick (or maybe just nine since I accidentally cropped off her pinky.)
So these won't be the last pumpkin carving photos you see from me.
Hope your Halloween is great.
I see such change in the kiddos. Happy Halloween to to you and family.
Posted by: Judy Webb | October 31, 2014 at 07:19 AM
Wonderful shots and I love the yellow school bus in the background!!
Posted by: patti | October 31, 2014 at 09:51 AM
Cute pics!! So glad the kids have committed to quite a few more years of carving pumpkins. It's an activity my kids always love no matter how old they get too. Happy Halloween :)
Posted by: Gina | October 31, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Why do we get mad at our great husbands? Cuz we can be moody and they are stubborn jerks sometimes. But not you, Josh Downs!! ;) lol
Posted by: kat-in-texas | October 31, 2014 at 12:52 PM
It wouldn't be a marriage made in heaven if there wasn't a little fighting here and there! My husband infuriates me every now and again... but then I imagine what life would be like without him around and I get over it really quickly!
Posted by: Juli P | October 31, 2014 at 01:12 PM
I know you're frustrated about Courtney and Coley not wanting to participate in photos lately, but I've also noticed that Courtney's photos are showing a different, more adult side of her (whether she is doing that intentionally or not). Either way, she's turning into a beautiful young woman!
Posted by: Tai | October 31, 2014 at 02:18 PM
Such great photo that tell your family story in such a beautiful way. Just love the expressions, especially Josh's. He's having as much fun as the kids. I do love seeing that bus in the background...Loved every shot. Happy Halloween.
Posted by: janel | October 31, 2014 at 10:44 PM
Hi Karen! My daughter wants to donate her Halloween candy to the troops. I know you have mentioned in the past a location drop off but I can't remember. Can you please help me? Or maybe a blog reader knows. Thank you.
Signed... The crazy Costco cashier you meet a few months ago who absolutely loves your blog.
Posted by: Libbi M. | November 01, 2014 at 07:45 PM