Gabriel’s Jack O’Lantern

Look at that happy, proud little Boy Boy!

His first Jack O’Lantern!

We talked about Halloween since he thought it meant scary. I told him it meant Jack-o-lanterns, costumes, and going door to door saying “trick or treat” for candy, candy, and candy! Gabriel’s response was, “What is trick or treat?” I briefly explained, and he said, “Do people say Trick? And if so, what trick do you do?” I said, “They smash their Jack O’Lantern!” His eyes widened. So I added, “But, I never heard anyone say trick.”

Gabriel drew the face on the pumpkin, and Yann carved it—a first for Gabriel.

An American pumpkin! The French pumpkins are Cinderella pumpkins and are more challenging to carve.

Oouey  Gooey 

String and seeds

Gabriel assumed removing the pumpkin’s interior would be creamy, so he brought a ladle.

We planted the seeds and gooey parts for fun since their yard was ripped up during the construction/renovation. Mud is a better word to describe their yard. We got distracted and started collecting Boxelder bugs since they were underfoot as we ventured to the far end of the yard. Gabriel told me we could pick them up because they don’t bite or sting, and I didn’t want to doubt him or act afraid, so I did it. We collected a bunch and then let them go.

The best treat this Halloween is these two Pickles xx



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