PUMPKINS!

It has been a tradition in the Hermanson household to carve pumpkins a few days before Halloween. But we don't just carve pumpkins, we CARVE them. My dad (Eric) is the master pumpkin carver; he has the patience, skillful hand, and the eye for the perfect pattern for any pumpkin. Well... let's just say, I inherited his beautiful eyes, not his pumpkin carving skills. 


Since this is Evan's first pumpkin carving experience, I want him to learn from the best. Therefore, he stuck with what he does best... painting! Ryan and I tried our hand at the pumpkin carving craft. I chose the easiest one I could find and Ryan, well, he wanted to "go big or go home." After about an hour, pumpkin guts everywhere, Evan's bumbo chair covered in paint and a dozen pins to hold our pumpkin creations together... this is what we have to show for it!

Here are some pictures from the night...

Evan and King hanging out while Mommy and Daddy carve.

Before I roasted them... these are Ryan and I's favorite fall snack!

Heavy concentration.

Pumpkin GUTS!

Mommy's easy pumpkin.

You will see why we needed this... :)

NAKED BABY! 

Oooooo!

He got mad at first...

But he started to like it!

Yup... that is why we had the bath stuff standing by!

Clean baby!

The after effects! Poor bumbo...

We are trying to gain some mad pumpkin carving skills, but it takes practice! Hopefully Grandpa Eric will teach Evan how to carve a pumpkin someday! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Love, 

The Winter's

Whoa Whoa Whoa... 4 Months ALREADY?!

Yes folks, it's that time again... I didn't think this day would come so soon. Man, he is growing TOO fast!! 


Well... here ya have it,


4 MONTH PICTURES!! 


Enjoy.

Happy 4 Months Big Boy!! Mommy and Daddy love you soooo much!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Love, 

The Winter's

Catch-Up Monday

Since there is lots going on in the Winter family, I thought a Catch-Up was an order!


A local farm is quite a hit around here, so we thought we should check it out. And Evan needed his first pumpkin! :) Here are some pictures from our fun day!! (And yes, Evan had to support the Avalanche on their opening day, Thank you Grandpa Eric!)

Let's just say... they had lots of pumpkins to choose from!

Evan and his FIRST pumpkin!!

Yes, we did tell him he is an Av's fan!

Eating the hay.

BIG tractor! (I know Brinley will be correcting me... because I am not sure this is a tractor, but it sounds good!)

Such a big boy!

Evan and his friend Urijah!

Friends!

Supporting the Broncos (even though they lost...) from South Carolina! :) Thank you Grandpa Eric! 

Evan got a package from Aunt Janel. This SUPER cute sweater vest happened to be in there. Thank you Aunt Janel! Today starts the sweater weather season! :)

Such a handsome boy!!

Thank you for stopping by!!

Love, 

The Winter's

Johnny Jump Up!

Oh yes, we have started the Johnny Jump Up! 

Evan has a super cool walker (Thanks to Great Uncle Randy!) but his little legs are just a tad too short for it (which is great for when he gets to be walking!). I have tried pillows and folded blankets... but it just isn't the same. So I bought this jumper for $5!! 

We had to stuff 3 blankets into his jumper to help him sit up straight... but I think he liked it! 

Everything now must be tasted!

Such a BIG boy!

Lots of drool... no teeth! 

"Say WHAT?"

I think he liked it... not too shabby for five bucks! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Love, 

The Winter's