Halloween Polka-Dot Pumpkins

drilling pumpkin
thank you, honey!

Today I have a quick Halloween Pinterest success story to share. 

Like our last triumphant Pinterest project, simplicity is the genius of this idea. You know, the “Why didn’t I think of that?” factor.

Besides finding the pumpkins and the pin, I can’t take any credit for this. My husband did all the work. He scooped out two large pumpkins and power-drilled holes in them. The results are warmly glowing, other-worldly jack-o-lanterns, polka-dotted with candlelight. These are the classiest pumpkins ever to grace our front porch!

The white dotted jack-o-lantern is especially magical, I think.

white glowing pumpkin
subtle glowing jack-o-lantern

The idea for polka-dot pumpkins is available on many Pinterest pins from sources like MarthaStewart.com and Creative Connections for Kids.

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Matthew 5:14 ESV

The Light in Me by Brandon Heath.

What’s the best part of making a jack-o-lantern?

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Squash on the Lamb

Tis the season of pies.

season of pies

Should come as no surprise

pumpkins to the left

To spy these fugitives hanging around
Behind the church where I found

pumpkins to the right

Them shivering in the chill and shaking.

sidewalk pumpkins

Alas, they’re not the type for baking.

The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9 NIV

You don’t have to take the broken road.
You can turn around and come back home.

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Pumpkin Power

Nothing says fall like pumpkins. Bought our first two of the season Saturday.

Here’s what things looked like by Tuesday…

Tuesday

And Wednesday…

Wednesday

And this morning…

Thursday (poor pumpkin!)

My boys have claimed the pumpkin as a science experiment. Their theory is Fred and Ethel, the culprits who live in a nearby tree, will gnaw through until they strike gold and feast on the delectable pumpkin seeds.

guilty Fred

My theory is Fred and Ethel will hollow out the pumpkin and live in it for the winter. A gorgeous patio gourd.

safe inside

I mentioned we bought two pumpkins. At the first nibble of trouble, my son took the “baby” pumpkin inside. It sits high on the fireplace mantle.

neighbor's pumpkins

Next door, the interior designer neighbor has a wonderful display of pumpkins. Pristine and untouched by tiny rodent teeth.

calling in reinforcements

Maybe it’s true there’s strength in numbers. Maybe all we need is more pumpkins. Lots and lots of pumpkins.

You crown the year with a bountiful harvest;
even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NLT

What would squirrels sound like if they made music? Oh, Don’t Let’s Start

Warning: Listen at your own risk. Silly songs by They Might Be Giants have a way of sticking in your head.