Showing posts with label pumpkin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pumpkin. Show all posts
Monday, September 17, 2012
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sweet Halloween Memories
TRICK OR TREAT
SMELL MY FEET
GIVE ME SOMETHING
GOOD TO EAT
circa 1991-1992
Yes, the refrain of my children back in the day. We laughed like hell when the little "angels" recited that one.
Then, there was this favorite poem they learned in elementary school. They can still recite it.
Five little pumpkins
Sitting on a gate
The first one says
"Oh my it's getting late!"
The second one says
"There's witches in the air."
The third one says
"I don't care."
The fourth one says
"Let's run and run and run."
The fifth one says
"It's Halloween fun."
Then WOOOO went the wind
And out went the light.
And the five little pumpkins
Rolled out of sight.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Return of the Pumpkin People 2010
Every year, the quaint village of Jackson, N.H. distinguishes itself with the leaf peepers by displaying the "Pumpkin People". As you can see, it's a creative venture designed for visitors and locals and we love it. Photos taken by someone at the Jackson Chamber and I'm posting the best photos, not necessarily the best vignette. Enjoy!
Nightmare Before Christmas
Cheshire Cat
Off to See the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Where's Waldo?
Peanuts
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Theme Thursday Halloween
Nowadays, Halloween seems to be more about grownups, their parties and elaborate costumes. But for me, it will always be about my children.
The following year, the pumpkin carving began. Their father took them to pick out the pumpkins, then sat them on the ground to watch as he carved.
After that, they always had their own pumpkin on which to draw a scary face. They learned to dig out the seeds, saving them to dry in the oven and, later, feed to the birds.
As they grew, they learned to carve and it was the highlight of the season, after the candy collection of course! I decorated the entrance to our home each year using the home made bats, witches, ghosties and black cats cut out of construction paper at school. I made spider webs of black string which hung from the porch overhang and brushed children's faces. We had the white fuzzy webs, ghost lights on a string, trees filled with lights and brown paper bags of sand, each with a candle to light the driveway. Carved pumpkins filled our porch. We played a selection of scary music on the stereo heard up the driveway and into the street. We lived on a cul de sac in southern California and Halloween was generally warm allowing us to leave the front door open, the electric lights off with only the flicker of candlelight to show the way.
The main event was taking the boys trick or treating. We'd visit the homes of our neighborhood and a few beyond. So many people decorated and dressed up for the kids, it was always a surprise and a treat. We'd take our dog on a leash and the boys' two best friends, a brother and sister, little towheads and cute as buttons. Dressing the boys was my husbands's task and he approached it with artistry and vigor. One year he painted the face of one son as a skeleton and the other was a vampire and they were dressed accordingly. Another year, earlier, they went as Oscar the Grouch and a duck!
So another Halloween approaches and my boys are grown and away. But my memories are sweet and my heart is full and I wish everyone the kind of Halloween my husband, sons and I were so lucky to enjoy.
Click here for a cute Halloween message from Jacqui Lawson.
circa 1989
When they were 1 & 2, we dressed them in pirate pajamas, smudged their faces with beards & moutaches and carried them door to door for their first "experience". They lasted about 45 minutes. It was the beginning of many happy years to come.
The following year, the pumpkin carving began. Their father took them to pick out the pumpkins, then sat them on the ground to watch as he carved.
circa 1990
They were charmed, mystified and delighted all at the same time.
After that, they always had their own pumpkin on which to draw a scary face. They learned to dig out the seeds, saving them to dry in the oven and, later, feed to the birds.
As they grew, they learned to carve and it was the highlight of the season, after the candy collection of course! I decorated the entrance to our home each year using the home made bats, witches, ghosties and black cats cut out of construction paper at school. I made spider webs of black string which hung from the porch overhang and brushed children's faces. We had the white fuzzy webs, ghost lights on a string, trees filled with lights and brown paper bags of sand, each with a candle to light the driveway. Carved pumpkins filled our porch. We played a selection of scary music on the stereo heard up the driveway and into the street. We lived on a cul de sac in southern California and Halloween was generally warm allowing us to leave the front door open, the electric lights off with only the flicker of candlelight to show the way.
The main event was taking the boys trick or treating. We'd visit the homes of our neighborhood and a few beyond. So many people decorated and dressed up for the kids, it was always a surprise and a treat. We'd take our dog on a leash and the boys' two best friends, a brother and sister, little towheads and cute as buttons. Dressing the boys was my husbands's task and he approached it with artistry and vigor. One year he painted the face of one son as a skeleton and the other was a vampire and they were dressed accordingly. Another year, earlier, they went as Oscar the Grouch and a duck!
So another Halloween approaches and my boys are grown and away. But my memories are sweet and my heart is full and I wish everyone the kind of Halloween my husband, sons and I were so lucky to enjoy.
Click here for a cute Halloween message from Jacqui Lawson.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Theme Thursday Collection
I wasn't going to participate this week and then THIS came across my desk: photos of the current Fall decorations in Jackson, N.H. They're called Pumpkin People. They are a collection of tableaux created by local businesses during the month of October. Aren't they terrific?
The Addams Family courtesy of Eagle Mountain House & Golf Course
The Blue Man Group courtesy of Inn @ Jackson
The Jackson Five courtesy of Great Glen Trails Outdoor Ctr/Mt. Washington Auto Road
Saluting the Troops courtesy of Flossie's Attic
Dining Out courtesy of 1785 Inn
The Pumpkin Who Shagged Me courtesy of Carter Notch Inn
Needs a Hunting License courtesy of Black Bear Realty
Single Female Pumpkin courtesy of unknown
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