Sunday, October 28, 2012

Happy Halloween!

Welcome to our sixth annual pumpkin carving contest!


Mom (Sheri) and Dad are the judges. Nel, Jess, their brother, and Jess' boyfriend are the participants. 

If you'd like to catch up on last year's contest, follow this link.
  

The only rules are no pumpkin carving tools and no props may be used.


Let's get the carving party started! 
 
In the running we have Jack Skellington...



The Haunted Mansion...



George Washington...



And the Autumn Owl...



Which is your personal favorite?

And the winner is (drum-roll please)...


The Haunted Mansion!

We wish you all a Happy Halloween filled with plenty of sweets and treats.

~Jess~  
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20 comments:

  1. It's meOctober 28, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Happy halloween weekend.....lovely sunday...love Ria...xxx..

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  2. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comOctober 28, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Very nice pumpkin's all ready for your Halloween.
    I do not celebrate Halloween.. but looks like you had fun.

    val

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  3. NanaDianaOctober 28, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Hi Jess-I'm back from my break. What a fun contest. That mansion is pretty spectacular for not being able to use any pumpkin carving tools. They are ALL winners if you ask me- xo Diana

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  4. SusieOctober 28, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    They are all so cute. The g.washington was clever. I am glad I am not the judge. Smiles to all, Susie

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  5. LILA MOONLIGHTOctober 28, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    What a fun tradition! Haunted Mansion is my fave too. When my son is bigger, we will give a go to this carving fun although Halloween is not really celebrated here. Happy Halloween : )

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  6. roseOctober 28, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    It seems to be very fun! :) Happy Halloween! :)

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  7. JapolinaOctober 28, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I think that they are all winners!

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  8. Draffin BearsOctober 28, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    All are so good, love the haunted house and Jack Skellington, always a favourite. What a fun family tradition.

    Happy Halloween
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  9. KerriOctober 28, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    WOW thats pretty amazing! I don't think I ever tried to carve a pumpkin but I am sure it would be a disaster.lol -- Speaking of pumpkin, check out my lil pumpkin :)

    Hope you are having a blessed Sunday!

    xoxo
    Kerri

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  10. TeresaOctober 28, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Happy Halloween to you all.

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  11. NanaDianaOctober 28, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    I wanted to tell you that I scrolled down to the wedding pictures. You are a GORGEOUS family! You are ALL beautiful. I love the veil that was handed down from Mother to daughter-made by grandmother. What a special, special day- Imagine the beautiful little grandbabies you are going to be blessed with- xo Diana

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  12. E.October 28, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    These look great, I like them all, but especially Jack Skellington!
    Enjoy the week and happy Halloween!

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  13. Castles Crowns and CottagesOctober 29, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Good morning Jess! I loved them all, but I really liked the George Washington!!! HI SHERI! Anita

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  14. AnonymousOctober 29, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Each one has its own merits but how can you not love the eyelashes on the owl??

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  15. magieOctober 29, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    How fun! I think they are all fab..though my fav is Jack Skellington :)
    I think we may carve our pumpkins this Tuesday and then make roasted pumpkin seeds..yummy!
    Have a very Happy Halloween x
    Magie

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  16. NelyOctober 29, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    These look so,so great,my fav is George Washington:)
    Happy Halloween!
    Hugs,
    Nely!

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  17. sparklegemOctober 29, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    How fun! They all look really great. I don't think I could choose a favorite.

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  18. Beauty FollowerOctober 30, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    MOst of all i liked The Haunted Mansion!

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  19. SusanOctober 30, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Great photos! Loved all the pumpkins and couldn't pick a fave. Thanks, too, for sharing.

    I appreciated the visit to my blog and the comment, too! Susan

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  20. ♥ Miss TeaNovember 6, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    oh wow!! lovee all of the pumpkins! hard to pick which one is my fave, they're all look great! the haunted mansion is the different one though hehehe...

    xx susan

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