Pumpkin Carving

We just had our 7th annual McAllister-Peterson pumpkin carving night. The first year we moved to Spokane we met the Peterson's and we have been carving pumpkins with them every year since.  We have a set semi-annual get together since we also dye Easter eggs together every year as well.

Gutting the pumpkins is always fun. I was the "seed girl" and collected all the seeds. A coworker told me about a great recipe that he does to cook the seeds and I wanted to give it a try.
Grace had fun even though she didn't really get to help. She just kept saying, "pu-kin." She is talking more and more every day and it is so fun to hear her try and say new words.
Way to go Brent for helping the kids carve the pumpkins. Gavin's pumpkin turned out great!

A McAllister Magic Show

This weekend Gavin and Brent put on a magic show for the family. It worked out great because Gavin spent the Saturday afternoon session of conference listening and coloring to get ready for the magic show once conference was over. 

The magicians got all dressed up and Gavin handed us tickets for the show.
This is the pepper and water magic trick. I must admit, I was pretty impressed!
Gavin was also the announcer, letting us know the name of every trick.
And the ball magically disappeared! Gavin has the special magic hands!
What an awesome magic show. Thanks to Brent for being a great Dad and doing something so fun and creative with Gavin. And.... you look pretty handsome in the tux too!