Happy Halloween!

I'm not quite sure what it is about the smell of pumpkin innards that raises my spirits, but last night Kim and I carved a couple pumpkins (courtesy of the Despain garden) and we were both significantly cheered by the exercise! I love carving pumpkins. It appeals to my inner arteest. Admittedly this year I didn't put as much time and effort into my gutted gourd creation as I have in years past, but I think my little Frankenstein turned out well all things considered. I found it amusing to hear on the radio this morning that the state of Iowa has now placed a tax on purchasing pumpkins because they have decided that pumpkins are no longer a food, but rather a decoration. So ridiculous! I think that means I need to go make some pumpkin cookies. Happy Halloween everyone! Be safe and take lots of pictures of your cute costumed children to post on your blogs!