Last Friday night we got together with some friends and carved pumpkins! My husband’s brother and his family moved back to Minnesota and decided to carry on their tradition from their previous home of hosting a pumpkin carving party.
We had such a fun evening! There were 32 people of all ages at the party but we didn’t get a picture of all the finished pumpkins. This is how my family’s pumpkins turned out.
Before going to the party, I made some dipped Oreos. I wanted to dip them in orange candy melts but I couldn’t find them at Walmart and I didn’t have time to go to another store. So, I dipped them in chocolate and drizzled on some orange frosting.
After eating our quick dinner, we headed to the party. Each family brought fun treats to share. This is only some of the desserts and of course there was hot apple cider to drink.
Then, we headed outside to carve pumpkins on the patio near the bonfire that my brother-in-law started. It was dark out but we had lights to help us see. I asked my husband and kids to try to save their pumpkin seeds so that we could roast them. We used knives, those little pumpkin saws and an X-ACTO knife for carving.
My pumpkin is the lantern on the lower right but you probably guessed that after the pictures I posted last week. I fashioned it after one from Better Homes and Gardens. It took way longer to carve than I thought it would but I like how it turned out!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
I love your pumpkins. We painted pumpkins last night {since my kids are too young to carve} and I can’t wait to see how they turned out.
Tonia L says
Fun! My nephew just painted pumpkins in preschool! He loved it.
Mama Luvs Books says
These pumpkins look GREAT!! I love the pic of them lit up!!! And those Tyson bread bowls are so quick and convenient for a nice meal!! AWESOME!! Great post! And can I have a cookie? =)
Tonia L says
Thanks Kristin! Sure I will share my cookies! 😉
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
Love the pumpkins … the party looked so fun! And those bread bowls look delicious!
Tonia L says
Thanks Randi! We sure enjoyed it!
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
That looks like such a fun party! Why haven’t we had a pumpkin carving party yet, I don’t know 🙂 Love those dipped Oreos!
Tonia L says
Thanks Lyuba! It was crazy but fun!
Darcy says
Ooh I loved dipped Oreos! Yum! The pumpkin carving party looks like it was a lot of fun. And yes, quick microwave foods are great in a pinch!
Tonia L says
I know! I love them too…as if regular Oreos weren’t sugary enough!
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
Tonia what a fun post! You packed a lot in to that, from carving to treats to a bonfire to dinner! All of it looked good to me. Your pumpkin is really cool and I love that skeleton one too!
Tonia L says
Thanks Danni! My husband did the skeleton one.
Amy says
Those caramel apples look so yummy!
Tonia L says
They were sooo delicious! Now that I think about it, we haven’t made caramel apples yet this fall! I need to do that with my kids!
Lindsay says
What a fabulous party! You always have the best party ideas! I love how your pumpkins turned out & those desserts look amazing! Hope you are having a great week, friend!
Tonia L says
Thanks Lindsay! I hope you are doing well, my friend! I can’t wait till you are all settled in your new home so I can see some more of your creative stuff!
Kathy says
Fun party! I have had the breakfast bowls but not this kind – they look really good!
Tonia L says
I am going to have to try to find some of the breakfast bowls. I didn’t notice them at the store I went to but maybe a different store in my area will have them!