Pumpkin time

They came from around the neighbourhood bearing their pumpkins ...

(some with more efficient means of transport) ...

... lanterns showing the way

to our annual pumpkin-carving event.

These kids are pros: no instructions, no health and safety warnings required; they rolled up their sleeves and got to work, taking up their knives like seasoned surgeons with scalpels ...

... no squeamishness or avoiding the messy parts ...

though some preferred the floor

and for one or two it was all just too much

And while their parents got down to the more relaxed business of a glass of hot mulled wine on a crisp autumn evening ...

the carvers were ready to proudly display their achievements ...

And it was time for ghoulish snacks in the kitchen ...

And all that's left ...

is to wish you ...

a very ...

(and on a different note, don't miss this darkly funny (Belgian Waffle's trademark) picture of Halloween in Brussels over here)