Pumpkin Painting.

Since Buck takes the helm of the pumpkin carving activities, I always try to take the lead on pumpkin painting. It's fun, easy, and festive -- and the boys love it. So after school we set up the pumpkins and paint on our back deck and got to work.

All of a sudden he can really do art projects with us.

Fawn planned out what he was putting on each side -- a jack-o-lantern and a ghost.

Peaceful, happy activity.

When I see their profiles, I see so many similarities.

A fun afternoon with my sidekicks.