Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins

Well that's it folks! Pumpkin fest is officially over. What a day. It has been soooo much fun. First we went to see Max play rugby but this happened to be the first week she wasn't on the team so we headed down to Main street to see the pumpkins. Somehow we managed to end up in the parade- quite an achievement really.
All 10 of us wondered around Main street. There was lots of little stalls with activities, food and trinkets on them. Some of us (don't worry mum not me- face still the usual color) had faces painted. You guessed it Helen was one of the first in line (bless her.)







Helen also sat in the drivers seat of a fire engine and a pumpkin. We can't keep her away from these vehicles lol























It was really busy and super cold, but that just added to the excitement and fun of the day. The atmosphere was fantastic and you could tell that everyone was enjoying themselves...and it being cold was an excelant excuse for a couple of warm glasses of hot chocolate ( not that we need an excuse that is). Now of course the main reason for pumpkin fest is pumpkins. The street was lined with them and they were all lit up at night. I think (now you know what I am like with numbers so don't quote me on this) something like 24862 pumpkins. It didn't beat the record but I can safely say I have never seen so many pumpkins in once place and can't imagine that I will ever again.

This was one of the pumpkin towers. I have got one of another Pumpkin tower lit up at night. Lets see..... Yes it looks like it is on fire- but do you know how hard it is to take pictures of things that are in the dark?



There was a fire work display in the evening as well (don't worry filmed it so anyone can see it if they want when I get back) and then we went and hunted for our pumpkins. I found Helens and Max's but could I find mine- nope :( but not to worry we have photographic evidence that I did carve one lol.

Have to get some sleep now- all this walking has truly tiered me out. I shall leave you with a couple more pics of pumpkins. Its all going orange....

















Night night all
xx