Pumpkin Seed Recipe

I was searching around for a good pumpkin seed recipe and kind of came up with my own. The kids LOVE them! I kind of think they are pretty tasty myself. I wouldn't be posting the recipe if I thought it was bad. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
2 C Pumpkin Seeds
1 1/2 T Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Granulated Garlic (powder, or minced if you want to go fresh just add a bit more)
1/2 T Worcestershire Sauce

Remove seeds from pumpkin and wash (some recipes say not to wash, I have found that it doesn't make much of a difference except that it is a quicker way to get them clean). Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Spread a thin layer over a baking pan. Bake at 250 deg for about 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours. Stirring about every 15 minutes till you get to your desired crunchiness. Let cool and Enjoy!

The following pictures are ones that were taken at dinner. Everyone was in a silly mood. I didn't catch the picture I wanted of William, he was sticking his 4 bottom teeth out a lot further, it was pretty funny.
Winston was doing a silly happy face.

And I don't know what is up with Shaelyn's hair but I think she took a nap before this photo.

Trunk-or-Treat and Pumpkins!

Thursday we had our ward Trunk-or-Treat. We all dressed up. William had his nose on for about 5 minutes then it was smeared all over his face. I guess he had an itch, I am sorry I didn't get a picture of it. From Left to Right we have Mickey Mouse, Belle, and Woody. I went as Snow White. I had forgotten I had this in my closet. I was having fun with the kids and speaking in a Snow White voice, Shaelyn said I was faking really well. Look at this awesome Pumpkin that I found! One of my previous Laurels made this Snow White Pumpkin, you Rock Jasmine! We also found another fellow Disney Princess, and we had to get a picture together! This picture is actually from Lisa (Cinderella). Aren't we all just so cute!

Now I would like to present Shaelyn's Pumpkin. She came up with the design and everything. She cut out all the pieces by herself. I did cut open the top. She did all the scooping and fun stuff! I thought it turned out pretty good for her first pumpkin. What do you think? Then there is my pumpkin. The little boys were going to help but they didn't like the pumpkin slime. I was very surprised that they didn't want to dig in. Anyway, it ended up just being me who did the dirty work. I thought I would go with the Disney theme and create their iconic character, who other than Mickey Mouse. Also Walter wasn't there to protest. He was at work.

Here they are together. I didn't take a picture of them when it was dark enough so you can't see all the detail, but you get the idea.

Shaelyn and her great artistry!

She got her pumpkin on a class field trip to a local patch. She was so proud of her little pumpkin.

Family Birthday Party for Winston

I asked Winston if he wanted a cake or cupcakes, and he chose cupcakes as you can see. He also wanted to help decorate them with gummy bears. These are chocolate on chocolate with gummy bears on top, yumm . . . for kids. Walter and I just picked off the bears. Here are the kids placing all the gummy bears.

Shaelyn wanted me to take a picture to show off all her hard work :)

Winston was concentrating very hard, and did a great job!

Winston turned 4 so he got to pick out 4 cupcakes and put the candles on himself. Enjoy the birthday song.

Winston was so happy to get the Land Before Time video, he really has been into dinosaurs lately. I just hope we don't end up with all 30 of the sequels. The movie was from Grandma-ma and Family.Here he is tearing into another present from Grandma-ma.

He got some kid friendly golf clubs! Yeah! No more playing with Daddy's clubs because he has the right size just for him :)

He also was willing to share with brother and sister, this set came with 3 clubs. Talk about perfect!

William enjoyed his cupcake. Most of the frosting ended up on his face. I guess if it doesn't get all over the place it doesn't belong in your face. Oh man that is bad but oh well!

And last but not least, Shaelyn and Winston will leave you with their dance!