We decided to carve our pumpkin this year knowing L would enjoy it. Tom was meticulous (as an engineer) in carving his side of the pumpkin with the AU. I didn't take so much time to carve my side with the cat face (since L likes cats). I'd forgotten though how time consuming and difficult it can be to carve a pumpkin.
It seems there are many festivals to attend in October. We enjoyed yet another one this weekend where there were hayrides, pumpkins, blacksmith demo, etc. They had several antique tractors there for viewing. (this park was once a farm).