The Pumpkin Patch Parable is such a wonderful story for kids. In it, a farmer grows his pumpkins, caring for them each and every day. Then he picks them when they are ready, carves them (removing all the junk inside), puts a smile on their faces, and places a light inside for all to see. It represents to kids the symbolism of what God does when He forgives our sins and changes our lives. I love to share the story with the kids each year as we carve our pumpkin. 
The crabby, teething toddler even gets in on the action. She and Brad weren't too keen on getting messy but Sky dove right in.
The kids especially liked when the candle was put in the pumpkin and lit. We got both of these pumpkins for free from a local realtor who delivers free pumpkins to our neighborhood each year.
2 comments:
Great parable for the kids, and we adults surely love that story, too. A lifelong process, to be sure,...we're so thankful for this wonderful truth.
Cute pics. Good job with the carving! Precious family time. (Can't help it--love Lila's crabby face.)
P.S. Nice that the pumpkins were free!
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