First Annual Reinschmiedt Pumpkin Carving Contest

The First Annual Reinschmiedt Pumpkin Carving Contest has officially been held. We all had so much fun and I foresee this being a long time family tradition. Below are some pictures from the fun filled day and the RESULTS. Above: We gathered the pumpkins and the Tad Man and took some pictures with him before the carving began. He had a GREAT time and thought the pumpkins were really neat.
Above: The day started off with Ryan, Ashley and myself carving pumpkins. Angie and the boys were rounding up cattle, so they carved their pumpkins later on that evening. Ryan had to leave for Dallas that afternoon so it was a two session carving event. It was a good thing it happened that way because we did not have enough tools for everyone to be carving at once. (Note to self for next year).
Above: Later that evening the rest of the gang began to clean and carve their pumpkins.
Above: The boys were not as nice as Ryan, Ashley and I... Hehe. They did not separate the seeds from the goo, so Mom had to. :) Mom always roasts the pumpkin seeds and she does an AMAZING job. They are so good!
Above: Jake is carving away on his pumpkin.
Above: Tad is very interested in what is happening to the pumpkin he was playing with earlier. His Dad carved it for him.
Above: Jake's pumpkin. Go pokes!!
Above: Ryan's pumpkin.
Above: Julie's pumpkin.
Above: Angie's pumpkin.
Above: Ashley's pumpkin.
Above: Bryan's pumpkin. Bryan actually carved each side of his pumpkin. He carved some of the brands that they use.
Above: Ben's pumpkin.
Above: Tad's pumpkin. Tad's actually had a smoky effect. Well actually, it just kind of caught fire. As you can see, there is a flame that is coming out the top of his pumpkin.
Above: The judges working hard to pick the winning pumpkin. I would like to thank my Grandpa, Grandma and Lisa even though I think they picked the wrong one! LOL... I'm just kidding guys!
And the big winner is..... drumroll...... RYAN!!!