Carving Pumpkins

Zach insisted that we carve pumpkins this year.  He was annoyed we didn't do it last year.  My reasoning is that as soon as I start, the kids take off and I'm there by myself... up to my elbows in pulp.  This is the before shot...

I bribed them with some hot chocolate and that kept them there for about 5 minutes.  After that, it was as expected - just me and a pumpkin.  I was ready to do some cool, gnarly ghost or skeleton but Zach wanted the more traditional look.  I clearly have no control over this house.