Cover the table in plastic and let 'em go!
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Zach was watching every carefully trying to figure out what Ben was doing and if he really wanted to help.
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He did dig in and try it, but that was about the extent. Ben had to do most of the dirty work.
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Starting to get a little hopped up on pumpkin seeds maybe?
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And at this point I think Dad was doing the work and the other two were supervising...
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...loudly...
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No idea...
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I let Ben paint a couple this year too and was very impressed we actually got a face and not pumpkin masacre.
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I have a feeling it's going to be some time until I get a 'normal' picture of these two. Oh well...something about their goofy smiles that I can't resist. :)