We love pumpkins in this house. October and November are a pumpkin lovers paradise. Not for any other reason than their gorgeous organic autumnalness.

But yesterday one had to be sacrificed   for the pleasure of a small person.

Winking and smiling was her request . The design was finalised and then the evisceration took place.

Everything marked out with a Sharpie was due to be cut out.

Winky was created in just under half an hour.

Eyelashes any pumpkin could be proud of.