What an international feast!
Carving pumpkins must have been fun! We used to do that every year when I was growing up, but I don't think I've carved a pumpkin in about 10 years, and I miss it. (I just don't know where I'd put it in my apartment.)
I'm taking the bus to D.C. because it's a lot cheaper than the train. Hopefully the ride goes quickly. I've got lots of reading material! Yeah, it'll be nice to see both the city and family.