Little Pumpkin

This last weekend, I attended a friend’s wedding. It was outdoors on a beautiful fall day and they took advantage of the season by using a harvest/Nightmare Before Christmas theme. Needless to say, there were pumpkins everywhere. We chose a random table and, when a friend and groomsman joined us later, we began talking about this perfect little pumpkin that was our table’s décor. He told me that this particular little pumpkin was the bride’s favorite. In fact, she liked it so much that he was surprised it actually made its intended role as a harvest centerpiece. We then decided the best plan of action would be to steal it in order to present it to the bride upon her return. Then, the groomsman left.

I took up the mantle and snuck the pumpkin into my purse; but once I got home, this little gourd began to take on a life of her own. She began acting strangely… and this is the story I sent to the groomsmen.

Once upon a time, there was a pumpkin…

 When she arrived to her foster home, she met a handsome fellow gourd, Spotty.

 One night, I found Princess looking more lovely than usual. 

Lo and behold, a few days later...

 I think there's been some pumpkin bumpin' goin' on. Spotty was looking a little frisky on Sunday.

 Today, Princess heard of the upcoming holiday and thought she would get into the Halloween spirit.

 I applauded her efforts, but told her about her true purpose: to bring a smile to a newlywed couple. 

I think she may have gotten the wrong impression.

The newlyweds are still on their honeymoon, but the bride will, in fact, receive her little “Princess” upon her return. And they’ll live happily ever after.