We take our jack-o-lanterns very seriously at my house. It's a challenge of skill, wit, and patience. One year, for example, I had to make a Harry Potter Dark Mark.

This year, Abbey got the idea for a Jack McCoy-o-Lantern. You know, featuring Sam Waterston. From Law & Order. Here he is, glowing of gourd just outside my front door.

And here are the more traditional, sensible jack-o-lanterns (jacks-o-lantern?) I made, just so you don't get the wrong idea.