Terri Hardin, left, discusses design with Barbara Hill and Ashley Jennings, right. (John Surratt | The Vicksburg Post)

A finished pumpkin with the image of Jack Skellington from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" graced the back porch of Cedar Grove. (John Surratt|The Vicksburg Post)

A pumpkin get its smile. (John Surratt|The Vicksburg Post)

Barbara Hill removed the outer skin from her pumpkin. (John Surratt | The Vicksburg Post)

Ashley Jennings begins to outline the area for her pumpkin's design. (John Surratt|The Vicksburg Post)

Terri Hardin shows Ashley Jennings how to outline the design for her pumpkin. (John Surratt|The Vicksburg Post)

Terri Hardin assists Kendra Reed with cutting open her pumpkin. (John Surratt|The Vicksburg Post)

Barbara Hill uses an empty can to remove seeds and and excess material from the pumpkin during pumpkin sculpting class at McRaven. (John Surratt|The Vicksburg Post)