Use the bigger ones, cut off top and I'm not sure how well a melon baller would work, I just try and get as much out with really sharp knife as I can and hope that this year I don't slip and cut myself.

We go a little overboard with the carving of pumpkins, gourds and yes, turnips and other interesting veggies. We line all down the side of our driveway garden (which is raised on a retaining stone wall) and along the front if we have enough.

Last year my favorite(s) was a really large pumpkin that I carved with wicked teeth, he had a smaller jack-o-lantern in his mouth a a few more running away "screaming". Heh. My husband goes for the more elaborate fancy carving. The kids mix it up and don't overthink the process.

Have fun!