Pumpkin Patch Time

We made our annual trip to our favorite local pumpkin patch last weekend. It's about a 45 drive from our house, but it's worth every minute of the trip. We lucked out with a perfect weather day (mid 70's and sunny) and only a moderate sized crowd. The day was a big hit with the kids and definitely a tradition we'll continue.

We began our day by feeding the ducks, swans, goats, donkeys, and roosters. Both kids were particularly amused by the goats and donkeys. Macey laughed every time one of them made a "baaaa" sound. She wasn't amused, however, when I told her that she couldn't feed them her goldfish crackers.

The corn house was a definite favorite. We spent a good 20 minutes playing in there. The only drawback: corn was falling out of our clothes for the rest of the day.

The train ride was an absolute must.  Both kids enjoyed the ride, but Macey was particularly mesmerized by the fact that she was riding on a choo choo. Her smile (pictured below) was a permanent fixture on her face during the ride.

 

 

There were some other activities that the kids loved that aren't pictured (my phone battery died during the visit). Those included: a long tunnel slide, a hay maze, pig races, and a tractor ride.

 

Both kids were excited to pick out their own pumpkins. Camden chose a green one and Macey chose a small orange one.

 

Now, we count down the days until Halloween!