Pumkin Patch

This past weekend we headed on out to one of our local pumpkin patches. I could not believe how hot it ended up being, somehow with it being Fall and time for pumpkins, I suppose I just expected it to be cooler. Our poor kids were certainly a little overdressed.

It amazes me to think of what a money maker these patches have become. What with the bounce houses and hay rides and train rides and corn mazes and food, not to mention buying pumpkins, a family can spend a small fortune there. The kids were so good though, they had fun and did not spend the whole time begging for the 'next' thing. We bought a bunch of tickets and when we were done, we were done. I expected some complaining, but they really made me proud.

I love my precious little family and every minute I get to spend with them. What a blessing!

Fun at the pumpkin patch

Yesterday we paid our first visit of the season to a local pumpkin patch; Adobe Pumpkin Patch, here in Petaluma. We met up with the cousins and some friends and had so much fun. Between clambering up the hay bale displays, jumping on the bouncy house, looking at pumpkins and flowers, visiting the animals, eating some lunch, the castle, the teepees, ALL the pumpkins...everywhere....of every size and shape and type imaginable.

It was a beautiful day, very warm, not too hot with a slight breeze. The kids all did great together and did not want to leave, even though it was way past my kids' nap times. I love for them to get to do fun things, to get to just be kids and laugh and play, without the worries of the world that can bring us all down at times. This was one of those times where it was all about fun and being outdoors.