We took our annual visit to Carolyn's Country Cousin's pumpkin patch last weekend. It is by far one of my very favorite holiday traditions. The family that owns the farm has done an amazing job creating a little wonderland around the tradition of picking out your own pumpkin for Halloween. They had been advertising a ton this year and it was an absolutely perfect day so we weren't surprised to see a line stretching from the front gate all the way to the far edge of the parking lot. It moved quickly, though, and we were inside before we knew it.
We made an immediate bee-line to the miniature train ride since that's what the boys had been talking about for ages. We enjoyed a quick ride and drug the boys out of the gift shop that is strategically located at the entrance to the ride.
Next, we made our way to the tricycle racetrack. This is what Thomas had been most excited about, and to our shock and amazement, Andrew was actually able to keep up with him this year! Last year, he wasn't quite pedaling yet, so tried to push himself along with his feet which was not at all efficient. This year, he was keeping up with, and often passing, the other kids. They had a blast and we finally drug them away from that to get on the tractor to go pick out our pumpkins.
The fields were amazing...the pumpkins were so fresh and still connected to the vine. It really doesn't get any better. Andrew picked out a very pathetic looking little pumpkin about the size of a large grapfruit which then tapers into a wrinkled, rotted-looking bottom. But, it was his. We picked three more beautiful pumpkins before heading back on the tractor.
Thomas enjoyed this part up until he saw me picking little sticker buds off the back of his sleeve. He completely freaked and refused to walk any farther. He was miserable for the rest of the visit to the field, screaming and wailing his way through.
Once back at the farm, we spent some time at the playground until it became obvious we'd pushed it a little too far past lunch for Andrew. Christopher took him to the car while Thomas and I waited in line to pay for our pumpkins.
I have to say, they look pretty darn good on our front porch and flanking a cute yard sign I have in our front landscaping. Very festive!
It was a great family day!
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