Hi Everyone,
Today, we ventured out to a pumpkin patch that is about a half-hour from the house. We were greeted by Farmer Brenda. She was very enthusiastic and got the kids excited about taking the hayride. (minus the hay!) She drove us out to the pumpkin patch on her red tractor. It was a bit bumpy, but the kids thought that was the best part.
Brenda told us how to choose a good pumpkin. They are the dark orange ones with the hardy skin and dark stems. Colin went right for the first one he saw. Luckily, it was a good one! He tried to carry it, but it was too heavy. He did, however, keep it on his lap for the first part of the ride back. Tatum needed a bit of guidance. I think they were the first pumpkins she ever saw. When we picked hers, she was fascinated with it just on the ground. Farmer Brenda helped us get the pumpkins off the vines and back onto the wagon.
On the way back, the wind picked up and it started to sprinkle. We made it just in time! Tatum and Colin zonked on the way home. They did wake up in time for the pizza though. We ended a wonderful day with a bike ride around the neighborhood and tons of books before bed.
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