The whole family went to a Pumpkin Patch nearby and had a great time! We started out petting and feeding the goats. Alexa was a little unsure of these animals and Kirsten didn't dare touch them, but Drake was all for it! He was feeding them handfuls of food and laughed every time they licked his hand. Next up was the corn cob launcher, where Drake was an active participant. Four cobs for $1 gave him the chance to shoot towards a silo with a giant smiley pumpkin. He did a great job! It was a beautiful fall day - a little chilly, but great none the less. It was a perfect backdrop for photos, so the kids gathered together for a few pictures in front of the pumpkins. Afterwards, we took a tractor ride to the Corn Maze and peddle go carts. The kids were running through the maze quickly, with Gordon and me trying to keep up. It is a large maze (a few acres), but we managed to get through without confusion and with the direction of Drake (and a little help from Gordon). This place had it all, because after running through the maze we headed over to the peddle go carts for a little race between Gordon (w/Kirsten in back), me (w/Lexi in back) and Drake. This had everyone in giggles! To wrap up the day, we all picked out a pumpkin to bring home and carve. This was my first time to a pumpkin patch, but we all had such a good time I imagine we will be back every year for a new family tradition!
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| Corn launcher, see the giant smiley pumpkin? |
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| Alexa wasn't too sure about the goats |
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| Daddy and Drake during the tractor ride |
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| Me and the kiddos on the tractor ride |
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| Who is going to win the race?? |
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| Daddy and Kirsten on their peddle go cart |
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| Smile! |
The whole family went to a Pumpkin Patch nearby and had a great time! We started out petting and feeding the goats. Alexa was a little unsure of these animals and Kirsten didn't dare touch them, but Drake was all for it! He was feeding them handfuls of food and laughed every time they licked his hand. Next up was the corn cob launcher, where Drake was an active participant. Four cobs for $1 gave him the chance to shoot towards a silo with a giant smiley pumpkin. He did a great job! It was a beautiful fall day - a little chilly, but great none the less. It was a perfect backdrop for photos, so the kids gathered together for a few pictures in front of the pumpkins. Afterwards, we took a tractor ride to the Corn Maze and peddle go carts. The kids were running through the maze quickly, with Gordon and me trying to keep up. It is a large maze (a few acres), but we managed to get through without confusion and with the direction of Drake (and a little help from Gordon). This place had it all, because after running through the maze we headed over to the peddle go carts for a little race between Gordon (w/Kirsten in back), me (w/Lexi in back) and Drake. This had everyone in giggles! To wrap up the day, we all picked out a pumpkin to bring home and carve. This was my first time to a pumpkin patch, but we all had such a good time I imagine we will be back every year for a new family tradition!
