Pumpkin Patch 2009
Today, we went to our local pumpkin patch. A relatively quick drive. I remembered our trip last year when Charlie was just 5 or so months old. It was chilly, we didn’t think to bring a sling or anything. So we carried our little chunker and bundled her up with a blanket.
We had a blast trying to find the least muddy route to where all the “good” pumpkins were. There was a pathway with about 6 inches of mud that we somehow had to avoid. Adventure! But we eventually found our way, crunching our way through seedlings and vines. I even found a red squash I’ll be cooking up tomorrow with dinner. Mmm yes! I wanted to grab more squash, but it was getting late and Luv was hungry and so were we.
Oh, and the 2nd picture is of her “smelling” the pumpkin. It’s what she does with any produce, a fun practice…just not so fun when the produce has dirt on it.
We were tempted to get a HUGE pumpkin, much bigger than the one she was in last year {here!}. $40 didn’t quite sit well with us though. These things were ginormous and would fit Charlie juuuust fine. Mat claims he could even fit in one of them… Instead we got a fairly large pumpkin, one medium sized guy, and 6 small ones {different colors}, and the red squash. I love how each pumpkin is unique, I try to find ones that are quirky.I imagine next year, she will be in the wagon holding on for dear life as we traverse the bumpy patch looking for pumpkins. And I told Mat that next year we will be even better prepared. We’ll bring: rainboots, a bag to put the muddy rainboots in, and normal shoes to put on in the car. Oh and cash for food. They were making hotdogs that smelled Ahhh-mazing! Soon enough we’ll brave the corn field maze
Now all that’s left for my Autumn agenda: Apple picking. We’d better hurry too!
She is a total doll face Erin! You and Mat make cute babies!! So get on it for some more! Gotta say AWE – SUM! YAR!
we got a HUGE pumpkin two years ago and even carved it. We did the Jack face from Nightmare Before Christmas. too cute!
I swear Charlie just gets cuter and cuter!
btw grabbed your banner
Sounds like a bunch of fun! that pic of her and the pumpkin is way too cute! We need to go to the pumpkin patch! It's getting late, only a week left, yikes!
So cute!!!
aww so cute. sounds alot of fun
I love these pics…she is so cute smelling her pumpkin. I imagine next year will be even more fun!
I miss those days – I haven't been to a pumpkin patch for years now, but it was always something I looked forward to and that the kids enjoyed when they were little.
Ahhhh – good times!
Sounds like a great day despite the mud! The pictures are great, she is such a cutie!
Aww, so cute! I feel bad because Roo went to the pumpkin patch with her class so I haven't really felt a need to take Jasper… I know he'd love it, though. Maybe this week.
What a fantastic day it looks like you had. I love the picture from last year of her INSIDE the pumpkin.
We haven't been to a real pumpkin patch in years. There aren't any in Florida, because of the weather.
Thanks for sharing such great pictures – great one of her smelling her produce.
Fabulous photos and memories Erin! Charlie as always is adorable. Seeing her makes every day brighter.
I miss going to pumpkin patches with my boys! It sounds as though the three of you had a fantastic time, mud and all.
I'm hoping next year you won't have to deal with muddy conditions at all!
She's so cute with the sniffing! I also like the idea that you pick quirky pumpkins.
I love those photos. Charlie looks adorable next to the orange of pumpkins.
I love all the fun things fall brings. Now go get those apples!