Pumpkin Pickin'

October equates to pumpkins :-) Which, of course means, a pumpkin patch field trip. This week we carved out a bit of time to travel to the pumpkin farm. The kids chose pumpkins for carving and cool looking gourds for decorating (and for seed--we'd like to try our hand at growing a few next year). The weather was wonderful and it was delightful to relax on the farm. We had a good time enjoying the simple things like the sound of crickets, the light of the setting sun in the tall grass, and the baby pigs playing in their pen. :-) Up next--pumpkin carving. The kids are currently gathering ideas. :-) Though Halloween will be starkly different this year, some things, like an afternoon visit to the farm, thankfully, remain the same joyful experience. :-)

We've decided that we've made a tradition of visiting the local snow cone shop after a trip to the pumpkin farm. We choose fall flavors to enjoy before the cold sets in. This year, we went to a newer snow cone location but it was so good (and probably will become our new favorite treat spot). It's a great way to close out the day--dinner upside down :-) Autumn is a great season.