Pumpkin Patch 2010

When the pumpkin patch on the corner starts to emerge, it is my sign that good things are about to happen. Cooler weather is on it's way. Halloween is approaching. Thanksgiving not far after and then the holidays will be in full swing. Christmas, birthdays and lots of things to look forward to. So although the pumpkin patch is a money trap that we somehow buy into every year, I love it because of what it stands for... fall and fun family times.

We went twice this year. Once as a family and another time with our ward (only ended up being a few families, but still fun).

Our first visit as a family yielded lots of sliding, lots of bouncing on the trampoline by Dallin and Claire, and lots of mini pumpkins thrown by Spencer (Dallin was given a penny for every pumpkin he picked up and he ended up earning $1.18... yep, Spencer threw A LOT!).

The kids had a blast and we had fun watching.

A couple of weeks later, we went for FHE with some members of our ward. It was fun to be with friends, revisit some of the kids favorite pumpkin patch rides, hang out with the farm animals and down some delicious pumpkin dessert.

There was even a new bouncy basketball thing, so guess where Dallin was 99.5% of the evening :).

The kids have been really sad watching the pumpkin patch get torn down, but I get all giddy inside knowing what will be replacing it... Christmas trees!!! Yep, my favorite time has arrived.