Pumpkin Patch

One of the coolest things about living where we do is the local pumpkin patch. It's not just a place to buy pumpkins, mind you.  It's a virtual amusement park for kids!  Lil G and Smunchie had been asking when it would open again for the whole year and it did not disappoint.  We've been twice already (we have a season pass) and I foresee many more trips this season! 

Last Hurrah at the Pumpkin Patch!

 On Halloween, we had our last big trip to the Pumpkin Patch for the year (seeing at it was the last day that it was open).  It has been such a blessing this year to have a place to go to that encourages good ol' fashioned fun for the lil man.

Lil G posing by the giant scarecrow.  

Lil G and his friend, JM.  They truly believed that this decoration was for riding.  We didn't let it last for too terribly long :-)

 Lil G running on the giant inflatable pillow.

Crawling on the pillow toward his buddy.

Lil G climbing with his friends, EZ, GZ and SZ, on the hay tower.

Above:  Lil G trying to rope a steer.

Right: He figured out it was easier to walk over and place the rope over its head. 

 Pouting.

Riding on the train with his friends, SZ and BL.

 Riding on the tractor

And, finally-- Minnow at 18 weeks