Tuesday night after Tony got home from work we headed to the pumpkin patch. This is our third year going and we were all pretty excited. The kids started off with the hay bale maze...Julius and Bronwyn made it out, but Brady had to be rescued.
Tony stayed in the main area with the babies while I rode on the hay wagon with the big kids to go find our pumpkins. We got a late start so I didn't stop to buy tokens before getting on the hayride...I figured we would buy tokens when we got back. I just wanted to make sure we found our pumpkins before it got dark. Well the first stop on the hayride was at the petting farm...so we HAD to get off. Unfortunately the kiddos lame mom hadn't bought the tokens yet so they could pet the animals but not feed them. They also had a pony ride (needed tokens....I really tried to distract the kids from noticing that - I knew they would be disappointed to miss it). But, there were lots of fun animals for the kids to see... a llama, pony, turkey, emu, zebra, horse, goats, sheep, etc. The kids scavenged some feed from some kind strangers who were ready to leave (thank you strangers!) and got a chance to feed the goats and zebra (the zebra was a biter so we didn't stay long there). 
Then we finally headed off to find our pumpkins....it was getting dark so we had to hurry. 
I think we carried out 15 pumpkins...the kids carried some in their hoods, I filled my pockets, and our arms were all full. We rode the hay ride back and found the freezing Daddy. We finally bought some tokens and let the kids have fun on the inflatable jump toys while I bought some burgers, fries, and hot chocolate. We gathered around the dusty table in the dark and quickly ate the warm food. And then we loaded up and headed home. It was lots of fun for the kids and a bit hectic for the parents...But we were glad we went. Bye, bye pumpkin patch! See you next year...
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We went Tuesday too but during the day for both boy's field trips with their schools. It was SOOOO cold and windy it wasn't that fun for us this year:( For field trips they don't let the kids get off the ride for the petting zoo, it was too windy for the blow up stuff, they don't have any food but popcorn and chips, and they didn't have the little kids tractor ride thing going either.
Looks like you guys got to do it all though. I'm jealous!! I heard through other friends about the "biting zebra". Glad your kids still have all their fingers:) Glad you got some cute pictures of the kiddos too. Pumpkin patch pictures are always so much fun!
A zebra?? Crazy. And your patch sells food? I'm all for booth food, mmmm.
F-U-N!!!!
Aw, we haven't gone to a pumpkin patch in... just about forever. I was expecting the customary kindergarten trip, but it's not going to happen.
Looks like the fam had such a great time, even frozen Daddy. Much better being out and about than the Winco parking lot!
~Stacey
F-U-N!!!!
Aw, we haven't gone to a pumpkin patch in... just about forever. I was expecting the customary kindergarten trip, but it's not going to happen.
Looks like the fam had such a great time, even frozen Daddy. Much better being out and about than the Winco parking lot!
~Stacey
Glad you had fun. Love the pictures. keep them coming!
Looks cold. Kids look liked they loved it though. when I was at your house yesterday Julius begged me to put on the ghostbuster song, then they all started singing to it!! They are so fun. Love you!
It sounds like it was an adventure! I'm sure they had a great time!
Sounds like a lot of fun!
We were there today for preschool. One of my friends said that going at night is the way to go. There is more to do. We were just allowed the hayride around the field, the maze and then we had to walk out to the patch. If you saw all of the kids you would see why that is all that they could handle and have it run somewhat effectively. I might have to try night time next year. :)
Hi Mandy! Good to hear from you! Am I right... Two sets of twins? When I saw you last you just had your first baby. Wow, I guess to say you keep busy would be an understatement. They are adorable! And I have to tell you that Henry is my absolute favorite boys name. I saw the pics of your mom on your blog, tell her hi for me and congrats on her recent marriage! It's great to see you're all doing well!
Take care, April
Looks like ou all had alot of fun. We went last year with Ryker's preschool and it was FREEZING! This year Kefford took the kids to his brothers pumpkin patch, does not have all the fun animals and activities but they had fun!
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