I realize it’s been forever since I’ve posted. I could list excuses, but instead, I’m going to blow right past it and ignore the situation altogether!
One of the past weekends, we went to a farm by Birmingham. You get to ride a hayride and pick your pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. There are also animals everywhere and various activities that the kids can do. We brought a picnic lunch and made a day of it. Here are some of the highlights.
Elijah, ready to carry the pumpkin he picked back to the hayride.
Turns out that Maya would rather just play in the dirt…
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There was a giant cotton jumping pit, filled with the cotton they grow at the farm.
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Looking at and petting the farm animals.
There were all these great little picture spots for your kids. We tried and tried. This is as good as it got.
Ok, that’s better. Apparently, he just needs to hold his pumpkin.
The story that’s still told around our house is “Maya horse!” She was a little scared and started crying at first, but I walked with her and told her she had to ride, knowing that in the end, she would love it. (Not to mention that we’d already paid…) She was brave the whole ride and cannot quit telling everyone that the horse “went potty” while she was on it. You know, the important details.
Yes, it’s been months, and they are even more beautiiful.
Blessings on the family.
hooray–i’ve been keeping my eye out for a new post! i’ve been thinking about you guys so much since we chatted on sunday. i hope you’re doing well.
love,
al
awwww…what a sweet story!!! Pumpkins and horses … does it get any better?