Pumpkin Patch

We FINALLY got to the pumpkin patch this weekend. The weather has been so lousy this month we weren't sure we were ever going to make it. We chose to go to Boyd's in Woodford Co. this time. It was very nice, but also very crowded since it was such a perfect day - not cold, not hot, sunny sky.

We checked out the activities and decided to go on a pony ride, a hay ride, eat doughnuts and an apple pie, and choose pumpkins. We skipped the playground because it was crowded and she's still kind of small and other kids are kind of big - maybe next year.

I've never been on a horse before. It was just walk in a circle a few times kind of deal. I felt sorry for the horses but not enough to skip the ride. I felt really sorry for the horse when this guy that weighed about 300 lbs. said he rides it - WHY??? Walking in circles all day isn't enough pain for one day? Anyway, Anna LOVED the ride. She loves the Sandy Pony ride at Meijer (only 1 penny), so we guessed she would also enjoy the real deal, and she did. Since I try to avoid shopping with Anna at all costs, it might be the last pony ride she has for a while.

We had a nice ride around the orchard on the hay ride. Anna of course liked checking out the people - she's very curious.

Then we chose pumpkins, but from the ones already picked. We didn't think she could handle the walk to the pumpkin patch and back again. There was this group of small pumpkins. She picked up about 10 different pumpkins - I guess trying to find the perfect one. We eventually chose one for her. She was pretty cute picking up all the pumpkins.

We had a really great day. Can't wait to go back again next year!