Fall Festivities

This year we wanted to start a family tradition of going to a pumpkin patch. We decided to go to Leipold farms and support one of our local farms in the area. They have a corn maze, hay ride, activities for kids, and of course many pumpkins to choose from. We had a few challenges a long the way, such as tiredness, hunger, and a shoe malfunction. But, overall we had a very pleasant day which culminated with a stop at dairy queen on the way home. Now we have three lovely pumpkins on our front stoop waiting to be carved.

Meadow really wanted to pick up this pumpkin so I helped her out.
Taking a ride with the pumpkins back to the car.

pumpkin heaven

On the hay ride. We learned a little bit about the farm along the way. Now I know to plant some sunflowers near my garden. They plant them around their farm to attract the bees to help with pollinating their plants. What Genius!!!!
Todd with the ergo carrier on walking around the corn maze. It was nice to have this along because Meadow's shoes did not fit, which made it very hard for her to walk. I have to say this corn maze is okay, but it doesn't even come close to a haunted corn maze I went to in Illinois with my friend's Jerri, Mark, and Beth... We laughed and cried so hard during this adventure. People dressed up in scary costumes would jump out at you from the corn.