Last year, we took the boys to the pumpkin patch on Columbus Day, this year, we saw that tomorrow has a 90% chance of rain. So after church we loaded the boys up in the car and took the 45 minute drive out to Dream Field Farms to enjoy a day at the pumpkin patch. The sky was a bright blue, the sun was shining, and it was a cool 91 degrees outside. :)
The boys were so excited when we said we were going to the pumpkin patch. I love this age where they are so excited and so thankful for everything. The whole way out there they kept thanking us over and over. This is also the first year that Major was not in a stroller and was able to do everything the bigger boys did. It was really fun to see all 3 of them running around and enjoying themselves.
First stop: playing in bales of hay. First picture is Major, then Eli, then Brady
Eli enjoyed some time in the tire swing, while Brady and Major played in the corn kernels. Major kept yelling, "Look out below!" and then would jump in.
Brady and Eli raced their ducks by pumping water. If I'm not mistaken, Brady won. :)
My beautiful flowers: Major, Eli, and Brady
The boys watching the pigs race.
Major and Daddy getting ready to ride on the tractor. Sweet Brady is int he cart behind them. I didn't realize his face was blocked by a bull horn when I took the picture. We have been taking the boys to a pumpkin patch since Eli was two. We have pictures of Bill holding each of the boys riding in a tractor something like this one. Sweet memories.
Big boy Eli
Me trying to take a picture of myself with Bill and Major riding behind me. If you look behind me and to the left of the photo, you will see Major. I wasn't able to get Bill in one as well.
After tractors, we rode the inflatable toys. First, the big slide. Brady, Daddy, Eli, then Major
Major playing in a farm yard inflatable
Eli and Brady had a "milk the cow" race with two little girls, and they won! They were so proud of themselves.
Major milking the cow.
Next, we went to feed the animals. Major couldn't get enough of this. He kept going back to the farmer asking for more feed for the animals. The pictures are of Brady, Eli, then Major
Preschool hay maze. Major figured it out quickly!
Then Major did some duck races of his own. The preschool area is so cute!
Brady, Major, and Eli at the front of the pumpkin patch
My best boys! Eli, Daddy, Brady, and Major
Here we are going through the corn maze. It was pretty cool! They had 12 different places where they asked you questions and you either went right or left, depending on what the answer was. If you answered everything correctly, you successfully completed the maze! This one is of Brady, Eli, Bill, and Major
Brothers trying to figure out the next clue...
After the maze, we went on the tractor to go to the pumpkin patch and choose our pumpkin. Every year, this is quite a process. Thankfully, I have several jack-o-lantern experts with me to choose the perfect pumpkin! Major, Brady, and Eli
Our family with our family pumpkin! Eli, Rachel, Major, Bill, and Brady
Major with the pumpkins he picked for himself
Each year, we also let the boys pick their own smaller pumpkin. Here are the boys with their personal pumpkins. Eli, Brady, and Major
Last, but not least, a glimpse into the future for Bill and Rachel. (Photo taken by Eli)
What a wonderful, fun-filled family day!
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