Monday, October 20, 2008

Pumpkin Patch

Three years ago, we started a tradition in our family. In the fall, we go to a pumpkin patch. We found a really cute family run farm in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. So, Christian Way Farms, has become our "Family Farm."

This is a photo of Adam, holding Amanda (2 weeks old) in the pumpkin patch.

It is hard to believe they were ever that small! Amanda loved petting and feeding the animals. She was so excited to actually hold a bunny rabbit!
Adam loved playing in the Hay Bale Castle.Who knew that playing in FEED CORN could be so much fun?!?! It has always been Adam's favorite. He tries to smuggle home as much corn as possible. I have been finding it in the car, in his room, in the laundry for a week.

Off to feed the animals. I swear you would have thought that Amanda owned the farm. She worked so hard. Her favorite animal to feed were the baby pigs. However she did say that they smelled like "stinky pig poo-poo."
Adam feeding one of the many goats.
Adam shucking and grinding corn. They loved working on the farm.
Amanda found her perfect pumpkin. The rule at the farm is if you can carry it, you take it home. Adam took them seriously.


Well, Fall Break is over for us. We had a good time, but I am so glad everyone went back to school today. Everyday brings us one day closer to Mike's return.

7 comments:

Stephanie said...

Love your posts and getting to know your family. What darling, industrious children. Thanks for sharing! Happy Autumn!

Stephanie Smith

Michelle O said...

Love the images Robin!!! Can't wait to follow all your adventures!

Brenny said...

It was a fun place. Do you think if you offered more 'corn activities' they'd work just as hard at your house? Maybe you should look into that. What about getting a pet...

Great pictures! The family picture was really cute.

Brenny said...

Hey, you're wearing capris. :) Actually, I wanted to tell you that you look great. Mike will be home soon!

Jason said...

Seriously, I love the fall and pumpkin patches. I was just talking to the kids last night about how this is my favorite stretch of the year. Mid Oct. to Jan 1. So much fun stuff will be going on for the next couple of months! Halloween, Turkey bowl football games, Christmas, and all the excitement in between.

Jacqui said...

Your kids are so cute! Maybe you should look into buying land in Texas and then Amanda can really feed the pigs all the time. You've got to harness this energy to work, Rob!

Kelli said...

What a fun time! Maybe we should move to a farm to get our kids to work so hard! Hhhmmmm. Still don't think it would work on my kids!