A Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Yesterday, I took Laci to the pumpkin patch.  It was supposed to be just a simple little trip, but, as most things go with my family, it turned into a bit of an ordeal and my whole family had to join in.  The thought of missing out on Laci picking a pumpkin was more than my sisters, my mom, or even my dad could handle, so they all tagged along.  Ironically, Laci could not have cared less about the pumpkins.  She was much more interested in removing all the signs and running around.  In fact, I believe her favorite part was playing with the little plastic cup the apple cider was served in.

The place we went to is just a cute little local farm, no big kid-centric attractions, which is perfect considering Laci is only one and only needs a plastic cup for entertainment.  They have some pumpkins and gourds for sale, and a little store of crafty home decor things.  It really is a cute place and provides some opportunities for really cute pictures.  Of course, Laci wasn't exactly *smiley*, so I had to settle for super serious baby pictures, but I've learned to take what I can get from this girl.  And yes, I know her hair is super crazy.

I would have loved to buy a giant pumpkin like Kristina's, but I don't feel like carving this year, and I don't even have an oven big enough to make a pumpkin pie.  So, I settled on a half dozen tiny pumpkins in all different colors to decorate my table.  That's about as festive as I feel this year.  Thankfully, Laci is too young to know the difference, although I guess I'll have to step up my game in the years to come.

Truth be told, I don't usually feel "festive" until Thanksgiving rolls around.  Sorry to all those that LOVE Halloween, it just isn't my thing.  My idea of a Halloween celebration is to buy an abundance of candy corn (which seems to be the most tasty this time of year), and eat it until my stomach, and my teeth, ache from too much sugar.  Then my celebration is over and I start counting down to Thanksgiving, which is 39 days from today in case you were wondering.



I love that Kristina is always willing to pose for a picture, although I'm not sure she loves that I blow her up so big on my blog.  I just think she has the prettiest smile and she almost always takes a good picture.  Notice the giant pumpkin she chose - that's pure Kristina.  She always goes big!  Also, notice the plastic cup in Laci's hand.  Tiny plastic Dixie cup = priceless, entertainment treasure.

It was a fun, little family trip.  Short, sweet, and tantrum-free.  However, there are a few things I'm hoping to improve next year.  One, Ryan will be forced to join us.  Two, I have to get a picture of me, and everyone else too...I swear Laci and Kristina weren't the only ones there.  And three, I'll have to force myself into the holiday spirit and pick at least one giant pumpkin to take home.  Who knows, maybe I'll really embrace it next year and I'll even carve a few, but I won't hold my breath on that one.