Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Not-So-Picked-Over Pumpkin Patch

Today we had such a fun outing with our friends Melissa & Laila and Sage & Porter. :) We even surprised Milo and Isabel by having Porter and Laila pick them up from preschool. Their faces were SO cute when they saw their friends come through the door!

After they showed their friends every square inch of their preschool--and every single toy contained within the preschool--we headed to our house for a quick lunch (and a not-so-quick tutorial on all things Star Wars--provided by Milo, of course).

After lunch, we caravaned over to Bartlet Farms to explore the pumpkin patch, go on a looooong hay ride, check out the animals and, just generally, have fun and enjoy the beautiful weather! The kids had tons of fun. The moms took tons of pictures.
Milo, Laila, Isabel & Porter jumping up from behind some of the hay bales in the hay maze.
Milo & Isabel checking out the authentic wagon and the 100-year-old farm sign.

Milo & Isabel standing on the tallest part of the hay bale maze.

Porter, Laila & Isabel making a run for it into the hay bale maze.
It was fun to see how Milo & Isabel's recent love for mazes in their coloring books translated into a serious love for (and understanding of) this maze too.

Lail, Isabel, & Milo piled into the wagon. Note the shorty short wagon handle. Good thing I'm so shorty short. And incredibly buff (HA!) because, otherwise, pulling 110+ pounds of kid in that thing would have been kinda hard. And would have made me sweat. A lot. Like, an embarassing amount.

Isabel, Laila & Milo petting the rabbit.

Isabel showing her undying love for all things "piggie". She was so confused at "why these little baby pigs were born in the FALL momma?!". When I tried to explain that they might just be small pigs--not baby pigs--she made no secret of her lack of confidence in my response.

4 comments:

Aislinn said...

as always, your little ones are the MOST adorable b/g twins I know. And you- "shorty short" make me laugh.

Those recipes sound yummy. We usually use the Sam's Club rotissere for chicken noodle soup and "Po Boy" sandwiches. YUM. Can't wait to try these new ones out.

Goldie said...

How fun, I love the pumpkin patch! Issy face is priceless in the last photo!!

jessica said...

Looks like such a fun day! I'm glad you are feeling better and up to pulling that heavy wagon! Every time I see your pictures the weather looks so fabulous! Lucky you!

Lindsay said...

We love that pumpkin patch too. It is a tradition for us now. Have you guys ever had trouble with that donkey, though? Watch out--he's a biter and clothes eater!

I love the first picture of the kids all in the hay.