Perfect Fall Day

   This Sunday, we enjoyed  what is one of my favorite family traditions that we do each year.  We went to the pumpkin patch.  We went to the same pumpkin patch that we always go to.  It's a bit of a drive, but I really think its one of the best in the area.  The kids just love it there.  Last year, we didn't get an early enough start and it was pretty busy by the time we got there.  This year, we left early and got there right when it opened.  Bryan, Katy, Ella and Jameson joined us as well.  We were the first ones there and it was nice having the place to ourselves for a few minutes.  We all really enjoyed the corn maze this year.  They always have a different game each year to play.  As you walk through the maze, you look for clues and punch the game card.  Ashyln was bound and determined to get all of the clues.  It took us a while, but we managed to do it.  If you have never been through a corn maze, I would highly recommend it.  I just wish we got to do it more than once a year.  The weather was absolutely perfect on Sunday.  There wasn't even a chill to the air.  We definitely planned our pumpkin patch trip perfectly.

   After the pumpkin patch, we went out to lunch because we had definitely worked up an appetite!  Usually we just head back home.  This year, we decided to do something that I have always wanted to do.  We went to an apple farm.  My parents had been in the area the day before and recommended a good one.  It was perfectly located on the way home.  It was not busy at all which was also nice.  They had a map showing which rows contained which apples and gave you a basket.  We had a great time picking the apples from the trees.  We also sampled and bought some of their amazing cider.  The kids and I love apples and eat several a day.  These that we got are amazingly sweet and delicious.  Ashlyn and I decided to make some applesauce with them that is cooking as I write this.  I can't wait to try it! We will definitely be adding the apple orchard to our fall fun day. 

    Our day just exuded fall fun.  We were so blessed with great weather and we all had a wonderful time.  The cousins enjoyed each other so much and my kids slept really well that night.  We came home with some huge pumpkins, lots of apples, delicious apple cider, and lots of great memories.  I'm already looking forward to next year.

Dawson checking out the pigs

He is always running

They have a huge corn pit for kids to play in.  Dawson and Ella liked that part best.

Getting taller

Best friends in the whole world!

Walking through the maze

Joey always insists on taking this picture each year.

Dawson got to be part of it this year.

Mommy and Dawson

Uncle Bryan and Jameson

Ashlyn leading the way

His little legs got a little tired

Ashlyn checking out pumpkins

Love this fall picture



Dawson riding in the wagon.  They have an amazing selection of pumpkins and we got some huge ones.



Our attempt at a family photo.  It's a challenge to get both kids to look at the camera.

Ashlyn and Daddy

Trying to get a picture of all four kids is even more challenging.  This was the best one we got.

Happy boy

Ashlyn and Dawson ready to go pick some apples

The trees were full of apples

The bucket was getting heavy

Ella



I can't remember what we were laughing at, but I love this shot.