I had it in my mind that I wanted to take the boys to a pumpkin patch for the first time. We could pick out pumpkins, pet some farm animals, get apple cider donuts, etc. And, let's be honest, I just really wanted some cute pictures! Well, our pumpkin patch trip was a bust. Granted it was the nicest day (and Saturday none-the-less) that October had seen, but really, does a pumpkin patch have to have a ferris wheel and bounce house and hundreds of people? The pumpkins weren't even in a patch, they were dumped out in a small area. The puppies were locked up and we couldn't pet them. It was so crowed that I have people in the background of every picture. The boys didn't "get-it" or care. And we didn't even buy any goodies because the line was out the door. I did get a few pictures...unfortunately of a memory that didn't live up to expectations. Alas, there's always next year :)
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| Yep, this is the best family picture we got, yikes. |
Joe and I took Grace last year after he got off work during the week. A lot of things were closed and we only had an hour or so, but it was cheaper, we had the place to ourselves, and I got some great pictures. We haven't made it this year yet. I hope if we do go, it won't be as crowded. What farm did you go to?
ReplyDeleteYou did get some cute pics! We love Lakeview farms in North plains. There is a boat ride and train ride each direction to the patch. Super fun. Might be worth a second try.
ReplyDeleteYou are in the Portland area right? We go to Baggenstos farms outside of sherwood, very old fashioned pumpkin patch (the pumpkins are already picked and in a field however) there is a tractor pulled hay ride to and from the "patch" a non haunted corn maze, a hay maze for the little guys (the boys LOVED that, my 2 year old and a friends 2 and 3 year olds), farm animals and a fun wooden play structure. Highly recommended, also a lot cheaper than the others around here
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