Pumpkin Patch

Today was our annual trip to the Nordic Ridge Pumpkin Patch in Bovey.  We were joined by Auntie Becca and Jordan who were newbies to the "Patch".  And actually, so were Lexi and Maija.  We were graced with a gorgeous day and when we arrived it was quiet with very few cars in the parking lot.  I guess it was quiet until we showed up.  Like I said in my last post, I just never know what I'm going to be served with the twins.  And today for some reason, being unfamiliar with the Pumpkin Patch and their surroundings, they BOTH wanted to be carried by me.  They wanted so very desperately to be carried.  And the more I refused, the louder they screamed.  So this family-friendly, peaceful setting was quickly turned into the Field of Screams.  Blood-curdling screams.  Screams that scared the scarecrows.  But what are you going to do?  We got through it and things improved.  They've got to, right??

So here's some proof that we DID, in fact, have a good time:

Maija and Lexi conquering the haystack!

Here's Maija not enjoying the smell of the geese, I guess!

Ella coming down the tunnel slide.

Lexi looking confident in her choice of pumpkin.

Becca and Jordan



I HAD to include this picture even though
Becca is probably going to yell at me!
Doesn't it illustrate just how far moms will go
to bring pure joy to their children's lives?
She's 6 months pregnant and her face is saying,
"THIS IS SO NOT FUN!!"
But she's doing it for that HUGE smile on her little boy's face.
I love this picture!