Friday, October 11, 2013

Pumpkin Patch 2013

Our family (including my mom & dad) traveled to Medina to visit Love Creek Orchard's annual Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch.  This was the second year the kids and I have been - we have some photos from last year on our digital photo frame, and they regularly ask when it is time to return to the patch.

We got there close to opening and first did the activities that we knew would have long lines later.  First up was the barrel train, and we got the first ride of the season.
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It took a few tries, but finally - a cute photo in a pumpkin patch!
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Petting one of the ponies - they were so gentle.
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Pony rides!  Will asks at least once a week if he can go ride a horse - he was thrilled.
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Hayride through the orchard with the Roberts (we were so excited that we picked the same day to visit!)
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Petting zoo - Will's favorite animal was the rabbit.  He tried to feed it some hay - so thoughtful, but I'm not sure the rabbit appreciated it.
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Hard day's work on the hay bale tractor
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There was a sand art station, and Claire was really excited to make one (although that isn't obvious from the photo - she was wiped out by this point).
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Last stop - pumpkin painting!
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The kids also did several runs through the hay bale maze.  We tried to get a few treats, but it was too close to lunch/naptime, and they both started to melt down.  We made our exit and stopped for barbecue in Bandera, then home where we all had a nice long nap.  Looking forward to going back next year!

1 comment:

Aunt LaLa said...

I haven't visited your blog in a while, makes me aware how much I miss seeing ya'll! Especially Claire & Will!! Aunt LaLa