A trip to the Lavendar Farms Pumpkin Patch

We just enjoyed a really wonderful morning at the Lavendar Farms Pumpkin Patch. Mike, the owner, was gracious and helpful, encouraging us to take a lot of little pumpkins for Brynnlee. He said "there are thousands - have them for free". He was so wonderful!
She was a bit overwhelmed at first, but warmed up to the idea of searching for some great finds pretty quickly. It was a crisp morning - well, for Southern California - about 68 degrees. We actually got to pretend it feels like Fall and enjoy the experience! Brynnlee found the pumpkin she wanted very early on and toted it around by the stem most of the time we were looking around. She loved the little ones b/c she could pick them up on her own. It is so neat to see the satisfaction on her face when she does something on her own.
Mommy and Daddy took a little longer to pick our's out - one for it's looks - a French variety that is a little exotic and then one for carving. They look great on the porch and we enjoyed them as we decorated out front for Halloween this afternoon.
After a nice lunch we headed home and now I share these pictures with you.
Love to you all. xoxo, Jennie



immediately after arriving "Mom and Dad - WHERE ARE WE?"

Daddy and Brynnlee surveying the patch



Brynnlee with her first pick of the day - she would not put it down

um, what do you mean I can only have ONE?

loading up our picks.... but still spotting more....

the first pick was still her favorite!

Daddy and Brynnlee on the way to make our purchases

coming down the hill

"I just need to see what Daddy is doing, Mom"

The three of us at the pumpkin patch

the end of a great morning

and here are our pumpkins at home! : )