Fall Tradition

Today, we partook in a fall tradition - visiting a pumpkin patch. This was our second attempt. We tried last week but due to the weather [rain], we turned around and went to the children's museum. Pearson can attest that I have been dying to do this with Mae this year. Not only Fall is truly brilliant with all its colors, smells, traditions, food, and memories but I also want to get the perfect picture with her on the pumpkin (yes, I am lame).

Despite, the morning starting off a little shakey. Pearson went out with the guys last night (and you know what that means) and complained that I was being a drill sergeant this morning when I ushered everyone out the door, "to get to the farm." In addition, the weather when we got there was cold and foggy, which dampen my spirits for a couple of minutes. Pearson and I had asked some friends with children where would be a good place to go. (Western Washington is not lacking for the real deal pumpkin farms). We landed on a place that Pearson's colleague recommended - Jubilee Farms. And oh my was it jubilous!

The farm was complete with a tractor ride, farm animals (pigs, chickens, and horses), fresh pressed apple cider (must say that I did enjoy it), tons of mud (thank you hunter boots), a pumpkin sling shot, pony rides, fresh organic tamales, and gobs and gobs of other families.

Despite the crowd and the fog in the morning, we loved watching Mae be amused by the farm animals and frolick in a field with pumpkins. We look forward to this fall tradition being a Cummings Family tradition

Wish this picture had smell.

Me telling Mae that we made it to the pumpkin patch and to get excited.

Mae and Daddy waiting in line for the tractor ride to go to the field to pick our pumpkin.

On the tractor

In the pumpkin patch

"Yes, this is fun, Mom."

The photo that I had imagined. Too bad Mae isn't looking and Pearson didn't take any others.

Mae selecting her pumpkin.

Waiting for the tractor aka the Snort (from Are You My Mother?) after selecting the perfect pumpkin.

Mae posing with her pumpkin.

And another shot. And another because I can't help myself.