Archive for October 12th, 2008
Our third annual trip to Stonycreek Farms was more like a visit to the equator this year! I don’t like to be hot to begin with, but throw in some prickly straw, sticky vines, and an unseasonable amount of bees and you could potentially spell d-i-s-a-s-t-e-r! BUT, not our family. We made the best of this October heat wave. A rendezvous was set for our house early Saturday morning with the Lafayette Lawsons and Mema and Pepa.
The hayride out to the pumpkin patch was first on our list, but while we waited for Daddy, Uncle Manata, and Mema to buy tickets we jumped and climbed all over the HUGE straw mound. Pepa kept our place in line while both the Mommas snapped away pictures hoping to get one of all of us smiling and looking at the camera. Silly Mommas…that will NEVER happen!! After a nice ride out to the patch, we selected two more pumpkins to add to our collection of five from our own vine. Daddy gave Momma some grief about why we needed two more, but Momma just made The Momma face and Daddy changed the subject.
We went back to our cars to unload our orange jewels, make some clothing adjustments, and get a snack. After feeling refreshed and refueled, we hit the inflatable caterpillar obstacle course minus Parker. He took in some shade with Mema, Pepa, and Momma. After two or three rounds, all the girls talked the Daddys into going into the inflatable Haunted House Maze. The heat combined with all of our inflatable fun domination worked up an appetite for elephant ears and lemonade.
Next on the agenda was the straw maze…again accompanied by the Daddys, but with the addition of Parker Parks. On to some play time at the outdoor playground where Parks went down the slide at least eight times! I enjoyed the rock climbing wall. Everyone was getting a little tired so Momma suggested that we go to the candle making station where I chose to make a purple one and Parks made a yellow one.
After taking a ride on the pumpkin train and a visit to see some farm animals (Parker kept saying, “Hi Cock-a-do,” to the rooster and waving) everyone hopped in their cars and caravaned to Red Robin for some much needed grub. I love Red Robin! They have the best macaroni in the world! We finished our day by watching The Incredibles in the basement with Riley and Taylor. What a jam packed day of fun…even though it was hot! Thanks to the Lafayette Lawsons, Mema, and Pepa for sharing our day with us!
Stonycreek Pumpkin Patch
Our third annual trip to Stonycreek Farms was more like a visit to the equator this year! I don’t like to be hot to begin with, but throw in some prickly straw, sticky vines, and an unseasonable amount of bees and you could potentially spell d-i-s-a-s-t-e-r! BUT, not our family. We made the best of this October heat wave. A rendezvous was set for our house early Saturday morning with the Lafayette Lawsons and Mema and Pepa.
The hayride out to the pumpkin patch was first on our list, but while we waited for Daddy, Uncle Manata, and Mema to buy tickets we jumped and climbed all over the HUGE straw mound. Pepa kept our place in line while both the Mommas snapped away pictures hoping to get one of all of us smiling and looking at the camera. Silly Mommas…that will NEVER happen!! After a nice ride out to the patch, we selected two more pumpkins to add to our collection of five from our own vine. Daddy gave Momma some grief about why we needed two more, but Momma just made The Momma face and Daddy changed the subject.
We went back to our cars to unload our orange jewels, make some clothing adjustments, and get a snack. After feeling refreshed and refueled, we hit the inflatable caterpillar obstacle course minus Parker. He took in some shade with Mema, Pepa, and Momma. After two or three rounds, all the girls talked the Daddys into going into the inflatable Haunted House Maze. The heat combined with all of our inflatable fun domination worked up an appetite for elephant ears and lemonade.
Next on the agenda was the straw maze…again accompanied by the Daddys, but with the addition of Parker Parks. On to some play time at the outdoor playground where Parks went down the slide at least eight times! I enjoyed the rock climbing wall. Everyone was getting a little tired so Momma suggested that we go to the candle making station where I chose to make a purple one and Parks made a yellow one.
After taking a ride on the pumpkin train and a visit to see some farm animals (Parker kept saying, “Hi Cock-a-do,” to the rooster and waving) everyone hopped in their cars and caravaned to Red Robin for some much needed grub. I love Red Robin! They have the best macaroni in the world! We finished our day by watching The Incredibles in the basement with Riley and Taylor. What a jam packed day of fun…even though it was hot! Thanks to the Lafayette Lawsons, Mema, and Pepa for sharing our day with us!