Pumpkin Patch visit

Today we packed up the 2, 3, and 4 year olds and headed up to Lohr's Pumpkin Patch. We have been going to this pumpkin patch for a few years now and the kids, parents and teachers always have a blast! The first thing we got to do is take a tractor ride out to the pumpkin patch.

On the way we passed a pond and had all the kids look for the ducks, turtles and frogs. Once we got to the pumpkins we turne the kids loose to go look for their own pumpkins and gourds. Why do the smallest kids always pick the biggest pumpkins??On the way, we passed a pond and had all the kids look for the ducks, turtles and frogs. Once we got to the pumpkins we turned the kids loose to go look for their own pumpkins and gourds. Why do the smallest kids always pick the biggest pumpkins??

After picking out their own personal pumpkins and gourds, we got to get lost go through the corn maze! The kids had to walk through the big pumpkin mouth to get in and then try and find their way out. We are proud to report that we didn't lose anyone in the corn maze!!
After the corn maze, it was time to play in "play land!" They have see saws and slides, like any good play land should, but they also have two large "sand boxes" full of dry corn kernels and soy beans (Ms. Rabia very scientifically reports that the soybeans are quite comfortable.). And the tumble tubes are a hit with the kids who are big enough to push them up the hill.

When out time at play land was up, we met together at the big castle and got our instructions for visiting the petting zoo. The best part of the instructions? "Don't get too loud or the llama might spit on you!"

By this time we were getting pretty hungry, so we washed up and had a nice picnic at the tables.

Then came the part of the day that I like to call "Running willy-nilly through the very large field!"

All in all, we had a great time at the pumpkin patch. Many thanks to the parents that were able to come along with us!