Wheeee!!!
This time, the parental units and two of the fraternal units visited the pumpkin patch. It was a weekday, so we did not expect or find large crowds. The drive was not too long, and the day was nice and cool.
Where are the pumpkins?
After finding a parking spot, we discovered the patch had an open-air market before the farm. Some very nice looking local and imported produce surrounded the grounds.
Where's Jerome?
I have read about the different types of pumpkins, but I never seen so many varieties together. The colors were amazing, the shapes were distinct, and the sizes were noteworthy by themselves.
A mondo-pumpkin
Besides the expected pumpkins, the shop also offered decorative items, such as ornamental squash. While the gourds were pretty, the sales clerks warned us they were poisonous.
It's crazy
Other, less lethal decorative items were present as well.
Wheat!
Many mini pumpkins!
The clerks were busy, but very nice as well.
I'm not sure what they think of Jerome
However, we did not come for the market. We came for the pumpkin patch. So we bought our tickets and entered.
Even more pumpkins!
Besides the produce, the patch had a number of farm animals. Such animals included the stereotypical goats, chickens, ducks, horses, sheep, and turkeys. Most seemed pretty uninterested in us (they knew we did not have food for them). It was still fun seeing them, especially the highland cattle.
It's got a teddy bear face
Additionally, the patch offered examples of farm equipment. Some items, such as tractors, allowed visitors to pose in them.
Moments before tragedy struck...
However, the fraternal unit stated the Corn Maze offered the best experience. Apparently, the two fraternal units attempted the maze last year with epic results. So, the five of us (and Jerome) entered for adventure.
Looks safe
Unfortunately, three of our party (which may or may not include me) have questionable senses of direction. Still, what could go wrong?
Help...
Seriously?
We really did run into this same sign twice
All silliness aside, we found our way to the hay pyramid at the end without too much difficulty, thanks in part to the maps scattered throughout the maze and the presence of an engineer.
Yay!!!
After running the maze, we felt pretty tired, so we left the patch. However, before we left, we had a truly frightful encounter.
Brussel sprouts!!!!!
Candy!
Sodaaaaa
It was a fun trip. So, until next time, peace out mah ninjas!
