Monday, December 15, 2008

The Pumpkin Patch (okay, okay, better late than never)

On October 18th, we went to the Washington State Pumpkin Patch in Marysville, WA. The owners sculpted a giant corn maze the shape of Washington State, complete with replicas of the Space Needle, ferries, the Peace Arch (on the American-Canadian Border) and the major freeways (complete with construction and closures, of course).

Although it was tempting to leave Ethan in the corn maze for a couple of hours, we decided to just do the hay ride, barn maze, pumkin patch, petting zoo, rope swings, donuts and apple cider.

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The petting zoo had a special toddler area where the kids could hold animals. We were so impressed how tenderly Ethan held this little kitten! We were also glad he's not old enough to want to bring it home.

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Boys and tractors. Inseparable.

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Better than a tire swing - a horse tire swing.

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This experience we had in the hay barn documented in the following photos made Jeff and I seriously consider moving to a farm, buying a barn, stuffing it full of hay and turning Ethan loose. It reminded me of the visa credit card commercials.

Camera: $600

Admission to farm: $15

Pictures of joyful, care-free childhood : Priceless DSC_07220654

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The hay ride. Ethan looks scared in this picture, but he was actually munching on Kettle Corn. Hmmm.

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Ethan is a picky little guy. Here, he was on the search for the perfect pumpkin.

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Found it!

5 comments:

Karen Brothersen said...

YOUR KIDS ARE ADORABLE Julie! Ethan looks SO much like you! He has my permission to date Kaylee for sure! I miss you.

Christine said...

What cute kids! I'm going to have to remember that pumpkin patch for next year. Looks like you guys had a blast!

Day Family Blog said...

Absolutely loved the picture of him jumping with all the hay in his hands. What a fun activity. I wish it were still as green as it looks in your pictures.

Lisa said...

Wow, I love all your pictures. That place you went to looks so cool, so fun! Your kids are so dang cute :)

Tasha Horsley said...

sounds like such a cool place! i LOVE that picture of Ethan in the window!!! You need that enlarged on your wall! :)