3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch Trip

Once again we went to Marris Farms to enjoy the activities. For a brief moment we considered trying out another farm. It didn't take us long to come to the conclusion of: "Why mess with a hit?" Each year they add another kid activity...this year was a new slide structure that the kids loved! This years favorite, though....the bounce pillow!!

The Duck Races...

Caleb and Bethany

Caleb BethanyBethany and Dad Caleb and Dad

Caleb, Bethany and Dad

If there is a bounce house, Bethany has to jump!

The new slide was a lot of fun as well!

Caleb

Caleb and Bethany were very cautious on the roller slide. Maybe next year we will see them just letting go and speeding down the slide!

Bethany

Caleb and Dad waiting for Bethany to make it down the tunnel slide

Caleb, Bethany and Pop off to the Corn Room

The Corn Room...

Caleb and Bethany

Bethany

Caleb and Bethany

The Cow Train...

Once again, Bethany wanted to sit in a cow for a moment but didn't want to go for a ride. Maybe next year.

Caleb, on the other hand, wanted to test out different seats on the train.

Caleb trying out the back of the train...

... the middle of the train...

...and the front of the train. According to Caleb, the one closest to the tractor was the best.

A few animals...

The Pig Races...

The Bounce Pillow...

I think this was my favorite activity at the farm as well. Many adults seemed a little skeptical of getting on themselves, but Brian and I had a blast with the kids!

Caleb, Bethany and Dad (Yes, that is a video camera in his hand!)

Bethany

At one point, all the kids decided to just run back and forth on the pillow. Of course, Bethany was part of the group!

Caleb and Dad

Caleb and Bethany

Bethany building a mountain in the sand surrounding the bounce pillow.

Aidan, Pop and Grandma Keiper

Aidan and Pop...I think Aidan wanted to join in the bouncing fun!

Bicycle Racers...

Caleb and DadThe Miner's Tunnel Slide...Bethany and Mom

Monster Truck Ride...

Caleb and Dad

Caleb, Bethany and Dad

Caleb and Dad got checkered flags for riding on the Monster Truck. Bethany didn't want to ride the truck, but if Caleb has a flag, she wanted one also. Thankfully, Daddy wasn't too attached to his. They both enjoyed their flags while strolling through the pumpkins.

Aidan enjoying the warmth of the stroller.Finally, the Corn Maze...

Caleb and Dad

Both Caleb and Bethany got stuck in the mud. Their boots sunk and they could no longer move! Bethany was fine getting all dirty. Surprisingly, it was Caleb who took some convincing to continue with the reassurrance that he could wash his hands once we got out of the maze!

Caleb and Dad climbing the bridge to the maze's lookout...

...with Bethany following close behind.

Marris Farms from the maze lookout bridge.

Covered in mud from the corn maze, the sun setting in the distance...it was finally time to head home!