The Great Pumpkin {Patch}

One of the fall traditions I wanted to start with Ethan (and future children) is visiting the pumpkin patch each year to pick out our pumpkins. Last year, while we did visit the pumpkin patch, we were not able to actually purchase pumpkins because we did not have a place to display them in our condo. This year is a different story; however, so we headed over to Johansen Farms in Bolingbrook for a little fall fun with the Glynn's.
The first stop was at the growth chart to see how tall the big guy is! As you can see just about two and half feet, which is pretty close to what the doctor told us just a week before.
Then it was on to feed the goats. Ethan was not too sure about them in the beginning, but quickly warmed up to them after some coaching by his dad and Keegan! A trip to the farm would not be complete with out a ride on the tractor and a quick family photo. Of course, Ethan couldn't resist showing off his skills behind the wheel!
The boys also had a great time going down the big slide and running through the muddy corn maze. Keegan loved the bounce house and spent quite a bit of time there, but unfortunately I did not get any pictures of him in there.

After about an hour in the kids zoo, we are all a bit chilled and thought it was about time to go pick out our pumpkins. After a quick stop for some warm apple cider and a donut, we made our way over to 20,000 or so pumpkins. I had big plans for our pumpkins this year...the bigger the better. As you can see from the picture above, my plan was put into action fairly quickly only to be crushed by cost. Over a hundred pounds of pumpkin is not too economical so we opted for some smaller ones. Although nice, just not what I had pictured sitting on our front porch this year!
Despite the chilly weather, nothing says fall like pumpkins, hot apple cider and donuts! And what a better way to enjoy them than with friends. More pictures from the pumpkin patch here.