Jax Visits the Pumpkin Patch

One of Jax's favorite books is "Biscuit Visits the Pumpkin Patch."  It doesn't have to be fall for this to be the book we read over and over and over.  In fact, I am pretty sure we read that book on Christmas!  Well today Jax got to go back to the pumpkin patch to pick out our pumpkins for this year.  Instead of Huber's farm, which is where we went last year, we opted for a smaller farm about 30 minutes away from our house.  I am so happy we went to this local farm because it was basically all the good parts about the big farm without all the commercial aspects.  It wasn't very crowded despite the gorgeous weather, which was nice.  I know it was a little early for most visitors, but with my ever expanding belly I knew the days where I was comfortable out in a pumpkin patch and walking all over were limited. 

Jax didn't have to worry about all the walking though.  

This kid had a pretty sweet ride over to the pumpkins. 

Once we were over at the patch there were so many to choose from.  

I think the decision was a little overwhelming for Jax at first.  

 

He quickly got down to business though and we found some great pumpkins for us all.

"Over here guys, I found one!"

The big pumpkins had to pass the "sit test." 

I honestly felt right at home with all the giant pumpkins.  

With my big belly I was a little worried I would be mistaken for one!

 

After making out selection we headed back up to the barns.  On the way, there was an area with hay bails and lots of hay in the middle for kids to play.  Most of the kids in there were a little older and Jax decided to be more of a spectator.  

When he finally did let go of his daddy's hand he just stood there and would look at us like he was asking "what am I supposed to do in this stuff?"  He is such a city kid.

We also got a funny reaction at the petting zoo.  Jax loves animal books and also loves animals from a distance.  Up close, not so much.

Looks like Jax is getting tall!  Hard to believe that next year I will have too little boys standing there. :)

Right before leaving we decided to let Jax and Jasper go for a little ride.  Because it wasn't crowded, they would run the ride whenever someone came over, so Jax and Jasper had the ride all to themselves.

I am so glad that we have still been able to do these fun family activities even though I am getting closer to my due date.  These are special memories that I will always cherish and special moments to share as our family of three.