Friday, October 24, 2008

Pumpkin Patch

Andrew selecting his gourds.
Andrew and Daddy walk the rows looking for the perfect pumpkin.
Andrew happily filling the wagon.
Andrew immediately after the little pig bit his fingers!

Last weekend we had quite the time at Bartels' Farm pumpkin patch. I knew it had to be good place when I saw the name, my maiden name is Bartels. Andrew had a fun time running around picking up gourds and looking for pumpkins. There was also a pumpkin launcher, which shot them so far I never saw them, but Ryan thought it was pretty cool.

The petting zoo was a big hit too until Andrew, after encouragement from mom, attempted to pet the little piglet. However, this pig thought that a hand coming toward it meant food and it bit Andrew's little hand. As you can see this was VERY upsetting. He screamed for a good while. I decided because the whole thing was my fault he deserved a treat and he had his first Capri Sun which was a big hit and definitely made his hand feel better.

Overall the pumpkin patch was a success! Thanks to Stacey for the recommendation.

3 comments:

mike and chenoa said...

Such cute pictures. I kind of regret not getting to a pumpkin patch. The picture of Andrew with the pig is a great action shot, although I'm sorry Andrew got bit. I'm glad the capri sun helped.

Stacey J. said...

I'm so glad you had a good time!!!! I thought the big pig was adorable... the donkey too. Poor baby for getting bit, seems like it's happening a lot to him lately!

Beth said...

Chenoa- I was posed and ready for the shot of Andrew petting the pig, so inadvertently I got the shot of his reaction to being bit instead!

Stacey- I really liked the donkey too, Andrew was not impressed with it. You're right what is with all the biting?