Pumpkin Patch

I cannot believe that Fall has arrived already! It's almost Halloween time, so Dan and I took Lincoln out to our local Pumpkin Patch about two weekends ago. Although all of us were getting over a nasty cold, the weather was just perfect and I thought the the patch would be less crowded if we went early in the season.

Lincoln's first trip to "the farm" was so much fun. In addition to picking out his own pumpkin, he was also able to see some farm animals for the very first time. He loved when I made the noise for each animal since we have been working on these at home. We saw a few goats, a pig, a cow, sheep and a llama!

Lincoln also enjoyed playing on giant tractor wheels and "riding" tricycles (sitting on them as I push). Lincoln liked the slide they had for toddlers, although it would have worked better if we had been on potato sacks like they had for the big slide. We walked through the corn maze and crawled into one of the hay bale mazes, which is pitch black! Lincoln went right in, following Daddy. He's so brave. We did cheat a little by using the flash on the camera for some light since we forgot to bring a flashlight!

It was so wonderful to be able to get out as a family, which we just couldn't do last year at this time. Lincoln was always hooked up to his oxygen and taking Lincoln out unnecessarily during cold and flu season was unheard of then! It's so much fun watching Lincoln grow up and get stronger and be able to enjoy, well, life!

Enjoying the goats

"Careful, the goats would like to nibble your hands."

Lincoln led the way through the corn maze

Cutest farmer I've ever seen, for sure!

Lincoln wasn't too sure about this narrow passage through the hay where I couldn't fit next to him. He went through though. I just love his face.

Smiling with Daddy in the hay.
Not too bad of a picture considering this was taken in the dark! 

that's one BIG wheel. 

searching for a good pumpkin

Found the perfect one

Family pic

on the way home after enjoying some fresh carmel, still stuck in his teeth