Patches of Pumpkins

October is such a great month for our family, especially living in Michigan with the changing of the season. I'm not sure what happened this month, but my work load has kept me from some much anticipated family time. I have had to work late nights and weekends recently just as a means of keeping up...and the girls have let me know without exception that they weren't happy about it.

So it was great timing when Scott's Mom and Dad suggested a little Sunday afternoon fun at the pumpkin patch:) We went to this particular farm last year and had such a good time that we decided another visit was in order.

The girls browsed the little craft shop that is set up in the barn, bought a few pumpkins, went on a hay ride (Ali stayed behind with Grandma to paint her pumpkin) and just had some good ole fashion fall fun. What made it even better was the fact that Scott's dad was here from Florida for the weekend and was able to participate in the antics!!

After the pumpkin patch, we ventured to VanderMill's for some fresh cider and donuts. It was a wonderful treat for the girls and a great break from work for me!!

Of course I brought my camera with me so I could snap some fall pictures of the girls to share. Madison helped me with some 'artistic' photos of leaves and scarecrows too. She's becoming quite the photographer and I'm always excited to see the world through her lens. Her flower pictures were included in my prior post of the October wedding for you to enjoy.

So, to all of our family and friends that read this post, may you all enjoy this changing season with your family. I'm continually amazed at how quickly the days, months and years are passing us by - don't let them go by so quickly that you don't stop to make a few memories along the way.