Conquering a Pumpkin Patch

A good time was had by all at the annual Jinxieclan trek to the pumpkin patch.  This year we had the best.family.evarrr join us.  I mean look at this:

How could this family NOT be fun?

So this is how you have a great time at a pumpkin patch.  First, find some adorable kids:

Have them bounce

climb

 (Funny thing about this - that tiny little girl OWNED those boys.

She was the one who corralled them together and kept them in line throughout the day.)

ride

(You are NEVER too old to ride a trike!  Surely!)

pet

love

pose

and zip their way through a fabulous autumn day!

If you're feeling brave, venture into the "Amazing Maze of Maize!" as Scout called it.  Try not to let the Children of the Corn freak you out.

(You want me to WHAT?)

beware of the "Adult of the Corn" too!

(Now that's skerry right there.)

Oh!  And don't forget the pumpkins!

(Some of them are heavy)

As usual, though - you'll find that all of the slides and crafts and hayrides in the world can't compare to an open field

So get your happy feet on

(yes . . he was happy dancing)

and conquer that pumpkin patch!!!!!

Alpha and Omega

This school year marks beginnings and endings.

My first child's last year of high school and living at home.  ::stifled sob::  Statistically, they all move back at some point.  So there's that!

First year, and last year of middle school.  So weird to have two in the same school.

My baby's (hush, he's still a baby!  A baby, I say!) last year of staying home with me.  ::rocks in corner::  He isn't enrolled in a preschool, so the poor little guy has to learn from ME!  Muahhaha . . . so many possibilities, here.

NEXT year I will have one in elementary, one in middle, one in high school and one in college.  So my question to you is:  When do I sign up for therapy?  June?  August?  NOW?