We like our orchards.  Especially those with pumpkin patches. So, while in Illinois, we visited two.

Olivia, winding her way through a gourd maze.

All three kids developed very special and unique relationships with Grandpa during our three month stay at his house.  It was fun to watch.

Benjamin’s favorite part of the orchard.

They love these things.

“I don’t have anything for you!”

*Sits down on the ground.  Picks up discarded food pellets.  Feeds goats.*

“Ooooh.  I can do that.”

This is our second orchard experience:

You’ve heard of sand boxes?  Well, meet it’s cousin – the corn pit.  It was love at first sight.  And I was still finding corn weeks later.

Being nice to the goats.

Banging the goats’ heads together.

Sadly, this is the only picture I got of our family pumpkin before my camera battery died.  It was so heavy, all three boys were needed in carrying it.

Hope you enjoyed the pictures!  I have lots more to share.  Do you have any pictures of your families?  I’m so out of touch with you all; do share!