Pumpkin Patch Fun

Garren, Gracie and I along with our downstairs neighbors, who have a little girl 6 years old, spent the afternoon together. We went to the library to stock up on books and then we headed to a place that we fell in love with last year; the pumpkin patch. The place is actually called Hill High Farm and it is about 10 minutes from us. It's run by a local family who opens up their property to the public. They have all kinds of farm animals, a corn maze for the adults and tiny maze for the kids, hayrides, pumpkins, apples, and plenty of other stuff.
We happened upon it last year as we were taking a scenic route to Winchester, and we decided to stop. I am glad we did. It is free to get in, a novelty that is quite extinct. You can buy pumpkins of course or pick your own apples (you pay for a certain size bag, and go crazy), but Gracie just loves to run around the farm and see the animals.
This year was as enjoyable as the last. Gracie was particularly intrigued by the "horsey." Garren let her sit on the John Deer tractors on display, but her favorite thing was a silo filled with corn (Garren says it is called silage). She had a blast sifting through it and throwing in the air.
We didn't get any apples or pumpkins, I think we'll save that for mid-October when they look better. It was hot, but everyone had fun. Gracie got pulled around in a little wagon they supply there and she enjoyed having some freedom to explore. I have a feeling we'll go back several times before they close after Halloween.

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