Pumpkin Patch

Last week my brother, his wife and two kids were in town. On Mike's days off, we went as the entire clan to Amish country (hopefully another post about that coming soon) and then to the pumpkin patch.

Since we have moved back to town, there is always an excuse not to go to the pumpkin patch which is just down the road from our house ...Grayson's too young, Easton's too young...but this year it worked out for us to go. We had a great time, and I think our boys seem to really enjoy it. Especially Easton. I have so many pictures of him, but not many pictures of Grayson. I know this will be hard to believe but Grayson ran the entire time - twice heading towards the busy road and giving me a slight panic attack.

And now...pictures!

My Easton should be a straw-model. He is making that straw look good. :)



He loved this tunnel and went through it several times with our encouragement. He is so fearless!





Just like his brother, he wants to throw EVERYTHING. Even this cute little pumpkin.


Look at that huge grin on Grayson's face!


They had a couple slides. This one was shorter but seemed faster for some reason.

Easton loved to watch the other kids go down the slide, and he would cheer and giggle.


Surprisingly Grayson didn't want to go down the slide, and it took a lot of encouragement from his dad, uncle and grandma. I am not sure why he didn't like it when he loves the slide at school and the playground. Just an unfamiliar environment I guess.





That smile though :) I love how he conquered his fear!



We were waiting for the other grandchildren to gather for a picture with the grandparents.



My greasy second-day hair and squinty eyes aside, not a bad picture!

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