Even though the weather has missed the memo, we can still pretend like it's Fall and partake in some great Fall activities!
I joined my family on a visit to a pumpkin patch. My sister-in-law had mentioned a corn maze, and since I've always wanted to do one, I was in! I have to say, I was quite impressed with the place!
They had a huge selection of pumpkins and gourds! They had them in all sizes and colors. They opened at 10am, and I was there at approximately 10:02am. By about 10:15am, there were TONS of people.
We took pictures of the kids on top of some of the pumpkins...because Fall. Nothing says "Happy Fall, Y'all" like a picture of some cute kids on pumpkins.
Apparently with two little kids, this is pretty much reality! They are still the cutest kids, even when you try desperately to get them to look at the camera!
They had a super old truck over by the corn maze, and both Campbell and Elliot migrated over to it. Since my dad knows basically everything he told me exactly how old the truck was. He showed me the 3 speed on the column. He showed me the button on the floorboard that turned the lights to low. He showed me the other button you had to push to turn it on. I don't remember how old he said the truck was, but clearly it's old.
We took off into the corn maze, and let me tell you...it wasn't easy! Seriously, every direction we went was wrong. Maybe it was the three year old leading the way, or the 90 degree heat, but we were in there for what felt like hours!
Time for a "dirt break!"
Eventually we saw a couple of workers in the maze and asked, "how do we get out of here?" We finally (thanks to them) made it out!
Before we headed out the kids wanted to ride the little toy tractors!
I thought all the dads helping their kiddos steer the tractors around the little circle was the cutest thing! Campbell did it too, but I didn't get a picture. Elliott loved it so much that he cried a little when Joey took him off!
They even have hay rides at this pumpkin patch. They were all booked for private parties, so we didn't get to do that.
This place was such a family friendly place!
What else says "Happy Fall?"
"Howdy Folks!"
The State Fair or Texas is the first sign of Fall to me. I don't know if there's been a year I haven't gone to the fair. What is my favorite thing about the fair??? Food. But isn't that everyone's favorite thing? I have my go-to foods at the fair. I will only get them from very specific places. My route around the fair is basically built around these foods!
Fletcher's Corn Dog from the Fletcher's stand by Big Tex. I feel like they taste the best there!
Twisted Taters from the stand right by the petting zoo (another must)
Funnel cake from a stand over by the midway! Extra powered sugar please!
As we were walking around I told Matthew I wanted to change it up and get a fried oreo. He was shocked, but down with the idea. In the end...the funnel cake won. Why mess up a good thing!?
You have to go see this pig! I saw it get up and walk for the first time ever!
Several months back Matthew and I had an argument about whether this was a pig or a cow. I was SURE that it has ALWAYS been a cow. He told me it's ALWAYS been a pig. I called my dad and asked him. I was wrong. Matthew was right. What else is new!?
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What do I suggest today???
- Go check out this awesome pumpkin patch! It's Hall's Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze in Grapevine! They are open until 8pm during the week, and until 10pm on Friday and Saturday.
- If you haven't already, go visit the State Fair! There's no way to have a bad day at the fair! It closes on Sunday, so you better go soon!
