Pumpkinland

The weather warmed up so we got to take our trip to the pumpkin patch. We thought today would be the perfect day, because the kids are still in school (UEA doesn't start until tomorrow here). Well, we drive up to the Vineyard and we see a school bus unloading a whole group of kids. Then we look in the parking lot and see two more school buses parked. So, we knew it was going to be busy. Now, I love grade school kids, they are darling. But, they just haven't learned patience yet. So, we felt very pushed around by 5-7 year olds. We felt like mother hens trying to protect our young from the predators. We were in the corn maze along with several groups of kids. Every few minutes we would move to the side to let a group pass. We couldn't let everyone pass, or we would be off to the side the entire time! We had just let a whole group of kids pass and sent our little toddlers on their way, when a 7 ish year old boy comes barreling up behind us. He was trying to pass us and came right up on Aubrey's tail. I was about to do something, when Aubrey whips around and puts her hand up (you know like talk to the hand or stop). She had this look on her face that said, "Hey buddy, back off - you are all up in my space!" It was so funny, and the kid totally backed off. I think she had gotten fed up with being pushed around. I know now that she won't be taking any smack from bullies when she is in school! I just hope, she doesn't turn out to be the bully!

Luckily, about 45 min. into our trip, most of the field trippers where sent back to school. We were then able to spend some time where the girls could roam freely and actually play in the playland area!

As soon as we got there, Aubrey spotted Pooh Bear and just had to go see him. I love that we got a pic. of the girls holding hands. They do this a lot. Whenever we talk about Zoe, Aubrey will hold her own hands, as if to tell me about how she and Zoe hold hands when they are together.

Cute little clowns!

Wandering the cornmaze. We finally found an empty path!

Sittin' in the Pumpkin Patch.

The girls loved this huge pumpkin. We were just glad they found something to play with that none of the older kids were hovering over!

Me and my bug!

Trying to feed the goat!

Checking out the chickens!

Finally, the older kids left and the girls could play!

Hangin' out in a Jack'O Lantern

Zoe & Me

Trying out the tire swing. As you can see from Aubrey's expression, she wasn't too fond of it.

Taking a rest and a snack.

This is later at home when Aubrey was carrying/rolling her pumpkin, that we bought at pumpkinland for her, all throughout the house!