Visit to The Patch.

Let me just say, though we need some rain, we have enjoyed some fabulous fall days for the last two weeks. Cooler temps and copious amounts of sunshine. It does the head, heart, and body good to be exposed to sunny-ness. We all got our doses of vitamin D when we visited the local pumpkin patch yesterday.

Daughter brought her children over for the adventure. The kids ate a terrific lunch. They looove the chicken nuggets. And. They ate the green peas and fruit I had prepared (right out the can). This was followed by dessert of rice krispy treats, right out the box. 

Mr. Macho and Tucker led us north in the little red truck. It is 10 years old and has less than 30 thousand miles on it. It is our favorite kind of truck = paid for! 

Anyway, boys in the truck. Girls in Daughter's minivan. Headed to the Patch. It felt like it took forever. And then we were there. The owners of Country Pumpkins in Caledonia each fall create a farm play land for children and adults. There is so much to do I can't remember all of it. They have free games to play, concessions, rest rooms, multiple venues for photo ops, free pony rides, and shady spots to sit and enjoy. There are a few things that require buying a ticket. The train ride, the hay ride, and the corn maze. Mr. Macho, Daughter, and Tucker ran the corn maze. It took a long time. Lauren, Merritt, and I entertained ourselves with the farm slides, bean bag toss games, covered wagon, and sat in the shade for a few minutes before we decided to go ahead and do the pony ride. Lauren was most anxious to get on a pony! And she loved it. She rode twice! I think she is a horse whisperer. Tucker and Merritt each rode a horse. Merritt's was a little pony. She was a little scared, at first. But she warmed up and was smiling big when  the ride was ending. Tucker rocked the pony ride. 

All three are growing up. As you can see...

It won't be long before he hits that 5 feet level. 

Lauren is about to pass me up. 

Presenting Miss Personality, The Super Carrot!

Loving the pony ride. 

This is a serious cowboy. 

It takes two to drive this truck. She steers. He reaches the pedals. 

Two girls in a covered wagon.

Day is done. Time to pay for the pumpkins. 

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After we said goodbye I ran over to the great-nephew's birthday party for a very few minutes. I delivered his birthday card. There were plenty of people there and some very fun looking vehicles including a tractor and fire truck!! Wow! 

Football, leftovers, and resting my back took up the rest of the day. 

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There is a roast cooking in my crock pot making the house smell delicious. I'll cook some rice to go with it. Come on over. 

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Tomorrow I meet the doctor. Orthopedic surgeon. I am slightly anxious. I hope he has his magic wand ready. 

Peace.