Our family decided to take a trip over to the pumpkin patch this weekend together. We decided to visit Amazing Acres in Edwardsburg, Michigan because we had heard so many great things about it. As soon as we pulled up and I saw the truly amazing varieties of pumpkins and gourds they had to offer, I just knew we made the right choice.
I loved that they had tons of wagons available so you could load your purchases right up into your car. The cobwebs gathering on a few of them just spoke of Halloween to me!
Can you see my favorite pumpkins peeking their heads out at me? I just loved all of these little pumpkins sitting in rows. I couldn’t resist getting inside to takes some shots of them sitting in on the ledge. Pumpkins have to be one of the greatest subjects for photography, don’t you think?
The first thing we had to do was take a hayride with the kids. For our family of four, the cost was $16 for a hayride and to visit the petting zoo.
They clang this old bell each hour to let you know that the ride is getting ready to start. We hurried over to make it for the very first ride of the day!
We were excited because our ride was the first one leaving so we got to stop and give the horses breakfast. The gentleman who gave us the ride turned and told us a little bit about each horse. “This horse is two years old and she likes to bite.” To which Ethan loudly replied, “Just like our Emily.” Everyone turned to our family and the guy asked who Emily was. “My sister,” he said with a little grin. I guess we have a little pony in our family.
The hayride pulled right up to the pumpkin patch where the kids could choose a pumpkin for one dollar. We were told if anyone picked a cell phone out of the patch, they would receive the biggest pumpkin in the whole place. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to find the poor guy’s phone, but as frugal as I am, you can bet that I sure tried!
Some had an easier time finding their perfect pumpkin.
Others had to think and contemplate much longer before settling on the pumpkin of their dreams.
After our hayride, the kids loved spending time in the troughs filled with corn. Emily left with about four corn cobs in her diaper after they practiced making snow angels and jumping and swimming in the kernels.
We also couldn’t resist seeing all the beautiful animals and the creative places they lived.
This little storefront was just for the bunnies!
All in all, we had an amazing day at the pumpkin patch, that I don’t think our family will soon forget!
** If you want to see the whole set of pictures, you can see our Pumpkin Patch photos over at Flickr! Enjoy! **
Do you do have any special Fall family traditions? What is your favorite thing to do in the Fall as a family?
We just LOVE Fall! Every year we go to our local nursery where they have a Gourd Hunt for the kids (kids search for hidden gourds in the plants and whoever finds the one with the sticker on bottom gets a pumpkin to take home), a hayride, and fresh popped popcorn…all FREE!
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You are making me jealous with all your fall clothes and pumpkins. Looks like a great time. We go to our church parking lot in flip flops to pick ours. I miss fall!! Great photos!
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Great pictures! That looks like an amazing pumpkin patch – love all those rows of perfectly arranged pumpkins!
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What a fabulous day! It looks like you had perfect weather too.
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Looks like you had a great time! Going to the pumpkin patch is one of my favorite things to do with my family. We’ll be going this weekend.
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Amazing Pics! Next week our fam is going on our annaul trip to the apple orchard… we can’t wait!
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Those are some great photos! It looks like you had so much fun! We went on out first pumpkin patch outing last year when B was only 1.5 … can’t wait to do it this year with BOTH kiddos!
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Beautiful pictures! I love this time of the year!
We went to our local pumpkin patch, as it is a tradition this year… come to find out, they have raised the price for everything, it is now $20 per head just to get in… geez. I am determined to grow my own pumpkins for next year….
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Holy cow! $20 to get IN? That’s insane! I would be growing my own pumpkins if those were the rates too.
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What a fun place to visit! And how great that you were able to make those memories with your kids. Thanks for sharing all your fabulous pictures.
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Those are some awesome pumpkins!
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Great pictures! We had a family day at the pumpkin farm this past weekend as well. I love fall and picking pumpkins has become one of our favorite outings as a family.
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This looks so fun! And I love Emily’s jacket – we are still running around in short and t-shirts out here in Arizona, where it’s supposed to get to 100 again today…
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What fun!
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What a great family trip! We have a few great pumpkin patches in our area, and visited the first (of several visits, I’m sure) this past Saturday. If you’d like to check out a few more pumpkin pics, I have 2 pumpkin related posts today
LOVE this time of year!!
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What a wonderful family fall outing! We live in Michigan and we adore visiting the apple orchards and cider mills this time of year. My least favorite part of it all is the bees buzzing around the cider.
Blessings,
Sher
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Great pictures! I had to laugh when I saw the white pumpkins in the background…. just like the “faux” pumpkins on your front porch! White pumpkins really do exist!! : )
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Laura,
Oh, now that is funny! Yes, they do exist, but not at my house
Trying to find two identical ones that would fit in those pots would have taken a lot more thought than buying some fake ones at Michael’s. I am sooo lazy 
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Hi (Simon here),
These were fantastic and SO VIBRANT! My favorite is that first shot.
Oooh and ahhhh.
Isn’t fall just so grand? These were great Amy!!
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Did you see that ladies? I got approval from my favorite photographer. I can die happy now
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Wonderful pictures! Looks like such a fun fun place!
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Love your pictures! I absolutely heart fall. We usually go to the pumpkin patch every fall. I also love to make my famous Tex Mex chili.
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Thanks for sharing the pics! I love Emily’s smile and long hair! I had long hair like that when I was young. We also go on an annual pumkin patch trip each year! This will be the baby’s first year. they have cut outs where you can put your head in- always make great pics!!! heather
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Fun pix. I took Nathan to our local pumpkin patch today. There aren’t any hayrides, but their petting zoo (llamas, goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits, etc.) is FREE. This was our 4th trip there this season (N loves it!) and I’m sure we’ll go a couple more times before they close for the season.
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