The Pumpkin Patch Express

We have been to Jack O Lantern Lane every year since Karlee was born to pick a pumpkin. This year, I decided to do something different for our family pumpkin patch trip. A few Saturdays ago, we all headed up to Calera to take a ride on the Pumpkin Patch Express. It involved a real train so I knew Karlee would love it. Madelyn had a great time too!






When we arrived at the "pumpkin patch," I started to miss the one in Lafayette. At least it had pumpkins out in a real patch! We walked through the grass and the girls picked out a pumpkin.





There was a hayride, a bounce house, and a maze for the kids to enjoy. After about 30 minutes, we all loaded back up on the train and headed down the track. We came to a spot where the engine detached and came around to reattach to the caboose to pull us back to the train depot. That part was pretty neat to watch!


I'm glad we did something different but it's a trip we will probably not make again. Pumpkins set out in a field of grass is just not our kind of patch!

That night, Karlee was chomping at the bit to carve her pumpkin. I knew it was way too early but we did it anyway (and it has since rotted and been thrown away.) Chip even whittled down a potato for the nose!