Friday, October 26, 2018 - Our first time Visiting a Pumpkin Patch

Friday, October 26, 2018 - Our first time Visiting a Pumpkin Patch

When I got up a little before 5:00 this morning and came downstairs, Emerson was laying on the floor with a blanket and her pillow, even though the "bed" Dean made up for her on the couch was still there.  I waited until about 6:00 before I started the coffee.  I wasn't sure if she would sleep through the noise or not and I thought it might be a long day for her if she was up this early.

I used the time to work on a blog post and read a few blogs I follow.  I heard Dean stirring so I turned the coffeepot on a little before 6:00.  It was close to 6:45 before Emerson woke up.  We asked her why she moved to the floor.  She said she tried to get in bed with us, but she couldn't (the bed is a little high for her to climb into) so she just came back downstairs and laid on the floor.  Fortunately, she seemed fine with the turn out so we didn't make a big deal out of it.  The electric furnace was on and she was on the floor near it so I know she stayed warm - which would be my main concern.

After I showered, we loaded up and made a visit to Lamar's - one of our favorite stops when we are in Wichita.  They make some of the best apple fritters and we had a hankering for one.  Emerson was excited about getting a donut.  Once we arrived we ordered our food, with chocolate milk for Em and coffee for us.  Ohhh - they were so good.

One happy girl with her "Halloween/Fall Sprinkles" on her donut and her chocolate milk.

Look at the size of these apple fritters.  I also splurged and had a sour cream donut.  Dean had to eat part of my fritter!

We returned to the RV, calling Jarred on the way, so he could meet us there.  I managed to get a few pictures.

Are these colors beautiful or what?  Gorgeous morning until......

....we got to the edge of town and this is what we drove through back to the RV Park.

Beautiful barn

right before we reached the RV park.

We (Em, Daddy Jarred, Papa & Nana) are all going to P & M Pumpkin Ranch near Moundridge, KS this morning.  Dean wasn't too excited about this - he didn't care about seeing a bunch of pumplins.  Jarred wanted to know if he had ever visited one.  When he said no - Jarred said I think you'll enjoy it - they have lots of activities for the kids.  While I've never been to one either, I did have an idea of how much they do in order to bring folks out to visit their sites.  Dean was just blown away with everything they had for the kids (and parents/grandparents) to do.  It was great exercise too for all of the walking we were able to get in while we were there.

I'm going to tell you about it with pictures and notations under each one.  Emerson had a season ticket and Dean and I were able to get in as Seniors for $7 each.  Regular price was $8 per person.  It was a great bargain for all of the fun we had watching Emerson enjoying herself.

There were many decorative items around the pumpkin patch that really set the scene!

The pumpkin patch - a few pumpkins were left - but many were already spoiled.  There were still quite a few for sale in various shapes, sizes and colors.

Papa, Emmy & Daddy Jarred

THe displays were nice and several folks made use of the hay bales for family pictures.  We even took one for a large family group.

Emerson had a blast jumping on this - there is no doubt she is going to be worn out when we leave here.

Dragging her sled up the hill to ride down through the tunnel (to the right).

.....and here she comes!  One of several trips up and down!

I loved these wooden caricatures for the sheep/goats to stick their heads into in order to be fed the pet food on hand at .25 a turn in the dispenser.

Another great decoration and good for taking family pictures.

This was getting alot of use.  They had single pedal cars and others for a passenger to ride on the back.

Daddy and Emerson taking a spin around the track.

The Gourd (Em), The Bad (Nana) and The Ugly (Papa).  This is one of many boards you could take pictures at.

Em on the swinging horse

Daddy, Em and Papa

One of my favorites - Jarred (with hair), Em as the papoose (whoops - do Papooses wear pink boots?) and Papa as the Indian Scout! (and a ball cap?)

Em as Ma and Nana as Pa (I didn't get entirely into the slot)

An antique road grader

Another slide - you ride on a rug for this one.  Again, many trips up and down for Em.

The pig race arena.

Em waving to us as Daddy helps her get on the slide.

Nana and Papa took Em for a ride on the 4 seater.

She had a great time in here with these moveable "things"!

Another slide she enjoyed.

At the corn bin - this was an active place and the kids were really having alot of fun.

THE PIG RACES - what we've been waiting all day for!

Daddy & Em (she's getting really tired - notice the fingers)

And here they come

Notice the pink pig.  A girl about 10-12 had the privilege of wearing the constume and participating in the event.

Our last stop before my phone battery died so I didn't get a shot of where Daddy wrote "Emerson & Daddy" on the truck for her.

We stopped at "The Sports Barn" before we left where they had all kinds of games the kids could participate in.  

P&M Pumpkin Ranch was great fun.  We arrived shortly after 10:00 when it opened and it was near 1:30 before we left so we definitely got our money's worth.  They had one concession stand open today where you could purchase a few food items, but on Saturday's they have several others open where you can get more of a meal if you prefer.  

Jarred and Emerson headed home and Dean and I had a sandwich and rested.  We will meet up with them later after Em's had a nap.

Dean napped while I messed around on the computer this afternoon.  As we were leaving to head to Jarred's we saw three powershoots go over - one flew right over us.  

Andrea wasn't feeling good and stayed home, while Jarred, Em, Dean and I drove just a short distance away to Outback Steak House.  We haven't ate here in quite awhile.  I had a salad with grilled chicken, Dean had the Alice Spring Chicken, Jarred had a chicken/shrimp alfredo dinner and Emerson had mac and cheese.  My salad was delicious and I think everyone else enjoyed their meal as well.  We headed back to Jarred's where we visited awhile before heading back to Bentley.

We have more plans for tomorrow.  Stay tuned!