Pumpkin Patch 2008

Ah, the fall tradition of picking out a pumpkin....what a humble endeavor. In my mind's eye, I see a family, bundled in sweatshirts and rain gear, trekking out into the mud to choose that perfect, orange orb. They walk back to the modest farm stand and pay a meager fee for their find. Cold and hungry, they head home for a meal and a rest. What a day!

But, it's 2008. That is far too simple for us. We have to do it up big!!!! Stoney Ridge is the piece de resistance of Whatcom County pumpkin patches. They've got it all (and we always do all of it!). From the pumpkins to the donuts, the hotdogs to the farm animals, and the gourds to the apple desserts, it is all so much fun. My parents, neice and nephew, and all of us Bellingham Lewises headed over there yesterday at 10:30am and didn't get back home until about 3:00. The kids ran, we all ate, we looked at tons of pumpkins (and finally chose a few), and took lots of pictures. It was a wonderful time and I can't wait until next year when we can do it all again!!

Now we just need to carve the pumpkins and roast the seeds. That's my favorite part.