For Columbus the weekend, we had no soccer games scheduled, Jason in town, and a huge list of things to do for the three days off. As it turned out Saturday and Sunday were a complete washout, forcing us indoors most of the time. This actually worked in our favor, because we dropped the kids at my parents house Saturday, so Jason and I could sneak in a date night, followed by some uninterrupted sleep the next morning. I could have slept for three days straight to catch up, but I gladly accepted the much needed one night.
By the time Monday rolled around, we were itching to get out, so we set up some appointments to look at houses out east. If you’ve been following along, we having been searching for a second home for what feels like an eternity now. We still haven’t found the right place, but we are getting closer. After seeing a couple, we headed to Hank’s Pumpkintown, for pumpkin picking and fun in the field.
I guess everyone on Long Island had the same idea, because the place was more like crazy town. We’ve visited Hank’s a few times in our many summertime trips out east, but never for a day of actual pumpkin picking. And never was it so packed.
But if you are looking for a place to go pumpkin picking, or apple picking, I would definitely suggest checking out Hanks. Their market offers pies, cookies, donuts, cider, and for the first time the kids tried a caramel covered apple. They played in the corn maze, on the giant slides, and in wooden play areas. In fact after all that fun, they probably would’ve been content without taking home pumpkins.
Take a look at the little turtle I spotted while we were in the field. The kids went nuts!
Our rule we have when pumpkin picking- if you can carry it, you can take it home. Ryder was so determined to get a jumbo pumpkin, that he was struggling a little and Gemma stepped in to help him out. They carried it all the way to car, which was parked over a half mile away.
I just love fall so much. I tend to say the same about summer, but there’s just something about the changing of the seasons, and everything to look forward to as the year ends. In preparation, Halloween costumes have been ordered, and we baked yummy pumpkin muffins, leaving the most contagious smell in the apartment!
11 thoughts on “Pumpkin Picking Out East”
Pumpkin patches are absolutely the most fun thing to do in the fall. I love to go with the family to pick out our future Jack O’Lanterns.
What unique play structures!! Things like this make a trip to the farm so much more fun!
Looks like so much fun! And I can’t believe that you found a little turtle out there!
Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. I love all of the family activities, like pumpkin picking, this time of year.
Aww, this sounded like the best time. I miss going to the pumpkin patch with my kids.
That looks like an awesome place to go pumpkin picking. We love going to the pumpkin patch in the fall.
The pumpkin patch is always such a fun visit. I love the teamwork on carrying that jumbo pumpkin to the car!
I just love these pictures but most of all I love the memories you and your kids are making– these are the good days just having fin picking pumpkins– I wonder if I can get my 15 year old to go with us- I know the 11 year old will be super down
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I’ve never been pumpkin picking but it seems like a joy to do especially with the family. This time of year is very exciting, having halloween prepared for and yes the baking.
I need to take my kids to a pumpkin patch soon. Looks like you had a great time! I love your rule! I may need to institute that with my twins!