Pumpkin Patch

A few weeks ago we headed out to the country again - this time to pick a pumpkin. We didn't actually pick pumpkins but we did buy one for Lyla along with a spaghetti squash that we cooked up for dinner - YUM! The days festivities included a tractor hayride, pony rides and a petting zoo for bigger kids, a corn maze, music, and of couse a pumpkin patch. We went with a few friends and had a wonderful time. The kiddos were adorable - they certainly make life fun!

The Hayride

Chatting

The Brandon's on top of the Hay Pyramid.

Kieran and Lyla sitting in a tree (well, on some hay) . . .

Kieran pushing Lyla around.

Lyla and her Dad

Country Girl

Corn Maze

The Pumpkins - which one would you choose?

The Gang - Lyla, Hamilton, and Kieran who is not happy to have Hamilton sitting on his leg.

Our Little Pumpkin

Soup and Sweatshirts

We don't get much of a season change here in So. Cal. but the last few days have been blissfully cool and Fall-like. We even got some rain and that always makes me feel like staying in and cooking up some cozy meals. I made a huge pot of soup yesterday - Spinach, White Bean and Italian Sausage Soup to be exact. I found the recipe on this tasty blog. We had it for dinner tonight too and it might even last through tomorrow. Love leftovers!

While the soup was simmering away we bundled up and went for a little stroll. We ended up at the park. Our sweet Honey loved the swings but the slide - not so much. By the time we got home the soup was perfect! It was off to bed for the Honey and Erik and I snuggled up to watch a movie. A delightful day! Unfortunately Fall won't last. It's supposed to be in the 80's by the weekend. Beach days ahead.