Abe Visits the Pumpkin Patch

 Saturday was an absolutely beautiful day and my family decided a trip to the Pumpkin Patch was in order.

We all enjoyed brunch at Lyn-Way and then Abe got a bit restless...

 Thank goodness for the park across from Lyn-Way!

Abe looked like he was ready for a slide ride.

 I was happy to oblige.

And then...

 Abe and Auntie Brooke had a serious conversation.

 I think Abe's aunt understood him better than I did.

He wanted to go down the slide by himself.

 Grandpa Joe and Abe were watching some children having a "how high can you swing?" contest.

 Grandpa Joe started throwing leaves up into the air and "monkey see...monkey do".

 After a few attempts, Abe really got the hang of it!

 Abe followed my shadow while he sat with his daddy.

 Watching my son and grandson play together is a joy beyond explanation...

Hello Honey Haven Farm!

 This farm adventure came highly recommended...and rightly so!

 Abe wasn't sure what to make of the three little pigs.

 After observing the little guys for a couple of minutes, Abe decided to pet one.

He loved it...

 Abe then made friends with Lizzie, the donkey.

 Lizzie kept walking over to Joe.  Joe has a special connection with all animals.

 Abe wasn't too thrilled with the Corn Maze for Kids.  He likes to see where he is going at this stage.

Off to the Pumpkin Patch...

 Father and son...

I felt as though we landed on a pumpkin planet!

Abe just stared...

And stared...

 And ran toward the pumpkins yelling "Balls, balls, balls!"

 Abe picked out his pumpkin...with Grandpa Joe's help and didn't appear to be impressed with the smashed pumpkin.

 Mommy and Daddy needed their own pumpkins, of course!

 And then there were three.

After the return hayride trip...

 Mommy showed Abe how to steer a tractor.

 Abe was happy for a co-pilot on this slide ride!

 Pumpkin Abe...

 Brooke and Noah...Thank goodness some things don't change!

Back on our own farm...

Abe slowed down for just a bit to listen to a Halloween storybook from his Auntie Brooke.

We all had the VERY best of times and will treasure the memory of our day together forever!