Pumpkin Patch

On October 6, 2006 I went on Layne's first field trip with school. We went to Honeysuckle Hill Farms, it's a pumpkin patch, cornfield, apple orchard, and much more. First and foremost....the bus ride there was interesting in itself....a bus full of kindergartners is definitely interesting. I laughed the whole way there....these kids were so excited!!! To see the wonder and amazement in their little eyes at every turn!!! The cool "big rigs" on the interstate...the twists and turns of a backroad....the occasional horse or cow......all accompanied with fits of giggles and laughter or ooohs and aaahs.

Once we get there....we are herded into a barn (yes herded) and learn from Miss Dana about Bee's. At first I was wondering how a "herd" of kindergartners could be still long enough through a boring Bee talk....I was wrong!! They were just as amazed with Miss Dana's stories as they were with the drive up there. We moved on to where we could pet some animals and feed them.....they had pigs, goats, cows, donkeys and some fierce looking chickens!!! I walked over to see what Layne was doing and I walked upon him having a conversation with a cow......I couldn't quite here what they were talking about...but it was hilarious. Instead of the "Horse Whisperer" I have a "Cow Whisperer."

The day progressed and we went on a hayride with more fits of giggles and laughter....and I began to realize what a wonderful God we have....I know stay with me here...far off from Pumpkin Patch talk...but not really. Here I am enjoying a beautiful Fall day with a group of rambunctious children.....and the beauty and awe is amazing to me. These children...so innocent and pure in nature....enjoying God's creations together.

Everything from the beautiful flowers from the pumpkin patch to the smiling faces of children as a goat takes the feed from their small hands.....Amazing I tell ya......just perfectly amazing!!!