We had so much fun at the pumpkin patch that first day, that, the next day, when Little Bear and Rafael had a half day, we headed back for some more fun! I was just going to buy a few tickets and stay for an hour, but it turned out to be Wristband Day, where unlimited rides were offered! So we stayed quite a while, and blew a ton of $$$$, but it was worth it!
We rode the ponies again! Here is Little Bear on her pony!
Pufferfish really wanted to go on the swing ride! Little Bear and Rafael are both scared of most rides, but Rafael really wanted to go on this too, so I figured if it was tame enough for Rafael, it was probably tame enough for Pufferfish! The lady running the ride said it was fine, too. So I put Pufferfish in a swing, much to the chagrin of Little Bear, who started crying and wanting Pufferfish to get out.
So, as we're waiting for the ride to start, this lady next to me starts commenting on another small child who was being put on the ride. She said, "If that lady puts that little one on this ride, I'm going to freak out!"
"Well, she's on it," I said, pointing out Pufferfish. "The lady said its really okay."
I guess I wasn't clear enough that Pufferfish was with me, because the lady rolled her eyes and said, "I know, that is insane! She could slip out so easily! And this ride is really scary!"
"Yeah, I guess you're right," I said, and tried to change the subject.
The ride started, and both Rafael and Pufferfish were having a good time and smiling and laughing! I waved to them, but I guess the lady next to me assumed I was just waving to Rafael! Was she surprised when, after the ride stopped, I immediately went to Pufferfish and took her off the swing!
Everyone loves the bouncy house!
Me and Pufferfish on the glider ride!
I was really impressed because, after Pufferfish and I got off the glider ride, Little Bear wanted to go on! She said she'd bring her little sister too. I could tell she was scared, and before it started I told her that she could still change her mind and get off. But she said she wanted to stay on... and as you can see, she had a great time!
afael chose to go on the glider as a solo rider
They also loved the elephant ride!
After all the excitement, the big kids were kind of bored with the choo-choo train!
When it was almost time to go, we split another elephant ear and drank some sodas, to make sure our blood sugar was plenty high for the long ride home! Then, as our final event, we rode the hayride! The ride is a haunted hayride at night. During the day, they take you through the woods, and everything from the haunted hayride is hanging up but not moving or anything. There were tons of witches, ghosts, monsters, trolls, bats, etc, and a few oddballs such as Big Bird and Mickey Mouse mixed in! The kids loved riding along and trying to spot everything they could. Here's an odd self-portrait I took of me and the girls on the hayride!
I've always thought that summer is my favorite season, but now I think maybe its fall! Its so colorful, the weather is perfect (except for rainy days like this) and there are tons of festivals and hayrides and stuff to go to!
What is your favorite season?
By the way, only one person has entered my giveaway so far. It ends on Sunday, so if you want to get it on it, act now! Otherwise, I have a feeling I know who is gonna win the circus playset! ;)
You guys looked like you had a great time! Sometimes it is worth spending the money...creating memories.
Posted by: CorrieHowe | October 24, 2009 at 01:10 PM