Vala's Pumpkin Patch

For the last 12 years our family has enjoyed going to Vala's Pumpkin Patch. Every year we brave the haunted house (Kesa conquered her fear this year and ventured inside), brave the somewhat haunted mine, ride the train, ride the bikes, figure out how to get through the maze, and many more fun activities. We love to buy our favorite kettle corn and all sorts of yummy treats. One of our favorite things to do is to watch the pig races. Every year one or all of our children have been picked to be a pig leader. This year was a sad year for one and all because no one got the job of pig leader. If you're a pig leader and your pig wins the race then you win a pig nose. It's a fun event to behold. As always we had a great time and can't wait to go back next year.


Waiting for the pumpkin cannon to shoot a pumpkin



Mark helping the boys cook their smores



Our annual picture with Eisenbart the Pirate


One of the new attractions this year was a big jumping pillow. Here Mark and the kids are running from one end to the other.


Kaleb showing he can land on his bum.


I thought it would be fun to play super heroes. I probably embarrassed my kids.


The girls giving Kaleb a ride.


Mark and I did all the work while Kaden sat in the front seat enjoying himself.


LeAnna and Austin joined us this year. This picture was taken inside the storybook barn.


Ahoy there Mateys.....Kaden and Kaleb hanging on for dear life.


The girls found their true loves.


Here Kaden is dancing up on stage to pirate music. I wish this picture could move because it was a funny site. He makes a great pirate dancer.


The four beauty queens


Mark and Kaleb going down the big red slide.


Jana falling on her bottom


Watching Kaden go down the slide.


This picture really needs to be turned the other way so it looks like Mark is flying behind the pig. It's a pretty cute sign.


A very happy Kaleb riding the Barnyard Adventure tractor


The annual hay rack ride


Kaleb is trying to figure out what's going on