Tales from the Pumpkin Patch

It has been years since I have been to the pumpkin patch. It was kind of spur of the moment but Lexy, Peter, Will and I ventured out to Stoney Ridge Farms in Everson. It was soooooooo cute! I remember why I love going there. I was a bit of a shutterbug and could have been  more so but I think they were getting embarrassed by me. Only Mom, Amber and Amy would probably understand all the photo opportunities out there. Anyway, where to start...................... oh yes, the amazing truck welcoming you in with all the wonderful pumpkins, gourds and fabulous fall colors.



When you like taking pictures it is like being a kid in a candy store at the farm. What to take a picture of next and can I get it in quick before Will rolls his eyes at me???

Lexy thought the donkey was pretty cute and he was posing so nicely.

We couldn't believe how big the farm has gotten. There we so many animals to see and there were hundreds of people there. They said the weekend before they had gotten over 10,000 visitors to the farm. That is amazing. They were all coming for the carmel apple pie I know it!

So, what were we on a mission for??? Pumpkins of course.

Look at all the great colors! Nature is pretty amazing.

On the way out to the field of pumpkins we ran across a corn maze which we had to check out.

This was pretty cool. I have never been in a corn maze before and we honestly got caught on a couple dead ends that we had to turn around and find another way.

It ended up being a beautiful day even though I am all bundled up like it is snowing.

Just having fun with the camera.

We did finally make it out to the patch. We found the perfect pumpkin and a scarecrow or two.

More photo ops from around the farm. It is just so cute I couldn't help it!





They had many boxes and boxes of apples for sale and a large orchard to walk through. Most all the apples had fallen to the ground if they were not already picked. There was even a pumpkin tree. It was quite amazing. Didn't you know that pumpkins came from trees??

Told ya! Okay maybe not so much but still fun!

Another fun adventure. Enjoying time with friends and family. Thanks for sharing this with me, cheers and until next time.

JET

Colors

Other than some of the cold days I think Fall is my favorite season. The colors are beautiful, the sun is always a welcome sight and the fall treats are yummy. The other day I went to the Farmer's Market in Bellingham with my friend Amanda and Natalie and I was so disappointed I did not have my camera. I did however capture some pics with my cell phone that I can share.

Broccoli.... Isn't is beatiful?

Love the colors!!!

See why I wish I had my camera? There were some great opportunities for some really good pictures. I absolutly love going to the market.

I have been out working in the yard since we have had some sunshine and was able to snap a couple of other fallish pictures to share.


This is called a Tiger Eye Tree. I can't wait for it to get much bigger!



Again, beautiful colors!

My Pampas grass actually got its tufts this year!

I was out weeding this morning early because I found it is easier to pull weeds when the ground is wet. I don't know why someone didn't tell me this sooner but the roots come up with the weed and you are not digging around trying to get the rest of the root when they break off. Anyway, this is a new plant to our yard that was given to us by someone Will worked with. I loved the dew on it this morning hence the photo session. If anyone knows what this plant is I am looking for more because it is a favorite!

If you look close you can see my shadow in the big droplets.



Love the red and orange together with the berries.

Hope you enjoyed the fall colors as much as I did. Stay warm, enjoy fall treats, cheers and until next time!

JET

Spoooooooky!

My holiday decorating always starts with a vision, but doesn't necessarily end up how I pictured it. I am not a huge Halloween fan, but for some reason this year I decided I wanted to bring out my inner Martha. Unfortunately, my pictures are not very good. It is very cute or should I say "spoooooky" in person, but you will get the gist.

Watch out for spiders!!!

 Last Christmas mom found some very pretty black Christmas balls, which I had bought for my tree in Seattle. I decided I would use them as part of my decorating for Halloween. Then I saw these great crows at Jo-Ann Fabric and my vision started coming together.

I don't think black crows are really a sign of good luck, especially in your house, but so far no problems.



I love stretching the cobwebs. They are too cool!

 You can see in the background of the above picture the fireplace mantle. I have been decorating this for a couple years now and actually found a bunch of black candles that inspired that. Again, my picture skills need improvement, but you will get the idea.

I had to take the below pictures quick. The candles are pretty, but the cobwebs go up in smoke quickly and then it becomes a hazard that Will would prefer not to have to deal with.

Okay, this is not really a Halloween prop. We really have a barn door in our house. Looks pretty old and creepy huh?

More Halloween pictures to come as the month goes on. Hope you enjoyed these. Cheers until next time!

JET