The Annual Pumpkin Farm Trip

Last weekend, Alex and I made our annual pilgrimage to the pumpkin farm.  This time we decided to return to the Homestead Farm for my FAVORITE trip of the year.  The drive was about an hour for us and we didn't intend on buying any pumpkins (we already cheaped out and bought the <$5 supermarket pumpkins) but there are a ton of fun things to do at this farm!

There are obviously a ton of pumpkins available for purchase... or photographing.  There is also a pick-your-own pumpkin field but I've found that those fields never really have anything good.  Or maybe I just get there too late.  The farm was decorated for the season and it was a beautiful day, so we were feeling pretty festive.

Homestead has a petting zoo so we spent some time checking out the animals.  They are constantly being fed by all the kids visiting the farm and yet they never seem to get full.  The goats formed a pile trying to get the food the kids were handing out and nearly stomped each other.  Crazy goats.

In the chicken coop was the fluffiest chicken I have ever seen!  If I ever happen to own some chickens, they will definitely be this breed.  My chickens won't have feathers, they will have fur.  The farm also had cute baby pigs and a turkey this year. Mmm, i'll be seeing you again in 1-2 months turkey.

Even though we didn't partake in the pumpkin picking, we did pick our own apples.  We missed the honeycrisp harvest but filled our basket up with plenty of pink ladies and some mystery apples that Alex had to climb a tree to pick from the very top.  I'm going to need to start researching some apple recipes after this.

Thanks for all the hard work Alex!

We ended the trip in the farmers market and invested in a few piles of vegetables.  The eggplant was so pretty that I really loaded up on them, including the weird orange ones.  The only problem is, I rarely cook eggplant and don't really know what to do with it.  What even are those orange ones? Time for more research!

I'm glad we were able to spend such a great afternoon at the farm!  I'm already looking forward to next years trip.

On an unrelated note, the leaves are starting to change in our backyard! Autumn is here!

Cold Enough for a Fire

Finally!  We tried using the fire pit a few times this summer but something just didn't feel right.  Perhaps it was the 100º heat.  Or maybe it was all the rain.  Either way, Friday evening had the perfect chill in the air to relax around a fire and roast some marshmallows.

Alex got the fire going for us, and then once it went out a few minutes later, I got it going for the rest of the evening.  It was my first time lighting a fire but it turns out I'm a fire genius.  The second picture is my roaring fire!

We had chilled a bottle of Chateau Jiahu that we picked up at the Dogfish Head brewery a few weekends ago and settled in for the night.  On a side note, not one of my most favorite beers.  I love Dogfish Head, but it tastes a bit like a beer and wine mix.  Or wine that someone barfed.  I guess that's what you get when you buy a beer that's finished with grapes.

A fire pit wouldn't be complete without a bit of old fashioned marshmallow roasting.  And let me tell you, marshmallows that may or may not be a little hard and old roast just as well as fresh ones.  I can't always keep on top of our marshmallow supply you guys!

So please, everyone make a little time this fall to relax, burn a few things, and roast up some junk food.  Because things like this are good for the soul.

(Excuse the paint splattered sweatpants, they just happen to be my warmest pair and have been with me through the painting of this entire house.  You can't just get rid of such a good friend.)