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Pumpkin Patch







We made our annual fall visit to our local pumpkin patch on Saturday. This little farm is a great place. You can take a walk through the patch in search of the perfect pumpkin or you can choose one that has already been picked. We always search for our own. Last year we found one large enough to hold Claire for the "pumpkin baby" photos. Secretly, I was hoping to do so again this year, knowing that Claire is still such a peanut. No luck, but she and Chris did find a great pumpkin. We also bought some Indian corn and corn stalks for our outdoor decorations.

Chris and I went to an Oktoberfest at one of my friend's houses in the city. It was such a great idea, I thought I'd share. She assigned each couple a country and asked them to bring beer and a snack from that country. Some of the countries were: Germany, USA, Italy, Belgium, Czech Republic, Mexico. I can't seem to remember them all. Anyway, the snacks were great too--nachos, salads, brats & sauerkraut, buffalo chicken wings, meatballs, canteloupe wrapped in proscutto (sp.?), cheeses, and chocolates. She had many other snacks and dips available as well. Each country was listed on a place card, each person poured a half bottle or so for the tasting. She was going to do a passport to rate each country's beverage, but didn't have a chance. We thought it was great fun. Such a good idea.

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Anonymous said…
Glad to hear you had fun. Pumpkin patching picking looked exciting as well. I think you should try pig tails on Claire..I want to see what they look like. You should send the picture of me and Claire from when we were in Bismarck..never got to see it at all!

Love ya,
Jessica
October 5, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Erin&Joshua said…
Thats really a great idea for a party...don't be surprized if you are invited to one like it in Maine next October.
October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Anonymous said…
We love the Pumpkin Patch too. Too bad you aren't in ND, there is so much to do at Papa's Pumpkin Patch!! I hope you found a pumpkin to do the annual Claire in the pumpkin picture.
Love,
Lisa
October 7, 2008 at 4:05 AM
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