Maybe it's just me, but I think certain events require a certain type of weather in order for it to be thoroughly enjoyable. You know, sunshine for the beach, snow for the mountains, and a crisp autumn wind for a walk through the pumpkin patch. That is exactly the kind of weather we had in Dallas this weekend so I wanted to take full advantage of the perfect alignment of all things fall and pick out a few pumpkins. I don't want to ruin the magic, but this pumpkin patch isn't exactly on a farm or anything like that. It is actually situated right across from a grocery store parking lot. What it lacks in location it makes up for in beautiful pumpkins, mums, and memories. I remember picking out my very first pumpkin from this stand and, on Saturdays during high school, painting spooky jack-o-lanterns and spiders on little faces before they went running through the hay bale maze.
It was extremely cold on Saturday but that didn't keep me from snapping tons of pictures at every turn. Actually, I felt a little silly, because this little place isn't exactly "touristy". It's just so pretty, how could I not take any pictures? I really fell in love with the magical Fairytale pumpkins. They remind me of Cinderella's carriage. Before we left and hurried into the warmth of the car, we picked up a bunch of mums, some mini white pumpkins, and a jar of delicious pumpkin butter.
The sights and smells of fall are finally here and I couldn't be happier! If it is fall in your part of the world, have you visited a pumpkin patch yet this season? Do you have any other fun traditions this time of year too?
so many pumpkins!! I'm sure we dont have pumpkin patches over here, it makes me super jealous when I see peoples photos of visits.
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Why don't we have a pumpkin patch over here in the UK? It's unfair!
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DeleteOh pumpkins!!! It truly is fall isn't it! {Swoon}
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Oh I adore the pumpkin patch. Corn mazes and hot cider and pumpkins! Doesn't get much better. :)
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Delightful! I can't wait to make my way over to a pumpkin patch in the coming days!
ReplyDeleteI carved my first pumpkin this year, and I'm quite satisfied with the result. I still have a few others in my kitchen that will finish the same way on the coming weeks.
ReplyDeleteI also have a huge autumn list that includes a lot of baking :)
Really nice photos, make me want to go outside right now!
ReplyDeleteoh it looks so sweet! i love the beginning of fall and picking out a pumpkin is the perfect thing to do. where i'm from you don't have anything like it. so what do you do with that huge pumpkin? will you eat it? or ist it for decoration?
ReplyDeleteWe usually carve the big pumpkins for decoration and roast the pumpkin seeds for a snack!
DeleteI'm planning to visit a pumpkin "playground" (cute makeshift playground with rides and tons of pumpkins!) with my daughter and husband as soon as we get a chance! Love all the fall in the air, even on blogs. :-)
ReplyDeleteAw that sounds like so much fun!
DeleteOh wow! I loooove the ones with deep ridges, we only get the standard round orangey ones here in the UK ... I'm going to have to go on a cool pumpkin hunt now, the orange ones just won't do anymore!
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I have never seen such pretty flowers at a pumpkin patch!!
ReplyDeleteOh my heart! These pictures are so beautiful and are the embodiment of fall to me! I can't wait to visit our pumpkin patch this year!
ReplyDeleteBrooke
so beautiful..you are right!!!
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We took our son to the pumpkin patch last weekend. It was the first time I had ever been to one! It will be a tradition for now on! So much fun!
ReplyDeleteHooray for new family traditions! :)
Deletethis kind of makes me wish it was fall here!
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An idealistic fall for you! In the place I am right now, there aren't any festivals for pumpkins to join... :( One reason I'd like to live in the west is because there are so many funny and warm festival!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos - we are going pumpkin hunting this week, although I doubt we'll come across any as lovely as those. Emma x
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! I definitely agree - a certain kind of weather just makes certain activities feel *right*.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are lovely! I've always loved the sight of pumpkins, but you only really ever get the small, decorative type back home. I'd love to grow some proper ones, and maybe try out some recipes as well.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos - the colours are so autumnal. Here in the UK, we're waiting for those crisp autumn days to start - oh and the pumpkin carving.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to a pumpkin patch before but those pictures make me want to visit America seasonally now :-) Looks like a super day out!
ReplyDeleteI always forget that you are local (to me). Have you thought of going to Owens farm for photos?
ReplyDeleteThinking of heading that way this weekend to get my fall photos (even if the weather isn't quite as crisp as it was this past weekend).
I've never been to Owens farm! I will definitely have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!
DeleteOh, I love Autumn! And you're right, certain weather is "required" for certain activities. It sounds like you had a perfect day for it. Those are some really great pic's, as well. Good choices on pumpkins to! :D
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