Pumpkin Patch

Yeah for Pumpkins!

Gracie had fun today at a local pumpkin "patch."  One of the churches downtown sells pumpkins every year to raise funds for youth missions.  Since moving to Wichita, we have visited the pumpkin patch, which is really just the church lawn covered in pumpkins of various shapes and sizes, each October.  Last year Gracie was quite small, so we were excited to see how she would respond this year.

Dean's brother, Jonathan, and his girlfriend, Audrey, joined in the adventure.

They are visiting from Oklahoma City, and we were glad they could come along.

First, Gracie wanted to touch the pumpkins.

Then she wanted to hold the pumpkin,

which quickly lead to dropping the pumpkin.

So...

she moved on to some that were more her size.  

She thought the multi-colored, oddly-shaped gourds were quite interesting.

Eventually, she tired out (actually she tripped) and laid down.

A wagon ride let Gracie rest while we continued to pick out our favorite pumpkins.

Uncle Johnny pulled her while Mommy and Audrey filled the wagon.

Posing with our pumpkins

"Wee Be Littles"

We thought this sign was fitting and made a cute background.

Earlier in the week, Gracie had another surprise package waiting at the PO Box.  

We skyped with Papa Jeff while she opened her gift.

Checking out her new Dr. Seuss books.  Thanks Papa Jeff!

And she liked the packing, too!

We sure love this sweet little girl who genuinely enjoys exploring the world around her.  

And we are so thankful that God chose us to be her parents so we could participate and watch.

Proud of our little pumpkin,

DD&G