Lot's of fun was had this morning at the Aloun Farm Pumpkin Patch. This was Charlie's 3rd year picking pumpkins and Macalan's 2nd year. We were well prepared with gloves for grabbing and actual shoes for squishing through muddy fields. (Shoes are uncommon items in our daily lives here in Hawaii. "Slippers" a.k.a. "flip-flops" are our traditional wear. And I don't think the boys even have socks that fit - those are purchased only as needed for our travels to cooler climates.) Both boys successfully found their respective "Great Pumpkin," as is our yearly tradition. I think Macalan emotionally bonded with his - as taking it away was quite a feat. Charlie enjoyed the hunt for his "Great Pumpkin" but this year he was fine unhanding it, as that meant he was free to ride the "big kid rides." (Yes, to the rest of us over 5 feet tall they are the "little kid rides." But, to Charlie, who was for the first time big enough to ride - they were the big kid rides.) He proudly rode the swings and the Elephants. Both were enough to make me sick just watching.... I'm sure there will be a good picture or two in the next few days when we get down to pumpkin carving and seed roasting.
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