The Perfect Pumpkin...


It's a sad day when all of your kids dont jump at the chance to pick the perfect family pumpkin. Guess Madison will be our last pumpkin hunter. I shall never grow too old to search for that perfect round fall delight! Thank you Madison for keeping us forever young!

I must add that I had as much fun as she did. Even if we did miss the pony rides... cause Momma got the time wrong, ugh!

Forever young... even if we are the only ones in this house to believe it.

Madison searched...

and searched....

She did find her perfect pumpkin. Daddy helped bring it to the car.... great day indeed~

49 comments:

Southern Fried Gal said...

I love going to the pumpkin patch and getting that perfect pumpkin, too. This year I must have been distracted because my one lonely pumpkin is very oddly shaped.

I did a variation of your spooky tree and posted on my blog today. It still needs a bird - where did you find yours? Thanks for the inspiration!

Suzann @ Lavender and Roses said...

We are going to the pumpkin patch this upcoming weekend. My son (who will be 18 this weekend) is not overwhelmed with this idea, but he's going! LOL. Gosh dang it, we're doing this as a family and we're all going to be HAPPY about it. LOL. (Do you think I have a problem letting go?) LOL.
It is a thrill when you find the perfect one, isn't it?

Darlene said...

We went to the Pumpkin Patch too while my parents were here. I'm telling you I enjoy it as much as Lexi does. Madison is GORGEOUS!!!!

Stacey said...

Susie, I did a post on this subject. My kids are 19 and 16. They won't do the whole pumpkin patch thing with me anymore. They will go around town picking out the perfect ones! It stays fun as they age just in different ways. :) Believe me though, I miss the pumpkin patch days.

tidymom said...

I love hunting for that PERFECT pumpkin!!!.....I feel your pain, our girls are now almost 21 and 12 - not much interest in finding that pumpkin any more.--so sad

Madison found a BEAUTIFUL pumpkin!

Happy Fall
~Tidymom

Empty Nest Full Life said...

Those are such fun times and I remember them well. I sure miss my little ones, this past Sunday I saw a friend and her question was "How are You doing?" and my response was I'm missing my kids today. Cherish every moment. Jackie

Screaming Meme said...

How sweet and fun! She is a doll! How old is Madison?

Amber said...

Looks like fun! I love pumpkin patches! Madison looks a lot like her mommy, only blonde!

Sher's Creative Expressions said...

Now you have two perfect pumpkins. . . Madison and your pumpkin!!

Blessings,

Sher

Betsy said...

Soon, very soon, they will all want to come back and pick the perfect pumpkin again! I think that is kind of how it works. We grow up a little and then cherish all the memories we made as a family.

Michelle said...

Great pictures I can see what fun you all had...can't wait to visit our Pumpkin Patch..hope it will be as much fun as the ones I have seen on the blogside:)

Karen said...

That looks like a whole bunch of fun! We haven't even gone yet in MI. Looks like we had as warm a weekend as you in the south!

oº˚ Queen Bee ˚ºo said...

I know you were talking about your daughter when you said the prefect pumpkin -- she is beautiful. We carved our pumpkin (I carved) Once i opened it the kids said no way.

Much Love

Anissa

duchess said...

I just love pumpkin farm visits. We haven't managed to get there yet this year - hopefully we will.

Great pictures.

Laurel MacD said...

Oh - perfect pumpkins are a tradition! Good for you for keeping it going.

~The Robin's Nest~ said...

It looks like you guys had the perfect fall day~!
Madison looks like she had a really great time~♥

P said...

What a beautiful little girl you have!

Oliver's said...

My two older kids think I am horrible for dragging them to the pumpkin patch but my youngest still loves it. I bribe them with the fresh roasted peanuts and extra large cokes in a bottle that they serve at our farmers market/patch. Works everytime. I know that someday when they have kids of their own they will appreciate our times at the patch but....I still miss the years that I pushed them in their strollers and sat my chubby babies on a bale of hay for a photo! Time does fly and very fast I might add. Madison picked a great one! Smiles and Hugs, Paula

Glitter and Bliss said...

Looks like such a fun day. Your little daughter is just precious!!

pat@backporchmusings said...

Looks like the perfect day, to me.

I just caught up with your show post. Loved it. Another great time and the extra fun, meeting fellow bloggers!

FrenchGardenHouse said...

I miss those days! The good news is that after all the pumpkin hunters leave home, if you are patient, new little hunters come along! I can't wait to go to the patch with my grandchildren. Happy Fall! I loved this post. sigh. winking away a few tears.
xo Lidy

FrenchGardenHouse said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Scooterblu's Whimsy said...

Madison is such a pretty little girl! :) Looks like you 3 had fun, despite being a "small" group! ~Rhonda

Liz said...

I still havent done this! So busy, I've got to slow down and go to a pumpkin patch. It's too fun to miss!

Joanna said...

I am like you I will never be too old to pick the perfect pumpkin. Looks like the patch was the place to visit this weekend. We went as well. I love going and it's such a great tradition.

Inspired Kara said...

My favorite childhood memories are of going to the pumpkin patch with my mom every year. Madison will remmber these times forever.

And if she's anything like me, she'll be searching for her perfect pumpkin when she's in her twenties too!

Do it yourselfer said...

We love pumpkin hunting! check out my giveaway if you get a chance.

HeathahLee said...

I always have as much fun as my Kiddo when we search for the perfect pumpkin, too! That place looks like a lot of fun!

mommaof4wife2r said...

perfect pumpkins are hard to find...and i love a girl who knows what she wants!

oh, and i linked you today...smiles!

Kimba said...

What a sweet post. We'll be going to the pumpkin patch this weekend. I think I'm as excited as the kids!

Jules from "The Roost" said...

I had to do this all by myself this year since the kids are all gone. I did it in memory of all the times we did it together. :)

Cheffie-Mom said...

Pumpkin Patches are so much fun. I love this time of year. BTW- Madison is adorable!

Shelia said...

Hi Susie! Aw, Madison is so precious and she looks so sweet sitting in the pumpkins! I miss my children at times like these. When they were little and all the fun things we used to do! Cherish all these sweet times, our kiddos grow up so fast!!
Be a sweetie,

Shelia ;)

Belle (from Life of a...) said...

That looks like so much fun. A couple of years ago we talked Legare (then 20) into going with us to the Corn Maze. He lasted about 30 minutes which was actually longer than I expected!!

da Bergs said...

CUTE!!! She is darling! I love Fall and pumpkins!

The Berry's Patch said...

What a fun day. You all look so cute. :-)

Wifeof1Momof4 said...

awwwwww .. beautiful photos, beautiful family. I wish my boys enjoyed the pumpkin patch.

Each year I FORCE them into going and FORCE them into taking pictures.

One day .. one day ...

Elise said...

I love the pumpkin patch!! We have one where you can actually pick it off the vine-so fun!!
Your daughter is beautiful!!
Elise

Prissy Southern Prep said...

What a fun day!

I love your blog, and wanted to send you an invite to be a reader on my blog since I have decided to go private. If you would like an invite, send me your email address to lcgpreppy@gmail.com

Thanks!

Marie said...

:o) How sweet! I love the pumpkin patch. I think could still talk my daughter into it...my son? Not so much. Your have such a gorgeous family!

Ms. Tee said...

Your little girl is so pretty. What a sweet time together! I miss going to the pumpkin patch. :)

The Golf Widow said...

I LOVE the pumpkin patch!The thought of the family pumpkin search ending makes me sad.First pumpkins then trees! We must keep it alive!

HeathahLee said...

BTW, I have an award waiting for you on my blog!

Tausha said...

I am so jealous that you have a local pumpkin patch. We don't have one that is as cool as that. I am jealous!
YOur little girl is beautiful. Her hair-if my 8's hair was that long-I can only imagine the tears from brushing.(i am so mean)
Traditions are the best part of any holiday. I am almost 30 and I still get pj's from my parents on christmas eve. YOur never too old for memories!

Darlene - Our Creative Life said...

You are lucky you even have a pumpkin patch to go to. Our closed a couple years ago so now we have to get our pumpkins from Wal-Mart. Just not the same as going to a pumpkin patch. :(

Judy said...

Isn't it fun looking for that special perfect pumpkin? I think your little pumpkin did a great job.

Me said...

I bet some heart memories were made this day :)

Katie said...

She is gorgeous!

Our Complete Family said...

So glad you guys found the perfect pumpkin! Your little Madison is a cutie! ~ Les