Saturday, October 9, 2010

Pumpkin Patch and Petting Zoo

Even though it's 85 degrees in the middle of October, we decided we would head out to the pumpkin patch and petting zoo today. I recently joined the Mom's of Multiples Club, and their annual fall social was at Hunter Farms in Weddington, NC. Luckily we went early in the morning when it was still pretty cool outside.

What a wonderful family day we had! It was great to see so many other families with multiples-even one couple with 7 week old newborn boys. It took us back to when Luke and Olivia were that tiny-and that immobile! We also saw 2 sets of triplets, and thanked our lucky stars it wasn't us! The longest part of the day was waiting in line for the tractor to take us on the hayride and petting zoo, but once we got on, Luke and Olivia were loving every minute! We were able to feed the goats and sheep, and saw chickens, pigs, ducks, rabbits and a donkey. It was a pretty small petting zoo, but that was ok because the babies were taking in every bit of it.

After the hayride and petting zoo, we were off to the pumpkin patch to take lots of pictures and pick out their pumpkins. They had lots of fun playing on the haystacks and in the field of pumpkins, but I think they most loved playing in the grass! They were real troopers the entire morning, but it was getting to be past their naptime, so we decided to feed them a little early so they could take a nap.

The CMOM club had some tables reserved, and it was a perfect place to feed the babies and meet some of the other families with multiples. Once Luke and Olivia ate, we put them in their carseats on the stroller and did a quick lap around the farm. Lights out! Then Dan and I enjoyed a picnic lunch of PB&J sandwiches and chatted with some of the other parents.

It was a perfect family day and one I have been looking forward to for a very long time. We took lots of pictures; hope you enjoy a few of our favorites!

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