We (finally) made it to the pumpkin patch yesterday...
I nearly got my ear pecked off for that shot.
Yes, I tredged my way through a 1/2 mile corn maze in a walking boot.
Josh Downs pushed a trashcan up against the porta-potty door while Courtney Lee was inside. (He does stuff like that all the time.)
That's a pear launching game (and Courtney Lee rocked it.)
That's Annie telling her daddy specifically what kind of treat she wanted him to buy her.
Pumpkin bowling.
And even though we specifically told the kids not to pick any flowers, I didn't complain when Coley handed me that big, orange baby.
And as we were leaving, Josh took a running jump at the rope fence that separated us from our truck.
And so did Coley.
And so did Courtney Lee...but I think you can imagine how that jump ended.
And pumpkin patch photos from years past...2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006.
wow. just wanted to say that i've missed your blog! i haven't been in a while, i haven't been to blogland in a while and we don't know each other but i'm glad to see you're alive and well. I can't believe how grown up Courtney Lee looks!! Thanks for making me smile :)
Posted by: jacqui anderson | October 29, 2012 at 01:44 PM
Beautiful! looks like you guys had a lot of fun!
Posted by: Jen Fike | October 29, 2012 at 02:28 PM
Such fun pics, Karen. I am envious of your weather!! It is winter temps here. Highs in the 40's if you are lucky. I have to say, Courtney has the prettiest brown eyes!!! That last photo doesn't look like it ended too well for her. LOL
Posted by: Michelle | October 29, 2012 at 02:33 PM
Where is Courtney Lee trying to pick up the impossibly large pumpkin??????? You have a picture of that every year!!
Posted by: Robyn :) | October 29, 2012 at 02:44 PM
Karen...you make me laugh and smile. And for that THANK YOU!
Posted by: Stacey | October 29, 2012 at 02:46 PM
So much fun! We finally made it last Wednesday too, which is quite late for us as we try and hit up the patch early in October avoidin the rain!! So glad you're in a walking boot now, that much closer! :)
Posted by: Kimberly Anne | October 29, 2012 at 03:04 PM
*sigh* What a fabulous pumpkin patch!!!! Gorgeous photos and it looks like fun was had by all.....
Posted by: Michelle Adams | October 29, 2012 at 03:37 PM
That place is the coolest--the corn maze is a trip!! And are some of the pumpkins still on the vine? I've never been to a real pumpkin patch. Love your pics every year!!
Poor Courtney Lee...don't try to keep up with those crazy boys!!!
Posted by: kat-in-texas | October 29, 2012 at 04:18 PM
Awesome pics Karen, your photos always tell the story. And Courtney Lee, she's lovely :)
Posted by: young nanny | October 29, 2012 at 04:33 PM
Ohhhh...poor Courtney Lee! Hope that wasnt a face plant!!!
Love how we have been watching the annual pumpkin pick for so many years that we have seen the kids almost double in size Karen. Very special for us to be able to share that with you. Thankyou...
Lovely photos...gorgeous kids...but how come we dont get to see the walking boot (is that the same as a 'moonboot'?)
Did you notice the man behind Courtney Lee when Josh was wrestling Cole? He looks positively shocked!!! Funny!
Posted by: Julie in Aust. | October 29, 2012 at 06:21 PM
Oh no!! Hope she was ok! I have to say the older Courtney gets the more beautiful she gets!! What a pretty girl! Looks like a fun time! We have all of our storm supplies ready. Right not I can hear the rain has turned into a sleet/snow mix...YUCK! I pray our power doesn't go out. This is a huge storm!!
Posted by: Tracy | October 29, 2012 at 06:41 PM
You guys have pretty cool pumpkin patches up there in Oregon,down here it's a parking or empty lot, gotta say I'm feeloing a bit jipped.
Posted by: Domenico | October 29, 2012 at 09:37 PM
Lovely photos and OMG that last shot...poor Courtney Lee...... Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia
Posted by: Kathy | October 29, 2012 at 10:59 PM
Couldn't be more festive! LOVE.
Posted by: janel | October 30, 2012 at 06:22 AM
I read everyone of your posts and absolutely love your pictures and your family and of course the pictures of your family; BUT ... I had to comment today because the pictures of Courtney Lee in this post are absolutely stunning! Love the turquoise color on her and she is becoming a beautiful pre-teen!!
Posted by: Heather | October 30, 2012 at 08:03 AM
I read everyone of your posts and absolutely love your pictures and your family and of course the pictures of your family; BUT ... I had to comment today because the pictures of Courtney Lee in this post are absolutely stunning! Love the turquoise color on her and she is becoming a beautiful pre-teen!!
Posted by: Heather | October 30, 2012 at 08:03 AM
i took my girls to this patch last weekend. i absolutely love this place and their corn maze is awesome. that hay mound has taken quite the beating but the kiddos have sure have fun on it. happy halloween karen and family.
Posted by: Libbi M. | October 30, 2012 at 09:31 AM
Love the all as usual! But especially the bunny one, the perspective is awesome! And the boys with their pumpkins and the big wide open back ground.
Posted by: Kelli | October 30, 2012 at 04:54 PM
Oh my goodness... Thanks for the laughs! This was a great post! That last picture of was hilarious, too! :)
Posted by: Rachel Z | November 01, 2012 at 09:51 AM
Oh, I just love your family blog. Makes me smile every time I see your name posted in by blog reader! Happy fall to you! :)
Posted by: Aimee | November 01, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Courtney Lee is JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! wow amazing watching them all grow up!!!!
Posted by: Nicole Campbell | November 01, 2012 at 01:05 PM