Post Guilt

So, it finally feels like Autumn and I'm so freakin' excited. I don't want to see a pair of shorts for six months. Then, of course, I'll hate the cold and want summer. But not yet. So, this summer we kicked off the cool weather with a visit to Huber's Orchard for some apple picking, pumpkin picking and ratty, smelly animal petting. I was so excited about it, but there were some definite obstacles. Our camera battery died on the very first photo I took. This was a huge setback, but we rallied and found a disposable one in the little market they have there. We had the same problem last year and I really don't think I could have handled it again. Anyway--

Our first stop was the pumpkin patch. So, we hitched a tractor ride and headed down the dirt road with diesel exhaust and dust filling our lungs. Once we got to the farm part, pumpkins were everywhere! I saw a perfect little spot where all the pumpkins were level, bright orange, and solid, but the driver dropped us off on the complete opposite side of the field from the really good pumpkins. That's alright, though, because I didn't want a supermodel pumpkin anyway. I chose the first pumpkin I saw- oval, orange and cheerful. Scott found one that was the perfect size for Hawkins and seem to mimic his oddly shaped head and so we picked that one for the baby. The Daddy pumpkin that Scott chose is just like him! It has perfect form and posture and is a little larger than the other ones. Once we had chosen the pumpkins, it seemed a little anticlimactic and so I felt like I needed to get another one. I'm feeling guilty about it now, but the first pumpkin I picked just didn't suit me. The next one wasn't nearly as good looking, but I wanted to take it instead. Someone will take that other one. But the one we took home, splotchy and mishapen needed a little love. I just hope someone takes the one I left behind.

We decided to skip the apple orchard because Hawkins and his entourage (bags, stroller, etc....) were getting heavy and cumberosme with the pumpkins. We loaded the car and headed for the petting zoo. I'm glad Hawkins got to see the animals, but these types of places are a little depressing. The animals did seem to get a real kick out of the people, though. And gosh do they love to be fed. I hope the owners feed them enough. I think my new favorite animals are goats. They were so friendly. One of them kept licking Hawkins hand and he thought it was so funny. He was laughing his ass off. And so strange looking. Some had horns and little beards and some had mini mohawks. They had personality. The deer, I hate to say, were a little boring.
An off day maybe.

Need to go. Will finish this post sometime soon. I will be better about posting. If only I knew people were reading! Life has just been insane with work, school, and family. It's great, but a little taxing. I hate to sound like a broken record, but I feel a little overwhelmed by it all sometimes. Will post some photos later if I have the time...