Pumpkin Patch

We took a field trip to the pumpkin patch with Hewitt's preschool. Hewitt looked forward to this trip for awhile and was probably the most excited he has ever been. We took the tractor ride out to the patch and Hewitt and Donny quickly picked their pumpkins. They are easy to please and everyone looked good. Unfortunately, Hewitt's was rather heavy for him and he walked around hunched over because he wouldn't let me help. The highlight of the trip by far was the kiddie corn maze that actually was quite difficult and fun. Hewitt loved it and could have remained in there for hours. After losing Donny a few times though I was ready to be done. It's amazing how fast those two boys can turn a corner. They were gone and out of ear shot in seconds. I had several flashbacks to the movie Labyrinth and have a crazy desire to watch it again. Overall, great trip to the patch. Gotta love this time of year.

Very cool hay maze

Carving the pumpkins with Daddy

Harry Potter Exhibit

So the very unique traveling Harry Potter exhibit is in Seattle for the next few months and we were lucky enough to score free tickets for opening night. So Steve and I and my brother Ben and sister Sarah made the very exciting trip up to Seattle to see many of the movie props from the first six Harry Potter movies. Having never been on a movie set or seen any other movie's traveling exhibit, I must admit that I was amazed by all of the attention that went into the seemingly smallest detail. Handstitched costumes, painted portraits, hand drawn Marauder's map, life-size spider and dragon, and real wooden wardrobes are just some of the highlights. They actually created the Harry Potter world. All very cool stuff especially because I am a Harry Potter fan, but I think even those who aren't would at least appreciate the artistry. So I feel like my movie going experience will be altered. I think I will notice more of the details and props that make a movie come to life. So I would recommend attending if you are in the area. (We only have the picture we took outside--no cameras allowed inside.)