Our International House of People: Let's Get a Pumpkin

Monday, October 15, 2007

Let's Get a Pumpkin

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Lennah searching for a pumpkin

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Yesterday was a great family day. Lennah, Keith, and I went to pick some pumpkins and attend a petting zoo. I was hoping that we would have visited a real pumpkin patch like we had back north but this was close enough to enjoy a fun filled family day. Lennah was a little freaked by all the animals surrounding her but she quickly got over it and enjoyed watching them crowd us for food. She also enjoyed playing on the swings and learning how to paint some mini-pumpkins. She was a real picasso. We even took a hayride which would have been more enjoyable if it was not 80 degrees. The guy at the entrance thought she was so cute that he gave her an extra mini pumpkin. The place where we went even had a baby kangaroo; that is something you do not see every day in Georgia.

3 comments:

MandyJo013078 said...: Lennah ... is so adorable! Thanks for sharing the great pictures! I hope you all three have a great Halloween!
Mandy; October 18, 2007 at 10:59 PM
Unknown said...: Im so glad you had a fun family day. We didnt forget the pics, I just havent dont them yet..I will get those to you..Love all of your smiles; October 26, 2007 at 12:27 AM
Jessica and Eddie said...: Your little Lennah is so sweet and precious. Im glad you guys had a good day.; October 29, 2007 at 1:13 PM

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Monday, October 15, 2007

Let's Get a Pumpkin

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