Pumpkin patch

Mary has found the one!

The little girls and I joined some other homeschool friends on an outing to the Waimanalo Country Farms.  This was our first time, as a group, to try the Waimanalo Farm's pumpkin patch.  Word of the pumpkin patch trip spread, and what started out as an estimated group of 50 quickly grew, so that by the time the day arrived, we numbered about 200; and that was just our group- there were three others. The place was packed.  We were each able to pick a small pumpkin (larger ones were available, but the smaller ones came with the entrance fee); we also went on a hayride, toured the little petting zoo, and walked through the sunflower maze.  The girls had a great time.  It was so much fun watching them.

 Kiddie rides

 Island country

Elena with her knees sticking out

Mary oblivious to the group of little kids waiting for her to get off so they can have their turn on the tractor.

Hayride

View from the hayride

Inside the sunflower maze

In the pumpkin patch looking to the left

In the patch looking to the right

Best friends.

You can see the little country market and deli in the back, where they serve their lemonade in mason jars.

More best friends

I love this group of kids.  They show tenderness and respect to each other no matter what their ages are.  This moment is a classic example.  You can see how much they love being around each other.  I like the expression on Elena's face  as she listens to her four year old buddy.

Waimanalo Town is beautiful country.  It's filled with farms and nurseries and has one of the most stunning beaches I've ever seen.  The family that runs the farm are wonderful, hard working, down-to-earth people.  I really enjoyed spending the day with them, and plan on going back next year.  Thanks so much to Kristen and Audrey for organizing this and making it happen.  It was a great day!

Later I'll post the pics of after we left the farm, and went down to the Waimanalo Beach Park.