Fall Fest

Last Sunday we went to a fall fest at a local community. I wasn't expecting much. A couple weeks ago we went to a harvest festival that cost $10 per car (very reasonable!) but the more fun activities cost extra- pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, etc. We rode the hayride, picked potatoes, and did all the free activities. I hadn't planned on the other stuff costing money and we only had enough to cover lunch. Jack didn't seem to notice and he still had fun. But I left disappointed.

This fall fest was free and they had a lot of fun activities listed on their flyer. I was wary, but everything turned out to be free (minus food and face painting)! And the atmosphere was great. It was a warm sunny day and we had a ton of fun.

Jack and his pumpkin:

I glued the eyes on and he drew the mouth. It already had what looked like a nose!

Even Tigger made an appearance!

There had to be 5 different inflatables and Jack tried out 3 of them. One was a train that you walked through, jumped on, and played in. One was a pirate ship, and one was your everyday moon bounce. He loved them! Luckily a whistle was blown whenever time was up so the next group of kids could go in. Otherwise I would've had to carry him out kicking and screaming!

There was a horse-drawn hayride which I loved! We got to sit right up front and at one point the horses started galloping. It was so fun and I loved that we got to experience a different kind of hay ride.

Walking back to the car, Jack wanted to stop and look at the "beautiful trees". :)

We even made a scarecrow (my first one) and here it is on our front porch! A lot of people there asked where I had found the small clothes and they had been in the pile with all the others. I figured it'd be easier and cuter to make a small one. I don't know that it was any easier, but it's certainly cute!

I think we're going to carve pumpkins this weekend and hopefully Jack will get a chance to wear his Halloween costume at 1 or 2 events. I love this time of year!