Pumpkin Patch Doll

While helping out at Shabulous (see Facebook for more pictures and details) yesterday, Ella got to go to her first pumpkin patch. She also got to ride a donkey! What a kid. 

I also have to say, we had such a fun day! We (Eric and I) mainly worked in the "soup kitchen" selling delicious, warm bowls of soup with my sister Riley and brother Eli. I was a little worried about how well Miss El would do, but she did great! She loved seeing all the people and things - and she loved just being outside. She also took an excellent two hour long nap in my Uncle's den in his shop and woke up so happy for the next several hours. 

Here are some photos. 

This was early in the morning before people got there, a bit warmer attire, too. 

In the afternoon.

Big, medium, small. 

This picture is out of order (as the different outfit suggests), but our Stake President and his wife brought some donkeys and were giving free rides. Ella loved the pony's hair. 

Hay fever? 

One of the best things about parenthood is getting to experience the little things in life again. You get to share in your kids' new experiences, while still holding the "wisdom" of age to appreciate these moments. Love it. 

P.S Remember this? 

And you could also check out our pumpkin patch excursion from 2010, apparently I can only come up with one title for this type of blog post. 

How much is that doggy in the window?

Ella's favorite thing lately is to stand on the couch and look out the window. She's entertained for so long by it, especially in the morning when all the kids and cars are going by the school (we live right by an elementary school). 

She always reminds me of that song by Patti Page, "How much is that Doggy in the Window?"