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For six years running (even if very late in the game), we’ve made it to taking a family picture at the pumpkin patch. This year, my plan was to get one when we went to Stone Mountain. But it didn’t happen (some family members were allured by the glass blowing shop). After that, I sort of forgot. And by “sort of” I mean I completely and utterly forgot.
Like forgot until October 30th and knew that getting a family shot at any pumpkin patch wasn’t going to happen. I haven’t given up complete hope (maybe we’ll stumble upon some random pumpkins). But, until then, we walked over to our neighbor’s front porch where they had a bail of hay and a pumpkin. And while you can’t see either, know that we are sitting on the bail of hay, so voila. Instant pumpkin patch.
Girls, it’s a good thing daddy has long arms and was able to get us all in the picture…and all smiling. So very thankful for that front camera so you can see how you look. Even sweet E was loving it (who is, interestingly a completely different skin tone then the rest of us). Happy pretend pumpkin patch. Next year, when mommy has a plan for a picture I’ll make sure I make it happen.
2006-2009 at the Pumpkin Patch
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Krystyn has been blogging since 2005. She is a sarcasm-loving, straight-shooting, jeans and t-shirts wearing, wife and mom of four girls (ages 14, 12, 9 and 7). She blogs about life as a mom and wife and includes funny stories, family travel, fitness, recipes, STEM and more. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs.
Lindsay @ Bytes of Memory says
Love the pretend pumpkin patch! this picture turned out awesome!! You are so right E is a completely different skin tone then the rest of you! But you can see the family resemblance in her for sure!
Krystyn says
We’ll see if it lasts..or if she just had too much squash that week!
amanda says
yay for pretend pumpkin patch pictures!!
you do what you can right?
Emily says
I laughed out loud reading this! E is a completely different skin color! Love this picture of your family!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I love all five smiles. This is adorable!
Krystyn says
It’s definitely a rarity to get all five!
Dina@4LettreWords says
Well, it certainly made for a sweet shot!
Krystyn says
I think we totally lucked out..that’s for sure.
Mr. Serious says
This is the best patch picture ever! I love E’s face!
Autumn says
Adorable family! We never did get that family pumpkin patch shot, either. You did a good job improvising! And yes, little E does look a bit more olive-toned than the rest of you. Looks like she might have gotten that from ol’ Mr. Serious, right?
Krystyn says
We did what we had to do, right? Hopefully, I’ll be more on the ball next year! Maybe from him….I’d say more his parents then him..he’s pretty well, pasty to me, too!
Mom Photographer says
I can totally see those pumpkins… in my imagination! wonderful family shot, though 🙂
Krystyn says
Thanks for imagining with me!
Grammy says
Well it is a darling picture even if it is a pretend pumpkin patch. Have a great week. Hugs, Grammy Lura
Krystyn says
I like that I can pretend with you all and you still love it!
Happy Sunday.
Redhead Baby Mama says
I LOVE the makeshift patch. Excellent.
Krystyn says
I do what I can. Hopefully, they’ll like it one day, too!
dramaqueensmum says
Such a cute photo.
Krystyn says
Thank you!
Kat says
Haha! That is hilarious. Sounds like something I would do. 😉
Krystyn says
Well, then I’m feeling pretty good about my decision:)
Naturally Caffeinated Family says
What a great pic! And a fun memory! 🙂
Krystyn says
Hopefully next year, we’ll get back to our regularly scheduled picture!
Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) says
Adorable! Love that you were able to get in your pic! We never made it to Stone Mtn fest at all. Hopefully we will make the Christmas visit and see the snow!
Krystyn says
We’ve never been for the snow, but we’ll be going this year for sure!
Dianna Kennedy says
I’ll raise you no pumpkin patch and throw in a no carving pumpkins, either. My kids were too darn busy with 6 different Trick or Treating Events. Eek!
Krystyn says
Glad us “slackers” can stick together! Ha! We only did two trick or treating events this year…and that was definitely enough:)