Nicasio Pumpkin Patch

This is the first of a two part Halloween post.

Part one is our trip to the Nicasio Pumpkin patch in, where else, Nicasio.

A month or so before Halloween each year the farmer who runs his farm on this land builds hay stack mazes, puts up huge inflatable "bouncy-houses" and slides, sets up a tractors for hay rides and covers about 200 square meters of land in all shapes, sizes and colors of pumpkins. It is a Marin favorite for sure.

While Cadel provides his usual straight face for the camera he did have a great time helping Mom and Dad pick out pumpkins for the family. This years trip was really more for Mom and Dad but Cadel did get to ride in the wheel barrow with the pumpkins and take some cute pictures. Next year he can choose his own pumpkin. Dad wants one big enough for him to sit... Mom not so much.

We'll have to wait and see who Cadel sides with next year.
Check back in a couple days for Halloween blog entry part two complete with a picture of the family costume.