I think many of us consider Labor Day the official end of summer. Most kids are back in school and our thoughts turn to sweater weather in spite of the often sweltering late-summer temperatures.

We’re trying to continue with some of our favorite fall traditions even though a lot of our plans have been canceled because of Covid concerns. Hitting up a pumpkin farm would definitely be something we typically do closer to Halloween but to avoid the(largely unmasked!) crowds, we decided to go on a 90degree Saturday in September.

Heat index aside, we managed to have a great afternoon that gave me enough of the fall feels to tide me over until it’s actually Fall. I’m looking forward to finding new and pandemic cautious ways to tick off some of the things on our Fall Bucket list.

friday we bundled up and set out for the pumpkin farm, blooms and berries.

last year rowan was just a few months old so the pumpkin picking excursion was definitely for us. but, oh what a difference a year makes! it was so much fun to watch him run around taking everything in.

he could have spent all day with the goats. they came over and licked his fingers which sent him into a fit of giggles. there were also a few tears when he realized they couldn't come home with us. somehow two urban suburbanites have a little one that is an outdoorsy animal lover!

dad braved the slide. it's kind of hard to say no to that little face.

i highly recommend this for families with little ones. there is a great age/size appropriate straw maze and the adorable cow ride. there are picnic tables so it's possible to pack a lunch if you'd like. unfortunately it started to rain so we had to leave before we had a chance to take the hayride. they also have a little market on site where apples, caramel apples, cider etc can be purchased. pumpkins(of course!)and fall flowers are also available. adults are $7 kids under 2 are free