It's one of those places that is a working farm but also allows you to pick your own fruits and vegetables. This summer we spent a few happy hours there picking the MOST DELICIOUS strawberries EVER. Believe me when I tell you that the ALL CAPS are not unwarranted. The strawberries were unbelievably tasty.
Last weekend Victoria suggested we go back to Leisure Farms. It was Thanksgiving weekend and the farm was putting on a little shindig so off we went. The first stop was the bakery. Imagine stepping into a room that smells like apple pie, chocolate chip cookies and homemade bread all rolled into one delicious scent. Mmmm....heavenly. Then it was off on a wagon ride, through the pumpkin patch, to an area in the woods where there was a fire in a pit and marshmallows were available for roasting. (Mine caught on fire. Booo) Patricia was a bee magnet but managed to keep her cool.
Next was a short hike through the woods to a couple of rows of haybales. Naturally the younger folks took some time to climb all over the haybales, providing many photo-ops.
The next stop was the pumpkin cannon. Yes, I said pumpkin cannon. Victoria couldn't leave without shooting a pumpkin from a cannon so she patiently waited in line for her turn...chose the pumpkin she thought would fly the farthest...inserted said pumpkin into the business end of the cannon...then 3...2...1...KABLAM!!!!! Pumpkin guts everywhere!
A short wagon ride later we were back at the barn for hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies. We were each given a small pumpkin to take home. Good thing too. Patricia didn't have to "liberate" any pumpkins. Victoria and Adam bought a whole bunch of pumpkins to decorate for their annual Hallowe'en party. (I sense another blog post with a Hallowe'en theme in my future. lol)
Anyway, a good time was had by all. After spending a fun afternoon together we finished it off with a delicious spaghetti dinner at home. (Yep, with some yummy homemade bread from Leisure Farms)
