The Pumpkin Patch

      Wow! I have one season of the pumpkin patch now under my belt and I cannot believe it! We opened the second weekend of September, following a couple weeks of getting it all set up and then we closed on October 31st for the year. It came in on a warm afternoon and left with the falling of the leaves. Overall, I cannot believe how warm the season was! We only had to turn on the heater for a few days at the end, but I can remember some pumpkin seasons with snow sitting on the ground! I was so grateful for the sunshine we had this year!

     I absolutely love the patch. I love meeting new people and enjoying old friends who pop in for a visit. I love the smell of the cider bubbling on the cold mornings when its still quiet before we open. I love the sound of the red squeaky wagons being pulled by happy children. I love hearing the train bell continuously ringing by the same little kiddos. I love hearing the barn door open behind me and the sound of the mini pumpkins getting poured into their bins. I love the sound of Ms. Gulch on her bike overhead and popcorn popping beside me. I also treasure working with my family behind the scenes!
It could definitely be the highlight of the season!

    This year marked 40 years of our sweet patch standing tall. I can remember doing homework on the counter after school, my grandfather bringing in donuts while we worked, coming home from college for a quick visit and even bringing my three babies in to work with me when they were still tiny. We have so many Kleather guests who come every year and remember each one of my children and asking about them by name! What a gift it is to me to have so many caring people return each year for a pumpkin and a visit. Goodness knows, if you know me at all, you know I like to chat and enjoy those moments so much!

Now that the season has officially ended, I can get back to my other happy place! My one and only Victorian. I keep telling myself the laundry will get caught up, and the routine will get set back into place, but I can't tell you how much I have missed my projects!! I actually started up a few new projects while the patch was still rolling (shhh! don't tell the farmer!) I just couldn't help it! I love getting my hands on fun pieces to work on or getting into a new room to flip!

As for today, I just wanted to send a huge, gigantic, colossal thank you for supporting the patch this year. If you came and bought the biggest pumpkin or simply came in to check in on us, I so appreciate you! Kleather's is a family owned and operated and sincerely appreciate the support!
I love my pumpkins, and I love the patch, but I am SO EXCITED for Thanksgiving and Christmas!! Eek! I will save all that cheer for a future post!!

Thanks guys!
Emma