A couple of weekends ago the Harrolds participated in a fall festival weekend! It began when Adam planned a surprise excursion to Hartsburg, MO for the annual pumpkin festival! You may not be aware, but this is a big deal. Cute little Hartsburg, population hovering around 100, explodes into pumpkins and crafts, funnel cake and a corn maze, and 50,000 people! The town is just a little jaunt southwest of Columbia along the Katy Trail, boasting farmlands, a winery or two, beautiful rolling hills, and incredible trees.
Caden got his own pumpkin. Really excited about it.
These are more fun, HUGE PUMPKINS!
Don't worry guys..I got this.
Caden rolling the pumpkin
The next day we went to Arrow Rock with both sets of Grandparents. Have you ever been to Arrow Rock? Another Mid-Missouri gem. This little town is located between Columbia and Kansas City. The entire town is a national historic landmark. It's neat to visit anytime, but the second weekend in October they have a big crafts festival and all the vendors and townspeople dress in period clothing. We went a few years as kids. It's always interesting to go back to a place that you remember as a child. A child's mind puts such a magical spin on everything. That's one thing that is so fun with Caden is now we can experience everything through his eyes.
Here's one I can actually pick up!
Ahh...Fall!
Joanna, I really enjoyed seeing your guys at Thanksgiving! Caden is so sweet. I like those pictures of him. I wanted to tell you I read the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Thank you so much for recommending it to me! I really liked it. It was wonderful, I honestly think I read it in a day and a half. My house got messy because I didn't do my usual cleaning during her naps and I stayed up too late, but it was worth it. Thanks!!!
ReplyDelete