Ticonderoga Farms Pumpkin Patch

We decided to start the Pumpkin Patch season off with a visit to Ticonderoga Farms.  It was their preview weekend so it wasn't too crowded which was really nice (and it was cheaper than the normal weekend price!)  It turned out to be a great day ... the weather was good, the crowds were small, and we all had a lot of fun!

There are a lot of different things for the kids to play around on and climb in and out of.  Lots of tunnels, a pirate ship, swings, teeter totters, a jumping pillow, and some musical instruments were some of the things that kept the kids entertained.

Probably the best part for everyone though was the slides!  We really like the set up at Ticonderoga because there are about 8 slides in the middle of the farm.  You can just stay right there and keep sliding but on different slides each time!  The kids like these slides because there is no "rule" that you have to sit and go feet first down the slide ... I didn't get any pictures of the different attempts but Kylee and Ryland tried some belly and backwards sliding. : )

There are a few fire pits set up also.  The concession stand conveniently sells all the ingredients necessary to make s'mores!  Yum!  I think I could have stayed there for a while making a few more to eat. : )

Back by the hayride there is also a cow train for the kids to ride on.  Ryland wanted to give it a whirl.  Kylee was unsure at first so I went on with Ryland ... thank goodness I did.  That little train gives quite a bumpy ride.  It was so bumpy that Ryland was actually coming out of his pants!? ... and that was with me holding him!?  He loved it though!  After we did the hayride and the new slides a few times Kylee was up for a ride on the cow train ... I was not!  Pete ended taking over the cow train duties and went on with Kylee and then again with Ryland.

Here is a bit of the cow train ride when Pete and Kylee were on it. If you listen closely you can hear some of the moans and groans coming from Pete as he bounces along. : )

We definitely had a lot of fun at the farm and only left because they were closing ... we were the last ones to leave actually!  We just might have to go back again before the season is over. : )