Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, {San Diego, CA} has become an annual tradition for my family. We get there as early as we can {around 9.. they open at 8 or 8:30}, look around, get some pumpkins, head to the store and get out. It gets crowded and it gets hot.. but like I said, get there early and it'll be a fun time!
Pulling up and already the parking is filling up fast.
There's nothing like a Bubbe's love.
Mister Turkey.. gobble gobble. My mom says "poor dumb things".
Feed the goats, toppins a handful.. or a quarter.
First time feeding a goat = HUGE smiles and lots of laughs!!
Shop the spooky goodies
Happy Halloween from Bates circa 2013
She is all girl, with fancy frills.. wands + tiaras
PopPop, take me for a ride in my chariot!
$6.50 for a pumpkin this year
My pumpkin patch parents!
Hidden Mickey! Just kidding, I wore my ears!
Hay Hay Hay Rides and Big Mac Pumpkins
Big Mac.. or just a Big Ma!
Picturesque Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, CA
He's always apologizing for something.. is that ALL men or just mine?
Good thing he requested a photo with me..
The SUN was SO BRIGHT in our eyes. -_-
Our family of three | 2013
What a bunch of characters. xo
A souvenir from San Jose, Ca.. fits perfect with the season!
¡Día de los muertos!
I could say how cute this is.. OK, this is SO cute! She loved it! {I usually NEVER let her throw hay/sand/dirt in the air, but this time I gave her the green light}
And I've just gotta say how much I'm loving the new camera on the iPhone 5S. Like I said, I just have to say it..
Squashy squashy..
ACK! A scarecrow..
The day is done, long live our fun!
See you next year, Bates Nut Farm!
FYI.. we DID get our corn salad/salsa.. the corn lady opened late, after 10 or 11.. but she showed up and worked her magic. Mmm, it's one of our favorite parts of the trip. We wait ALL YEAR LONG to have that corn! Don't ever leave!!
Another tradition is Pumpkin Fudge, and this year they had Pumpkin Praline.. which was uber delish! They give samples.. generous samples.
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Faith & Fruition,
BeckyCharms
What a fun day! Happy Halloween to you!
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