Pumpkin Patch with my little Jack-O-Lantern

I love taking pictures of sunflowers.

Braxton and Jack

Jack, Christian, and Braxton


They loved the corn maze as well as the hayride.

This is Wilbur the Pig, my favorite.


This is Jack's first grade class.


Me and My boy!

It took him forever to pick out this pumpkin. They all looked the same to me.

Today, I went with my little first grader, Jack, to the pumpkin patch. I don't know about you, but I have been to many pumpkin patches over the past few years with my kids. Some good...some not so good. So I was not very excited about it at first. However, once we got there, everything changed. The weather was absolutely beautiful. The animals were delightful. Did I say delightful? Jack and I had a great time together. I started realizing that some day I would look back on this time and wish that I had it back. At one point, I reached over and held his hand, wondering if he would be embarrassed. But no...he leaned over and hugged me and held my hand through the hayride. Tears rushed to my eyes. Thank you God for this precious gift that you have given me.

Psalm 127:3

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.

Lord, plant Your Word firmly in Jack's little heart and increase his faith daily. Enable him to abide in Your love and derive strength from the joy of the Lord this day and forever.