Growing up in New England where fall isn’t just a season–it is more of an art form–each year I looked forward to pulling out my fall boots and cozy sweaters and welcoming in my favorite season. Apple picking, carving pumpkins were always on the agenda. Even in California, a place not known for a dramatic change in seasons, we can find places to do both.
Now that we have a baby, celebrating holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas now seem just as fun as they were when we were children. You know how that feeling of excitement fades as you get older? Well the feeling comes back with babies around. Everything feels new again. At least it does for me. So we have pretty much had a pumpkin picking date scheduled since Jackson was born.
We had a great time at a local farm picking out a pumpkin for each member of our little family. Even though the weather was very warm, the act of picking our pumpkins made it officially feel like fall had begun. And so did a new family tradition. Jackson won’t remember this day when he is older…
But I certainly will.
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It is so true that the excitement of the holidays comes back with a baby in the house! Looks like you had a fabulous time, even if it isn’t the traditional New England fall.
We did have a fabulous time! I hope we can make it to NE next year for a “real” fall.
Such sweet pictures! Apple picking is our “family thing” and I can’t wait til next year when we can take our little one with us. 🙂
Ahhh we missed apple picking this year and I was totally bummed. I can’t wait to do it next year though. You are due soon, right? So exciting!
Being a parent makes everything- especially holidays- so much fun! My mom was never really into Halloween so I never carved pumpkins or anything when I was little. I’m so excited to start fun traditions with our daughter. I love rediscovering the magic of life with her.
You are so right. There are things I always wanted to do as a kid that I never did and now I can with Jackson. So much fun.