The YMCA had a pumpkin festival Friday night at a local farm here in Penfield. Wickham Farms, pronounced "Whip'em Farms" by Sam is a cool place for kids that has all sorts of fun Fall activities. There are hay rides, outdoor electric trains (a favorite of Sam) and lots of pumpkin activities (carving, painting). They also have all of the fun tasty fall treats to munch on between activities (cider, cookies, pies etc).
This Friday after dinner I decided to take Sam and Sarah to the festival. When it was time to go I looked for Sam and found him sound asleep on the couch. Thinking maybe we wouldn't go, I went to find Sarah and as usual, she was wide awake, coat on ready to go. My little Energizer Bunny never disappoints.
It was a crisp 40 degree Fall night here in Rochester, and we had a wonderful time. Sarah painted two pumpkins and we also took part in a bunch of other Fall activities. When it was time to get something to eat I asked Sarah if she would like some hot chocolate or something else to warm up with. She responded "No, but could I have some purple ice cream ?". I looked where she was pointing, and there, behind the glass was a whole variety of ice creams, purple (Raspberry) being one of them. I asked her if she was sure, that it was freezing out. She replied in her independent, confident little voice, "I know, that's what I want.". So I ordered myself a nice hot Cappuccino and my little independent daughter a small cup of purple ice cream. She enjoyed every bit if it while we sat at a table shivering and enjoying the rest of the night.
