Pumpkin Patch 2011

This weekend we participated in a new Souza family tradition of visiting the pumpkin patch and apple orchard.  Tony had not been apple picking before and was a little confused by the concept.  His explanation, "At one point the farmers thought to themselves, 'How am I going to get the apples off of the trees? I know, I'll have my customers travel to me, pick them, charge them and tell them it is fun!' Brilliant!"  He said he had fun watching us pick them. :o) 

We met our friends Breanna and Chris there with their son, Ethan, and took tons of pictures, which is the purpose of pumpkin patches for adults ~ getting cute pics of their kids.  A friend passed down a costume to use which Tony kept apologizing to Monica for making her wear.  She is usually super smiley for the camera, but I think she was overwhelmed by the whole thing and didn't grace us with a smile until after she got out of the costume.  You would be overwhelmed too if you looked like Pepto Bismol and were sitting on something pokey surrounded by orange orbs larger than you are.  My mom is visiting right now which added to the adventure.  The day ended with a large purchase of yummy apple treats in addition to the apples that will be turned into pies soon.  The outing was a great success!!