Lombardi with Friends

Violet and I went to Lombardi Ranch with our Mom2Mom friends on Tuesday. We had a great turnout - this photo is missing a few latecomers - and a good time was had by all, despite un-autumn-like heat. 

 It was one of our first big "fun" events without Cora, so that was a little sad for me! We'll head back as a family she can get her pumpkin-fill, too. 

Still, Violet had a lot of fun with her friend Liana, so I don't think she minded not having
Cora with us. Here, they're waiting for our first event of the day, the train ride.

The train takes you through sunflowers studded with scarecrows. Violet was happily sitting next to Liana and Abigail, until she saw some scarecrows that scared her. I'll take the snuggles anytime.

Then it was time to pick out our little pumpkin. Last year, I cooked these small ones (that's really what they're for) and I still have some bags of the puree in the freezer... perfect for when I crave my favorite pumpkin baked goods.

Then it was on to the petting zoo - our group field trip tickets included the pumpkin, train and animals. Violet thought the bunny was adorable.

She and Liana both loved petting the baby goats too.