Pumpkin Patch

The daddy and I have been meaning to take Little Dude to the pumpkin patch to get some pictures of Little Dude. But between naps, feedings, playtime and everything else that goes into a normal day, we haven't found the time. Plus there is always the concern of having him around other kids during the flu season. Since I know that many people don't have pumpkin patches in their area, I thought I would share my idea with you. If you are anything like me, you enjoy things in life that are quick, simple and inexpensive. So I came up with a quick and easy way to make your own pumpkin patch right at home for under $10!

We bought a large real pumpkin at Wal-Mart for less than $4. After Thanksgiving last year, I bought some fall leaves that came with little pumpkins and pinecones. You can find these at Wal-Mart or any craft store. The nice thing is, they can be used over and over again so the only cost for next year would be the pumpkin!

We took Little Dude into our backyard and put the large pumpkin on the ground. You could easily do this in your own yard, a park or even indoors if the weather is bad. I threw the leaves and pumpkins around where he was going to sit. Since he is so young, we put him in his Bumbo chair. While I was taking pictures, he enjoyed feeling the leaves and pumpkins, so it was also a sensory activity for him at the same time!

The end result? Complete and utter cuteness!