Last Day at the Patch

The skies opened up for the last day at the Pumpkin Patch. Puddles formed and were jumped in. Leaves were collected and placed in puddles to watch what would happen to them. Rain pooled in wheelbarrows and made for half an hour of pure joyous entertainment. Children ran around and the sounds of laughter filled the Orchard. The smell of doughnuts and kettle corn filled the air while raindrops gently touched our faces. Brother wind was strong at times and peaceful during other moments. We were very thankful to have a beautiful day for the closing of the pumpkin season at Gilcrease Orchard. 

I love how children greet one another and how excited they get over any little moment of time. Their curiosity constantly awakens an awareness of taking life one step at a time. Watching the world through a child’s eyes is starting an entirely new adventure through life. Looking at the world completely different while remembering bits and pieces of one’s own childhood of wonderment. This year we found yellow pumpkins that my husband said looked like Giant popcorn balls. They were very interesting and everyone enjoyed them in their own way. The feel of the pumpkin and texture stimulation, the way the grooves created images in the mind, and the immense weight they held when lifted. Everyone has their own perspective and creates their own connection to memory of time or event.

While one child slept nuzzled into my shoulder, the other went bounding about the patch row to row. We hunted for pumpkins and went on many adventures with our sticks. The sun came out from time to time peaking through the clouds to remind us of its presence. The weather shifted from cool, to warm, to cool, to rainy, to warm, and so on. When the woman came to tell us the Orchard was closing, we were already headed out to find one more magical puddle to jump in. As water filled the rainboots up to the shins of our daughter, we looked at each other and smiled. Creating magic for children is truly a life blessing. Very thankful for Gilcrease Orchard and the family friendly environment they foster. Also, incredibly grateful for puddles.

Thank you for reading and hope you had a Happy and safe Halloween!

-Karen Hilliard

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