We are excited to announce that Johnstown Farm will be hosting the Johnson Strings at Grammy’s Pumpkin Patch on October 20! This is one talented family playing bluegrass, classical, and gospel music. Read more about them on their site http://www.johnsonstrings.net/
Grammy’s Pumpkin Patch 2012, McPherson, KSGlorious Gourds
Angie has been busy! Check out these awesome Birdhouse gourds she painted. I think that they are super cute! She said she learned a lot about paint type, finish, etc. while working on these.
Grammy’s Pumpkin Patch in McPherson, Kansas 2012He’s No Chicken
So I was going through some pictures. I found a few of my nephew that I thought were too good not to share. This little guy just turned two. When he visits Papa and Grammy at the farm, his favorite chore is gathering the eggs. He runs to get the egg bucket as soon as it gets close to evening, grabs Papa, and heads out!
So here’s the little guy taking the chickens’ entrance into the coop. That’s what happens when we aren’t quick enough opening the door for him!
Here he is peeking out from the chicken door. Don’t worry, Val, I am sure that he is totally clean (nothing a little antibacterial won’t take car of).
Is It That Time Already?
Last evening, the first of our highway billboards made it to the highway with a little help from the tractor. This year, we mounted the sign on one of the “retired” trucks. Papa and Justin enjoyed tinkering with it in valiant attempt to have it run. I think this entailed pouring fuel in the various parts of the engine; I know for sure that it made for a LOT of smoke and engine revving. In the end, the truck/sign was towed out to the hay meadow that overlooks the highway in between McPherson and Johnstown Farm. It is crazy to think that the season kicks off in about 5 weeks!
As you can see, Ben had a great time helping the men tow the sign through the fields.
Grammy’s Pumpkin Patch 2012, McPherson, KS
All Aboard!
We had a fun time yesterday as part of the Kansas Kid’s Museum’s annual “Parking Lot Event” in Hutchinson, Kansas. First of all, the weather was great-mostly cloudy and only up to 92 degrees or so! That felt so much better than the 100+ degrees that usually accompanies this event. It was a fun day of kids activities. There were booths with activities for children from area community groups and businesses-crafts, games, a car show, and of course, Grammy’s Barrel Train!
Here’s Papa and Val ready to man the booth, oh yes- and Sven the Scarecrow.
Everyone loves a train ride!
Justin and Papa gave rides to about 250 kids and parents.
Tubs of different grains were fun to dig in too.
If you are in the area and have young kids, you should definitely check out the museum (http://kansaskidsmuseum.com). My kids would be happy to spend all day there! Thanks for having us, Kansas Kids Museum!
Grammy’s Pumpkin Patch 2012 in McPherson, KS
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