Siegel's Cottonwood Farm

All aboard!

First day in Illinois, Heather treated us all to a day at the local pumpkin patch. It is at an amazing farm that had all sorts of attractions for the kids. What a great way to start off our vacation. Thank you, Heather!!

Grandma Nala, Tyler, Jake, Travis, Lander in the playground

Lander, Grandma Nala, Jake, Tyler, Travis

Jake and Lander LOVED playing with their little cousins, and the feeling was mutual. It was so much fun to watch the cousins play, and they got along surprisingly well despite their age gap. 

Lander and Tyler

Look carefully, folks. Yes, Grandma Nala climbed the "rock" wall. Even with the little bit of coercion that it took, she was a great sport about it and made it to the top!

Dixie and her mom, Grandma Nala

Of course, we saw our fair share of farm animals.  

I just loved this picture of Grandma Nala while we walked through the straw maze. 

Again, in a mood of good humor, Grandma Nala joined us on the big blowup slide. The boys were THRILLED to have her join them!