D and I took the children to a pumpkin farm, while A studied for her exams.

There were pumpkins everywhere, in huge heaps.

I caught some munchkins amongst the pumpkins: The name of this company is Shaffer and Son! I enjoyed seeing the Halloween-themed displays: Such pretty gourds! We met a few people who had apparently passed on: The children, of course, had a great time! Here they are in the "fort": Boys will always be rambunctious, and girls will always look on! Halloween can be a heavy pumpkin! There were several ticketed rides. There were a lot of old farm implements, and vehicles, too. Oooh, Bonnie and Clyde! I never knew I could find tigers (and that, too, a white tiger!) in Missouri... I liked the persistence of this sign. We went home in the setting sun:

This is my favourite picture from the evening. Golden autumn moments of childhood….

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Here’s wishing those of you who celebrate it, a happy Halloween!