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Around The Pumpkin Farm

November skies in SoCal continue to be clear and bright with slightly cooler temperatures. Bates Nut Farm is located in Valley Center, California.

I've never seen "bumpy" pumpkins before. They remind me of some type of gourd with their rough outer appearance.

I remember many, many years ago when the children were little ones, we made pumpkin pies from scratch.
Have you tried it before? I'll use the canned pumpkin for my pies again this year, it's easy.

After the grandson showed us his "turkey trot", he invited his cousin to stand on the platform and show her stuff.

After much contemplation, the little one twirled around and headed up the grove road for lunch. Flora loves wearing her striped leggings with just about everything.

We had a little bite to eat before nap time. I think it's funny that my grandkids love Mexican food but it does please me to see them eat rice and beans, enchiladas and of course, chips and avocado. While waiting for the tangerines to ripen, we sampled the last of our delicious pears.

Afterward, we went outdoors for some fresh air and to water the Clivias.

Photos for Blue Monday and Mandarin Orange Monday

I love getting together with family and friends and doing what most people love to do, which is eat. I can enjoy the food. I can enjoy my family and focus on giving thanks.

Where will you be and what will you be doing for the holiday? We'll be reading together:

10 Fat Turkeys
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie (Picture Puffin Books)
Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks

You may be interested in reading an excellent article, including 8 delicious recipes, at 13 Health Benefits of Pumpkin on Jen Reviews blog.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

-- LadyD

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

Scary Pony Ride

Halloween Preschool Color and Activity Book (Google Affiliate Ad)

Photos for Mandarin Orange Monday

Every year we like to take a 40 minute country drive to the famous pumpkin patch at Bates Nut Farm. This year we brought along our 2 year old granddaughter. I'm not so sure she was all that thrilled. Perhaps it was too much wide open spaces or just the sheer wonder of a pumpkin!

We bought our little one a pony for her birthday and she was thrilled but when she went on a real pony ride, well it was a disaster but still kind of funny. Oh well, we'll try it again next time.

Back in town, the library and farmer's market had a few scarecrows on display. You can see some more of them at sky-reflection-scarecrow-walk

Photos for Blue Monday

Have a fun and safe Halloween!

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

Pumpkin Pie Play Dough Recipe

As we approach the end of November, I sincerely hope you've experienced happy times around your holiday table. I am thankful for you, my readers. I wanted to share a kiddie recipe with you that is loads of fun around my house for little ones to make. Along with reading a good book to my Grandson indoor activities is a must! Here is one of my favorite November recipes for toddlers! Books and activities just seem to go together!

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Pumpkin Pie Play Dough

You will need a few household ingredients to make this wonderful concoction:

* 5 1/2 cups flour
* 2 cups salt
* 8 teaspoons cream of tartar
* 3/4 cup oil
* 1 (1 1/12 ounces) container pumpkin pie spice
* Orange food coloring (2 parts yellow, 1 part red)
* 4 cups water

Instructions:

1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Cook and stir over medium heat until all lumps disappear.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth.
4. Store in an airtight container or a plastic bag.

* Remember:

Pumpkin play dough may smell good but it is not meant to be eaten!

Happy Reading!
~ LadyD