Julia & Elijah | Pumpkin Patch Fun | River of Life United Methodist Church | Fruit Cove, FL

Fall is absolutely one of my favorite seasons of the year. The color changes, the cool weather, the yummy treats, and pumpkin patches everywhere! Unfortunately, living in Florida autumn hardly exists, but the holiday festivities make it feel a little more like fall. This year we are spending our first autumn here in Fruit Cove, and as I was driving down the road the other day, I passed by the cutest little pumpkin patch at the River of Life Methodist Church. It was perfect for little ones - away from the road, fenced in, wagons, playground, and so many different pumpkins to choose from! We will definitely make this our new family tradition!

I have to admit, Julia & Eli were not very interested in the pumpkins this year. The playground had all their attention. In their defense, it was a pretty fun playground. Whenever Jason and I could grab their attention for a few seconds, we would walk around and look at all the different shapes, colors, and unique features about each pumpkin. In their eyes, there was no "bad" pumpkin in the patch. They were all the "perfect" pumpkin. It was so sweet to think that they would have been happy with the pumpkin that has the most flaws - brown spots, bruises, holes, bumps, and all. For a moment, my children reminded me that no matter how flawed we come to the cross with our bumps, bruises, and scars, Jesus takes us just as we are. By His blood shed on the cross, He paid our price and washed us clean of our guilt and shame. He welcomes all who will come to Him!