The day's events began with the family waking up early to tackle their work and then spend quality time with their kids. They later visited a pumpkin patch, where they enjoyed various activities such as a hayride, a corn pit, and a giant swing. The kids played with Legos, and the family also visited animals, including goats and a camel. They took part in a game where they tried to catch a steer, and the kids had a blast. As the day came to a close, they took a family photo with pumpkins, although one of the kids was too tired to smile. The family was initially hesitant about visiting the pumpkin patch, but they decided to go, and it turned out to be a great experience, especially for their youngest child, who was experiencing it for the first time.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The writer woke up at 5:00 a.m. to get some work done before a family outing.
2. The writer and Jeremy spent 5 minutes alone with each of their kids before the outing.
3. The family went to a pumpkin patch, where they played in a corn pit.
4. The kids enjoyed playing in the corn pit, and the writer said it was like running in water, but harder.
5. The family rode a wagon hay ride at the pumpkin patch.
6. The kids played with Legos at home, building a house and other structures.
7. Kendrick, a friend or family member, called to say that Jeremy learned a new skill.
8. Jeremy learned to open a door with his toes.
9. The family has been going to the pumpkin patch for 10 years.
10. Jana, one of the kids, doesn't have memories of going to the pumpkin patch before.
11. The family took a photo in a giant chair at the pumpkin patch several years ago.
12. This year, they took a photo in a giant porch swing.
13. The family visited a petting zoo with baby goats, horses, and camels.
14. The kids rode a carousel, and the writer left her phone on the ride.
15. The family visited a play area with rocks and a pit of corn.
16. Jana enjoyed playing with the rocks and didn't want to leave.
17. The family took a photo with a creepy, warty pumpkin.