Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm and a Thank You

If you are looking for a family-friendly fall outting for the weekend, here's a shameless plug:

This isn't paid advertising, folks. Rather, it's a recommendation from one parent to another on how to enjoy the best things about autumn. We visited the farm last weekend in celebration of October's arrival, hoping that the $30 entry fee would be worth it. (Tip: Make sure you print off the $1.50-off coupon online.) Not only were we pleasantly surprised at all the activities for kids, we honestly didn't want to leave. (But you have to - at least, when your kids reach Meltdown. A three-year-old can only carry so many pumpkins.)

From the stacked hay bales for climbing and the corn box for digging, to the Golden Goat Bridge and the most intricate corn maze I've ever seen, Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm does not disappoint. So long as the weather holds up, give it a go.

Lastly, a BIG THANKS to our pal Andy Chase for an amazing piece of art for our office wall. You, sir, leave us speechless.