Some Pumpkins & a Punkin'

Took him to the pumpkin patch at Gentry Farms this afternoon. We spent over 30 minutes in the pig trough section:

The object is to scoop up all the dried corn kernels and put them in old water bottles. Then pour them all out and start over. It's brilliant, and not just because they charge $5 per person to get in (24 months and older).

And now, for your viewing pleasure, we'd like to present ...

HOW TO CHOOSE A PUMPKIN FROM THE EVERYTHING'S-A-DOLLAR BIN:

First, you saunter over and carefully peek in:

Second, reach in and get you one:

Third, hoist it up chanting, "Unnnnhhhh. Is avey." (heavy)

Fourth, turn and grin, proud of your selection:

Last, take it home.

What color is it?

"Pink."