isabelle of the ball: Haunting Season at Saunders

An October tradition continues. Saunders Farm is this awesome place located west of Ottawa with no shortage of things to do for kids. It's actually really cool to visit any time of year but it is most famous for what it offers during the month of October. The place transforms into Hallowe'en Central and it is the perfect spot to spend a sunny fall afternoon with kids that are super excited for October 31st to finally get here. Our posse (including Auntie Mer this year!) hopped into the van and met up with Logan, Kayla and their Mom and Dad at the gate, ready to have some fun. After we convinced Logan to skip the haunted house (it's for 10 and over), we made our annual trip to the haunted hayride. Isabelle has been on it 5 times yet seems more scared now than ever before. Her parents feel that she is more nurturing her budding thespian skills than actually being afraid of anything. Oliver in fact was unfazed other than finding the ride "too bumpy". We then visited the Corn Cannon and had some lunch before seeing the farm's latest attraction: jumping pillows! This things are amazing and super fun for kids of all ages. The hardest part is getting kids to realize that they can't stay on them all night long, we're sure that Isabelle and Logan would still be there if we hadn't moved on to see the big stage show. As usual, the show was great for kids and adults, keeping us all in stitches. Hallowe'en is such a great time to be in Ottawa, with fall colours everywhere and such great family festivities on display, the season is so easy to enjoy. Next up, Glebe Pumpkin Party and then the big night itself! So long Saunders, another great afternoon of chills and thrills!

Family ready to get frightened (Isabelle already ahead of us...)