I have to admit that as a girl who primarily grew up in the deep South, I didn’t spend a lot of time growing up participating in typical fall traditions. We didn’t visit pumpkin patches or apple orchards when I was a kid. Trust me, typical fall weather in Alabama and Georgia? Let’s just say it’s not conducive to sweaters and scarves. But now that I’m living out west, it seems it’s time for me to see what all the fuss is about! During my last visit to Omaha to perform with the symphony, my fabulous host and her family decided it was time for me to visit Vala’s Pumpkin Patch. Now, I’ll be honest with you. When I heard her say, ‘Let’s go visit Vala’s Pumpkin Patch! It’s great, you’re going to love it,’ my initial visions were of tromping around a field picking out some fun pumpkins to take back home to Colorado. I pictured sipping on some apple cider, maybe having some pumpkin bread or other fall-themed treats, perhaps a short hayride. Boy was I wrong.

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