Fall in Under Forty

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Okay, so remember how we did the whole "In Season" thing over the summer? That was pretty fun, I thought. Maybe it gave you an idea or two? Maybe it was something semi-enjoyable to read?

Maybe you shouldn't tell me about it, if not? :)

Anyway, since Fall is one of those seasons I get positively giddy over, I thought it might be fun to try and do the season in under forty with a whole lot of bang for those bucks.

Here goes!

First up, the Mid-South Steamers... FREE at a local park (the "BIG PAWK!" as Hope calls it because of its castle theme). We got there by 9:30 am and eliminated most of the waiting, which also meant we got to ride the mini trains twice. Besides for an excited wiggling Maddie, it was a relaxing and enjoyable trek over the tracks.

Afterwards, along with some neighbor friends, we hit up the covered shed for a picnic. FREE because I packed what we had on hand... quick wheat quesidillas, chips and salsa, raisins, and water. Maddie and Hope BOTH slipping on a patch of water also FREE of charge... argh! Thankfully, neither really got hurt and my heart rate returned to normal at some point in the afternoon.

Since we avoided the hospital and all, we headed next to a friend's barn where she boards Beauty the Horse. The kids had a ball feeding and grooming her (the horse, not the friend, that is!) Unfortunately, Maddie napped through that part. Next time, wiggly one!
Returning home for the longest afternoon nap in history... another FREEBIE that I considered a big, fat BONUS!

Here's to some hopeful inspiration in enjoying the season to its fullest!