Autumn is AWESOME



I love living in Colorado for about a million reasons. There isn't a single season that doesn't offer lots of opportunities for fun! I agree with my kiddos when they say that every season is their favorite.

Today, we got to enjoy one of our favorite autumn traditions. Not far from where we live are many pumpkin farms. They offer all types of activities such as picking pumpkins, corn mazes, bouncy castles, petting zoos and hay rides. All of these are a blast.

This year, more than ever before, BOTH of my sweeties have really been able to enjoy this experience. In years past, the crowds, noise and overall hubbub was too much for my Fragile X Man to handle. We would still go, but often times we would have to leave early. Today though, Joshua was SO excited he could hardly contain himself. We pulled up to the pumpkin patch and he literally JUMPED out of the car, and ran through the field as happy as could be. He went from pumpkin to pumpkin trying to decide which one would be the very best.

On days like these I am reminded of just how far we have come and I am beyond grateful. I recently read a quote that said, "Life is not comprised of milestones but moments." I apologize that I don't remember who originally said the quote, but I feel that it perfectly sums up our experience. While Joshua may struggle to meet developmental milestones, we have been blessed to have so many amazing moments together.

We decided to make a "fall fun" checklist and here are a few of the moments we intend to create this fall.

* Visit the pumpkin patch.
* Paint our pumpkins to look like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
* Bake and decorate sugar cookies.
* Hike in the mountains to best enjoy the fall colors.
* Rake leaves and jump in them.
* Help with grandma's haunted house.
* Drink apple cider.
* Trick or Treat.
* Bob for apples.

What does your family have planned? Whether it's carving pumpkins or collecting leaves, creating moments together makes every season one to remember. Happy Fall, friends!