We packed a picnic lunch and visited Amicalola Falls first. The boys were able to play at the playground after lunch and before the hike up the mountain. Hatcher walked up 175 steps to the panoramic bridge all on his own. Man, he is such a big boy...or "a super really big boy"...as he says to us all the time! We walked halfway up and then we opted to head back down to get to the pumpkin patch, since we were already all sweating! Aidan took a fall near the picnic grounds, of course, just before the pictures at the pumpkin patch. He has taken more tumbles than Hatcher did at this age, but I would imagine for two reasons...he tries to keep up with Hatcher and with two little ones, we aren't as proactive in the falls and near misses as we were with Hatcher as our only child!
This year at the pumkin patch, not only did we get to park in the front row of the main lot, but, we also we had more time for pictures with fewer people. We even enjoyed a scenic hayride, since there were NO lines. All in all it was loads of fun and we picked several pumpkins which we brought home with us - we toted them to the car with the kids in the wheelbarrow.
On a funnier note, with just over a 1/4 tank left as we headed home, we decided that when we did see an open gas station we would wait in line and fill up. WOW! After 30+ miles, the first station we saw had a bit of a line...45 minutes until we reached the pump. So when we got home, Derek took his car out, also 1/4 tank and filled it up. Good times, good times!
