My sister Amy and I decided to take advantage of these last days of fall to take a picnic up to Bridal Veil Falls and enjoy the last few golden moments before the leaves bid their final adieu. The weather was perfect. We let the kids bring their scooters so they could play around and ride up to the falls. As we walked along the trail the air just shouted fall. The crisp breeze, the sound of cool rushing water, and the smell of moist leaves and earth. I do love this part of fall. The kids had a great time running around, feeding the fish, climbing all over everything. We purposely left at a time a little after lunch and then let them hike around so when it was time for lunch they would actually eat. That way we didn't have to worry about them being too busy playing and then complaining they were hungry on the way home. After a few years you learn how to plan this kind of stuff. Its also works when you are going to restaurant with kids. Don't! feed them before and don't let the server bring their food early or let them snack on too many appetizers. If you take kids hungry they will eat at the restaurant instead bothering everyone you sit next to. We had some friends that didn't want to pay for a meal for their kids so they would feed them before. I'm telling you its worth paying for a meal to have them eat and behave nicely.
As we were walking along the trail Brennen came across this very UNexceptional tree and fell in love with it. His exact words, "Oh look at this tree isn't it so beautiful!" Oh my Brenny seeing the beauty in all things. Don't let his demeanor fool you this kid is actually a deep thinker. 
It turned out to be a very relaxing outing. I only wished I'd brought a book and then I could just soak up the sun with the sound of the river and my children's laughter in the background lull me into contentment.
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