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How does a family of six ride one bike? 

In style via a surrey, of course!   We recently rented this set of wheels from Wheel Fun Rentals at White Water State Park and leisurely explored the canal downtown Indy.  We weren’t sure if we could squeeze every one in to a single surrey, but we actually fit rather comfortably. (Which meant less weight to pedal!)

Brad took the driver’s side, while I took the passenger set of pedals, and one munchkin sat in the middle.

The other three sat in the front basket and “directed traffic”, which entailed ringing the bell and pointing out ducks, goldfish, and other highlights along the way. 

We got out every now and then to rotate positions and give our legs (our other sets of quads) a break!

We also checked out the new Project 9/11 Memorial which is a beautiful tribute.

We’re looking forward to when these handsome fellows are tall enough to pedal, but it made for some great exercise and wonderful entertainment for all!

Do you like lists?

I do simply for the pleasure of checking something off!  {Confession:  Sometimes I even write down things I’ve already completed just to check it off!}

Although it was quite a memorable and enjoyable summer, it slipped away so quickly that I wasn’t able to do everything that I’d planned in my head.  As Fall takes over, I thought it might be fun to come up with a Fall Bucket List of things I would like us to experience as a family if possible this season. It’s a list with all of the traditional fall flavors and outings, sprinkled with a few new ideas. 

This way if I write it down I can remember it better, make plans to execute, and check them off one by one!

 So what’s on YOUR Fall Bucket List? 

Last week we had a crisp fall day, just perfect for visiting our favorite apple orchard.  We visit Beasley’s Orchard at least once a year for fresh apples and other goodies.  Our favorite treat is their fresh apple cider.  Yummmmzzz!

We also love that there’s plenty of space to ROAM…

EXPLORE…

and RUN!!!

And who says you need HAY or a TRACTOR to make a hayride fun? When you have an imagination of a 4 year old this wagon becomes a stage for dancing, singing, and racing.

Visiting the Apple Orchard is one of our favorite Fall traditions!

How about YOU – do you visit an Apple Orchard this time of year?  What’s your favorite variety of apple?  (We like the Honey Crisp, Jonagold, and Granny Smith’s the best.) What’s your favorite thing to cook with apples?