Fall Fun with Katie and Mom (aka the day of 100 potty breaks!)

Katie hasn't been home from Cincinnati in almost a month, so she took the day off work to come spend some time with us. The weather was gorgeous, so we decided to spend the day doing fall, outdoorsy things.

Our first stop was at Clifton Mill for lunch. The food wasn't great, but there was a nice view of the river and working waterwheel from our table. They were setting up their Christmas lights for the holiday season outside, so the kids were fascinated by the miniature scenes and the abundance of lights. (# of potty breaks: Jacob - 4, Ellie - 2)

Next, we went to the Raptor Center at Glen Helen. There were lots of birds to see (including a one-winged bald eagle named Solo). We didn't stay too long though, because Ellie needed to use the restroom (surprise, surprise!).

Watching an owl

We decided to take a hike at John Bryan Park (after the customary stop at the outhouses). The leaves were so pretty and the trails weren't too muddy, despite the recent rain. We walked for about 45 minutes and then headed back to the van. See the comment below Ellie's picture for what happened during the restroom break in the woods. After the necessary clothes changing, we headed to our final destination.

On the bridge over the Little Miami River

Jacob, Aunt Katie, and Ellie walk hand in hand

Jacob on a stump

Ellie on the same stump

Aunt Katie helps Ellie take a potty break in the woods.

What this picture doesn't show: We thought Ellie was done pottying when she decided she needed to go #2. Not having the diaper bag with us, Katie had to use a leaf to wipe her. As Katie disposed of said leaf, she got mud all over her shoes. Ellie laughed because she thought it was funny and then fell naked-behind first into the mud behind her. Again, we had no baby wipes, and she now had mud all over her backside. Katie needed several more leaves for this clean-up job. And of course, Jacob decided he need to make a pit-stop in the woods too. Thankfully, it was much easier for him to accomplish!

Last stop...Young's Dairy for dessert. You can't go anywhere close to Yellow Springs without stopping at Young's for some ice cream. We each enjoyed a yummy treat and then headed outside to see the animals before heading home. The kids fed the goats, played on the tractors, and even posed for some cute pictures by the pumpkins. It was dark and chilly, so we made our way back home (after a final stop in their facilities). Overall, it was a fun day and we made some great memories!

Emmaline pets her first cow. She liked how soft its nose was.

Jacob drives the tractor like a race car.

Emmy - all bundled up!