David and I went on a romantic fall weekend getaway that year to a place called Forrest Hills Mountain Resort. We enjoyed the fall mountain scenery, hiked Amicalola Falls, and happened upon Burt's Farm {it is only about 2 miles from the falls although we never knew it existed}. It was certainly the beginning of many great memories to come for our family in the quiet foothills of the Appalachian Mountains :)
Our first trip to Amicalola Falls {in 2007}.
As well as our first trip to Burt's Farm :)Each year since {although we may have missed 2008 because I can't find any pictures :0 ... that was a crazy month with weddings, baby showers, and trips to Austin, Texas for work}, it has become a one day fall vacation for our family {we agreed after our first trip that there was no reason to spend the night since it is only about 45 minutes from home}.
So on Friday we continued the tradition ... MAYBE for the last time for a few years {unless we plan a visit to Georgia each fall that includes a day trip to Burt's Farm and Amicalola Falls ... only time will tell}.
We got up leisurely, had cinnamon rolls for breakfast, and headed out the door about 11:30 AM. Our first stop was Amicalola -- we drove to the top of the falls for a view, and then hiked up to the base of the falls.
Then we headed over to pumpkin heaven :) Ryan enjoyed running around the pumpkins with some other kids, riding in the wheelbarrow, picking out pumpkins to bring home, going on a hayride, and getting popcorn and apple cider. He fell asleep very quickly upon returning to the car :)
And for fun, a look back a few years ago ...
2009
2010
Happy Fall Y'all! :)
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