Treats, Not Tricks, at the Zoo

With more fall festivals than hours in the day, we needed to pick our fests wisely. We opted for live-action animals, combined with some trick-or-treating, at the Reston Zoo. It didn’t disappoint. From feeding the goats, sheep and birds, to checking out the camels, zebra and snakes, it was an action-packed morning!

A County (Af)Fair

With beautiful fall day ahead of us, we watched some of our tax dollars at work while attending the Fairfax County Fall Fest. This meant “free” arts and crafts, a petting zoo and entertainment, plus some not-so-free food and rides. Another great outing to demonstrate why fall is the best time of year!

Feeling Like Fall

Despite the temperatures near 80, the first weekend of fall truly brought out the best of the season with a visit to Cox Farms. There were pumpkins, a hay ride, apple cider and warm donuts – all the makings of a great fall day. That – combined with no less than 10 slides (all of…

Fall Play Dates

Ah, fall! The best time of year. While the weather was clear and warm, Colin spent a few weekends with friends at a nearby park – first with Aidan and then with Ben. Nothing like running around for a few hours to help make nap time go more smoothly!