Looking out the window of the airplane as we arrived in Ohio --- oh my, the colors were already so beautiful and we knew that we were in for a special treat. Not only were we going to spend time with Amanda and her family, but we would be blessed with natures beauty while we did so. We had looked forward to this trip for quite some time and were excited to be there at last. We met Amanda and the boys at the airport and received very warm "Gammy" screams and hugs. Perfect start!
After some time playing and yes, there actually are two boys in that first picture, we bundled up as it was raining and cold out and headed for Boo at the Zoo. They boys were pretty excited to be able to wear their Halloween costumes for the first time that night. They were just oh too cute and Raef even managed to dance with a robot. Such a good time for all.
Day one ended with us falling into a heap and sleeping like a log until, well, 6 a.m. -- ugh, why must little ones get up while its still dark out? Friday was filled with breakfast, baths, play time, and naps before we were able to head out and take the boys to the museum to see the new Dinosaur exhibit. Keeping up with them was a challenge in the museum as they literally ran from one display to the next. Our next task was to pick Amanda up at work and well, it didn't go quite so easy. I put the wrong address into Google maps and so we arrived at the beginning of the road we needed, but didn't know that and so turned around, called for directions, turned around again and finally found the right road only to discover that it was still miles away. We finally arrived at almost 5:30 and we were supposed to have been there at 4 --- leave it to the old folks. This entire time the boys just played away in the backseat --- poor things. After finally arriving back at the house, Mister had treats for the boys, the four of us changed clothes, we left Uncle Cameron in charge, and with tickets in hand headed to a Mystery Dinner theater downtown. We had seats literally next to the stage and the food was quite nice as well --- a good time for all.
Sunday brought sunshine and Mister and I went for a train ride through the Cuyahoga National Forest. It was so beautiful and we were lucky enough to have seats in the Dome car which had windows up the sides and over the top. The colors of Ohio were everywhere to be seen and we enjoyed each moment of them. I had never been on a train before and we went exploring down to the Club Car where we were able to enjoy a quick picture. 
When we returned to the house, we all bundled up and headed off to Patterson Fruit Farms for some apple cider, fresh apples, play at the Fun Fest, and of course the picking out of the pumpkins from the patch. We all returned freshened by the air and muddied by the corn maze, but a good time was had by all. We dropped the boys off with Uncle Cameron and went to a wonderful dinner at the Blue Canyon. All in all, it was a great day and very fun filled.
The trip was ending all too soon as Monday arrived and we had to pack up. We took Amanda and the boys to the Public Market and let her shop for fun stuff to take home and had a great little lunch in a cafe there at the market. It was a great ending to a wonderful time together. Favorite memories: Mister and Ryan working on the train, Raef's neverending "boy-girl" questions, the absolute beauty of the fall colors, and treasured time with Amanda and Trent. I cannot wait to see them again in December. 
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