Just us girls!

Last weekend Brandon headed up to Chicago for a last minute guy's night with a friend he had not seen in over a decade!  As he was pulling out of the neighborhood, Josie and I were planning our girl's only day!
We started our day at one of our favorite fall spots in Champaign, IL- Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch!  Last fall, Josie and I visited Curtis Orchard a handful of times.  It's free to get in and they have lots of fun activities (which are not free) for the kids!  We also hand picked all of our Halloween pumpkins from Curtis last year!  We physically removed them from the vines, which I had never done before.
This was our first trip to Curtis this year! Knowing it might be our only trip (and that I desperately needed a tired Jojo for an easy one parent evening), I let Josie do just about all that her tiny fall-loving heart wanted.  First stop- naturally- was for pony rides! Followed closely by feeding the goats.

Shortly after a ride on her trusty steed, we went to stand in line for face paint.  The line was only 5 kids long and I knew this was by far the shortest it would be all day.  It took at least 35 minutes, which is basically FOREVER in toddler time. Although, I am certain Jojo would say it was totally worth it! 

After we were officially feline we moved over to the giant slide/tractor ride section!  I don't have any pictures from the this part of our day, but she had a great time.  And, finally, you can't visit Curtis Orchard without sampling their delicious Apple Cider or Apple Cider Slushies (I don't know if we have these in the South, but they are legit and delicious) and homemade Apple Cider Donuts!  Here is Jojo patiently waiting as I stand in line!  It's a tough life at Curtis Orchard!

To round out our fall fun, we got up early Sunday morning and made homemade (ish) pumpkin cinnamon rolls.  Pinterest pages are currently flooded with a million ways you can use pumpkin and pumpkin spice to create your Fall dream.  I used this pin in particular to create our breakfast!  These were so easy to make!  

I wish I had followed the suggestion of spreading only a thin layer of pumpkin on the crescent roll.  As you can see from my photos, I went a little overboard, which makes them a bit messy.  I also thought the glaze was a little too powder sugary for my taste, but I truly appreciated that it was effortless and fast to whip up.  Overall.....it was pretty darn good and we ate more than we should have!

This weekend, we are heading off to The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur, IL.  We have never been to this patch in particular and hear wonderful things about the children's activities and donuts.  Because, let's not kid ourselves, the real reason I am going is for the donuts!