October is definitely one of my favorite months, and this year October rocked. The weather has been amazing and we've taken full advantage of these crisp fall days. A few weekends back, we headed to Caldwell Woods, a forest preserve on the Northside in Edgebrook. I can't believe we've never been to this park. It's amazing that there is this huge, gorgeous forest preserve in the city. I just figured we'd have to go to the 'burbs for this kind of thing. But Jody remembered playing a volleyball tournament at Caldwell Woods a few years back, so we decided to check it out.We only made it through a fraction of the park because it is super big. (Apparently, it stretches way far up north, beyond the city.) With all the leaves changing colors it was so pretty and the temperature was just right. There was plenty of activity, but it wasn't super crowded, so it really was the perfect day to chill and enjoy the great outdoors as a family. Although Zoe enjoyed herself and had a blast feeding the ducks in the river, it was really Charlie's day. He loved walking through the woods, charging after plenty of forest critters and sniffing up a storm. I swear he was panting so hard with excitement. Too cute. Unfortunately, with the weather turning a little more winter-like, I don't think we'll be hitting up Caldwell Woods again any time soon, but we will be back.
After one too many stroller meltdowns, it was time to make some adjustments. First came the wagon. Zoes loves her some Radio Flyer. At first she sat in her wagon seat like a total angel, but that didn't last long (of course). Now anytime she's in the wagon she's flopping all around in it--switching sides, buckling and unbuckling her stuffed animals and even putting the seats down so she can lay down. Next up: the pushy car. Another hit for Miss Zoe. Not as much flopping freedom in the car, but still a pretty sweet ride. 