Favorite fall memories with my kids always include what I remember as a child. Hayrides out to the pumpkin patch, making apple cider, and burying each other in leaves. Having these annual traditions brings back childhood memories for my husband and I and creates new memories for the next generation.

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In the precious two years I've had with both of my kids, my favorite fall memory happened last year on a spontaneous trip out to the woods on a sunny fall day--the kind of day with a denim-blue sky that's all the more accentuated by that certain kind of tree with orange leaves so intense they're almost fluorescent. We went for a walk--myself, my husband, our daughter and son, and my parents. We came upon a clearing that was carpeted in leaves of all colors and started throwing leaves up in the air and letting them rain down around us. The look of pure joy on my kids' faces was unforgettable. Pure, innocent, complete joy! On our way back with my son almost asleep in his stroller, my daughter took turns riding on the shoulders of her daddy and grandpa, resting her cheek on the top of their heads, holding the ear of fall corn she had found in the field. Though we took many pictures that day, the day's memories and images will be forever real and cemented in my mind.

My favorite fall memory was last fall. We took a family trip to an apple orchard/pumpkin patch. They gave us a hay ride out to the apple trees. We were able to walk all thru the orchard and take our time picking apples. My daughter was 2 1/2 and had so much fun picking her own apples. She didn't care if they were on the ground or in the tree. When we were done there we got to go the pumpkin patch where she ran all over searching for the perfect pumpkin. The pumpkins were pretty picked over by this point in the season, but she didn't care. But we were still able to find a small pumpkin that was perfect for her! It was a great day!

My sons love to run through mazes in the fall. My 4 year-old son always mentions that he has two favorite mazes: the musical maze (at the Meijer Gardens) and the corn maze at the pumpkin patch. After finding our way through the corn maze, we always treat ourselves to apple cider and a donut.

My favorite fall memory of my kids is when they were playing at the park and trying to stomp on daddy's head when they seen him below the play area. (the lil holes they have on the play ground)
It was our first time hearing them say "stomp". (they are twins and have a speech problem)

My favorite memory is watching our then 9 month old daughter try to catch the colored leaves as they fell around her. The look of joy on her face is priceless and the pictures captured that day are some of my fondest. Can't wait to see what she does this year as a toddler!

Favorite fall memories are walking to the park and crunching leaves the entire way there...once there we find the huge pile of leaves created by the city and run up the pile and run back down. Or course daddy usually gets barried a time or two!

Our favorite fall memories are from the festival in our former hometown. There is a huge hill on Main street in that town (Vassar, MI) and every year they host the "pumpkin roll." Which is exactly what it sounds like...you line up and take turns rolling pumpkins down the big hill! :) It great fun for everyone and you get to see friends and neighbors, raise a little money for the local charity, and enjoy some of the freshly made pumpkin pie from the local volunteers who sell it. :) We miss this festival, but are looking to make some of new memories here in our "new" town. :)

My favorite fall memory with the kids would be going to the pumpkin patch and picking out the perfect pumpkin. Then a few weeks later the kids & I search online for the best carving template and we have a contest as to who has the coolest pumpkin. (Daddy & Katie or Kevin & I)

My favorite fall memories are Sat/Sun family trips to the many local orchards.

We were invited to a pumpkin and gourd patch. The kids were allowed to pick a pumpkin for themselves and as many gourds as they wanted. My son was only a year and a half. It was very funny to watch him be so choosy. When they were all done we shared the gourds with my daughter's preschool class and they decorated them at their Halloween party. The kids had fun and got to share too. It was a nice experience! Thanks for this contest. It's nice to see others memories too!

I have many favorite fall memories .At my house we have 8 kids. :) But we love to watch the kids run in the mazes help them pick their pumpkins,watch their faces as they clean them while hubbie is helping the others carve..We all dress up and we love it.The kids love the fact that mom and dad dress up with them and go out to trick o treat we get compliments all the time.People love to see parents get involved like that.That is overall is my favorite memory we make new every year going trick o treating with the kids in our costumes.

We took all three of our children who were ages 11, 8, and 5 at the time to Reilly's Summer Seat Farm in Pennsylvania. We started the day with a hayride to the pumpkin patch where each child was to pick any pumpkin that they could carry. Well, my 5 year old decided he wanted the biggest pumpkin he could find but there was no way he could carry it. So, we asked if there were anything that we could do to make an exception. We were told no, so we decided to get my oldest who is a female to carry the one that our youngest son wanted and he hers and all would be fine. The problem was that our daughter couldnt even carry the pumpkin it was huge. So once again we went back to problem solving mode. Our middle son came up with a game plan. He said 'team work is what we need momma.' The next thing I knew both my daughter and son put their pumpkins down and all three of them collectively carried the huge pumpkin to the trailer. They talked about it and decided that they just wanted the one big pumpkin. We were so pleased at the cooperation and selfless thoughts of our children that we decided to take them out for ice cream. This memory remains as clear as the day it happened 12 years ago.

My family and I love our annual fall trip to Klackle orchards. There is so much to do and we spend the whole day. We pick apples, have lunch, go to the pumpkin patch, take wagon and tractor rides and the kids play in the inflatables. We always leave with lots of apples, donuts and cider to remember our time and help bring the fun of fall home.