MARMON VALLEY FARM::HORSEBACK RIDING

You guys.

What has a lake surrounded by beautiful fall trees/hilltops, a bunny house, horse stables, hayrides, pumpkins, trails, an area to pet deer (what?), goats, ponies, and a large picnic area to have lunch?

The best farm right outside of Columbus, Marmon Valley Farm, that makes for THE most perfect fall Saturday-THAT'S WHAT!

I wish I could type in all caps for the remainder of this post to show how much fun we had, but we all know how annoying that really is. This past Saturday, we took a mini road trip 30 minutes outside of Columbus to Marmon Valley to go horseback riding. I might have said it once or twice before (do you sense my sarcasm?), but fall is our favorite time of year and every year we try to soak it up as much as possible.

As a couple, Billy and I really enjoy finding new places to go in Ohio and we try to plan weekend activities that are different from what everyone else is doing. We google, and google, and google some more until we find something that we just can't pass up {meaning-I do this}. We love to spend time outdoors, and horseback riding is something we love to do even when traveling to other cities (like how we went in Charlotte-read here), so why wouldn't we go in our own state? Billy knows how much I adore horses and he loves to be in the woods (he actually really does enjoy horseback riding too), so it's a win-win!

Ya'll, which is totally appropriate for this post, we had the most amazing time.

On multiple occasions, Billy would look at me, smile, and say "you fit right in with the 5 year olds!" and it's TRUE. I was so excited the entire time. This farm had so many activities (for adults and kids-thank you very much) and we happen to be there on the most beautiful, crisp, fall day. It was truly one of my most favorite days we have ever spent together.

I imagine this goat to be saying: "you iz my lunch"

{my horse-"Santana"}

{Billy on his horse-"Tucker", who repeatedly kept biting Santana in the arse.}

{some serious skill to take pictures while on the back of a horse..right?}

Our horseback riding reservation was an hour long and we even got to trot a bit, which was exciting!

I would've trotted the whole time if they would've allowed it. ;)

The trail we went on took us all through the woods and it was gorgeous.

Last, but not least, I spit out four of the most idiotic words I've ever said:

"look, it's an ostrich!"

He heard me.

So, here is my "how to have a perfect fall day" round up:
-stalk your local weather to find a perfectly sunny fall day
-google places in your area that you haven't been to before that sound up your alley
-make reservations

-rock out in the car to Lil' Wayne (or whatever you fancy)
-smile, laugh, take it all in

-on the way home stop somewhere random and get a couple of cold brewski's {hello blue moon pumpkin ale and great lakes}and talk about the amazing time you just had (OPTIONAL).

then, after some much needed R&R, start a fire and roast s'mores with friends, and watch your favorite college football team, Ohio State, come out with a win (even if it was a poor performance on their part).

oh, and a mini photoshoot with Rock dizzle.

{outfit details: vest-Forever21, top-h&m (similar), skinnies- old (similar), boots-old (similar)}

I.love.you, fall.