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You are here: Home / Bucket Lists / Fall Bucket List

Fall Bucket List

September 5, 2015 By Shann 71 Comments

Before we take a look at Fall, remember our Summer Bucket List?

summerBucket  List

Well, here’s a refresher and how we did:

1. Celebrate the Last Day of Summer School Done! Even, though it was extremely busy, we grilled hot dogs and had a picnic at the park with my parents.

2. Have a family Campfire The Twins still didn’t get to make a campfire, but I finally did, so this gets a half complete.

3. Visit Another State Park No! This will have to go on the Fall Bucket List.

4. Ride a Train  Yes! We took the train to and from Chicago, which leads to…

5. Visit the Shedd Aquarium Yes! Plus, we visited the Bean and ran through the water fountains in Millennium Park

6. Get comfortable in the Water Yes! All three boys loved swimming lessons and want to go to the pool all the time now.

7. Get a Family Portrait Done Yes! You can read about my tips HERE, and the reveal is coming very soon.

8. Finish the Summer Reading Program Boo! We didn’t do so hot on this one. We continued reading a lot, but didn’t make it back to get our sheet signed at the library each week.

9. Use some of the Prizes from the Summer Reading Program Nope. See #8

10. Go Back to School Shopping Well, I got to go, so does that count? I wanted to make it a tradition for me and my kids, but the boys have absolutely no interest in clothing or shopping unless it’s going to a hardware store.

Overall, I think we did AWESOME on our Summer Bucket List! Woo Hoo! So, now that it’s Fall, I’m making us a Fall Bucket List too. Here we go…

Fall Bucket List

  1. Look and collect colored leaves at a State Park  Bam! We can get this one from summer too.
  2. Celebrate Family Birthdays Mine is coming up Monday, and my oldest son’s is October 13th. I’ve already got the theme for his party!
  3. Go to a Pumpkin Farm and get a Pumpkin or Go Apple Picking at an Orchard Before the weather turns sub-zero, we need to get out and about. Plus, my kids love apples, and I think they would like picking them.
  4. Visit the Zoo a couple more times Pretty soon the Zoo train stops running for the year, so we need to squeeze in a couple more rides and views of the giraffes.
  5. Go Trick or Treating! This one is a given considering how candy-obsessed my kids are.
  6. Find/make and wear a costume myself this year. I love dressing up, and I always have, but last year, and maybe even the year before, I didn’t have the desire or energy. Time to dust off all the old wigs and have some fun. (ps. I’ve already got the kids costumes from a clearance sale last year.)

I’m going to leave it at that, since we’ve got a very busy schedule this next month. Have you come up with a Fall Bucket List? What fun things are you planning?

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Filed Under: Bucket Lists Tagged With: apple picking, birthdays, bucket list, costumes, dress-up, fall, fun, halloween, pumpkin, state park, summer, swimming, train, train ride, zoo

Comments

  1. Tracey says

    September 5, 2015 at 6:58 am

    Being a parent is so awesome 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  2. Lindsay (@itssimplylinds) says

    September 5, 2015 at 8:06 am

    I love reading your bucket lists, and i enjoyed reading about your trip to the Shedd last month. Do you have any ideas for Halloween costumes this year?

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:58 pm

      Thanks so much. I really don’t have any ideas for myself yet, but I do have the boys. I got them on clearance…two spiders and a spiderman 🙂

      Reply
  3. goodenufmommy says

    September 5, 2015 at 8:20 am

    Mmmm grilled hot dogs! Ah I miss summer already! It’s so cold here right now!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:57 pm

      It’s unusually warm here, but cold soon enough.

      Reply
  4. chelsea says

    September 5, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Wow! You’rev summer was MUCH more procductive than mine! I am planning a fall bucket list as well and could not be more excited! It is a link up if you would like to join! Excited to see your family portrait. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:57 pm

      Yes! I will link up for sure 🙂

      Reply
  5. Becky @ Disney in your day says

    September 5, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Sounds like you did a lot this summer!! I’m looking forward to fall, I love fall activities. I need to make my own fall bucket list!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Yes! You should!

      Reply
  6. Annie says

    September 5, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Such a fun idea! Thank you for sharing your bucket list and giving me ideas! Oh, and… I wanna go to the zoo!!!! Annie @ Plus Size to Downsized

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Awesome! Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Melissa says

    September 5, 2015 at 11:09 am

    I am so glad you enjoyed Shedd Aquarium! We went for the first time in Feb (brr!) and it was awesome! Not sure yet what we have planned for fall, but for sure we will celebrate the 1st birthday of my youngest and also hopefully get to the Milwaukee Public Museum.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      Nice! We went to the museum probably a month ago and had fun. I think they are re-doing the streets of old Milwaukee, so that should be cool 🙂

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        September 5, 2015 at 8:36 pm

        Yes they are! They just closed it down, so we won’t get the full experience, but it’s been quite a while since we’ve gone – my youngest has never been at all and I doubt my oldest remembers it. I’m wondering now if you live nearby me Shann 😉 haha 🙂

        Reply
        • Shann says

          September 6, 2015 at 9:48 pm

          I think so! 🙂

          Reply
  8. Karin Rambo says

    September 5, 2015 at 11:16 am

    That’s such a great idea! I never thought about doing a seasonal bucket list! I’m going to go do one for the fall right now! Woohoo!

    http://www.truncationblog.com

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      Awesome! Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Julia says

    September 5, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    What a fun bucket list! I totally want to take my kids to the zoo soon as well.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      They love the zoo. Especially the train ride…and popcorn of course 🙂

      Reply
  10. Katie @thebrooksielife says

    September 5, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    I’ve been thinking about costumes and can’t decided what I want to get! I really want to go apple picking! I need to see if there is a place by us.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      I know! I have the kids costumes, but need to find something coordinating for myself.

      Reply
  11. 1stopmom says

    September 5, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    Great job on the bucket list. I live in Wisconsin and want to go apple picking this year!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      Nice. Have you been to Apple Holler? We’ve never been, but we’ve driven by and it looks fun.

      Reply
  12. Dana Peller (@Pellerini) says

    September 5, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    Sounds like you did get a lot of your Summer bucket list done! I’m glad to hear that the boys loved their swimming lessons. That was a hard one for my boys but eventually they learned how to swim and love the pool!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Swimming went really well…it was the tumbling class that was a challenge. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Kathy | MomWifeWoman says

    September 5, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Sounds like you guys had an amazing summer filled with a lot of memorable and fun times! Your fall sounds awesome too. I may have to start making seasonal bucket lists myself. Such a fun idea!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      Thank you! Helps keep us on track 🙂

      Reply
  14. Joely Smith says

    September 5, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Totally with you on #4 I have always wanted to take a train to some romantic destination! Or any destination! Thanks for the list – it is inspiring for my own!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      Awesome! Thank you!

      Reply
  15. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    September 5, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Sounds like a fun fall is planned. Have you considered a family group costume?

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      Well, the boys are all themed up, so I just need to find something coordinating for me and the hubby 🙂

      Reply
  16. Ros Emely@stressfreemommies says

    September 5, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    You did great on your Summer list! I also want to go to a pumpkin path, my hubby and I are planning to take our kids soon!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      Nice! Should be fun!

      Reply
  17. Kathy Ngo says

    September 5, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    I am so impressed with the list. Awesome. These are the kind of things children will look back on and remember with a fond smile on his face.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 5, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  18. Ashlie Langston says

    September 5, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    These are great!! I definitely need to start a bucket list for my family! Thanks for the ideas! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 6, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      You’re welcome…and thanks for visiting.

      Reply
  19. Michelle Augimeri says

    September 5, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    It seems like you did most of the things you set out to do. We didn’t finish the summer reading program either 🙁 Happy Fall!

    Reply
  20. miss (@thedealmatch) says

    September 6, 2015 at 12:51 am

    Great list ! We haven’t done much this summer. Busy with work.

    Reply
  21. Aishwarya S says

    September 6, 2015 at 4:35 am

    Sounds like a great summer! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Ourfamilyworld says

    September 6, 2015 at 8:01 am

    Happy Birthday! This is a great list and I hope you get to do all this.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 6, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  23. TheJerseyMomma (@TheJerseyMomma) says

    September 6, 2015 at 9:48 am

    It’s funny, out of all these, the find/wear a costume for Halloween made me say, “yes!” lol Every year I say I will dress up or be more creative myself with a costume, but I never do. This year, I really want to do it!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 6, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      I did before having kids, so I’ve got to get back into it. 🙂

      Reply
  24. Astrid says

    September 6, 2015 at 10:21 am

    You did pretty well on ticking off items from your summer bucket list. I’m glad the boys loved swimming lessons too. Good luck on your fall goals.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 6, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  25. Hil says

    September 6, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    cute. Apple and pumpkin picking are standard for us every year too. And I am not a fan of dressing up so I will not be doing it myself, kudos to you for having it on your list though!

    Jealous of the family campfire, mine are too young to be awake after dark but I wish!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 6, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      Yeah, only one of ours is, but soon enough everyone will be. 🙂

      Reply
  26. mamabyfire says

    September 6, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Sounds like you did awesome on your summer list! I love making mine and my kids costumes-it’s so much fun!! Even though I don’t know how to sew and I’m not that crafty… Looks like you already have today’s periscope prompt down!! Lol!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 6, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      I know, right?! 🙂

      Reply
  27. Natalie says

    September 6, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Congrats on getting so many things done for your summer bucket list! The one for fall looks like a lot of fun too! Hope you can check everything off 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 6, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  28. Emily says

    September 6, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    Awesome list, I’ll definitely be stopping by to see how it turns out at the end of the season. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 6, 2015 at 9:48 pm

      Thank you. I appreciate that!

      Reply
  29. Debbie Denny says

    September 6, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    It was a decent summer for you. Looks like some great stuff for fall.

    Reply
  30. Elizabeth O. says

    September 7, 2015 at 4:05 am

    What nice summer list, at least you were able to finish most of it. Hopefully you’ll complete the list next year!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 7, 2015 at 9:32 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  31. Becki S says

    September 7, 2015 at 7:50 am

    Fun recap for the summer and I need to get on making a fall list. Love the get dressed up for halloween one, I always think I’m going to do a fun costume but then don’t have enough time.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 7, 2015 at 9:32 am

      Agreed. I need to get working now 🙂

      Reply
  32. Urvi says

    September 7, 2015 at 8:16 am

    View fall colors and going to pumpkin farm is in my bucket list

    Reply
  33. victoria says

    September 7, 2015 at 9:57 am

    What a great idea. You had an wonderful summer, i think i need to make an bucket list for the next summer and we had a great family bonding

    Reply
  34. Claudette Esterine says

    September 7, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Love your mini-bucket list idea instead of the big-life ones most of us have. This makes it more doable. Great concept!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 7, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  35. Rebekah @ Surviving Toddlerrhood says

    September 8, 2015 at 10:49 am

    Great list! I love how you are taking the things that you didn’t do in the summer and turning them into fallish themed goals. 🙂
    We visited the Shedd Aquarium two summers ago, Seth loved the Dolphin show.
    Which zoo do you go to? The Brookfield Zoo is awesome!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 8, 2015 at 8:36 pm

      We go to the Milwaukee Zoo. Is the Brookfield zoo in IL?

      Reply
  36. alaynascreations says

    September 11, 2015 at 9:03 am

    I have a summer bucket list too! Probably should do a recap on that. I love the idea of a fall bucket list. Ours would also include birthday celebrations (we have SIX of them with extended family in the first 2 weeks of Oct) and a corn maze, and getting some photos in the fall leaves.

    I’m enjoying co-hosting the #HomeMattersParty with you this month!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 11, 2015 at 10:36 am

      Thank you! Me too!

      Reply
  37. Lorelai @ Life With Lorleai says

    September 15, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    Love your bucket lists. What a great way to keep track of memories. Thanks for sharing and co-hosting at the #HomeMattersParty – we appreciate you! 🙂

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

    Reply
    • Shann says

      September 16, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      Thank you so much Lorleai!

      Reply
  38. reneadijab says

    October 3, 2015 at 10:42 am

    I like the idea of your “bucket lists.” I am about to complete one of my own. In a week, I will be swimming with a dolphin!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 4, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      That sounds amazing!

      Reply

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