Did we mention that we love autumn? It's so much fun to rake leaves into giant piles of colorful fortresses and have the kids jump in them! Aaaaaaa.....the sweet smell of fall foliage, the perfect breeze and fresh air in your face, and the amazing sound of children's laughter. Ella & Gray were in all their glory the other day helping me rake leaves and, of course, jump into the piles.
Ella keeps collecting handfuls of "the pretty ones" and calling them her "Celebration Leaves". She even made up a song about "Celebration Leaves" and how, in the end, once all the celebration leaves are carefully picked up, we'll all get to eat chocolate cake. 'Atta girl, El; anyway you can bring chocolate into the story is definitely the way to go!
Grayson, on the other hand, loves picking up leaves......and throwing them on his sister's head. He truly thinks it's the funniest thing. Because he laughs so hard, Ella can't help herself but to join in on the laughter; so much fun!
Did we mention that we love autumn? It's so much fun to rake leaves into giant piles of colorful fortresses and have the kids jump in them! Aaaaaaa.....the sweet smell of fall foliage, the perfect breeze and fresh air in your face, and the amazing sound of children's laughter. Ella & Gray were in all their glory the other day helping me rake leaves and, of course, jump into the piles. 
Well, hello sweet October, you beautiful month of vibrant colors, nostalgic memories and fun festive traditions! Though the temps have been in the mid-to-high 60's for September and most of October, there was a day when Mr. Cold Breeze came whipping down here in these parts (temp was in the mid/low 50s). And of course, it was the day that we visited the pumpkin patch and played in the leaves. But don't fret my dears! There are still many-a-days where we can leaf jump and apple pick in more seasonal temps. Bring it.
