Welcome Fall!

It's Fall! The kids have been noticing the leaves changing colors, the temperature getting cooler, and the birds flying south this year. It's been fun to go on nature walks with the kids, have discussions about the outdoors, and in all honesty - I'm liking the fact they can run and play outside without turning into little sweaty messes after about ten minutes!
Fall brings with it a very busy time of year for our family (as it does most I'm sure) --school has begun, my daycare has started up once again, Jackson's karate and gymnastics classes are in session, Jessica has gymnastics also, and Jason coaches soccer (which will be no more after this year he will be taking a break from coaching).
Along with all the 'busi-ness', comes the enjoyment and appreciation for this beautiful season. The kids are having fun running through the blowing leaves on the ground, and jumping into piles of fallen leaves on the grass. Jackson and Jessica have been very helpful raking leaves with Jason.
The Kindergarteners are learning about trees in school; so, it's been fun discussing the differences between leaves and the parts of a tree with Jackson.

I was able to capture a few "Fall-like pictures" of the kids...






In this last picture, Jackson is showing off the ladybug on his arm.