And This Is Fall ...

With the woods behind us, you would think that we would have an overabundance of leaves falling into our backyard each Fall season.  But that is not the case.  We have leaves that drift down from the pear tree and a few from some random maple trees but it doesn't involve any intense raking.  Jack is able to make a few passes around with the lawnmower and grind them up and by the time the winter winds blow, our yard is ready for the winter season.

The neighbors next door have TONS of leaves through.

One afternoon, the kids headed over there to rake and "jump in the leaves" and I quickly grabbed my camera to capture the moment.  And I'm so glad that I did.  It was impromptu but the colors were gorgeous and some fun memories were made.

Just two boys and a rake -- ready to make the biggest pile of leaves that they could.

Jack doesn't mind doing any form of work and especially if it means that there is a reward afterwards, like jumping into a bunch of leaves.  

Nothing says "Fall in Michigan" like throwing leaves up in the air and watching them fall.

Jimmy added a big jump in there for extra effect.

Just stunning.

Almost 14 years old and she still loves to partake in leaf throwing!

So happy.

(I'm pretty sure that some of Sam's leaves were thrown perfectly so that they would land on her sister).

My crew.  I couldn't love them more.

And, of course, Ainsley joined in on the fun.  After all, it was HER backyard that provided the perfect setting for this.