Leaves

We have a few older trees along the front side of our house and a few smaller trees in the front yard.  They have been holding on to their leaves until we had some crazy wind last night.  We woke up this morning to a yard covered in leaves.  The boys had this amazing idea to rake the leaves into one pile and jump in them.  John Chris and I thought this was cute, because they thought this idea was just the best thing ever.  

Ryland and Reed started working on the pile, when they got a huge help.  John Chris cranked up the blower and blew all the leaves into a large pile.  The boys went crazy!  They played and laughed for hours.  It was wonderful to watch them enjoy the simple joys of life.  

Pulling leaves

After a few failed attempts to grab a leaf, Ryland figured out how to grab the branch then pull the leaves. I don't understand the fatuation with the leaves, but he loves to throw the leaves on Cooper. Oh, the simple life!

Grandpa Jim leaves for Afghanistan

Grandpa Jim leaves for Afghanistan today, and we will miss him very much. We were so happy to spend some time with him this weekend before he leaves for 6 months. We will keep him in our prayers and wish for a safe return.