Fall Fun

I remember hating fall as a kid.  I wanted summer to last forever (part of the reason I ended up going to school in Florida).  Swimming in the lake all day, lemonade stands, fishing, boat rides, water-skiing, tubing, sunshine, I could go on all day.  My memories of summer seem like they are out of a book- picture perfect.  I hope my kids can have such wonderful childhood memories one day.  

Fall made me sad.  I hated that everything was dying, the weather was getting colder and colder, and we were stuck in school all day.  Maybe it took me moving away to a place that was filled with sunshine and heat all day everyday to appreciate the beauty of fall.  I love it now.  I love the chilly air and the beautiful foliage (or dying leaves as Chris puts it).  

I am especially enjoying this fall weather with the kiddos.  It's been beautiful.  Chilly and breezy, but the warm sunshine makes it quite pleasant.  Despite both kids having a constant flow of boogers and nasty coughs, they've spent most of the time playing outside since we have arrived.  

Posing for the camera

"Holding hands"

   Looking good in her fall attire    

Enjoying Meme and Papa's beautiful gardens

My little stud-muffin

Lindalee relaxing

I had to include this picture.  It does a good job of summing up the past couple days here.  Bloody boogers covering his nose and a big smile exposing chocolate covered teeth.  Despite "not feeling well" he's pretty happy hanging out at Meme and Papa's house, I'm sure the chocolate doesn't hurt.

Thankful for fall!