Fall Fun

Last weekend, we had our kids' favorite friends over for some fun while their mama got some much needed rest and recuperation time. Charlie wins "Dad-o-the Year" award for his efforts to entertain them. Our tree was greedily holding onto her beautiful yellow leaves and the kids were begging to rake leaves and jump in piles of crunchy foliage.

So what does my inventive husband do? He dragged a GIGANTIC blue tarp down the alley and raked the neighbors leaves onto the tarp. He then dragged the heavy-laden plastic back to our yard and piled the leaves high for jumping and tossing and general frolicking. What a guy!

So, the kids enjoyed a beautiful, warm Fall day and here's the proof...