Autumn

This fall has been deliciously warm... here it is the week before Christmas, and we are still spending most afternoons outside, often without jackets! I am thankful, because everyone is just happier outside, and those dreaded "witching hours" right before Daddy gets home are so much more pleasant when the girls can spend them riding scooters and drawing with sidewalk chalk while I hold Thea in the Moby. I know there will be many a February day when we are feeling a little cooped up, so we are taking advantage of every beautiful day!

These pictures are from about a month ago now, when the girls helped Daddy rake up the leaves... and by "help" I mean Elli actually raked leaves while the little girls ran through their piles.

Charlie thought the leaf blower was awesome, especially when Daniel would point it her way.

Which he did a lot.

Of course there was lots of running and jumping into the pile.

Charlie imitates her big sisters constantly, especially Elli. 

(Those sticks were removed before anyone was hurt!)

This was Charlie's first time playing in the leaf pile, and she was a fan.

Love that ever-changing smile!

Caroline brings such joy with her exuberance and laughter!

Life is so fun with these girlies!