FINALLY!

It seems like we've been waiting an extra long time this year.





Every day since Falliday, we've looked up to the sky, studying the transformation and anticipating this glorious day.





Halloween was rapidly approaching, and still, we waited.





On Thursday afternoon, it started...





And then, on Halloween night, it rained.





After trick-or-treating, I stood for a brief moment on the back porch and felt the rain. I looked up into the sky, took it all in and watched it work its magic in our backyard. The rain seemed to be exactly what we needed...





because this morning...

THEY FELL!

I couldn't keep my children inside - we were all so excited that we decided pants were optional. Our backyard felt magical as we raked, kicked, ran, jumped and tossed those leaves around all afternoon. Isaac took his raking responsibilities VERY seriously. Just look at the concentration on his little face as he wrestled that thing around the yard.

When the pile was big enough, we pulled the slide into position and went sailing! Abby began to dilly-dally at the top of the slide, and Isaac wasn't about to let her slow him down. He just crawled right over her and called out, "My cwlimb ovewr a BIG MOUNTAIN!"

I know this isn't the greatest photo, but I like it for some reason. Perhaps because it accents one of Isaac's crowning attributes: his ENORMOUS noggin!

November first.

Finally - Fall is truly here!