My Mom came to visit this weekend, and keep an eye on the kiddos while I caught up around the house. I really appreciated the help too, I’ve been a little behind on housework lately. On Friday the weather was amazing, so we headed off to the park with the kids.
The boys had a great time running around the park, and Agnes caught a good afternoon nap too.
The cold weather has returned today, but we are really thankful for the warm days that we had in November.
The light was just right this morning to get a few more Autumn pictures.
We visited downtown to see if the leaves had changed.
Dylan and I walked around and enjoyed the warm Fall day.
Finally, some of my favorite Maples are in their full Fall color.
I just love the bright leaves.
Yep, I have to get one of these for our yard.
Dylan and I walked the sidewalk outside the Fort.
There are still a few trees that haven’t changed just yet.
I love the vintage signs downtown, and the brick buildings too.
I hope that you and your family are enjoying Fall too.
It’s time to bundle up the kiddos, and head out for an Autumn walk. The leaves are really starting to change, and I know I don’t want to miss them.
There are plenty of finds along the walk too. Both kids had fun picking up acorns, and Thade found a few pecans too.
I love to look at the changing Maple trees. Some are a bright orange, and there are sugar maples downtown that are a pretty bright pink.
I really want to get a Maple tree for our yard.
One of my favorite houses nearby has beautiful yellow Maples that line the sidewalk.
The kiddos walk along the sidewalk, crunching leaves under their feet.
The recent cold snap has really brought out the pretty Autumn colors.
As we were walking, we were also planning our Trick-or-Treating route that we will take this year. The boy’s can’t wait for Halloween, and I can’t either.
Every Autumn I try to find my very favorite tree, and I think this year this yellow maple is the winner. It is absolutely beautiful at sunset with the sun shining through the bright yellow leaves.
We wrapped up our walk, as the temps dropped a bit, and the evening clouds rolled in. The kiddos were getting a little tired too, and I enjoyed spending the extra time with all of my boys. However, on the next Autumn walk, we’ll need to bring along a stroller.
One of my favorite things about Fall is getting to ride the Haunted Trolley. I have to skip it this year, cause I’m due in a few weeks, but I hope that we can take all of the kiddos for the Christmas Trolley Tour.
Riding the Haunted Trolley is way too much fun! All of the tours are after dark, and you even get cookies and usually Hot Chocolate before the tour begins. You ride for about an hour, and learn all about the local “haunted” places, and you usually get to see some pretty cool Halloween decorations too. The boy’s love it, and I do too! It has been a family tradition of ours for about 3 years now, and I’m really sad that we won’t be on the Trolley this year.
What are some of your favorite local Autumn Traditions?
Last night the weather was amazing, so we decided to go for a drive through the park.
The leaves are just starting to change.
I hope that a few more cool days, and a few good Fall rain storms will bring pretty leaves our way.
Either way, I’ll have my camera ready to get some pics of the Fall foliage.