a warm october afternoon

In the backyard again this afternoon...

Apparently the fact that we put socks and shoes on Audrey's feet just prior to going outside did not send a clear message that they were actually to stay on.

Christian came quickly to report that "she took her shoes and socks off in the dirt!"

She didn't see the problem.  That girl!

I asked her where her socks and shoes were...

she brings them to me.

"He go, Mama."

The boy was intent on raking leaves today.  He seemed to be hard at work.  I discovered that this was for the sole purpose of jumping into them.

Today I wonder how and when he got so tall?  

My, how things have changed in such a short time.