Twenty Two Days

We had twenty two days without rain. Twenty two days of sunshine, crisp autumn air, and dancing red leaves on the trees. Red leaves that come tumbling down to make the most wonderful play item known on earth: a leaf pile!

The boys prefer the Tonka Truck method of building leaf piles. This takes both time and energy, which is an extra bonus in the nap department.



After a little assistance with a rake, a decent leaf pile is assembled and ready.

After all that work, there is nothing more satisfying than a flying leap into perfectly crunchy leaves!
An entire afternoon spent frolicking in the leaves, with blue skies, fresh air, and brilliant sun... this is my idea of heaven!