Fall Fun

This past weekend, we were blessed with extraordinary weather for mid November. Sunny, crisp blue skies with temperatures in the 70's. Although we were quickly approaching nap time, we went outside to play anyway.

With the high winds lately, our leaf pile was smaller this year than years past, but we made the most of it. Per Elliana's request, I raked up some leaves into a pile beneath her slide. With the gusto of a child much older than 2.5 years, Elliana quickly climbed up her rock wall and slid down into the pile.

And when that got old, just jumping in was just as much fun.

Our afternoon quickly morphed into a photo chasing session, where Elliana posed cute until I raised the camera and then she turned away and ran. This pregnant momma chased her as best I could, and I actually was able to snap a few up close and focused pictures.

Sometimes it is the most ordinary, unexpected moments that truly can take my breath away with gratitude and humbleness.