Almost Autumn

Today is the first day that I really sensed the beginning of Fall. The sun was shining and it was still warm outside, but the air was cool enough that a few of the kids pulled on pants today instead of shorts. We even had to close the windows last night while we were sleeping since it just got too chilly, even with big blankets. But it turned out to be a beautiful day!

Our kindergarten lessons have been about Apples (a typical Fall theme I suppose) and today we talked about trees and read a sweet story about a little boy and his tree. Afterwards, G decided she really needed to get outside and take care of her Pear tree (her birthday present a few months ago) She had a little help from her little sister.

We realized it was too nice outside to eat lunch indoors, so we decided on a nature walk and a picnic lunch in some nearby woods.
M found this hidden trail and suggested it might be a good place to set up camp.

Turned out it led to the perfect spot: By the water After eating lunch, we went on a short hike. I was surprised to notice that mid-way through the hike the two sisters who usually bicker the most were holding hands. :-)Hmm, wonder what lives in here. We spotted an egret in the middle of the river. Too bad it was too far away for a good picture.Here they are again: The kids played by this small stream, crossing back and forth again and again. I think they could have done this for hours.

While they were all busy playing and exploring, Babybird sat on the picnic blanket enjoying everyone's leftover juiceboxes. You can just see that guilty look in his eyes. :-)

It was a great afternoon and I'm looking forwards to lots more like it now that Fall is almost here!