~The BeAuTiEs of FALL~

I have absolutely loved Fall this year!  Last year I think we had one week of Fall and then went straight into Winter.  But this year we have had several weeks of beautiful crisp, sunny weather.  I couldn't ask for anything better!  Okay maybe I could, but bottom line this weather is good for the soul.  :)  I just wish we could hang onto it forever.

Our Relief Society planned an activity today for the mom's and their children because the kids were out of school today.  We went to the apple orchard near our house and picked apples, then went back to the church and made pies and caramel apples.  Wow, the simple joys of life truly make it all worthwhile.  The kids and I had such a great time enjoying the beauty of this earth that Heavenly Father has blessed us with and the companionship of so many wonderful women and children in our ward.  I had such a fun time taking pictures of the kids.  Parker is in the phase of the goofy just-take-the-picture-so-I-can-get-out-of-here smile.  I need to figure out a way to get him to give me his funny genuine smile, but until then, we get the forced, irritated smile.  Haha!  Chase really enjoyed getting out and exploring the orchard.  He picked up a few nasty rotten apples, but no harm done.  What a great day!