Leaf Walk...with no leaves.

For the past few weeks the kiddos and I have been taking walks in the park for the purpose of "finding leaves." We usually make a loop around the designated "Fitness Walk" paths. The kids like to read the numbers off the fitness signs and climb up, over, and around the benches meant for vaulting, sit ups, and whatnot. It's a nice walk, lots of trees, just about the right length, and plenty of dogs to admire and pet (Colin actually pet THREE dogs last week. That's a breakthrough.)

So, off we go! Notice the bags SPECIFICALLY brought to carry pretty, pretty leaves.


See, the leaves are just starting to get nice and pretty!


Lots of running!


We jumped off the rock sculpture, as usual.




We found some HUGE fungi to check out too. Lots of rain last week.


Gillian decided to climb up on a post and tell a story. She never got much beyond "Once Upon a Time" but it was quite cute anyway!



Lots of fun right? Yes, it was. But what was in the bags when we got back in the car? Each bag held one very battered and bruised walnut. That's it. No pretty leaves. AT ALL. Next time, I'm taking a bag for ME.