Leaf Hunt 2010

As soon as the leaves on the trees started to change colors, the kids were begging me to take them on a leaf hunt. It seems that we have a tradition on our hands. The one thing I regret is that the pictures didn't turn out very well.

The kids were thrilled when the time for the hunt finally came. We went on November 15th, after we picked Hyrum up from school.Ben's first leaf he chose was a yellow one.
Emmy has been into headbands lately so her hair was a little out of control on the hunt.Hiding underneath a tree for a picture. See the green leaves on the tree, we haven't been cold enough here in Memphis for all the leaves to change colors.See the excitement on her face?The kids loved going on the leaf hunt, even though it was freezing. They were always looking for a leaf that was unique.Ben would run with his bag and would lose most of the leaves that he put in.

At the end of our leaf hunt, a man came out with a horse dog that terrified Emmy. She was freaking out over this dog and wanted to be held. Next, Ben ran smack dab into a metal For Sale sign and ended up crying and wanted to be held too. It was quite the way to end the night, but the kids ended up happy and content by the time we made it home over the fact that they got their leaf hunt in for the year. They have been asking to go on another hunt before the leaves are gone. I love the fact that they love the simple things, like going on leaf hunts.