Falling Leaves...Painting Leaves

Maddie, Naomi, Laura and Sydni

The girls had such a fun time this year with the fallen leaves. They really have never been able to experience true fall because of hot and non-deciduous Florida. It is so beautiful here with the leaves changing into so many shades. I had forgotten just how spectacular the changing leaves can be because I have not seen it for such a long time. We are also blessed to be in a neighborhood filled with trees. It is breathtaking to be able to sit at our kitchen table and look out at the multicolored scenery from outside our sliding glass doors.

Naomi and Laura

Maddie and Sydni

When the trees began to loose their first leaves, I took Naomi and Sydni (and the two girls I babysit) out to collect some leaves. We got the idea to make some fall pictures and they had a great time painting the leaves (and themselves). Later, the older girls took the dried leaves and glued them to make a fall picture. Everyone had a great time. All I have to say is thank goodness for washable paint, warmer fall weather and a spray nozzle on the hose!

Naomi Faith