November in NJ

November seems to have flown by so far. I can't believe it's already Thanksgiving week and Scottie's birthday and Christmas is just around the corner!

We've spent most weekends this month tackling the never-ending flood of leaves. We laugh at how all we wanted in Charlotte were some mature trees on our property and here in NJ we talk about cutting off limbs and contemplate chopping down trees to reduce the leaves, acorns, twigs and other yard debris that drops in the fall!

At least the kids have enjoyed the leaf cleanup. Even Allie got into the act when we brought her jolly jumper outside and hung it on a tree limb (so those trees ARE good for something)!.

Robbie likes to pretend he's Daddy with his own leaf blower.

Scottie likes to run under the blowing leaves and collect them in his bucket.

And both boys love to jump in the piles. Fun stuff!