fall splendour

I must say, it has been the most spectacular fall season thus far.  We did have our first (minor) snowfall the other day, but goodness, the weather has allowed us some pretty fantastic outdoor adventures as of late!  This weekend, we headed out with the Augustine's to the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area, a great spot not too far from our house, and a fabulous area for a quick little fall hike.   It was brisk, but when you carry thermos' of hot chocolate and yummy snacks....nothing is too chilly!

Bree found some pretty fantastic fallen leaves...red too, which are a little uncommon in these parts!

 

 

The so called "haunted barn" was a great spot to enjoy our much anticipated snacks and bevvies. Aidan learned (on a previous field trip) that this barn was haunted by the original inhabitants of the land.

The views from this area are nothing short of awesome!  A perfect panorama of foothills, mountains, and forest.  Stunning!

Bree too was mesmerized by the area, and we are finding more often than not, that the kids are really starting to appreciate where they live.

And yes, there are still a great deal of sillies ever present with this group.  This is Aidan and Jenna "raking" and "cleaning up the leaves".  Ahem.

Thanksgiving wishes to everyone as well, from our family to yours!