Our annual Fall Leaf Pictures

I began taking Eli's pictures in the leaves before he was a year old. and I have continued to do it every year. It is a tradition. Last week I finally was able to get to them..........

 

 

Ari didn't really understand throwing the leaves. The other two went crazy and then he finally understood.

 

 

I also took Eli's photos in the tree. I do it every year. I waited a little too late in the day this year. Also the trees have not really changed color. They turn brown and then fall instead of their actual color. I have noticed it on ours and others. I think it froze too soon. So these are not as brilliant as last year and I could have used more light, but that is when they were able to be done so they are what they are. 

 

 

Another beautiful Michigan fall. It always comes quick and never lasts long enough.  

Leaf Exploring

Fall is in the air. A Michigan Fall is one of the best things there is about Michigan. It is one reason I don't want to move. We occasionally talk about moving to another state etc. Usually it is just talked about briefly. One of my biggest reasons for not moving is missing the fall colors. It is one of my FAVORITE things about Michigan. Between the cider mill, wonderful fall colors, and all the pumpkin stands along the road I can't get enough of fall. 

As we are now homeschooling I knew we would use October to explore parts of fall. Wednesdays are usually our nature study days along with a craft correlating. I picked up this book for them to study why the leaves change.  They loved it.

So today we went out for our walk. It was chilly, but they didn't care. They were on a mission to find leaves. So they had their pile. I also kept a bag for each one of them with nice leaves that we would use for crafts. I am sure we looked a site with Ari in the wagon and the oldest two carrying arms full of leaves up and down the road. They smelled them, threw, them crunched them, etc. It was FALL. 

 

Then we came home and did our crafts. Our book had all the different leaf types with the names of the trees so we identified the leaves and did crayon rubbings. Then they all picked their favorites and I pressed them between wax paper. Then we decorated the homeschool room. They were very proud of their work. This is another reason why I LOVE homeschooling. Seeing them enjoy these moments made my day. 

 

Happy Fall! 

September (large picture share)

I have been putting blogging off for September as really it was a very busy month for me. I took a photography class, did way more sessions than normal (welcome to busy season), and homeschooling. My class I shot everyday for and turned in an assignment every day so it was a bit time consuming.

I also wanted to showcase my photos in one or two blog posts. This class was wonderful and I am very happy I took it. It has really made me think more creatively. Some of my favorite images to date have been taken for personal photos.  So here is our September and some of October. 

I started my class off with pouty pictures of these two. They had had a rough night!

 

Food Photography, not really my thing but the walnuts are from our tree....

Fun with puppet shadows

 

This series of photos are some of my favorite to date. The September sun is wonderful to take photos in at night.

 

 

He fell asleep with this sticker on his head. 
  

Lilliana is all about dressing up and being a "Princess Ballerina" 

  

My FAVORITE photo from class............

 

 

We spent a lot of time down at the middle school playing. The kids loved taking their balls and the wagon. Lilliana loves to ride and Eli loves to pull the kids. 

  

Yes, this is meant to be out of focus also known as OOF.

 

School........

  

Paint doesn't taste good........

 

 

Full Moon peeking out from under the clouds

 

Yes, these two are also meant to be OOF

  

 

 

 

 

 

Black eye thanks to Eli...........

 

  

The kids went apple picking with Anthony and since then Ari eats them non stop if we let him.....

 

I am slowing down session wise so hopefully I will be able to blog more. September was a busy month, but a good month for school and sessions. We have plans to study leaves this week and all the different kinds of trees as their leaves fall off. Have a wonderful week.