The Raking of the Leaves -- A Family Affair

 I think leaf raking might be right up there with Christmas in Benjamin's book. He looks forward to it all season long; eagerly watching the leaves fall off the trees in anticipation of the day that we finally tell him that it is time to rake them up. Well, that day finally came last Sunday, and he was not disappointed. Even Drew got in on the action. This was the first year Drew really got to experience jumping into a giant leaf pile, and even though he was sick he still managed to have a pretty good time with it. Our dog Bailey is an old hat with the leaves, too, but Riley was not as sure. If nothing else it was good training with his recent obedience classes to get him to sit in the leaves and STAY long enough for me to get a picture.

Now we just need the maple tree in front to finish dropping its leaves so we can do the front yard next!

Stopping for a snuggle break...

Doesn't Riley look like he is enjoying himself?

One last leaf remains on our crabapple tree...