We slowed down a bit this weekend for a visit from adored family and for an autumnal art project. It took hours to walk at toddler pace to the grocery store collecting leaves, but when we suspended two dozen grape, maple, and sycamore leaves from the living room ceiling, the result was magical.

Autumn is here...the living room is a vast leaf-y landscape

The trip also harnessed the energy of the wee ones, who seemed more mellow after their sensory walk.

Thank you, neighbors, for the chicken rest stop.