Golden Snow?

Well its what's known as "peak" color here in upstate NY. For those of you who have never experienced an east coast autumn, its something else. I have been in love with the east coast autumn since my freshman year of college, which I spent in Buena Vista, VA a long eight years ago... but that's another story. There is a crisp feeling in the air, and the mornings are a great time for Emma and I to have cocoa. Our apartment is at the back of the complex so out my window I see a good deal of forest and then the building next to us. This picture actually doesn't do it justice because we've had some rain that has pulled down a lot of the leaves. I have spent the past few afternoons while the girls have napped looking out my window as the leaves drift lazily to the grass in what I have termed "golden snow." So far the move has been a good one. We all seem to be adjusting to the changes that have come our way. Levi is in a routine of getting to work by 7 am so that he can be home with us earlier. Emma is doing well as she is making room for Charlotte in her life. Emma is so smart and is such a tremendous help, she rarely has a jealous moment. I am very grateful to not be pregnant, as my body needs to recuperate, and i am trying desperately to give myself a routine despite the serious lack of sleep. One more quick thought, there are wonders that come with a more humid climate, creatures of all kinds are more abundant. Levi took Emma on a walk to get the mail tonight and along the way ran into a frog. She got the biggest kick out of it, I have never seen her eyes quite so big. She was careful to walk quietly behind it as it hopped through the complex grass. I am sure we will have more stories about different animals during spring and this next summer. I just hope that all of the animal adventures take place outside of the apartment, but with Levi and Emma who knows what I'll be in for....

Update: Today we were able to take a photo of a cemetery which is on the way to church. Since it is halloween season we thought we would share.