This week we enjoyed two great nature hikes - and sadly we had snow two times as well.  Winter seems to be upon us early, but I'm still hopeful for crisp fall days minus snow.

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year.  I consider it to be the beginning of the year - instead of January, even before I started homeschooling.  I so enjoy the excitement of new subjects, fresh clean books and brand new pencils.  The colors are also my favorite here in the mountains - the contrast of the evergreens and the reds, golds and yellows of the aspens and maples. 

So the nature hikes - we headed out with our sketch pads, and nature id book and I can't believe what a great time we had.  I was so impressed with my kids.  At the end of each hike - both older kids said, "We are so doing this again!" 

 All and all - we have enjoyed fall so far. I am hopeful that we have more crisp days as opposed to freezing days, so that we can enjoy more days together outside.