{Finally}

Finally...the leaves fell from our tree, that is. Mostly because we love making a big raked pile to jump in. And then we do the responsible thing. We rake it into another pile and jump again. And again.

Eventually we clean the cul de sac up, but first we make a total mess of the place. Really, our tree is a bit of a nuisance because it's leaves blow into all the neighboring yards until it's finally bald. But it is the most beautiful tree, so all is forgiven, especially once it blooms it's lovely white flowery blooms again in the Spring. (Which will be in a couple weeks here, seeing as it is still in the 70s in DECEMBER! Sheesh.)