In the leafy treetops (Or they were leafy before they landed all over my lawn!!!)

We have so many leaves on our lawn because of our 2 huge maple trees. I love the trees in the summertime because they provide excellant shade, but in the fall they have so many leaves that fall and cover our lawn. Last year we fill up our truck 3 or 4 times before the leaves were gone. It is a chore but add a little sugar and the job becomes a game. I obviouisly wasn't working too hard when I was taking these pictures of Emily, but had could I resist?

The other night Ben and I were watching Journey to the Center of the Earth and he fell asleep (not unusual for a Willoughby). But I watched him and thought about all he does for our family and I just wanted to cry. He looked so handsome and peaceful. Although the peace ended when I started taking pictures of him...oops. I am so thankful for his good job and for all the things we are blessed with. I am thankful that he makes so many things possible for us. Today in our RS class we discussed the Joseph and Emma letters and in one of them he says "Remember that I am a true and faithful friend to you and the children forever. My heart is entwined around yours forever and ever." I loved that and feel the same way about Ben and my children. I am just so grateful to be a wife and mother!!!