Exploring

A couple weekends ago we were blessed with a gorgeous fall weekend and the Lions were on bye.  This meant we could leave our house (drag Jason and Brendan away from football) for an afternoon nature walk.  Brendan picked the West Bloomfield Nature Preserve because of the high concentration of great blue herons.  We learned over the summer that the great blue heron is the symbol of West Bloomfield and the rookery hosts approx. 100 nests. 

The path is always busy with walkers, runners, and bikers and this weekend was no exception.  We had to park along the road because the small parking lot was full. 

We let Lila wander on her own with no stroller.  I think she loved it:)  The kids had a race along one of the boardwalks and we laughed because they both ran with their tongue hanging out.

I think Lila stopped every two feet to try and pick up more "Leebs! Da-Dee!"  Then she would run to Jason and give him yet another leaf. 

Brendan tried his hardest to catch one of the many falling leaves and when he got upset because he couldn't get one...this happened!

It fell right into his arms!  He was so happy:)

The kids had a screaming contest on the way to the lookout. 

Brendan and Jason spotted some mallard ducks in the pond.  They must have been enjoying the weather too!

 Of course he had to help his sister see her favorite bird!

We also got a few pictures just for fun...

Thank you Mother Nature for this lovely fall day (and the Lions for not playing on this Sunday!)