Capturing Fall

I recently wrote about walking with my girls.  Being outside, being in nature is my favourite way to spend time with them.  On this particular November morning (the 8th), we had nowhere to go in particular, but I was feeling compelled to be outside with them.   

I can't say that they were feeling the same enthusiasm that I was.....

but that's ok, because I know that I will find something to interest them....

...or at least Karis.  

Our town is full of incredible trails and rivers to explore.   On this day, we walked the salmon channel trails.

And of course I brought snack.

I pointed out how the leaves had gathered along the end of a branch...

We found evidence of natures life cycle....

Started a new collection.....

Added to our existing collection.....

And then we continued to move on for a new experience.....

running through this forest on a crisp Sunday morning is such a great feeling.  

I love the look of fall and I know that I stretch Kamille's patience just a bit when I start to get into capturing the details in photos, but sometimes getting a great shot of nature -  the look that makes up a particular season - is just as exciting for me as great shots of my girls.  

There were no salmon in the channels this day, except for the odd carcass that was left behind.

karis loves to throw things in the water!  

Kamille started to get a bit grumpy so I handed her over my camera (with the strap wrapped around her neck in a "this better not fall past your shoulders" position).  I encouraged her to capture some shots of what she was looking at.  Me, of course..

and she got Karis and I to pose.  

The rest are a blurry collection of me,  my legs and butt or me talking and looking funny!  ; )  It got her smiling again though!  

Out of the trails and on the path closer to home.  Kamille know the way from here.  She took charge.

And I lagged behind capturing just a few more details of fall.

A great morning walk with my girls always sets me up for a good rest of the day with them.  xoxo