An act of service

Since he saw his first leaf fall from a tree this season, Grant has wanted to "rake leaves into a pile and play with them." And that has been his request for WEEKS! I would say he asks me at least once a day. (and I'm not exaggerating) 

I was at my friends house one day when she commented on the amount of leaves in her yard. "Don't rake up a single one, I'll bring my kids over to do it", I told her.

Grant was hyperventilating in excitement when I asked him if he wanted to rake someone's yard.

EVERYONE one was excited. Who knew service could be so fun. And believe me, I made a big lesson of it too. I think the next time my kids hear the word "service" they'll remember this afternoon and how much stinkin' fun they had.

The kids raked and raked.... and I raked a little more.

Until we had a MASSIVE mound of leaves. Yes, Grant is saluting in this picture... he must still be in character from his preschool Halloween party.

Then the real fun began....

The kids jumped....

And ran...

And tackled...

Buried each other...

Threw leaves....

And were silly as usual...

Here's Tana, and her ADORABLE baby, Austin. She was pretty thrilled to get her yard cleaned up by a bunch of  wild animals. I promise, we left her yard in better shape than when we came.

Jefferson wants to go rake up leaves at her house tomorrow. Maybe they can put their fun new hobby to good use, and earn some money.... oh but wait, it's not service if you get paid.