The spoils of Autum

Friday afternoon was the perfect sunny Autumn play day.  I had ordered some fun colorful cones for Xander to learn to ride and maneuver his bike around, and also to improve his memory on the color names, something he still struggles with, despite having an absolutely uncanny memory for so many other things.  I could think of so many fun variations, I was sure it would keep us busy all afternoon.  Xander seemed excited too- and we spent a little time inside first, just playing with the cones.

Then it was outside with us, and time for some bike riding... the leaves were a perfect crisp and colorful carpet, perfect for riding in, and burying mom in!  We were having  so much fun we didn't really get to the cones for awhile....

Just when we had a good game of bicycle riding going, Jake came home from work with his own idea of how to spend a perfect late afternoon.  RC Cars!  Well, let's just say that my cones were soon abandoned, only to be found again as an obstacle course for the cars... not the bikes.

I had to throw my hands up and the towel in, and smile- Xander had a blast, and so did both Mom, and Dad.  Maya just laughed at us all and enjoyed the show.