Beautiful

When we moved in on Aquila Avenue nine years ago, our sugar maple was the most beautiful fall tree on the block.  Since this photo was taken, we are also two less trees in the backyard too (less raking for us each season now, not complaining).  Our sugar maple has had a beautiful life...  it will transform into something entirely different by this time next year.  When I can get JP to take down the large limbs (too many projects on his honey-do list), we will have the trunk of it carved into a character. 

A lot has changed in the nine years since we moved into this house...  one thing's for sure, it has certainly turned into a beautiful home and neighborhood for us to raise our children!  We are blessed.