The Autumn Tea Party

Two little ladies that are so dear to my heart wanted to throw an impromptu outdoor tea party, so we packed their tea party accoutrements and headed into the woods:





Besides this beautiful canopy of splendor we set up camp. The ladies weren't too thrilled that I left my place at the table to photograph them:



Her dance with her favorite teddy bear was beyond precious. All I needed was one shot. "NO." And of course, her refusal to look into the camera was met by another playfully defiant click of the shutter:



Big sister was much more generous with her poses:



Try as I may, no amount of pleading kept the sun from stealing away... but I received a treat as I witnessed the brilliant yellow leaves of the birches turn an even more dazzling orange hue:



How I adore this time of the year. God is quite the artist.