Into the woods.

 In lieu of potential nature deficit disorder during our perfect fall weather, we struck out on an adventure to explore our nearly 2 acres of woods.  They have been sorely neglected this summer due to extreme temperatures and swarms of mosquitoes that love our northern blood.  

 We first had to scout the best way to traverse the rough terrain and then we were off- precariously to begin with.

 Mathias enjoyed climbing and pretending to fight off bad guys.

 Brielle did her best to climb over and under all of the fallen trees.  And looking darn cute while doing so.

 Fascinating discoveries were made...

 And the love and joy was in abundance...

 Between said discoveries.

 It was a magical setting.

 With unique finds...

 And physical exertion was high.

 However, Brielle was so sad to find out that there were no BEARS in our woods.

 But luckily she found a kitty whom we named "Woodsy the Cat".  We also had bunnies and an entire herd of deer race by us at various intervals that only added to our adventure experience.