Today was another gorgeous fall day, and Edward took advantage of it by sitting outside with Mary and playing in the leaves. Here he strikes a pose as the rugged outdoorsman. Mary piled a few leaves on him and he didn't much care for that. I guess he'll take that "rugged" thing in small steps; baby steps, if you will.

I got the rake out shortly after this was taken to continue my efforts to build up the pile, and while Edward was intrigued, he didn't seem terribly eager to help. Just wait...