Cherished

I packed my camera, 2 lenses, a massive flash and lightstand into my mini van and a neighbor asked what special occasion I was going to photograph. A wedding? no I answered... A birthday party? No...Finally I let her in on the secret...It's Leaf Jumping Day.
She looked puzzle and I did not have time to explain this festivity...but now I do.

The Wols family consists of Barb and Jack..their 4 children and spouses..and their 10grandchildren. This family is nothing short of amazing. Whereas most families celebrate your token Holidays, (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthdays..). Barb and Jack create custom Holidays for their family. And Leaf Jumping Day was truly an event!

The entire family drove out to Jack and Barb's home and the kids took turns not just jumping in the leaves, but being LAUNCHED and CATAPULTED by their dads and uncles. Afterwards, there was hot cocoa and snacks and playtime. It was nothing short of a storybook day.

After witnessing this day, marveling at this family, and talking to the grandchildren, I know this much is true....
"Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them."
Barb and Jack create these moments to make sure that their children..their grandchildren...their legacy know that they are loved beyond measure.
Truly cherished.