Going on a Leek Hunt (We're Not Scared)

Remember the sea of wild leeks?  Last week, we went to dig some for supper, but on the way, cattails distracted us.

Ever the organizer, Millie gathered large bunches and passed them out,

though some preferred to find their own.

I think this was Pip's first time experiencing one of childhood's best joys.  If you've never filled the air with cattail fluff, don't sneer.  It's as satisfying as it looks. 

This is one of my favorite pictures of Piper to date.

Annika began slowly, 

but it didn't take her long to pick up speed.

It was definitely Luci's first time playing with cattails, which is a gross oversight for which I take full responsibility.

She lingered until every stalk was bare.

And then we ran to catch up with the other girls, who were already entering the woods.