What is it about Leaves?

I have never met a kid that didn't like to jump into a pile of leaves! Even when they are little they are quickly fasinated (and sometimes eat) leaves! It must be the crunch sound and the mess they make? Who knows. But this fun activity marks the start of Fall. We rake them just to jump in them and then "leave" them for the lawn service to clean up. THAT is what makes this activity enjoyable for us adults... no clean up..... except out of their hair. Plus this activity make for GREAT pictures! LA VIVA FALL, because I hate winter.