October 21, 2008
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Apple Orchard
Saturday, Oct. 11th we went to the Orchard while it was still relatively warm. For those of you not in the Northeast that would mean low 60's.
Hay ride up the hill first!
Eric and Jared (aka Eric Jr.)
"Hey, Mama! Can we put some of these apples in our bags?!"
This orchard always reminds me of a scene in a movie. On the property the migrant workers live in a large rustic, New England looking red barn. Well, it's not actually a barn inside, but they have kept the outside looking very nostalgic for sure. At sun down you can see the migrant workers walking down the hill all together after picking these large square crates full of apples all day.
Chloe reaching up high with her "I can do it!" confident spirit.
Every time we go apple picking both girls have this thing of wanting to show me every single apple they pick. It's so cute to see how proud they are of such a simple thing in life!
Phoebe, once again, gives me another pic that portrays, Apple of my eye. Look how her hands just show how much she cherishes that red gem of hers!
Jared is a pro at this by now, of course!
Caleb can pose without ever losing a hold of that perfect apple!
The wobbly camera bag took this family picture for us. Not bad!
What is Papa up to?!
We tried to go for Ten Apples On Top like Dr. Suess. I'm impressed that Jared was able to balance two and eat a third apple at the same time.
Look how talented we are! We can take a family pic all by ourselves and balance an apple on our heads at the same time.
Papa was playing helping Phoebe get an apple as she reaches waaaay up high. He had a little too much fun here with both girls. Chloe immediately with all confidence said she could do it, not catching onto what Papa was actually doing by pulling the branch up just before they caught the apple in their hand. lol
On the top of the lookout identifying all the Mountain ranges. Pretty neat!
Sun is going down. Time to climb back on hay for a ride down the hill.
Caleb is our apple eater. He eats about two to three apples a day ALL year long. I think he ate five while we were picking. As you see here he was tempted to eat more from his bag on the way back to farm stand.
Comments (11)
What a beautiful day! Thanks for sharing
These are GREAT. I don't believe we have even made it to the apple orchard since Eric and I met! We are so missing out on all the fun. Fall is just such a busy time of year. My two favorite pics are the one of Jared with the two apples on his head and the family pic where you all have apples. Now I wonder who was talented enough to set up the camera to take the pic, run back into formation and balance the apple -- all in ten seconds or less!
I love the pic of everyone with an apple on their head! Looks like you all had fun. Is there ever a day when you don't, lol? What a sweet family.
Laura
How beautiful!!! Looks like a great family day!
That looks so fun! Do you mind e-mailing me a couple of those pictures? We don't really get fall here, and I miss the colors! The pictures I had in mind were the one you said reminded you of a movie, and the one that was a close up of the apples in the tree. If you mind, that's okay, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Your kids are so cute!
We are supposed to go apple picking this week. I can't wait. Thanks for sharing your pictures. Such a lovely family. A family with such love that it resonates in every picture. Have a great day! Karen
@likejelly - that would be me!
Fun times! I'm thinking the pumpkin patch would be fun for the little guys in my life....
@strawberry14 - Oh definitely! We need to find one of those in our area. I have yet to do that with the kids. Eric and I used to go to a HUGE pumpkin patch when we lived in MO. That was pre-kids though. Something to put on my fun to do list next Autumn. Hope you show us pics if you take your little guys this year! =)
I'm really missing out on all of the apple-y goodness. I've never even *seen* and apple orchard.
Your blog is looking so purty! I love the photos - such fun and I am very impressed with your apple balancing! Good times! Happy Autumn!
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