We had a weird day off of school (Building Articulation Day--whatever that means) a few Fridays ago, so I took the kids apple picking at Jonomac Orchard. It's only 45 minutes away, is simple, cute, open during the weekdays, and has no admittance fee. :) We had a great time. The play area is free during the weekdays, so I let them run. There were 3 different slides; a silo filled with corn like a sandbox where the kids could scoop it, bury their feet, slide into it, etc.; a duck racing station, john deer tricycle area, and a hay bale maze. After we got our wiggles out, we took our personal provided Radio Flyer wagon out to the orchard and picked our Cortland, Jonomac, Gala, and Spartan apples (those were the varieties ready for picking). We were able to pick over 40 lbs. in 30 minutes. All of my children commented on how much easier it was than blueberry picking! They would definitely do apple picking again without complaining! We put our apples in the car and went to the country store to try some of their yummy treats--apple cider donuts, apple cider slushies, and caramel apples. Mmmmm! Mmmm! Mmmm! We had a few more minutes, so the kids ran to the play area one last time!
This is one huge rocking chair--that really rocks!
In the Gala apple aisle
Eating the scrumptious apple treats
Smilin' in front of a cute red barn
"Princesses!"
"The hay hurts my legs!" "Ouchies!"
All five trying to find their way
This is the rubber duckie race! Too cute! Evan won.
Can't wait to go back next year!
Can't wait to go back next year!
4 comments:
Can't wait to go myself! Thanks for the recommendation.
I LOVE the picture of Emma in the Gala Apples. She is SO cute and such a little dainty girl! I love seeing pictures of her!
what a fun way to take advantage of a random day off. Love it.
Fall is in the air.
Hi Kori!
Thanks for your comment on my blog. It was fun to follow your link and find you blog. What a sweet family you have! You look so great and happy. Glad to be back in touch after many years!
Ang
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