Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Apples, Grandparents, and Cardinals

About a month ago our friends, Tim and Kristin, called and asked if we wanted some apples.  Their apple tree was plentiful this year so they shared "a box" with us.
From Summer 2012
So excited about all those apples!  
From Summer 2012
I was hoping to make and freeze some applesauce, but we gobbled up a triple batch in about a week (maybe less!).   So three pies, lots of snacks, and a triple batch of applesauce later, we were out of apples.

We really didn't think we'd be going to the apple orchard this fall, but last weekend was the perfect opportunity when Bill and Nancy were here.  
From Fall 2012
It was a beautiful day.  We enjoyed the animals, play area, and even the carnival rides (?!) before taking a hayride to pick some apples. 
From Fall 2012
From Fall 2012
Ready to ride!
From Fall 2012
I think it was this point when I remembered I don't really like ferris wheels.  Why didn't I let someone else ride with Ruby?
From Fall 2012
Ada wanted to do everything Ruby was doing!
From Fall 2012
From Fall 2012

Ruby was big enough to pick apples this year.  I'm pretty sure she filled up a whole bag herself!  
From Fall 2012
Ada couldn't get enough!
From Fall 2012
We love this fall family tradition!  
From Fall 2012
(Thought we had a pic of all four of us...)

We did a little "birthday celebrating" too of course!  
From Fall 2012
I'm supposed to tear this paper?!  
From Fall 2012

Steve and Bill got to enjoy a Cardinals game during their visit too!
From Fall 2012

Thanks for visiting us!

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for all the great memories! We had a wonderful time. Ruby and Ada thank you for the beautiful picture that you painted for us. The tree made of little hands and leaves of tiny fingers is just precious!

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