Annual Apple Hill Trip

We were so excited to keep up our tradition of an annual Apple Hill visit this year! And we were even MORE excited that we could go with Grandma and Grandpa again! I think we are 3 for 3 so far! The weather was yucky and their trip out wasn't certain---but we made it by the skin of our teeth the 28th of October.

We ate some good grub, which of course included apple goodies.... :) But we still have yet to find a REALLY GOOD restaurant. So all you locals, comment! Tell me your favorite place to eat up there! Next year, we are thinking of going into the little town nearby and trying out some places there, TripleD style! (a show called Diners, Drive-in's and Dives, if you didn't follow that. Google it.) :)

We went on a scavenger hunt for lots of different things and I think we only had one thing left...I can't remember what it was but I think it was something silly like 'dew on a leaf'. Um, unless it's 7AM, chances are slim for that one. Anyway, we bought a big box of apples, a few jars of jam and relish, fed some animals and just enjoyed walking around getting some fresh air and having fun together. I hope we can keep the tradition alive in the coming years!!

Avery sitting like a bump on a...stump. :) A cute bump.

Mommy and Avery time.
Three kiddos feeding the "sheeps"
I'm sure they sheep loved being loudly "BAAAA'd" at.
AshAsh not paying attention..... Tiny headed Avery SEE YA NEXT YEAR, APPLE HILL!!!

Comments

Tiffany Kadani said…
Yay! They are too adorable!
January 3, 2011 at 9:25 PM
Deborah Peters said…
Love the pictures of the girls with the pony? I paint animals and people so these shots really stand out, great moment you captured!
July 18, 2011 at 2:37 PM
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