Typically, I think of apple picking as a mid to late fall activity. I definitely don't think of August or 90 degree weather. But the apples are early this year, thanks to a very early spring. So last weekend, we took the kids to McDougal Orchard in Springvale to pick our own apples. This is a great farm! (Thanks Amanda and Ed for the tip!) It has many different fruit trees, including apples, nectarines, plums, and peaches. There are also pick your own rasberries. Additionally, they have some beautiful flower gardens, goats (and fresh goat cheese) and a playspace for younger kids. We packed a lunch and headed over. The drive is about an hour from our home. It was a truly great time, even if the weather made the whole experience a bit odd. It is definitely a weird experience to pick apples in very hot weather but we came home with a bag of Cortlands and a bag of fresh nectarines.
Nectarines
Plum Tree
Sunflower Eli
Eli Picking - The apple trees are really small and low to the ground. Great for small kids!
The Goats!
Esme and Iris Enjoying Some Lunch
Swinging Under the Black Walnut Tree
Esme
Iris Thinks Feet are Great Fun
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