It's apple picking time! Autumn is truly a magical time of year--the trees and fields brimming with the succulent crops that had been growing and maturing all summer long, finally ready to pick. For the past two years while living in Alaska, we had ordered fresh apples from Washington because, well there aren't any U-pick apple orchards in the Last Frontier State--or at least none that I knew of.
Now that I'm living in the Midwest, I've got to embrace the abundance of agriculture that is in my backyard. Tonight I went to the Cider Hill Family Orchard in Kansas City with an awesome and adorable family who I am privileged to call friend. Their two kids, ages 8 and 2, are so fun to be around, which is saying something :).
Look at her: she's got character!
Our Haul:
While I wasn't quite ready for the picture, the kids were spot-on (finally)
...but it didn't last long!
But hey, now I am ready :)
Oh well. At least they were willing.
Striking a pose with a beauty:
I'm so looking forward to making applesauce and apple chips for this next year.
It is such an easy way to enjoy the fruits of the season for months.
I love their infectious smiles. Taking pictures is so much more fun with kids.
One more for me!
Hopefully next time, Marshall can come with me. :) Silly midterms.
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