Sure, it's a little early for apple picking and a little late for blueberry picking, but that didn't stop us from making a trip out to Freeland on one of our last free days before school starts to visit both kinds of farms. Strong psychic vibrations are telling me there may be some homemade pies in our future. Sophie and Emma were very discerning in their selection of the apples. They literally picked a peck, and now that we are back at home, we get to decide what to do with them all... apple oatmeal, apple pancakes, apple pie, apple spice cake, apple crumble, fried apples, grilled cheese and apple sandwiches, apples with peanut butter? I really don't think we can go wrong.
Of course the journey is as much fun as the destination, and I'm thinking that blueberry and apple pies are the ultimate destination. We really enjoyed our time at the apple farm. The kids got to play at the rustic playground and see all sorts of little farm animals. Our young friends Brennen and Riley were especially excited about meeting a rooster and hearing his impressive cock-a-doodle-doo. We also were all there to witness a young ginger tom cat catch (and play with) his first mouse on the farm. Wow.
This little punkin, unfortunately, is still feeling pretty rotten, but I think a morning out in the sunshine did her some good...
Bring on the fall, we say! Happy September to all!
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