Sherwood Orchards

This past Sunday was the anniversary of our first visit to Sherwood Orchards. 

Can you tell that I like tradition and celebration? I do. I love it!

 A few weeks ago, I chatted with Matt about making it an annual event and we put the Saturday on our Google calenders. The day called for rain so we pulled on our boots and headed out early. We stopped for fall treats on the way: Pumpkin Spice Latte for me and pumpkin-shaped cookies for the kiddos. I wanted to start this season of right!

 One of our favorite books to read with the kids is called Apple Farmer Annie, so when we arrived we pretended that the lady who runs the place was the same one from the book. Having kids makes things like this so much less a chore, and so much more a right of passage.

 Matt stopped the kids for a few customary instructions (pick only from marked trees, don't eat rotting fruit from the ground, etc) and then we were off!

 Yes, she did get hit in the head with an apple. This is dangerous business!

 

 Just a few sample bites to see if we like the apples before picking...

 

We bought thirty pounds of apples and pears (pre-picked) and for the record it didn't rain a bit!

I would highly, highly encourage you to take a page from our book, and get yourself out to an apple orchard if possible. We always come home smiling.

With love,

Mandy