Day at the Apple Orchard

What a great day! The weather was perfect (mid-70's), and I was able to spend the whole day with my little ones. I can't lie, I had some challenging moments, but overall I had a good time. 

The plan for the day was to go to the apple orchard around 11a. Darnell had a game at 4p, so we wanted to get out in enough time to enjoy the cider mill. Especially when it was 1 hour away. Cherie also was scheduled to join us.  Darnell ended up working in the AM, so by the time he returned it wasn't enough time for him to go too. So, the kids, Cherie, and I headed out to Blake's Apple Orchard. We had so much fun! That was probably the best orchard I've been to. There was so much to do. 

The kids fell asleep in the car so when we got there they were not in the best mood.  We tried to start with some activities, but that didn't go over well. We instead battled the bees, and started with yummy donuts & cider. Here is Morgan having a taste of donuts, and Joshua with his first smile of the afternoon lol. 

After that fabulous snack it was time to hit the mill!  They had tons to do including pony rides, but Joshua wasn't having it! We tried 3 times throughout the visit, but he didn't even want to pet the pony's! So, that was $4.50 I could have saved lol. Hey, maybe I will save it and use next year lol just kidding. 

Morgan taking Mommy for a ride on the tractor lol

OMG Joshua loved playing this. There were ducks that you could race by pumping the water. I'm sure if we would have let him, he would still be there playing that game. 

Lastly, we hopped on the wagon...ok tractor, and had a very nice ride around the HUGE orchard!! As you can see Morgan was focused on her bottle, and Joshua thought it was the coolest thing since the duck races!

After a long day at the cider mill we were all very hungry, so off to Mongolian BBQ we went. I was excited to take Joshua there for the first time. I knew he would enjoy watching the guys cooking the food on the grill. His behavior at the table was not one that met my approval, but seeing his face at the grill was priceless. 

Needless to say we were all pooped, but wouldn't have had it any other way!