Apples & Pumpkins

Fall is here, and school is in full swing.  While I’m so thankful for a wonderful class this year, I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I still live for weekends.  Especially when fall comes and our weekly routines get so hectic, the slower pace and family time of the weekend is much to cherish.  That’s probably why we didn’t waste any time with hitting up two of our favorite fall traditions:  apple and pumpkin picking. 

 

We traveled to MN Harvest in Jordan for apple picking which included a wagon ride out to the orchard where we did our picking.  When our bag was filled to the brim we rode back to enjoy exploring time of other things they had to offer.  The apple sling-shot, hay tower, and petting zoo were the favorites. 

Filling Daddy's request of "Show me your muscles!", while climbing the tower of hay.

These two cutie pie apples look perfect for the pick'en.

 

Pumpkin picking happened the following weekend, where we went to Barten’s Pumpkins, a family run business done by friends of our family. They had oodles of pumpkins of every shape, size, and color to pick from, along with several gourds. They also had many kid friendly activities for the kids to enjoy. We found the perfect pumpkins for carving, plus some extras just for fun!