Today we made the drive up to Julian to do some wonderful "Fall" apple picking. It was only around 100 degrees down here, so you know, nice crisp day. Joli thought she would be helpful as Abby was trying to get the kids out of the car, by going through her car. Nice lipstick Joli.
I tried to distract her by letting her use the camera. She's learning.
When we came into the orchard there was one of the sweetest puppies I have ever seen!
Apparently she's a little Jack Russell. We weren't supposed to pick her up because she's going to be a hunting dog. She doesn't really agree with this plan.
I just wanted to scoop her up and put her in my pocket!! She only comes up to Joli's knee! Joli's only 36 inches tall!!
Eventually we stopped playing with the puppy and actually went to pick apples. Apple season wasn't very good for any of the orchards in the area but we still managed to find some tasty ones.
We had a hard time explaining to the kids that they couldn't eat the ones on the ground. What's the big deal with a few holes?
I think Joli ate more than she picked. Well actually she took a bite and then tossed it for another!
Here is one of Joli's that she discarded. We were trying to explain to Syrus that the fence was pokey and he could get hurt, so Joli fixed it.
Near the entrance there was an apple press to make apple cidar and Abby's friend, Soloman, wanted to give it a shot. It was really interesting but I think I'm going to stick with buying it in the store!! It was a lot of work!
Lilly was perhaps the sweetest of the day. Only minimal crying and even let me hold her a few times.
Of course the apples were wonderful things to keep shoving in the kids mouths! So quiet!
I didn't want to pay for two bags but one just didn't hold enough so the good ol' Starbucks cup helped me out.
It was such a nice day. Even though our three screaming kids cleared out an entire restaurant, I had a fabulous time!
I tried to distract her by letting her use the camera. She's learning.
When we came into the orchard there was one of the sweetest puppies I have ever seen!
Apparently she's a little Jack Russell. We weren't supposed to pick her up because she's going to be a hunting dog. She doesn't really agree with this plan.
I just wanted to scoop her up and put her in my pocket!! She only comes up to Joli's knee! Joli's only 36 inches tall!!
Eventually we stopped playing with the puppy and actually went to pick apples. Apple season wasn't very good for any of the orchards in the area but we still managed to find some tasty ones.
We had a hard time explaining to the kids that they couldn't eat the ones on the ground. What's the big deal with a few holes?
I think Joli ate more than she picked. Well actually she took a bite and then tossed it for another!
Here is one of Joli's that she discarded. We were trying to explain to Syrus that the fence was pokey and he could get hurt, so Joli fixed it.
Near the entrance there was an apple press to make apple cidar and Abby's friend, Soloman, wanted to give it a shot. It was really interesting but I think I'm going to stick with buying it in the store!! It was a lot of work!
Lilly was perhaps the sweetest of the day. Only minimal crying and even let me hold her a few times.
Of course the apples were wonderful things to keep shoving in the kids mouths! So quiet!
I didn't want to pay for two bags but one just didn't hold enough so the good ol' Starbucks cup helped me out.
It was such a nice day. Even though our three screaming kids cleared out an entire restaurant, I had a fabulous time!
2 comments:
Ohhhh...cute Jack russell puppy, Kacie used to have one named WInnie that looked just like the orchard one....and you know how "cute" big jacks can be....nice apple picking pics....
Pam
It looks like you guys had so much fun! I miss you! You should have snuck that little Jack puppy in your bag!!! Joli is so funny....
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