Apple Pickin' and A Pumpkin Patch

This Saturday was the perfect day for going to an apple orchard! Each year for the past three years we have gone to one of the wonderful orchards that surround our fair city. We have gone to
Aamodt's Apple Farm and Afton Apple, and this year we went to Fischer's Croix Farm Orchard. Little Chief and I have also been to this farm for raspberry picking a few years ago. Although it seemed a bit smaller than either Aamodt's or Afton, we had a great time and the smallishness of the farm and orchard made us feel comfy and welcomed. Despite it's small size it we had big fun! There were lots of things to do (and eat!). We went on a tractor/wagon ride, picked pumpkins from the patch, ate apple brats, played in hay, and ate some of the BEST Honey Crisp apples I have ever had. The best part, of course, was spending the day with the family. G'Pa is in town visitng and he is just about Little Chief's favorite person in the world and Papa Bear and I admit to loving a babysitter :)

G'Pa, Papa Bear, and Little Chief

This was some crazy, inflatable, balloon filled apple that Chief played in. I thought it looked a little boring, but it was only a buck and the child loved it.

The corn maze, or the maize maze, as it were

Which way, Son? Go West, Dad!

Oh no! It was a good maze- we really did get lost....but we were following a three year old : )

We found it! Yipee! the maze ended at the .....

Pumpkin Patch! Time to pick a few pumpkins. Thank goodness the wagon picked us up and drove us back. We ended up with three good sized pumpkins.

Back at the orchard, Papa and Chief eat some apples right off the tree (stolen!)

After spending the day taking the pictures I convinced the child to take a picture with his Mama.

Happy Apples and Pumpkins to all!
Love,
The Yeagers