More Fun at Tuttle!

I'm sensing a yearly tradition here...

We've already been to Tuttle once as a family - more photos and info here.

Both girls had a scheduled fall field trip to the orchard as well. Tessa was last Friday and one parent per child was required. Josie was Tuesday and I signed up to be the chaperone. I was so glad I was able to attend! (The timing ended up being not so great because Jack was sick.)

Here are some photos from Tessa's trip. We got to go on a hayride to pick pumpkins then pick four apples each from the trees. Finally, we got to go into the play area.

Picking her pumpkin - they cut it right off the vine!

Posing with the sunflowers and cornflowers...

Apples!

Got it!

 Playtime -

I think this is the standard pumpkin patch cutout - I've seen it on a few facebook friend pages...

 So cute...

 Perfect!

 Jumping pose! Caught in the act!

Josie's trip was a little more involved. First, it included a school bus ride, which was a first for Josie. Then, we not only got a hayride to pick pumpkins and picked out apples, but we got a nice tour of the factory where they prepare the cider and prep apples for the store. Then, they also received a nice lesson in bees and pollination.

She wore her I Love Apples shirt for the occasion...

 Bins upon bins of apples...

 This is Josie's friend Kiera. They're so cute together!

 Peaceful...

 Time to find some apples!

 Got em!

 I was surprised at how many apples grow in one area...

 Back at school - an apple a day!

First Trip to Tuttle

This week made us think of fall so we took off to Tuttle Orchards today. The girls were excited because they like to pick apples there. I was excited because they would finally eat some fruit. For some reason, they love the apples there and won't eat them from anywhere else. So, off we went.

First we went over to the apple store to check things out. The kids enjoyed running through the greenhouses first, especially Jack.

Second stop was the measuring stick at the entrance. We've been doing this for a while.

2011 - Tessa wouldn't participate

2010

2009

2008 - We must have skipped Tuttle this year because we have no photos

2007 - Our first year in Greenfield

After seeing how we measured up, we went into the orchard to see about picking some apples.

After hauling both girls in the wagon, I was sweating and tired. Plus, we were finding no apples. It was the first weekend for upick and the trees were pretty bare. Everyone was tired, so we turned around, apple-less, and went back to the store. We bought a nice bag of apples and some peaches.

Later tonight, Jack saw Tessa's apple on the counter and started pointing and whining for it. So, I sat him up in his chair and let him have at it. I've been playing a little with my camera and used this chance to play around a little more.

Love how the apples are in focus and his face of joy is not.

He sure looks like he's enjoying himself! I love how he's kind of peeking over the apples.

Just a sweet baby...

It was a fun taste of fall. Next time, I'm getting an apple cider slushy though despite the calories... :)