Monday, October 8, 2012

Apple picking in New England

Brad had work of today for Columbus Day. I didn't know you got work off for Columbus Day, but evidently, the East Coast is extremely patriotic. We decided to use the day to drive up to the north shore and go to Russell Orchards in Ipswich, MA. It is an old orchard ran by the same family (who still live on the orchard) since the 20's where they let you pick your own apples after a hay ride, get fresh hot cider, pick out pumpkins, eat hot fresh cider donuts, and shop in the cute gift shop all in an old barn. We loved it. 
I LOVE FALL! And, in Massachusetts, fall is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. I am so happy that this is where Kai got to spend his first fall. Apple picking and going to the pumpkin patch was so wonderful on this crisp day. The air was cool, the colors were spectacular, and we even got to see the harbor. Such a lovely day. Kai was loving all of the sites around him, and he loved his first apple. 
The perfect apple, and Kai's first taste (he loved it)
The farm

Crinkle nose just like his mommy used to




Guarding his pumpkin
Lane leading up to the orchard
Kai picking his own apple

"I'm cute and I know it"
Eating hay
The hay ride out to the apples

1 comment:

alyssa said...

oh what a beautiful place you guys get to spend fall. LOVE kai's overalls!