Pickin' Apples

One of my favorite fall traditions growing up was picking apples. Every year towards the end of September we would head to a local orchard to pick the best golden delicious apples! I knew this was one of the traditions I would carry on with our children throughout the years. This year, golden delicious apples were ready shortly after we came home from the hospital with Henry, but I knew apple picking was something I didn't want to miss; even 8 days after having a baby. Matt and I thought taking just Ethan would be a fun thing to do, just the 3 of us, so Henry stayed home with my mom and dad. We headed to Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park for a hay ride, apple picking, cider drinking and doughnut eating!
After waiting in line for over an hour (one of the disappointing things about the orchard), we hopped on the tractor trailer (a bit hit with Ethan) for a hayride out to the orchard.

Ethan taste testing one of the few varieties available!
Reaching up high!
Picking an apple for Henry!Driving the tractor before having some apple cider and a doughnut!

I am really looking forward to continuing this tradition as Ethan and Henry get older. I hope they have as fond memories of fall and apple picking as I do. Our years of heading to the orchard are something I will always remember. I can only hope my boys feel the same way someday!