The main reason for this particular trip south was so that we could lend childcare for Deacon (4 1/2) and Owen (2 1/2) while our son and daughter-in-law went for a 4 day pastoral assessment in Greenville, NC, two hours from their home. On Monday, Andy really needed some time alone to do some preparations for it as they would be there from Wednesday through Saturday. So he took off for a local coffee shop, and Ellie and the rest of us went apple picking! Ellie knew of a place closeby called Skytop Orchard, which is literally at the top of a mountain!
Here are some of my favorite photos from that day:
I kid you not...this is the view we could see as we looked out across the apple orchard!
Granpda pulling the kids in the wagon as we head for the trees...
There were plenty apples within easy reach for the kids...this is Deacon...
I think Owen must have eaten three or four of them...
Deacon has no idea I caught him doing THIS!
Deacon snapped this picture of me!
It's so cute the way they were holding onto our loot while being pulled on the bumpy path...
I later turned some of these apples into a delicious pie!
The apple orchard also had a small barnyard for the kids to enjoy...
We caught up with Andy for a late lunch at this cute little place called Hubba Hubba in Flat Rock, NC, and had barbeque outside on a picnic table before returning to the Love Shack to do some relaxing.
In the evening, we all took a 1/2 mile walk around this pretty lake that is on the Bonclarken Conference Center grounds.
Next ~~ We take some time for ourselves before the 24/7 child care begins, and enjoy a visit to Carl Sandburg's home.
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7 comments:
What an interesting excursion! And a breath-taking view, too.
That picture of the boys "hoarding the loot" was precious.
In the first photo, it's as if Deacon were thinking...why not just pick them from the ground. The lake area was a lovely place to walk.
Every bit of this made me smile big...such fun to pick apples all together...what wonderful memories you are making with them...what wonderful grandparents you are to go take care of them during this time. Hope you have a marvelous Monday! XX
Hi Jacquelyn...in reply to your comment...there are so many nuts this year one can hardly walk in the side yard and some of the walnuts are as big as oranges...my mother used to say it meant a hard winter is expected.
My camera is a Fujifilm FinePix HS10.
What cute grand guys you have. I loved the pictures--beautiful places. Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your suggestions about pain. I needed the reminder to drink more water. It's wonderful you found healing.
Oh my Jacque, what Beautiful Memories!
I think the sheep had a good idea, sitting in the shade, but my favorite photo is of your Hubby pulling the boys and "loot."
Love his cap,the motion of the scene and shared adventure.
Have a great day friend.
((HUGS))
Aw, these sweet pictures remind me of the time when my grands were that age and we used to go apple picking..even my dad came along. Precious memories!
I love the pic of the boys and their loot! What a sweet time for everyone!
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