We went apple picking on Saturday! There were plenty of attractions - petting zoo, pumpkin patch, ice cream, apple cider donuts, delicious roasted corn on the cob and grilled burgers, clam chowder - the works.
First we visited the animals. Marlee was comfortable with the small birds in cages - she thought the larger chicken looked "just like Chanticleer". But she worried the sheep and goats were going to eat her.
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Is Chanticleer a stuffed animal? What a great name!
Since we live so far from apple country, I never knew apple picking was such a big deal compared to berry picking. Fun!
We checked out a children's illustrated version of Chaucer's story of Chanticleer (the rooster) and the Fox from the library. Marlee really got into it, despite the older-style English in the story.
Apple picking is definitely a tourist thing out here - all the city people come from miles around to the apple farms and get the "country" experience. Though it's probably a bit hyped-up, we love how delicious the apples are and look forward to making applesauce, apple butter, apple crisp, and apple-cinnamon oatmeal. Yum!
Your girls are so beautiful! I love seeing them in apple picking action and I'll look forward to seeing what you make with your goods!
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