Apple picking

My family is so important to me and so is creating memorable family time. I would really like our kids to look back years from now with fond memories of their family and the time we spent together. I know that we can't always do things outside the home and go places but when we can I am trying to make it really fun for them. I really wanted to go apple picking. When I told Scott he looked at me like I was so lame! So I told him to shut it and get in the car :)

When we got to Oak Glen we had a picnic and just talked. We had very meaningful conversation with the girls and between the two of us. This is something that gets overlooked sometimes with the busyness of day to day life. Plus I finally got to actually talk with my husband! Most of my conversations consist of "You have to go poo-poo?" or "Don't hit! Please share! That's it! One! Two!! Three!!!" and lots of stuff like that. So when engaging with my husband sometimes I need to remember that I'm his wife and not his mother. So it was very pleasant to talk with him, not at him.
We were able to watch our kids and their love for animals. They were so cute talking to the animals like they were babies. So tender and sweet.
Um, hello beautiful!!!
The girls had so much fun picking apples from the tree, instead of a pile at the grocery store.
Leah is still asking if we are going to go pick apples. I think she loved it most.

It turns out that Scott had a great time! He did not think it was so lame after all. He really enjoyed the quality family time and didn't mind missing some college games on t.v., thank goodness for DVR.

And when we got home the girls and I made apple pies with all the labor we did. We made two and gave one to our friends. They really enjoyed picking the apples and then seeing the outcome of their hard work. I guess seeing the "fruit's" of their labors payed off!
They turned out delicious and the best part is that we all had a hand in it. I think this is going to be a new tradition for the Hardy's!