Thursday, October 22, 2009

Apples and pumpkins and goats, oh my!

Ellie and I had the morning off, so we decided to head to our favorite U-pick farm for apples and fall fun!

Checking out the pumpkin tree

Beside the pumpkin tree

I used to work at this farm, so the owner was kind enough to give us the VIP treatment: a personal wagon ride out to the orchard! Ellie was thrilled to be the only kid on the wagon. She also liked watching Ms. Phyllis drive the tractor.

On the wagon ride

Picking Galas

"I have to hold it with two hands, then twist." Exactly right!

Enjoying a Gala beside a row of Empires

Mama's beloved Spencers!

Walking in a row of Spencers

"Cheese!"

Most of the pumpkins in this field were rotten, which Ellie thought was neat.

"How 'bout this one? It's rotten too?"

"This one is not rotten."

No visit to the farm would be complete without seeing the goats!

Goat Girl at work