Apple Picking

Today we went apple picking with one of our playgroups at Tabora Farms and Orchards in Chalfont, PA. We had a lot of fun, even if there were hardly any apples to pick (literally!). All of the apples on the trees had black spots so we literally left with ONE apple. As we were walking through the orchard, Ben kept saying "one apple" in this sad, little voice. He had been looking forward to this for a week and I had told him we would buy an entire bucket to make applesauce and other goodies with. So, he didn't understand why we only picked one! We will have to go someplace else to pick apples soon but the good news is that we had a great time with the playgroup and bought some apples and other treats from the market before leaving Tabora. Plus, Ben got to eat his lone apple for lunch today and really enjoyed it! :)

Ben on the prowl for apples without spots. At least he and the other kids had fun running through the orchard!

Ben picking our prize apple. Ha ha!

A group shot of some of the kids, namely all of the "big boys." This playgroup has many, many boys from 2-3 years old so it is perfect for Ben. Plus, many of these boys have little brothers (and yes, a few sisters too, even though the group is mainly boys) around Nate's age.

The funny part about this group is that I joined it after striking up conversation with two of the moms at a local park near my house one day. Turns out that many of them live very close to our new house in Telford and had just happened to be down my way for the day but they usually meet in the Telford area. So, I joined the group and later found out that a good friend from college and my roomate for a year - Sarah Stewart - is also in the group! There are two small playgroups that meet every week at different locations and then all of us get together every few weeks for a big outing. So she goes to the other half weekly but will be at the large outings with me every few weeks. What a small world! It was nice to see Sarah and the kids today.

Here's another group shot of the big boys without Ethan on the right but with Sarah's son Will right next to Ben.