Apple Picking

The last time we went apple picking, Ryan was about 18 months old.  They had this neat old tractor there and we took some pictures.  

Today, we went back to the same farm, Triple B to pick apples, get an old fashioned soda, and play on the tractor.  

They had some educational things about how apples grow and a piece about the bees who pollinate the trees. 

Brought to all the children by this really creepy fake talking bee. 

Before entering the orchard, we stopped to feed the goats.  This was very exciting for Dylan who continued to yell, "DAH-GEE" and bark.  

 And the apple picking began.  The apples were a lot smaller than I remembered and had some unsightly spots and holes, but they tasted good.  We picked both gala and honey crisp apples. 

It was also stinkin' hot and it was not long before we were drenched with sweat and the kids were pretty much done with the whole adventure. 

And of course, we had to ride the tractor before leaving.  I had strategically dressed Dylan in the exact same outfit that Ryan wore the last time we were here.  

And some of Ryan too....

 And then a few of them being generally cute by these enormous colorful tires.  Dylan really enjoyed running through the tires and Ryan enjoyed climbing on them.