Monday, November 9, 2009

No apples but lots of fish

Like I said in this post Todd and I decided this past weekend to head towards the mountains. Our planned day trip a few weeks ago was canceled b/c of bad weather so we figured why not? 

We went to the Apple Orchard first. 

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And alllll of the apples were either on the ground or made into cider by now.  Bummer.  But – we did see some buds that will be apples next year – so I guess you could say we saw some apples.

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We hopped on the big wagon, which was hooked to a John Deere, and went for a ride around the orchard. 

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And then we got the heck out of dodge and headed over to nearby state park.  That’s were the fun began.  We spent a few minutes in their tiny museum before heading over to the trails.

Jack channels his late great-grandpa Jack by his love of nature, rocks, water and all things to do w/ them. 

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Yes- the hat is U.G.L.Y.  He picked it up at the outlets a few weeks ago and was pumped to wear it. 

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Ri was in her element as well.  Makes me want to spend more time w/ Mother Nature.

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Jack climbed rock after rock after rock, getting his feet wet a couple of times.  The water was a bit frigid but he didn’t seem to mind.

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Nervous explains me for sure. The kids climbing up and down these little hills and rocks.  But- they loved it.

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Daddy keeping a watchful eye while holding Jack’s half eaten apple.

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And checking out the signs along the trail. 

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Early on during our walk the kids picked up sticks which they used to poke and prod in the water. 

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Daddy tried to be a big shot and hop across some rocks.  Unfortunately for me my camera wasn’t on when he busted and fell into the water –wet feet and behind!

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See- his pants are wet here.

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Jack- I promise we’ll take you back.  You’d do this every day if you could.

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We came across this serious fisherman.  He wasn’t messing around.  He showed the kids a couple of fish that he caught.

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That was it.  A great day trip.  Can’t wait to go back!

Until next time….

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