Apple Picking FUN!

It was a gorgeous day for apple picking1  The sun was shining and the air was crisp, a stellar Fall day!

The kids and moms were all excited to get started with our picking! 

While we waited for our turn on the wagon ride, we started the day off with a nice nature walk through a fun little trail near the orchard.

The little ones did great walking the forested trail, and the moms did too!!!

We saw lots of nature and one sweet little girl even found the fuzziest caterpillar we had ever seen!

By the time the wagon came to pick us up, the kids were more than ready to get to the fun part; picking apples!

We took our little ride around the orchard and learned about the apples and the orchard.  Once we reached our spot we jumped off and learned how to properly pick and apple; turn the "eye" to the sky and twist!

We had a great time walking the rows of apple trees picking the yummy Nova Macs!

It sure was a great day and lots of fun was had by all!

A is for Apple!

Our annual trip to Avalon Orchards for apple picking was a great success!

The weather was just perfect to be out in the open, taking a wagon ride, going on a hike and picking some delicious apples!

We had an amazing group of moms and kiddies that were all so excited to head out for a morning of fun!

The wagon ride was up first and the kids were so excited! The scrambled up on the big wagon and waited for the big tractor to pull us through the orchard.

Even the littlest ones loved the ride!! We learned about the different types of apples and about the trees that the orchard has. This year was a difficult one for the orchard with the late frost in April earilier this year, but they were lucky to get a decent crop... some orchards lost everything!

Once we reached a good spot for picking our wagon stopped and we go off to get our bags for picking. The kids were so excited to pick apples, and eat a few too, and were off and running!!

We learned that when we pick apples we have to put "the eye to the sky and twist!" this helps to save the buds that have already started for next year!

Many of the kids enjoyed tasting the apples more than they enjoyed picking them. What a great experience for so many of the little one!!

Once we picked our apples, we were back on the wagon to head off to a hike. Every year we take this hike and every year I dread it! But once again, i managed to make it through, I mean if one our moms who is 9 months preggo can do it, so can I!

We survived the hike and were rewarded with a chance to sit and enjoy some fresh apple cider!!

It was a great day, and next year we will do it all again!!!

Apples, Apples and More Apples!

One of our favourite events with momstown is Apple Picking!

It's a great way to spend time with the kiddies enjoying the fresh air and having fun.

This year we headed back to Avalon Orchards in Innisfil for a good old fashioned orchard tour, wagon ride, hike and of course apple picking!

The weather was perfect for being outdoors and heading into the orchard. It was so great to see such a big group of moms out, and many of them new to momstown!


We started our morning with a fun wagon ride through the orchard! We were the very first tour of the season for the orchard, how exciting!

The kids loved the bumpy ride along the path, and were on the lookout for apples. The orchard has over 10,000 trees!!!



We stopped for a bit of apple picking, the kids were giggling and running and collecting their apples! Even the littlest ones were enjoying themselves!



Enjoying an apple right off the tree in the middle of the orchard was a great treat for the kids... and moms too!



Back on the wagon we went and then headed for a hike. Some of the mamas with small babies stayed on the wagon while the rest of us chased our munchkins through the forest.



After a good hike, another wagon ride and return to the farm house, we were treated with some fresh apple cyder!

What a great way to spend a morning with friends!!!



Now to enjoy some yummy apple recipes! Check out the momstown meals blog for great recipes!