Apple picking (a new family tradition, maybe).

     This is now our third year visiting Skytop Orchard. I am not sure how long it takes for an activity to qualify as a tradition, but I am going to assume that we've succeeded. Two years ago Gray and I went with friends, a very fun and relaxing day. Last year, we added my sisters to the party as well as our fresh babe; Tobias was only four weeks old at the time. It was cold and we didn't dress appropriately, but with a couple blankets draped around us we still enjoyed our time. This year we chose to go an hour after moving into our new house.
     This proved to be both good and bad. The house was a mess and things were everywhere. With a walking one year old in the mix, it was nice to leave the chaos and do something fun. The only con, we forgot a stroller, did not have our backpack, and had no shoes for the baby. Soooo, we carried Ty the whole time (minus a couple minutes towards the end when after scouring the ground for red ants and finding none, it was deemed safe enough for baby toes). He likes to get down and run around so I say "carried" lightly. It was more like a constant wrestling match to distract the kid from throwing his body towards the ground. In instances like these, I am thankful for gracious friends who take turns carrying said crazy child and attempting to entertain him.
     Regardless of that minor issue we successfully picked some apples, staymen and golden pears to be exact! Plus we were able to enjoy the beautiful scenery all while sweating and climbing giant hills due to getting somewhat lost, but ya, can't expect perfection every time. Maybe next year will be better ... Good thing we do this once a year, I have time for this years experience to get clouded over with my desire to create dreamy fall time memories. :p

Credit for the rest of these photos goes to Katelyn Gray, she's the best! It is so nice to have a few pictures of Tobias and I!