It is so hard to believe it's that time of year again! We headed up to Julian last weekend to pick apples (and of course eat apple pie!) The weather was beautiful! The perfect day! The kids were great on the way up there. We couldn't help but think about last year when Colin screamed most of the way up to Dudley's then screamed from Dudley's to the orchard. So glad that wasn't the case this year! We headed over to Calico Ranch again this year. We've gone there the last 3 years and it's been a great spot! There were lots of apples on the trees still. The kids had a blast! Even John and Colin! John seemed wasn't too excited about this event last year. He likes apples now though, so maybe that made a difference :) Colin's into everything now! He loves being outdoors and he loved picking all the apples up. It reminded me of our trip when Riley was that age and every apple on the ground made it into her basket, especially the rotten ones! Riley loves apple picking and still did this year. She said a few times that this was "the best day ever!"
Here's our girl showing off the first apple she picked of the season. She was very excited! Notice Colin in the back. He loved all the apples on the ground.
Here's our guy! What a cutie!
John loved his perfect apple! It really did look like a picture. It was the perfect shape, size, and even had a leaf still attached :)
Colin loved throwing the apples around. It was like having balls everywhere on the ground!
Gotta pose for a picture :)
Mama and Colin. He was so happy out in the orchard. Maybe he'll be a landscape architect or a farmer some day!
John needed a lift to reach the next perfect apple!
I have to add the "blooper" pictures too. Although without sound, it doesn't look too bad. The kids were posed perfectly! Even Colin was standing and looking. Right as I'm about o take the picture, Riley decided to start fighting with John about an apple she saw in his basket that she knows was hers! She starts crying and yelling at John. Colin just stayed smiling for a second longer before he turned to check out the scene too
Luckily, there were LOTS of apples to choose from :)
Here's Riley and her perfect apple (with a leaf too!)
I just love the pictures of the kids picking the apples. What sweeties we have!
Family picture time! Our Party of Five :)
I got another chance for a posed picture of the three kids. It's easier now that Colin stays a little longer...
but I still have to be fast!
More picking...
Daddy and Colin enjoyed eating apples while the big kids filled their bags
Our goofball!
By the end of our trip, Colin was wanting to reach up and pick the apples from the trees too! He found a few low ones and I'm glad I was able to get pictures :)
Riley is always close by to help :)
"Been caught stealing once when I was 1.." He has a funny face here, like he got caught doing something :) Love this kid's expressions!
All done... time for pie!!
The kids love this bench swing! The perfect way to end our time in Julian
Again, the look on Colin's face just made me laugh. He is in amazement of his big brother and sister. Ry is posed and pretty as usual :)
This is such a fun tradition and one we look forward to every year.
