It’s Apple Season! This is the best time to go to an orchard and go apple picking. My friend and I got together to take our kids. We first headed to this “AppleFest” in Winchester, VA. Big disappointment. We asked the people there where the apples were, and everyone looked at us as though we were insane. Luckily, we both had our smartphones, so we searched for apple picking in the area. My friend had been to one in Markham, VA, so we headed that way.

When we arrived, I was shocked to discover that for $10, you can have all the apples that can fit in a big sturdy bag. We rolled up the hill, parked, and the kids started collecting apples. They had so much fun climbing trees, tasting the apples, and running around together. This morning, on the way to school, Cebastian goes, “Mommy?”

“Yes?”

“I had an awesome time apple picking yesterday. It was so cool!”

I smiled. Isabelle chimed in.

“Yeah, it was fun!”

I am glad that they are experiencing all these different things. I was telling my friend how lucky are children are to have so many options compared to when we were growing up. She agreed. Apple picking is great! Just don’t forget the bug spray.

1. Never venture more than 30 minutes for a place you have never been to
2. Bring bug spray
3. Wear the proper clothing