Apple Picking!!

With the beginning of fall, the boys are learning in school about apples. They are also learning how the weather changes, and when the weather changes; the leaves change. They are so interested in learning about fall, we decided to take a trip to the Mountains. What better way to learn than hands on!!! We visited Justus Apple Orchards in Hendersonville, NC. Karson was telling us how to pick apples, how to twist the leaves off, and how to put them in the basket so they do not bruise. We were able to pick 2 basket full of different type of apples. Then we were able to have a picnic, beautiful scenery. Grandma and Papa Jackson came along with us, as so did Big Papa and Big Maw-Maw. So we enjoy our lunch with apple cider, apple cider doughnuts and boil peanuts. We were full!! But can't leave the orchard without an hay ride. Gorgeous horses took us around the orchard, so we got to see more pumpkins, apples and the landscape. Which was magnificent. Afterwards, we rode down to Chimney Rock and stop by the river. While the boys got to watch the ducks go by. Sometimes it is the little things that matter. What a great day trip we took, but a lifetime of memories for all!!!