Apples to Cider

"This past weekend we had a fun fall family outing. Everyone was excited to go apple picking with some family friends and celebrate the arrival of October!

The weather cooperated for 20 minutes, just enough time for us to arrive at Terry's Berries, check out all the produce growing, see chickens, goats and horses, help Daddy fill a big bucket with apples and scurry over to the pressing station.

The "gentleman" teaching about pressing apples into cider wasn't the kindest of men, but he did wear red suspenders and a straw hat which made me think he at least looked the part of an ole time cider presser.

The Dads got the job of pressing the apples while the Moms tried to keep the kids under the tent (it was now pouring down rain) and not get too muddy.

Apple picking is one of my favorite fall activities that I pretend is done for my birthday. Even though it was a very quick trip, every one had a wonderful time and I hope that it becomes a tradition. BITB however slept through the whole thing!"
--Clare