The Eplegaarden

I was poking around online last week looking for things to do Labor Day weekend (other than the Ren Faire, of course), and I noticed that the Eplegaarden (that's Norwegian for apple garden, in case you couldn't tell) had a "nickel ice cream social" going on all weekend. I mentioned this to Meghan, since we had been talking about how much we love fall and all things fall-like, so our two families decided to go together on Sunday.

It was so much fun! It was a beautiful fall day; sunny with just the slightest chill in the air (which was welcome after the 90-degree temps we had been having the week before). We got a huge bag of apples to share (I'm already thinking of what I can make--apple bread, applesauce and, of course, apple pie are at the top of my list), and Kate loved that she got her very own ice cream cone (vanilla, of course; no worries about stains!) And Kate & Adelaide had fun together like they always do; it's fun to see them play together.


Checking out her new shoes (well, they're not new; I got them for her baby shower, but they've been too big until now)


What is this blasted thing you just put on me?


Love the shoes, outfit and her expression!


Kate & Daddy before we head out! It was one of those days where layers were definitely needed; in the sun, we were too hot, but then if the wind blew, we were glad to have our sweatshirts.




Hey, can I get in the wagon?














Two good friends


Mmmm.... ice cream