June 24, 2007 | Mama Smith
open season
Our favorite orchard opened it’s gates this weekend and we wasted no time making our way up the winding roads out of Philly towards Bucks County to enjoy a Saturday in the fields.
We dragged along the Braud clan this time and had a blast climbing trees, fighting for ladders and blocking the boys from eating the rotten cherries off the ground. Afterwards we made our way up to Frenchtown to take a dip in the Delaware before driving back to our city dwellings with dozing, sun-kissed kiddos in tow.
“This way to the cherries, guys!”
Ellie and her stash
The boys climbing the ladder. I think this was their favorite part…besides eating cherries.
B & Matthew walking through the fields
Sarah in the tree
Atticus babysitting Levi for awhile.
And Ellie will be our new babysitter for Brighton…sooo, now we’re pretty much covered and planning a weekend away without the kids, thanks guys!
B carrying on an intense conversation with himself
Spinning
Our house still bears the mark of post-trip clutter – suitcases half unpacked, half rummaged through, toiletries still in their travel case, laundry piling high – but we couldn’t let the weekend escape without some fresh air and energy released. Brighton slept in past 8am this morning, so we did our job of giving him a good wear-out session yesterday.
Today included more sun, trips to the park and general rest. Now on to Monday…
The boys ready for park-run #2 of the day
Levi enjoyed sucking on leftover slobber from the day before
Lizzie said,
I LOVE these photos! This looks like the perfect day!! Can we do this outing with you guys before we head down south? Picking cherries sounds devine!
Lori said,
I’m jealous. Jim and I wanted to go pick cherries there so bad, but our saturday was too full…we hope all is well for you all.
mom said,
love the new stroller!! i can remember happy days in Buck’s county going to the flea market (that’s where Daddy got my ring!) and sitting along the river w/picnic lunches. So happy I can see the boys and you enjoying the same beautiful country 30 yrs later!!
love you each, mom
Wendy said,
I love that stroller! I have never seen one like that before. Your pictures are so beautiful:)
Sharon said,
OH, how gorgeous and peaceful-looking. The pictures made me feel calm just looking at them, and I need calm today!
LaVerne & Rex said,
What a memorable day you had! Am partial to the name Atticus! (To Kill A Mockingbird) have never known anyone to have that name…great one. So glad you two are taking advantage of
local opportunities.Enjoyed all the pics. Thanks!
Grandmother…
Emily said,
how fun! i’m jealous – the only to pick here is garbage off the streets. :)
Susan Bradford said,
I want to go! That looks like a lot of fun. Yummy cherries and happy children.
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