Next was the trout pond. There are over 2,000 lbs of trout and catfish in the pond and you can actually rent fishing poles and fish if you want to. Oh, by the way, in case you were wondering, Jacob is the little blondie NOT wearing his Sierra Snowflakes t-shirts they made in class the week before. He decided he didn't want to wear it, he just wanted to carry it. So, we went with that. Of course, the second we got home from the field trip, he wanted to wear it and didn't take it off all day. I even had to put it on over his pj's the next morning... 3 year olds! What are you gonna do? :o) Just love them!!
We went on a hay ride through the apple orchard. There weren't very many apples (unless you count the rotten ones on the ground) as it's getting to be the end of the season. But we did see a small pumpkin patch and a Christmas tree farm.
This part of the tour was through the main store where they sell all of their goodies. This guy with the pumpkin head was making "carmellows" - marshmellows covered in carmel (not sure how that is apple related, but they looked tastey!).
We also toured the 32 degree cooler where they store all their apples, the apple peeler machine and where they make apple cider (which we learned is the same thing as apple juice, just a different name). Our last stop was at the picnic area for fresh apple juice and lunch.
Of course we couldn't go home empty handed! So we picked up a Dutch apple pie fresh from the hill for daddy. Even Grandpa Tommy got to enjoy some homemade pie later that night. Overall, Jacob really enjoyed his very first field trip!
Uncle Jeff and Megan
Us at Zittle's Pumpkin Patch
Yes, that is a Mega Block melted to the bottom of the dishwasher!! I pulled another blue block out of the top rack of the dishwasher yesterday, not realizing there was one on the bottom too! I'm not sure how we are going to get that sucker out because it is melted to the black metal part. More to follow ... :o)
