Since I was a kid, fall has included a trip to Apple Hill in California.
Where apple fritters are perfectly acceptable for breakfast.
And picking the perfect pumpin takes time.
Riding horses is a special event for little princesses.
The largest pumpkins are perfect for picture posing with Grandma.
The husband and I take advantage of another adult around so that we can get a picture of us.
It’s good family time (even if I look stupid in this picture).
I think everyone had fun. Mostly.
And I made my very first Dutch apple pie thanks to my Grandma who shared her recipe.
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The giant pumpkin is crazy.
Also, YUM, apple pie!
(I like your scarf)
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The apple pie was delicious!
Thanks on the scarf, got it at BBCVegas.
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That apple fritter looks delicious! And hey, nice scarf!
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Hey girl…I like your scarf, too.
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Aw. We used to go to Applefest in Weston, MO. When my big girls were two and three. You took me all the way back.
I know that was a great time!
Thanks for sharing.
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I’m glad you were able to reminisce from this post.
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It all looks so fun! My goal is to have my own horses someday!
My grandparents’ farm had a lot of apple trees, so we made a lot of apple pies. And I’m with you, a grandma’s apple recipe is always the best. Yours looks amazing!
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My husband wants to have horses one day too but I hear they are very expensive. I think I’ll just stick to dogs and gardening.
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That pie looks delicious!!
It was!
Wow, Jess…your pie looks like a success!! I love the pic of the little princess on the horse.
Looks like a fun time! I’m jealous of the sunny day, we haven’t had a sunny day since Sunday.
xo
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Our weather changed right after this trip to Apple Hill and it became freezing here. Had to turn on the heater and my garden died. Today it’s warming back up a little.
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Fall activities are so much fun!
I love the great family pictures.
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As long as the weather isn’t too cold I like fall activities!
It looks like you had a great day
And your family picture is lovely. One day you will look back and get to count the times the Angry Bird hat shows up!
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Dude. I’m starting to regret buying that hat but at least she is getting some use out of it.
Looks like fun! And delicious.
Want to send some to me?
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If the pie would travel safely to you, I would be happy to share.
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It’s settled. I need to go there! That looks like the perfect family day…and that pie? Yum!
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Of course you need to head this way!
Love Apple Hill. Hubs spent many years of his early childhood living in the Vissman house (Boa Vista Orchards). My sister-in-law lives within walking distance to the pony rides. (Lucky gal) She used to work every fall at Kids Inc baking pies. LOVE IT THERE!
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Looks like fun! Love the picture of you two. I know it’s a rare treat around here to take a picture with my husband. And…isn’t every day an acceptable day for apple fritter breakfasts?
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I love fall activities! Looks like fun was had by all.
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Fall is perfect for apple and pumpkin picking!