Apple Orchard

The Walles' have been in Lubbock, TX now, for 5 years.  We love it here.  However, there ARE things we miss about other places that we've lived that are not (in general) to be found here.  One of these, for me, is going to the orchards in the fall to pick fresh apples.  In my humble opinion, nothing beats an apple straight off the tree.  Imagine my surprise, when we found out through one of the home schooling networks that we frequent, that there was an apple orchard here in town (well, just outside) that agreed to do a day for home schooling families.  For $5, each of the kids and adults got a bag that they could fill up with apples off the tree, and to taste-test apple cider and fresh local honey.  Early in the afternoon, we trekked out with our friends, Nicole, Cheyenne, & Aushania to check this place out.

Once in the orchard, we stopped for some pictures.  Jacob, Meagan, and one of Meagan's bestest buddies, Cheyenne loved spending time together.

Meagan, Jacob, and their schoolteacher (that's me, if you couldn't guess).

Nicole, Cheyenne, and Aushania finding some shade.

Waiting in line for hay rides can be so exhausting, so Jacob, Meagan, Cheyenne, and Aushania are taking a break.  Life is so tough...

The hay ride was really crowded, so I gave the camera to Meagan to take some pictures of her, Jacob, and Cheyenne.  Trust Meagan to make them fit in to the internet "selfie" craze that seems to be so contagious lately...

I thought this was too good of a shot to pass up.

Also had to get some shots with this pond.  It is such a COOL decoration.

The cider tasting came in the form of tiny paper cups.  Enough for a sip, but not nearly enough to satisfy.  And Jacob, was DEFINITELY not satisfied.  He kept going back for more.  Meagan...not so much.  Both of them however, enjoyed the honey, which was apparently, "cotton honey".  Prior to moving here, we had no idea that this was even a "thing".

All in all, it was an OK day.  I don't think we'll do it again because they didn't really talk much about anything on the tour of the orchard (and we were looking forward to the learning as much as the tasting).  But it was still a great opportunity to get out of the house as a family, and experience something new that this area has to offer.  Looking forward to our next adventure!

- Sarah