A Day at the Orchard

The kids had a half day of school today (for some unbeknownst reason) so my friend Sarah and I thought it would be a good day for an adventure to the local orchard.  Sarah has 5 children and her middle 3 are just about the same age as my kids so they always make great playmates.  The weather was beautiful and the orchard was practically empty.  Their playground is AMAZING and so worth the $5 for a few hours of playtime. My kids were completely wiped out tonight, though I'll probably pay for it tomorrow with some overly tired children.  Oh well, we made some great memories.  And Sarah and I got some much needed mommy bonding time.

Sarah's middle daughters were born in Liberia

Nathan is homegrown and one of AJ's best buds.

Oh my goodness...so much cuteness!

 Chloe and Margaret

So many great sensory activities!  I swear this playground was set up by an OT.

Essie 

I love that all 3 girls went back to help Courage overcome her fear.

The even have a little petting zoo

Essie

Hello, goat!

It took Tessa a minute to warm up to the goats,
but she finally got the hang of it.

I love that the goat posed for the picture too!

Tess thought it was funny that the big boys were playing in the sand box

AJ trying to find the biggest apple.

Chloe picking out a snack

Thanks, Boyd's!