apple picking 2018.

our annual apple picking trip. one of those things i’ve got to check off the list to feel like the season is complete. we went on a sunday, unusual for us as we’ve always had such a more flexible schedule with parker doing half days last year and steve often having a day or two to work from home. but now we’re limited to the weekends, like the rest of the world (ho hum), so it was really crowded. even with a pats game on, it didn’t keep the crowds away!i just love this picture of parker. anders is a ham.the best apples are at the top. we went to our favorite spot where we go for nearly all of our fruit-picking, and took the tractor up the hill to where the apple trees were. the tractor ride alone is always so exciting to a little kid. the simple things. i never tire of doing these traditions with them. he’s got the best hair right now for quick shutter speed shots while he’s running. its got a mind of its own! one of the tractor drivers played a great harmonica. what a perfect instrument, so handy to be good at, as you can pull it out almost whenever–as a tractor driver, around a campfire–so small and unassuming and suddenly this great sound comes out. cider hill has the best cider donuts, mark my words. last two standing. they didn’t last long.they also have a plethora of the fun, specialty pumpkins. steve doesn’t get the specialty pumpkin craze. i don’t get how he doesn’t get it. parker usually gets the silly pictures of me because he just keeps snapping, so i eventually start doing something ridiculous. they had a blast running around this playing tag with other kids.  these pictures get more absurd every year.nailed it.
{last year at cider hill}

outfit: sweater: h&m but i can’t find the exact one; this looks awful close / jeans: got them at marshalls; sevens brand and look most similar to these / hat: old from h&m / shoes / lipstick: twilight, a dark red / earrings (on sale)