One of those quintessential fall activities is apple picking.  And though it does make for some pretty photos, it actually is a great family activity - wide open spaces for your children the run off some extra energy and you to drink (spiked) apple cider & eat.  Wins all around, amiright?!




Over the weekend we went back to our favorite orchard in NC, Sky Top.  I have to say it was much busier than it has been in years past, but I suspect it was because this past weekend was the perfect combo of fall temps, sunshine, and timing.  None-the-less, we had a great time catching up with old friends, letting the kids run around in the mountain sunshine, and even picking a few apples.





on liam [sweater // shirt // jeans // boots]

Over this past weekend, we decided to jump on the apple picking bandwagon.  I know, everyone and their brother go apple picking this time of year.  I'm sure that your <insert social media feed here> is simply inundated with people picking apples.  Regardless, it really was a super activity for us as a family to spend Sunday afternoon doing.  It also assisted with giving our oh-so-active toddler some space to run around.

There is something about the state fair that brings out the musical in me.  I have had the Rodgers & Hammerstein song "Our State Fair" in my head for the past two weeks in anticipation of the North Carolina State Fair.


And I have to say, the state fair did not disappoint.  My other confession, other than being a musical junkie, is that I am a sucker for ridiculous fair foods.  The good news for me is that I am more of a grazer and Hubs is adventurous so I come out on the winning end - not having the eat the entire thing, but getting to try about anything.


And, of course, Peanut was amazed by the fair.  His eyes remained about the size of saucers for the entire time we were there.