We haven't been apple picking for a few years. Kelsey mentioned, "Apple picking is one of those things I still like to do with the family." Well, when your 15-year-old comes out with a statement like that, it's time to drop everything and oblige!
Today we went to Royal Oak Orchard near the Illinois-Wisconsin boarder. We managed to squeeze in a trip to this delightful, family-owned place in spite of soccer games, cross country meets, and saxophone lessons. We had been thinking we might wait another few weeks, but the apples came early this year. Several orchards have already been fully harvested.
The air was brisk and the wind was whipping thru the orchard, but there were plenty of apples. We came home with a half bushel and a lot of good memories.
We found a cozy little supper club just off the main road and enjoyed a hearty meal. Baird and I remarked to each other that the place reminded us of eating with his dad in the North Woods of Wisconsin back in the days when we were newlyweds.
Even tho the restaurant was nice and warm, we were so cold we kept our coats on. Erin even borrowed Baird's cup of coffee to warm up her hands. Then she shared the warmth with Kelsey.
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