Yesterday the kids and I along with Trenton, Kristen and Alexa, loaded up in the car for a trip to Schnepf Farms to pick peaches and apricots. We managed to fit three car seats across the back seat for the three girls and then Trenton climbed in through the back of the car to get in the seat in the 3rd row. We still even had room for the peaches and groceries on the way home. I am amazed how much fits in the car sometimes.
We had a great time. We went about 9am so that it wouldn't be too hot - it was about 90F. The mosquitoes were much worse than the heat. I think Zoe, Trenton and I walked away with who knows how many bites - we have red bumps all over our legs and arms.
Sophie wasn't too enthused about picking peaches since it was her nap time but she was a trooper and let us have fun picking the peaches. Zoe needed some direction to pick the ones on the tree, most of which weren't low enough for her, rather than picking them up off the ground. I think she had a pretty good time. Zoe has enjoyed helping me make things with the peaches. I am trying to figure out how I am going to use all of them. So far I have made peach puree (aka baby food) for Sophie and peach tarts tonight for dessert. We have also eaten several of them because they are so juicy and flavorful - way better than any peaches I have bought in the grocery store. I still need to come up with another idea to use the rest of them.
All in all, I deem peach picking as a successful adventure with the girls (and Trenton). I think both girls will enjoy it even more next year. We may even pick some apples and plums later this month although it may just be too hot by then.
To view all the peach picking photos visit our
Flickr website.
If you are interested in picking your own peaches, apples, plums, etc you can visit the website for
Schnepf Farms.
