Dear Kids,
When I say “apple picking near me,” it’s not just about finding orchards close to home. It’s about the fun, the memories, and the special moments we get to share as a family. Every year, when the cool, crisp air of autumn arrives, we get ready for one of our favorite traditions—apple picking! But apple picking isn’t just about filling up our baskets with the juiciest, crunchiest apples. It’s also about laughter, learning, and spending time together in the beauty of the outdoors. I want to share with you why I love this tradition and what makes it so special for our family.
1. The Joy of Being Together
Apple picking is more than just picking apples; it’s about the time we spend together. As we walk through the rows of apple trees, we get to talk, laugh, and explore. We all help each other, whether it’s reaching the apples high up on the branches or choosing the ripest ones. There’s something magical about the togetherness and teamwork involved. And don’t forget the laughs that come when someone gets a little too excited and picks an apple that’s not quite ripe yet!
2. Learning About Patience and Hard Work
Apple picking teaches us a lot of important lessons, too. When we go apple picking, we see the hard work that goes into growing those apples. It takes patience for the trees to grow, for the apples to ripen, and for us to pick them. We learn that when we work together, with patience and care, we can gather the fruits of our labor (literally!). Plus, we get to see how much effort goes into growing food, and it’s a great way to remind ourselves that good things come when we put in the work.
3. A Tradition That Grows Year by Year
Over the years, apple picking has become a special tradition for us. Every autumn, we pack up our baskets, put on our warm jackets, and head to our favorite orchard. With each passing year, it feels like the tradition grows even more magical. Watching you all get excited to pick the apples and seeing how much you’ve grown since last year reminds me of how much we’ve experienced together as a family. It’s a tradition that’s filled with happy memories and so much love. I can’t wait to see what new memories we’ll create this year!
4. The Beauty of Fall
One of the best parts of apple picking is the beauty around us. As we walk through the orchard, we get to see the trees with their colorful leaves, the bright blue sky, and the fresh autumn air. It’s like being part of a painting! The fall season brings so many beautiful changes, and apple picking lets us experience all of it up close. It’s a chance to appreciate nature, the changing seasons, and the world around us.
5. The Tasty Rewards
Of course, we can’t forget the best part: the apples! After a fun day of picking, we get to take our apples home and enjoy them together. Whether it’s eating them as a snack, baking apple pie, or making apple cider, we get to enjoy the sweet, delicious fruits of our hard work. And there’s nothing better than enjoying a fresh apple straight from the tree after a day of picking it with the people you love.
So, next time we go apple picking, remember that it’s more than just filling our baskets. It’s about sharing special moments, learning new things, and making memories that will last forever. I look forward to many more apple-picking adventures with all of you, where we can laugh, work together, and enjoy the beautiful fall weather.
For more about the joy-filled experience of apple picking, you can read this article: Apple Picking Adventures: A Mother’s Joy-Filled Perspective.
Until then, I hope you’re as excited as I am for our next apple-picking day!
