In October Bob's parents came for a visit and the number one activity on our list was apple picking. Bob and I have been talking about going to a pick your own farm all summer but didn't know where to go, when to go, and if Cedric would stay awake and happy. Now that Cedric is on one nap it is easier to venture out and do the unknown.
We decided to go to one of the closer farms, the Belkin Lookout Farm in Natick. We parked in their lot and took a little train out to the apple trees.
It was the second to last weekend of the season, so they were only picking two kinds of apples and Asian pears. We did still find some great quality (and ripe) fruit on the trees, so we didn't mind. First we picked the Asian pears.
Cedric seemed to enjoy picking the fruit and walking around. He didn't get to try any while we were walking around (still no molars) he just enjoyed the freedom and exploration of the fields.
It was pretty quiet at the farm, which was nice for Cedric. It gave him a chance to explore. His favorite part of this walkway was the irrigation system. Silly boy.
The farm at a little petting zoo and children's play area. Cedric liked the look of the pigs but was scared of everything else. You can see him below trying to melt into daddy's legs.
We took the train again and finally started picking some apples. The Jonagold's were perfect!
Sadly, we came too late for the pumpkin patch. They had some pumpkins left to purchase but the fields had already been plowed. We each picked a pumpkin, which I carved on Halloween.
Before heading home we stopped by the park we took our family photos at in September.
I love Cedric's little sweater and hat! I am, of course, disappointed that you didn't wear an apple picking hat when you went apple picking. Seems like a rookie mistake.
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