Belated birthday post

Last Saturday we met the peeps for our annual apple picking trip.  Usually it's not hard to come by apples this time of year, but this year because of our unseasonably warm spring it was somewhat difficult to find an orchard with ample apples left on the trees.  Fortunately, our tried and true choice- Honeypot Hill Orchards- came through and had plenty of apples ripe for the pickin'.  While there we partook in all the various culinary delights.  The white paper bags of hot, freshly fried and sugared cider donuts were incredible- Sprout and I each had a donut and a half ;).  Andy and I picked up a pumpkin pie that was so fresh that the center hadn't fully set yet!  We're still enjoying that pie almost a week later!  Several folks enjoyed some hot mulled apple cider.

 It was a perfect day for picking- cool, but not too cold, bright blue skies and a few puffy clouds...

Rowan peacefully enjoyed the picking from the safety of his carrier, all the while amusing his parents.  Such a good wee one!

Andy, Rodney and Will (not pictured) served as (strong and handsome) pack mules for the day.  Thank you, dear...

YSN girls in action!  We actually bumped into another YSN chick- our old peep Allison- through the wonders of technology when she "checked in" at Honeypot Hill on Facebook as Jen and Rodney arrived.  Small world!

Afterwards, we had worked up a nice appetite and met Andrea and Espen at Chilli Garden in Medford for a birthday dinner.  Delicious Chinese tastiness was enjoyed by all.

It was a terrific birthday weekend, and one where I just felt really grateful to be where I am in life with a bunch of great family and peeps near and far!  As Andy wrote in my birthday card, what a drastic difference from 365 days earlier...  Amazing how life can change!  I am 27 weeks pregnant today and continuing to do well and as I say, just grateful to be here.