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Sholan Farms






We took Claire on our annual apple picking adventure to Sholan Farms, which is a local town sponsered farm supported strictly by volunteers. Today was a crisp, beautiful fall-like day and was perfect for the occasion. Despite Chris' best attempts to teach Claire about finding & picking the perfect apple, she was much more content eating one. In fact, that was basically her entire experience. Oddly enough, when I give her apple wedges or chunks at home, she hardly eats them. I guess the trick is the same with apples as it is with so many other foods lately--give her the entire thing/bag and she'll eat them like nobody's business. Anyway, they were offering free hayrides too, so we went for a ride. It was great. Claire spent most of the hayride and ride home eating her apple. Apple picking was a hit!

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Anonymous said…
Waiting to see the apple pie! Hey the outfit fits her...looks cute. I am still brainstorming baby names..dont worry have a few good ones up my sleeve.

love ya,
Jessica
September 22, 2008 at 9:05 AM
Anonymous said…
Looks like fun -- You have so many things to do there -- What a fun, happy life you are making for Claire and baby to be.....by the way I love the name Kinley for a girl......Later, Nicole
September 23, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Kara said…
Thanks for the suggestions. I know I can always count on my sister and best friend! Nicole, are you leaning toward a girl by chance?? I am still waiting for your blog....
September 23, 2008 at 6:15 AM
Anonymous said…
UPDATE ALREADY OR I WILL GO ON STRIKE...YES THIS IS A THREAT!!!

Jessica
September 28, 2008 at 6:41 AM
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