Farm Week: picking peaches

After we loaded up on blueberries, it was time for peaches. Some of the peach trees had been infested with huge beetles which sent all the girls screaming and running. The girls wanted nothing to do with the peaches but Oliver and Simon stuck around and helped me pick a bushel. The peaches were huge and beautiful. So many branches were drooping to the ground under the weight of the peaches. Simon had fun tossing peaches into the basket.

 

Farm Week: blueberry picking

We finally pulled the kids away from the tire swings and sound wall and headed to the orchards. We started with blueberries. Simon was in heaven. This kid puts everything in his mouth so it was nice that it was something edible for a change.

Simon and Charlotte sneaking berries.

Elsa tried to stage a photo with her brothers. Ha!

Love this fun crew!

Farm Week: Millstone Creek Orchards

We took our friends to Millstone Creek Orchards to pick blueberries and peaches. The kids ran straight for these fun tire swings. They also had this great sound wall which the kids LOVED. All kinds of pots and pans with spoons for banging.

Farm Week: farm pastels

Once the younger set of kids had gone to bed, Kirsten lead the older girls in a fun art project. We all made farm-themed still lifes using pastels and watercolors. She introduced us to a fun technique of sprinkling salt on the watercolors which adds a fun texture. The girls LOVED this project and could have gone all night. We finally had to drag them off to bed.  

Everyone tried a still life of this vase of flowers. I loved seeing all the different interpretations.

Amelia's farm still life. Love her imagination.

Farm Week: Maple View Farm

We loved the delicious ice cream and beautiful views at Maple View Farm. We took home some yummy fresh chocolate milk and buttermilk. Milk always tastes better in a glass bottle.

Homemade buttermilk biscuits using our farm fresh buttermilk. One of my favorite comfort foods.