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.

 

picking peaches

We love Hollin Farms and were excited to meet friends there for some peach picking last month. A lot has happened since then (like flying across the country and visiting six different states on a few whirlwind road trips) and it's overwhelming to think about getting caught up on the blog.

But for now I'll just remember this beautiful summer day with friends spent in the most gorgeous Virginia countryside.

The kids saw this open stretch of grass and just made a run for it.

The raspberries were so delicious. I'm pretty sure Oliver ate his weight in berries.

And a few iphone shots:

It's fun to compare photos from our last peach picking excursion seen here. And Hollin Farms is stunning in the fall too (as seen here and here). I love being able to look back on earlier adventures and see how much everyone has grown.