Apple Pickin' at Riley's Farm

We recently took a trip with Grandma and Grandpa to Oak Glen to pick apples at Riley's Farm, less than an hour and a half from our home in Irvine.

After visiting the General Store and purchasing a bag for our apples, it was off to the orchards to pick Glen Seedlings, Jonathans, and other heirloom apples.

After picking our own apples, a worker in period costume directed us on how to press our own apple cider.

We ended our little adventure with lunch at the Hawk's Head Public House in Colonial Chesterfield. It was like visiting Colonial Williamsburg in miniature.

Cheers!

Busy, busy times

September was a very busy month that included many of Ava's favorite activities.

Ava played dress-up with some of her recent birthday gifts . . .

She celebrated Daddy's birthday over Labor Day weekend with Mommy, Grammy, and Poppy . . .

She ate frozen yogurt at Golden Spoon . . .

And she visited the Polar Bear Plunge bears at the San Diego Zoo.

We also had some big, new developments.

Ava had to say goodbye to her great nanny, Maribel, who watched Ava every Monday and Friday for the last two and a half years. Maribel has made a smooth transition to another family, and Ava will hopefully get to see her on occasion in the future.

Coinciding with this change is the start of "real" pre-school for half-days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Good Shepherd.

September also brought the start of football season, and we are hopeful that the Bruins and Raiders will bring us many things to cheer about this year.