Apples and Pumpkins

Sam, Maya, and I took a venture to the North Georgia Mountains this morning for some apples, pumpkins, and a wagon ride. We were supposed to go last weekend, but a round of illnesses in the Delp house prevented that from occurring. Our annual community applesauce day is on Sunday, so we needed to load up on fresh apples to stock our freezer full of applesauce.

Sam absolutely loved the pumpkin patch. He ran around trying to pick up all of the pumpkins, even the ones larger than himself. Maya was pretty unsure about the wagon ride. For someone who is typically pretty adventurous, she was pretty nervous. The apple place was full of school field trips, so we didn't get to spend as much quality time there as we had hoped as both Sam and Maya were more timid with the big kids around.

All in all though, it was good day with the kids. Maya is changing a lot these days. She is definitely more big girl than baby and that has changed her and Sam's relationship also. They have started doing things together, albeit on a small scale, and it has been really fun to watch. They make each other laugh, Sam looks out for Maya and holds her hand when we are in the street or parking lot, and Maya pushes (usually not literally) Sam beyond his timid ways. It is wonderful to see their relationship grow and change over time!

Here are some pictures from today.

The three of us on a wagon ride:



Sam and Maya under the apple tree:



Eating their prized catches of the day:



Holding hands on route to the picnic area:



Unsuccessfully trying to lift the pumpkins:



Sam and Maya painting their pumpkins after we returned home:





All that fun tuckered them out:



Here is a slideshow of the day:

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