Last week, Elliana and I took a day trip. We drove more than an hour north to the only apple orchard in the region that was allowing consumers to pick their own apples off the trees. Not only the only orchard, but the only day, the only afternoon all year that the orchard was allowing picking due to a limited crop this year. And so, off we went!
Immediately, Elliana knew that this was a special occasion. We had talked about it all week, and the morning of, Elliana insisted on wearing her apple tree dress, fall boots and looked literally picture perfect as she toted around her apple bag.
Elliana quickly learned how to inspect apples, look for spots, decay or overall health. And, after perfectly inspecting her own apples, she began inspecting the apples I had picked out and throwing some out for not meeting her standards.
And oh what a joyous occasion it was when Elliana found an apple that matched her liking.
A rare picture of Elliana and I picking apples together (as holding a toddler, a camera and posing was a bit more difficult than I had anticipated).
It was truly a memorable day. One that will always be close to my heart and captured on film forever. I am so very grateful to be Elliana's mom and am cherishing each and every moment of it.
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