A fall requirement back when we lived in Illinois was to visit a family orchard that sidelined as a family friendly outing where there were hayrides, apple cider, fresh donuts, pumpkin picking and so much more. We went to a place that was similar in South Carolina once, but it was far away from our house and due to the economy it was about to close. I get the itch to go to similar venues whenever fall rolls around. Here in Utah we discovered Hee Haws in Pleasant Grove. What they lacked in freshly made donuts, they made up for in incredibly large rabbits.
Elsa loved the big "hop hops" and was pleased at how docile/lazy they were. They were clearly resigned to their fate of being mauled by every toddler that crossed their path.
They had plenty of activities and animals to entertain us. Elsa was clearly very happy to be out of the house.
Hay tunnels
Farm train
Tetherball (I'd forgotten how fun this game could be. We used to have a tetherball that my mom put in at our old house in Devon.)
Pumpkins to rival the bunnies in size
I'm not sure if the sun was too bright or she decided she didn't like something. Probably both.
One of their favorite activities was playing in the corn pit.
The goats were very interested in Nadia's shirt.
The favorite activity was the potato sack slide. Or at least it was the most attended.
Sans potato sacks this time around.
Forgive the camera shutters on this video- they have been acting funny.
Afterwards we did the corn maze. It was impressive to have the mountains in the background. Illinois has better corn, but you can't beat this scenery.
We did it!
Waiting for the tractor to come take us back.
Bottle Addict?
Sorry attempt at a family picture...
Afterwards we hit up the Purple Turtle for dinner. I had only been once before back in my college days (I'm so old!), but it was pretty good food and we'd be happy to go again some time.
All in all it was a fun success and we hope to be back next year!
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