Last weekend we went apple picking for the first time as a family. A friend recommended a farm down the road from us. We are lucky enough to be a 2 minute drive from farm country, fresh food, pick it yourself and fun family outings.

The kids had a ball.  Especially on the hay ride through the orchard pulled by a 1952 Ford tractor. Too bad I didn’t get a good shot of it!  (I may have to beg for a nice digital SLR for Christmas!)

The farmer told us that they lost 60% of their apple crop this season. All because they had some warm days early in the spring and then a heavy frost.

Reminds me to be grateful that my income is not tied to the weather, and thankful for the farmers who keep farming despite the costs.