Weekending - An Apple Hill Weekend

We had one amazing weekend even though Sutton had a yucky cold. We made the most of it and accomplished a lot.

Friday after work, we grabbed some lunch and ran errands to get myself another b12 shot. This one was different than the rest as I had an endurance boost and fat blaster boost added to it. I feel so much better! Then we ran to Ulta so I could get my Urban Decay Natural eye shadow palette and I picked up the prettiest Opi nail polish.

Then we came home to unload everything and then decided to grab Walter and walk down to the girls daycare to pick them up. It was a quick 20 minute walk and Walter and I waited outside while Rory went to grab the girls. They were so excited to see us and to walk home, but that changed after about 200 yards. They had no desire to walk home. Ha. But we made it and then gave them some more snacks and water.

I ran out to pick myself up my favorite salad since Rory was going out with friends that evening to celebrate a birthday.

We did the usual routine of making the girls dinner, bath time and then cuddles before reading 6 books. Yes they roped me into 6 books on Friday. Then they fell asleep, but that didn't last long.

Rory left and I settled in to watch Grey's Anatomy and ate my salad. Soon after, I started an episode of Bloodline and then Sutton woke herself up from coughing so much. I spent the next hour in their room and decided to go to bed after since she was waking at the slightest sound. Rory came home at 11 pm and Sutton woke again. Ugh. She was up for a lot of the night which meant we were too.

Saturday morning we went to breakfast and then to Home Depot. The girls begged to go there and I decided we could look at some Halloween decorations for outside. We bought a few items and then headed home. After putting the girls down for their naps, I headed out to Hobby Lobby and Pier 1 for more indoor Fall decor. I didn't get to shop much because Sutton coughed herself awake. At this point I thought we would have to cancel our babysitter for the night due to Sutton coughing so much. But Chandler (our cousin) said no way and she was up for it.

We took the girls to the park for some swings and playtime since it was warm and thought it would help Sutton's cough.

After we got home, we gave Sutton a breathing treatment and it helped a ton. They had the best time together that night.

Rory and I headed to the tailgate for some amazing bbq, football and fun. Then we went into the Nevada vs. Hawaii game with doubts, but they pulled off their first win of the season and it was a good game.

Sunday morning we woke up, got everyone ready and headed out to breakfast before going to my parents house to meet everyone for our annual Apple Hill trip.

Once we got there, we waited for my sister and her fiance to show up. They got there when we were doing bathroom breaks for the girls. But once I came out, my sister said she had something for me. And she gave me this.

The note had a tie around it and I pulled it out. It had the most heartfelt note asking me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding in June. I said of course and gave her a big hug. I am going to be a bridesmaid in my little sisters wedding just like she was in my wedding. Full circle and I am so proud and excited to be a part of her wedding.

Our first stop was Grandpa's Cellar. When we got there, we saw that there were chickens nearby and the girls wanted to go see them. They were so fascinated with the chickens.

We ate a slice of pie or apple crisp for some of us and then we went into their little store to buy a few things. The girls were on a "haunted" nature walk with their grandparents.

Next, we went to Rainbow Orchards where they have the best apple cider donuts. Heavenly. While some people waited in line for the cider and donuts, the rest of us hung out in the field areas where they had a band playing, hay bales to sit on and outdoor vendors. They also had some John Deer tractors that the kids could take photos on.

After Rainbow Orchards, we headed to El Dorado Orchards so the girls could go on the train like this did a year previous. When we arrived, they were so excited for the train, but once we got closer to paying and going on it, they freaked out and started crying. So we asked again if they wanted to ride and they said no. Then we found a face painting booth and asked if they wanted to do that. They were super excited. They picked out their designs, Minnie Mouse of course and then we were set to go. I sat down first and the girls took turns. I was worried they wouldn't sit still or like it, but they did amazingly. And they were so cute.

After they were finished, we did a little photoshoot and all the grandparents were snapping photos. So cute.

Next, we headed to Boa Vista which was packed and crazy. We put the girls in their strollers for this adventure since there were so many people there. We bought some apples, pears, mustards and nuts. We also did a potty break for the girls since it was the first place that had normal bathrooms. The girls refuse to use porta potties. They barely went in their pull ups that we put on as a safe guard.

Next, we headed to High Hill Ranch, but we just played in the park like area while others shopped because this place is even more chaotic than Boa Vista. Plus the girls were getting tired. They did look at more tractors with my dad and Rory.

Finally, we headed off back to Lake Tahoe for pizza. The girls slept the hour ride there which was nice since you could tell they were tired. Then we had the best pizza, garlic chips and a nice cold beer. It was the perfect ending to the day.

We got home at 9:15 which is way later than normal. The girls slept in the car most of the car ride home, but were not so happy when we had to wake them up once we got home. And they were even more sad this morning when they realized that we wiped their Minnie face painting off the night before.

But overall, it was a great weekend. I love Apple Hill weekend!