Man, I am WORN OUT.
I don’t know if it was the hours of activity yesterday or back-to-back nights of alcohol or dehydration or the weekend let-down of Sunday or the fact that it’s hotter today, but I feel absolutely drained! No energy to do anything. Even lounging on the couch seems like work!
However, we did find just enough energy in our automobile to drive and do some apple picking + picnicking!
Apple-focused picnic at the top
And where there are apples, there is PEANUT BUTTER!
Hummus + zucchini + lettuce + pickle sandwiches
With a side of apples, carrots and Madison‘s peanut butter, which we killed in two days!!
We are not ones to turn down the chance to taste-test
Tasty, but overpriced
There were BIG plans for an apple donut, but the chocolate + port tasting took away all cravings. Perhaps we’ll come back in October for a donut because they sure did smell good.
Highlight of my day so far as been stepping in gum
Oh, and ‘dem apples!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Looks like such a “fall” day! I love it.
Vivi says
apples and peanut butter is the best snack ever! i like your outfit! looks like a lovely day 🙂
Erin says
I can think of no better time to break out your Ball canning stuff! Look at those gorgeous apples. Yum!
Jillian @ Reshape Your Life says
Apple picking is probably one of the biggest things I miss about fall “up north”. Apple picking and pumpkin patches. You just don’t get that here in Texas… It’s sad really.
Looks like it was a TON of fun!!
Rhea (Greek Feaster) says
Apple picking means I can’t avoid the F WORD any more. It’s fall, y’all!
Evan Thomas says
Mmmm, I think a buttery apple crisp is in order? 🙂
Kath says
A pie is in the plans!
Meg says
I was hoping to hear those words 😉
Simply Life says
I LOOVE apple picking – looks like you had a great time!
Liza @ Health Nutting says
Looks like such a fun day! I LOVE apple picking– so fall! 🙂 Nothing like a fresh apple off the tree.
Alaina @ The Jogging Concierge says
I looooove apple picking!! So much so that me and my husband put it in my vows that he has to take me apple picking every fall. Looks like you made out great! 🙂
Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place says
We have an apple tree in our backyard, but they never look as good as the apples in the orchards!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
You are celebrating fall the right way! I can’t wait to go to the orchards with my kids!
Jo says
Weekend letdown of Sunday? Don’t forget, tomorrow is Labor Day!!
Meg says
This post makes me wanna go apple picking in the country SO bad! Ahh you lucky ducks! hope you’re able to get some pep back into your step 😀
Enjoy your Sunday evening!
Meg
p.s. your skin – it’s gorgeous and I know I’ve said it before, but seriously!
Kath says
Thanks! I have actually been breaking out like crazy lately and have no idea why!
Meg says
Well you certainly can’t tell 🙂
[email protected] KristyRuns.com says
This is making me excited for Georgia apple picking in October! 🙂
Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) says
Looks like a fun day.
Ella @ The Princess and the P says
Kath, I love your apple bag! Where is it from / can I get it in your OpenSky shop? 😉
P.S. Did you ever reveal what your vanity license plate says, or was it determined that license plates + the Internet = not safe?
Kath says
I didn’t reveal it. Guess I probably shouldn’t. But you guys guessed it right 🙂
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
How come those apples are so neat looking!? The ones that grow in my garden look a state 🙁 all bent out of shape :/
Seglare says
The apple farm looks gorgeous! Seeing your bag full of fresh apples made me miss them (and the smell of freshly picked apples) so much. I can’t wait to visit my parents and their apple trees later this month! 🙂
[email protected] says
Apple picking! I’m not ready for that yet, but I do love it 🙂 I just want to hold on to a few more days of summer.
Courtney @ Bread & Bokeh says
This post made me miss living in the midwest during the fall so much!!! 🙁
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love picking apples at the orchard! I can’t wait to see what you make with all of them.
Jenn says
This is crazy but I think I’ve been there when I was younger! I love picking apples and making apple butter. So yummy!
Tina says
I want to go apple picking soooo bad this fall! It looks like so much fun.
Heather says
how fun! yall got a lot of apples lol!
you always make my hometown seem so boring 😛
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Wow that’s a lot of apples! And no doubt they’re far more delicious than any store bought ones. 🙂 Love appls & PB, too. That’ll never get old.
Amanda (The Nutritionist Reviews) says
I love apple picking! How fun! My husband and I live only 3 miles from an apple orchard and we will probably go next weekend. Are you going to pick pumpkins?
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says
Mmm those apples look yummy! I have an apple tree and I need to start picking them soon. There’s SO many!
Squill says
I keep freaking out whenever you go somewhere I know on your blog– I was JUST at Carter’s Mountain yesterday! You should definitely go back for a donut 🙂
I hope your apples taste good!
crystal says
oh my goodness, you HAVE to go back for an apple donut! i just love all the apple goodness during their annual festival, which i think is coming up soon 🙂
Camille says
Gorgeous apples!
What a great time!
Samantha says
I bet it is the alcohol that’s throwing you off.
Do you pay for the apples by the pound? Was it any less because you picked them yourself? How much per pound?
Kath says
I think they were $1.19/lb. But I dont’ think they were organic. at least I didn’t see any signs for it and if they were I think I would have
Heather says
I absolutely LOVE apple picking – I need to check when the season starts up here!
I stepped in gum the other day – so gross!
barefootgirl (our first CSA) says
YAY!! I cannot WAIT to go apple picking!!!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
So jealous! And apples really mean that fall is almost here! 😀
katie says
love going to the orchard near our town- half the fun is stuffing yourself silly with apples while you pick them. the one we frequent has the most amazing apple turnovers.
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
oooh what a fun day in the sun!!!
Dad says
Mom and I went to Carter Mt. when we vacationed in C’ville a couple years ago. We were there in July and bought peaches.
Kath says
CooL!
Maren says
The pictures of Matt up in the tree makes me laugh so much, because my boyfriend is totally the same way. He would have found his way up about three trees doing something like that too! I love going to orchards that let you pick your own fruit.
Courtney says
Eh, the apple doughnuts at Carter Mt. are over-rated, in my opinion. If you want good doughnuts, you have to come to Richmond and go to the Westhampton Bakery. They have the most ridiculously amazing chocolate doughnuts in the entire world!
[email protected] says
I hope your energy has come back now!
The apples look incredibly delicious. 😀
Ashley @ Nourishing the Soul says
When I first read this post’s title I thought you were referring to the game, which I LOVE! But the apple-picking theme was fun too 😉 I have been eating tons of apples over the past few weeks, almost always with peanut or almond butter. Mmmm…
Wei-Wei says
Omnomnom. I looooove apples but I can’t munch on them now because I got braces. 🙁 How many did you pick in total? (Weight or numbers, doesn’t matter!)
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Aww I want to go apple picking so badly now! You live in such a fun town! 🙂
Elaine says
When I saw the Carter’s Mountain sign, I actually groaned out loud. I MISS CHARLOTTESVILLE!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Apple picking is one of my favourite things about fall! And of course all the delicious desserts that are made with the apples. 😉
[email protected] says
I haven’t been apple picking in so long and I love it! I’m excited to see what you’ll make with all the apples.
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
Nut butter and apples always is amazing!
Kim says
I am so looking forward to fall and apple picking!
Cara Craves... says
What a great afternoon activity!
And yes, where there are apples, PB must follow!
Kristen @ Kristen, Sweetly says
That photo of Matt scaling the tree and going for his apple is too cute! Apple picking really looks like the perfect way to celebrate the almost-fall. Also, amazing idea with the squash oats this morning. I’ve been heartbroken over pumpkin recently.
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
I went apple picking yesterday too! Made apple sauce, stewed apples AND dehydrated a batch! It felt so productive.
Paula says
Did the orchard offer honey crisp apples? If you get a chance to try them do it as they are the best you’ll ever eat.
Kath says
Not yet..
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
nothing says fall like apple picking! i can’t wait to go!
beki says
Prince Michel. It’s funny seeing you in my neck of the woods now. September 18th and 19th is the Virginia Wine festival which is a good way to try a LOT of VA wines. I always go on the Sunday because tens of thousands of people show up for these wine festivals and most always show up on the Saturday.
Kath says
Oh I’m putting this on my calendar!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
apple picking is so fun! 🙂
tasha - the clean eating mama says
I love picking apples from the trees!
Hannah says
I can’t eat apples from the supermarket anymore, because farm-fresh ones taste so much better! I’d rather have none than something that tastes like a faint echo of apple 🙂
Alyssa says
what beautiful apples! Here in Phoenix we’re still very much in the throes of a 110* summer. My Fall dreams won’t begin until late October- maybe not even until November! I’m jealous.
Kim says
Isn’t apple picking just the absolute perfect fall activity?! I’m from upstate NY and there are orchards all over…my family used to go every fall as tradition. AND the apple cider donuts are totally worth going back 😉
Clizia says
Apple picking sounds so much fun!!! I wish I could teleport to the USA to try it, I’ve never heard of anything like that where I live 🙁
Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun says
Look at all those apples! I’m guessing there will be some apple recipes in KERF’s future…? 😉
Halley (Blunder Construction) says
APPLE PICKING! Completely jealous, I need to get my behind to the nearest orchard ASAP. Happy apple season!
Grace @ Front Porch Yoga says
Noticed your plastic wrap and was curious if you’ve ever seen these nifty reusable bags? http://www.snacktaxi.com/
I’m kind of addicted to them, and they make packing for work or trips even more fun! And bonus- they can be cleaned in the dishwasher or washing machine!
Kath says
those are definitely the cutest reusable snack bags I’ve ever seen!
Grace @ Front Porch Yoga says
Could you carry them on Open Sky? I don’t now how it all works, but it seems like it’d be a neat product to add to your collection 🙂
Kath says
Already asked!
Grace @ Front Porch Yoga says
Yay! Thanks!