Adventure at Apple Hill

i didn't know what to expect at apple hill.  i had been bugging the hubby to take me to this place for the last 3.5 years and he finally caved.  heck yes!  i guess that's what persistence does =o). 

hailey stayed with the grandparents all day.  this was nice in two ways.  it was a chance to get away with the hubby and also because apple hill would have been insane with an infant (just my opinion).

we car pooled up with the age and sandra.  i sat in the front seat of the car since i'm known to get motion sickness in anything that moves.  i did pretty good.  no reports of nausea.   

the drive was about 1hr. 45min. from carson.  not too shabby.  i thought it was going to take alot longer than that!  we arrived in camino, ca and started on our apple hill adventure.  i learned that this place isn't one BIG festival, but many different sites that you drive around too.  sweet.

our first stop was a quant little bake shop, called mill view ranch,# 23 on the map.  we got a map there and some homemade apple doughnuts that were delish!  

next stop was #20, plubell's family orchard.  this place had alot of different activities for families.  there was a clown, pumpkin patch, gift shop, craft booths, tire swing, face paint, and petting zoo. check out the duck with the awesome beauty shop hair-do. =o)

next was the famous jack russell brewery, #36.  they had some pretty killer beer choices and bbq to boot.  for about eight bucks, you could get 6 or 8 bottles of beer to take home with you (i can't really remember the exact amount.  i was a little intoxicated.) there was also some live music from a local country singer-not really my choice of tunes, but that's okay, it was still really cool to check out a real local brewery.  i know dave just dreams about having one of our own in the backyard.  that would be pretty frickin sweet.  p.s.  there are some wineries at apple hill as well for those of you who prefer grapes over barley.

  

after driving around for awhile (we got lost) we ended up at stop #11, bavarian hills.  i think it was supposed to be some type of german stop.  it didn't really have that much to offer. a small dining area and some craft booths. we used their bathrooms.

next was boa vista cider mill, #3.  this place was really cool.  there was a huge farmers market that sold everything you see in the grocery store =o), but better looking and tasting.   there were tons of craft booths and some places to eat.  we got some apple butter that is awesome, apple cider, and an apple pie from this place.  we have yet to try the pie.  i can't wait for that day!  by the way, i had no clue that brussels sprouts looked that way.

 

our last stop was a good one to be our final destination.  it was #40-the fudge factory farm.  the line to get there was insane!  there were tons of craft booths, a farmers market, a fishing pond (with dead fish), pony rides, a wolf showing, the fudge shop, and more.  definitely a place to take the fam-just don't let the kids go into the water =o).

    

our experience at apple hill was pretty good.  fun times and good company.  what could be better than that?    =o)

apple hill

we finally get to go to apple hill! i'm pretty excited because i've never been there.   it's one of the things i've been deprived of as a child.  i don't really know what to expect.  i hear it's rather large and full of apples =o).  we might leave hailey with the grandparents, which will be super nice to spend this time away with the hubby and some friends.  but we will see.  i can't wait!

harder*hands

in 2006, harder*hands was born.  during christmas '06, dave learned to crochet beanies and scarves.  i soon followed in his footsteps.  it's a pretty neat hobby.  you sure do learn a lot of patience, that's for sure! some of our products can be seen on various people from time to time. anyway, over the years we've gotten a bit more creative with our creations and have expanded into other crafting areas.  

shown below are a few samples of our other creations-wine glass jewelry, or

 better known as "glass slippers," crafted by yours truly.  enjoy!

 

 

more

it has almost been a week of healthly eating at the harder household.  the hubby and i are getting into the swing of things.  no real complaints about the food selection.  let's keep up the good work, mr. harder.

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it's snowing in carson pretty good right now.  i guess it's time to take the swamp cooler out of the window,  turn on the heater, and cuddle up with a warm blanket and some of dave's famous chai tea.  mmm...

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i've been selling things on craigslist like a champion.  i'm pretty stoked about our sales.  were haven't sold any big ticket items, but it's really nice to get all of the furniture and what not we aren't using out of the house.

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i have the painting itch.  i can't wait to put some new color on our walls!  we have only changed 2.5 rooms since we bought the house 3.5 years ago.  yikes.  it's time for some change around here.

on the road to emmaus.. i mean healthy eating

you thought i was going to break into song didn't you?  haha

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so the hubby and i are making a conscious decision to bring healthy food into our lives.  not that we have never eaten healthy before, but i don't think pasta every day, afternoon, and night is really all that good for you. =o).  menu planning and buying only what we need for the week(s) is our plan so far. i'm interested to see the economic effect it has on our budget whether it's good or bad.  

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i wrote in an earlier post about all the movies that i've been watching, both dvd and vhs.  i've noticed in about 99% of the movies that have been watched in our home have a connection to another movie that has been watched in the last 2.5 weeks or so.  similarities include but are not limited to main characters, supporting characters, one liners, songs, ect.  

freaky.

ocd

since not having cable, i've been watching shows that i normally wouldn't get anyway, on the handy dandy internet.  internet tv is awesome (speaking like kevin from the office).  i've been really getting into home decorating shows, like everyone other woman on the face of the e-arth.  i've always liked them, but never could watch them.  anyway, i like to be creative and see what i can do with next to nothing, and since watching these shows, my house is a wreck, my husband is going crazy, and i'm getting a killer work out moving everything, including the kitchen sink (not literally) in every different place imaginable.  will i stop this insanity?  probably not.  what can i say?  maybe i'm just ocd.